Another Mother Runner

Anyone concerned about heart health (read: should be everyone!) needs to listen to this episode featuring two women runners—one who survived open-heart surgery after an aortic tear, the other who had a heart attack mid-run. With Sarah and Ellison, the survivors share: -their harrowing heart-related tales; -that the emotional/mental recovery is taking longer than the physical; -the importance of not dismissing warning-sign symptoms;-the commonality of women’s responses to health crises; and,-their returns to running and exercise.  Be sure to catch the debut of Miles of Books, a monthly bonus segment, at the end of this episode. Here are the books discussed by Ellison, SBS, and Liz. The first guest joins around 11:51. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR  Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If cramps are cramping your style on the run (like they are for Theresa), you’ll gain insight and solutions here. Or maybe you’re like Maureen, wondering why cardio endurance in the pool doesn’t always translate to running. For Nicole, the hosting duo serves up summer vacation suggestions.  To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialGood dog (food!): Get 50% off your no-risk, 2-week trial at TryNom.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short, curvy, tall, fat, slim, brawny: Whatever size or shape you are, you’ll find this conversation with size-inclusion advocate Andrea Kelly enlightening. Andrea details to Sarah and Britany:-why apparel sizing is so inconsistent; -a surprising statistic about the clothing size of female consumers; -ways to better navigate the shopping experience;-the importance of size-acceptance in running + the outdoors; and,-why size charts should be your friends.  Sarah shares some college-search details before Andrea jumps on around 9:20. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In search of a little perspective on nutrition—and a laugh? Tune into this podcast with Ellie Kempton, MSN, RDN, as we talk about the relationship between love, your body, and food. Ellie, Dimity, and Sarah discuss: what foods Ellie is loving right now—and what is on her "out" list; how to make peace with kale, sea vegetables, and any other superfood you might not favor; why the body heals in the presence of consistency; and a novel, last-minute suggestion for a Valentine's Day meal! Join Ellie + Dimity in Simply Nourished Like a Mother, an 8-week program that builds a nutritional foundation on which you can rely for the rest of your life. We start February 20; register here.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrTo start hiring fast now, visit Indeed.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re contemplating switching to a plant-based diet or you’re already vegan or vegetarian, you’ll learn a lot from this episode featuring Claire Bartholic, author of a brand-new book called The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition. Also a running and nutrition coach, Claire talks with Sarah and Molly about: -dropping her marathon finish time by an hour in less than 5 years; -mindsest tricks to change any negative talk in your head; -loads of plant-based protein options; -getting enough iron and B-12 in your plant-based diet; and,-why strength training is now her fitness passion.  Molly talks about her upcoming knee replacement surgery before the guest joins the show around 6:53. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like Emily and you’re looking to increase your endurance by running, give this episode a listen. Or maybe you’re like Diane, who wants to figure out how to juggle lifting heavy while training for a marathon. Finally, learn from Stacey’s question about fitting in an athletic hobby while aiming for a big goal (in her case, a 70.3 triathlon). The hosting duo have loads of advice for all three callers! In the intro, Sarah and Dimity debate the implication behind being told you “look athletic.” Q+A’s commence around 11:30.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop daydreaming, and start training: It’s time to take on a (or another) half-marathon. Step one? Give this episode a listen! Sarah and Katie chat with guest Beverly Asante Puschmann, a running coach and the author of Ace the Half. Beverly details: -how to finish a workout or race strong; -pre-run breakfast options; -overcoming the most challenging miles in a half-marathon; -switching to walking in a race if you planned to run it; and,-the surprising thing her son said after watching her finish a race!  Before the coach/author joins around 7:26, Katie and Sarah get nostalgic about ice skating.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love history? Love fitness? This episode of Many Happy Miles is for you. The hosts bring on Historian, professor, and mother runner Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, the author of the brand-new book Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession, which offers a very deep (and enlightening) dive into the evolution of the fitness world in the U.S. In this episode, Dimity, Sarah WF, and Natalia cover several topics, including:  The fascinating origins of fitness staples like the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and the JFK 50 Mile run How Jane Fonda became a fitness icon (and other women who paved the way for today’s “fit-fluencers”) How fitness has become both “inescapable and inaccessible” in our country, plus Natalia’s visions of creating a more inclusive, stronger future, and more. You can purchase your own copy of Fit Nation here (we give it five stars!). And follow Natalia (including updates on her half-marathon training) on Instagram.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrPretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRSay yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re contemplating getting pregnant, currently have a bun in the oven, or are years out from being preggers, you’ll thoroughly enjoy learning and laughing from this episode! Co-host/guest Britany Williams is a personal trainer with certification in postpartum exercise—and she’s 23 weeks pregnant with her first child, so she overshares on a slew of practical and TMI topics, including:-signs anyone (pregnant or not!) can watch for that might signal an injury; -leakage while in motion—and how to stop it; -abdominal wall separation and core work guidance; -best practices for returning to running postpartum; and,-itchy skin in the most surprising of spots!  In the intro, hear what “quirky” fitness goal Sarah is considering—and how Britany can help her achieve it. The convo switches to pregnancy around BARRY INSERT TIME PLEASE   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how cold is too cold for training runs, like Stephanie? The AMR duo serves up a slew of responses (brrrrr!) from their Facebook page. If you’re nervous about hitting the trail, like Megan, the hosts offer reassurance and guidance. And they give Heidi advice on avoiding a numb butt while using a rowing machine. Find out what “foot underwear” is in the intro! The questions kick off around 6:35. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices