Another Mother Runner

If you’re looking for athletic inspiration, take a listen to this episode with guest Katie Zornes. Hosts Sarah and Liz talk to Katie about her pursuit of doing 22 hard things in 2022, including a triathlon and a half-marathon. Marvel at:-how re-discovering running helped pull Katie out of depression; -the power of making a list; -the positive effect of a training buddy; -how connecting with other plus-size triathletes boosted her confidence; and,-how the desire to live life more fully drives Katie.  In the intro chitchat, find out who Hearty is—and why there’s so much salt on Coach Liz’s floor! The guest joins at 8:24.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Savor family stories: Save $10 on your 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re curious about best practices for a destination race, like Gina, you’ll appreciate this episode, which also answers Sam’s question about race pace. The duo also debate options for Jill to enlist cheerleaders at her first half-marathon when her family can’t be there. Register for Many Happy Miles. 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! Get $20 off your first purchase of stylish + durable Rothy’s at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode for you if you’re ramping up for a race or coming back from injury or pregnancy. Along with hosts Sarah and Molly, famed author Chris McDougall (his newest book, Born to Run 2, was just released!) covers a range of topics, including:-why he wrote a follow-up to his smash hit Born to Run; -why folks should aim to run well, not necessarily fast or far; -the remarkable power of fat-focused meals; -the encouraging news about muscle memory; and, -how to stop dreading workouts.  In the intro, the hosting duo talks about Sarah’s latest aqua adventure; they also talk with the guest about swimming after he joins at 8:02. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to run faster, farther—and forever? Eric Orton, running coach and co-author of the brand-new book Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide, is here to tell you how. Orton teamed up with bestselling author Chris McDougall to write this sequel to the 2013 groundbreaking book Born to Run, and now they’re back with this comprehensive guide that combines Chris’s compelling storytelling with Eric’s expertise to cover it all. In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF have a lively chat with Eric discussing… Why pain should never be the price of admission when it comes to running The importance of foot strength and foot positioning in running—and the simple exercise we should all be doing daily How “movement snacks” can increase mobility and prevent injury Looking at running as an artform that we continuously practice Be sure to tune into Friday’s episode with Sarah Bowen Shea and co-host Molly Williams as they bring on McDougall to complete the Born to Run 2 crossover! Follow Eric on InstagramWhen you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Save 45% off bestselling products when youpurchase select holiday sets at ThriveCausemetics.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for a page-turner or gift for the book-lovers in your life? Then this episode is a must-listen: Sarah and Ellison talk about their favorite new books—fiction and non-fiction. Here are all the books they discuss:  Shrines of Gaity: Kate AtkinsonThe Slowworm’s Song: Andrew MillerLess Is Lost: Andrew Sean GreerFellowship Point: Alice Elliott DarkWe All Want Impossible Things: Catherine NewmanGodmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family: Gill HornbyFoster: Claire Keegan Trespasses: Louise Kennedy The Twist of the Knife: Anthony HorowitzRunning While Black: Alison Mariella DésirThe Grimkes: Kerri GreenidgeThe Other Side of Prospect: Nicholas DawidoffSister Novelists: Devoney LooserThe Carlyles at Home: Thea HolmeRevenge of the Librarians: Tom Gauld Before the duo starts discussing books at 12:43, Sarah shares a bit about her son’s continuing saga of applying to BFA programs. Nuun drinking game: Chug whenever Ellison mentions “Ireland!”  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR20 Be a better problem-solver: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re having trouble nailing “easy run” pace (like Penny) or wondering how to refuel after a run (a la Jody), give this episode a listen. You’ll also be enlightened by the gals’ response to Tricia’s question about warming up for an outdoor winter run on a treadmill. And learn the hosting duo’s Nuun flavor preferences, including mixing flavors (!), based on Diane’s inquiry. (Save 20% at Nuun website with code NUUNAMR20.) Register for Joy to the Run. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wherever you fall on the scale of “feel intimidated by running stores” to “I live for them,” you’ll love this episode featuring a female running store manager and an owner. Sarah and Tish tease out of them:  suggestions for overcoming the “real” runner stereotype;  hand-warming, traction, and percussive therapy device advice;  the in’s + out’s of getting pro help to find the right running shoes;  gear items worth splurging (or not!) on; and, musings on size-inclusion.  In the intro, Tish dishes about running her 11th NYC marathon; the first guest joins at 23:54. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you always do a turkey trot to celebrate Thanksgiving, or you are contemplating your first one, this episode is for you. Dimity and Sarah WF bite into the tasty tradition by dishing about the history of turkey trots and sharing their own experiences. Then, they bring on guest Michelle Doti Taylor, a loyal turkey trotter and mother runner of three who has started up the sweetest annual event in her hometown on Long Island. Taylor and the hosts chat about: Inspiring others to kick start both fun new traditions and healthy new habits Creating a community event that’s fun for all ages Being a special-needs mother and how running has provided an inclusive environment for her daughter Listen through until the very end to hear a few other mother runners share about their own Thanksgiving traditions!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Get $20 off your 1st purchase at rothys.com/AMR + shop Black Friday Archives 11/23-330  Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off aCalm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simply stated: Everyone needs to listen to this frank, enlightening podcast with Alison Mariella Désir, an activist, endurance runner, and author of the new book Running While Black. In this episode recorded in front of an audience at GU Energy headquarters and co-hosted by GU Community Manager Yuri Hauswald, Alison details: -how she found meaning—and relief from depression—through movement; -the early days of Harlem Run, the NYC running group she founded;-the troubling whitewashing of U.S. running history; -her profoundly unsettling experience running the Boston Marathon; and,-the genesis of her upcoming PBS series, debuting December 1.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feed the need to move: Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMRVisit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In need of some treadmill motivation (and some workouts), like Christine? In this episode, Dimity and Sarah serve up “insteadmill” advice, along with training guidance for flatland runners like Carrie aiming to run a hilly race at elevation. The duo’s response to Renee about not feeling fast enough to wear a racing singlet touches on several thought-provoking threads.  To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Catch all the details for Joy to the Run, our free, stay-moving-in-December program.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Banish blisters: Get one pair free when you buy three pairs with code AMR2022 at wrightsock.com Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchaseat GoGnarly.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices