Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Coach Liz dive into data-interpretation with Coach Jen Harrison to help you understand what all those GPS numbers mean—and how they can be used to your training advantage. The coaching duo details: -what numbers they each keep an eye on while running, then post-workout;-the can-you-trust-it accuracy of many stats; -whether the lifestyle data can be a help—or a hinderance; -how cadence is calculated—and what it can tell you; and,-what those annoying “unproductive” or “inefficient” messages from your watch mean.  Sarah and Liz talk dirty (read: about bidets!) in the intro; at 13:57, Coach Jen jumps unexpectedly into the conversation. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Rev up with new Nuun Energy! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code HYDRATEAMR at Nuunlife.comTrust Pharmaca for wellness: Save 20% off your first order at Pharmaca.com/AMRFor high-quality shades priced as cool as they look, visit Knockaround.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're feeling athletically restless, this is your episode. We’re going to help you recenter yourself as we’re focusing on how to dig back into training and set appropriate performance goals.Helping us to that is Olympian and sports psychology coach Roisin McGettigan-Dumas. Ro is the co-author of the Believe Training Journal, as well as a co-host of the Keeping Track podcast. She lives in Providence, RI with her husband and three kids.Ro shares:—Why it's vital to understand your reason behind your goal and race;—How procrastination can lure—and then bite—you;—Why it's normal to dread a challenging workout, and how to soften its edges;—Why a 4% improvement is an optimal goal to set.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Make your lawn enviably green: Get $20 off your custom lawn plan at GetSunday.com/amr Start living a happier life today: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/amrTo order 24 Multicolored Roses, plus a free vase for $34.99, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter code amrReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Liz enjoy a high-energy gab session with Meaghan B. Murphy, a longtime runner and author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with Yay. With insight and self-deprecating candor, Meaghan shares:-how she trained herself to live with optimism and joy;-ways to use resiliency and grit to overcome adversity;-the power of positive self-talk and other happiness strategies;-using meditation while she, her husband, and three kids were sick with COVID-19; and,-what “dopamine dressing” is—and how it can improve your runs! The chug-Nuun word is “yay!” whenever uttered by of one of the three gals. Trigger warning: To avoid brief mentions of eating disorders and suicide, start listening at 24:00.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For high-quality shades priced as cool as they look, visit Knockaround.com Check out all the amazing shoes, bags, and masksavailable right now at Rothys.com/amr Show Mom she matters: Get $10 off your first purchaseat Storyworth.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Tori the ways to determine whether to run or strength train first; -Julia how to beat training plan burnout; and, -city-dwelling Elena how to protect herself from airborne pollutants. Sarah details her delightful run-swim-brunch-museum Sunday with Molly, which launches Dim + SBS on a few laugh-filled tangents.Get your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days free by going to Acorn.TV and using code AMRTo order 36 sorbet roses for $36, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio offers icon, and enter code amrNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah goes it solo for this tribute to a race that isn’t happening on Monday: the Boston Marathon. She serves up a dozen clips from past guests, recounting their experiences at the venerable marathon, from volunteering at the expo to winning the whole dang thing! Listen to:-Meb Keflezighi recount “the thrill of a lifetime,” winning in 2014;-Kathrine Switzer detail her near “take-down” on the course in the then-all-male race;-the oldest-ever female finisher tell what kept her returning every year;-a BAMR describe the unsurpassed crowd support that propelled her to a 20-minute PR; and,-Bethany relay her hilarious (and slightly horrifying!) birth-a-tampon story. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Step up to a NordicTrack treadmill: Explore all the options at NordicTrack.comStress less. Live better. Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrSelf-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've spent too much time wondering what you’d do if running were no longer an option, this episode is for you.Dimity chats with two women who have overcome significant hurdles and found their way back to running. First up is Kathe Pate, who has had hip surgery, a hip replacement, and will soon have a knee replacement; she plans on moving forward for years to come.Chasing that dose of motivation is Lindsey McRoberts, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis during the pandemic; she's currently training for Grandma's Virtual Half Marathon.Tune in to listen to their inspiring stories—and perhaps tweak your own perspective.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Make your lawn enviably green: Get $20 off your custom lawn plan at GetSunday.com/amr Start living a happier life today: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/amrReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish Hamilton delve into perfectionism—what it is, what it does to us, how to overcome it—with Kathryn Ely, a licensed counselor and host of the Imperfect Thriving podcast. A self-professed “anxious perfectionist,” Kathryn lays out:-traits and behaviors of perfectionism; -why perfectionism can trip you up—in running and everyday life; -how (and why!) to give yourself permission to be a beginner; -the power (both positive and negative) of self-talk; and -what type of therapy can work best for overcoming perfectionism. In the liberal arts-y intro, Sarah and Tish talk poetry, wildflowers, and sunrises (!!); Kathryn makes a perfectly timed entrance at 10:43.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support.Rev up with new Nuun Energy! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code HYDRATEAMR at Nuunlife.comTrust Pharmaca for wellness: Save 20% off your first order at Pharmaca.com/AMRStart Thriving: Get 25% off your first order + a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity suggest:-mom of two littles Nicole pay attention to her own rhythms when planning workouts;-training—and real-life advice—for Amy, who is pursuing a half marathon in every state; and, -journaling perspective to Kate, who already tracks workouts electronically. Nuun drinking game? Chug whenever Dimity mentions Des Linden’s upcoming 50K record attempt!Shorts, tops, tights,+ more: Get $20 off your first KORSA order + free shipping at roadrunnersports.com/amrNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Amanda take a breather with James Nestor, author of the fascinating book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. In this eye- (nose?!) opening conversation, James details: -the astounding negative effects of breathing in an abnormal way;-the power of breathing through your nose, not your mouth; -how to (slowly) morph into a nasal breather while running; -solutions for side cramps; and,-insightful breathing advice for asthmatics.Sarah and Amanda kvetch about the difficulties of dressing to run in mercurial spring weather in the intro. The sonorous-voiced James joins at 12:19.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Show Mom you care: Get $10 off your first purchase at Storyworth.com/amrCheck out all the amazing shoes, bags, and masks available right now at Rothys.com/amrRelight your spark: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While it's still unclear when and how a major marathon will happen, smaller running races are blooming all over the country.Dimity checks in with two race directors in two states: John Mortimer, founder of Millenium Running in Bedford, New Hampshire, and Karen Lechtenberg, a race director of five events and a full-time teacher in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.The three discuss:—What March 2020 felt like—and how Cinco de Mayo became Cinco de Julio—Best practices for race day from a race director and runner's perspective;—The silver linings that COVID-19 brought to road racing (PR's galore!);See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com.Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices