Another Mother Runner
Sarah Bowen Shea
A family of two podcasts to get (+ keep) you running without losing your family, friends, job, or sanity! More than 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy.
Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This ~hour-long show covers it all (and then some!).
Every Tuesday, Miles of Books drops, alternating Ellison Weist chatting fiction one week with Sarah Bowen Shea and non-fiction with Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah the next. In about 30 minutes, the hosts entice and entertain you with plot descriptions and pearls of training (and life!) advice to guide you to your next great reads.
Both shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!
Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This ~hour-long show covers it all (and then some!).
Every Tuesday, Miles of Books drops, alternating Ellison Weist chatting fiction one week with Sarah Bowen Shea and non-fiction with Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah the next. In about 30 minutes, the hosts entice and entertain you with plot descriptions and pearls of training (and life!) advice to guide you to your next great reads.
Both shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!
Episodes
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Jan 19, 2021 • 38min
AMR Trains #24: The Link Between Running, Productivity, and Creativity
Dimity chats with Kara Cutruzzula, the author of Do It For Yourself, a motivational journal and founder of the Brass Ring Daily newsletter, about the intersection of running, productivity, and creativity.The duo discusses:—How to create a habit (hint: start absurdly small);—Why there’s no perfect time for a project—or why to start before you’re ready;—The importance of being a kind protagonist in your own narrative;—And why running helps connect the creative dots.See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2021 • 46min
#452: Insight from Plus-Size Runner + Running Memoirist Beth Probst
Sarah and Coach Liz have a wonderfully candid conversation with Beth Probst, who just self-published her running-related memoir entitled It Could Be Worse: A Girlfriend’s Guide for Runners Who Detest Running. (Use code AMR2021 here to save 20%.) Beth shares:-why she went from couch to half-marathon in just 15 weeks;-the hurdles and stigmas she faces as a heavier runner;-why she hates (truly!) running, yet what she keeps her going;-her enlightened attitude toward goals (both her own + other runners’); and,-her perspective on the possibility of finishing last in a race.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.comSkin deep: Get a free 30-day trial, paying just $4.95 shipping + handling, by going to Curology.com/amrGet your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days free by going to Acorn.TV and using code AMR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2021 • 32min
AMR Answers #58: Acclimating to the Cold; When to Undertake Your First Marathon
Sarah and Dimity share:-cold-weather acclimatization advice with chilly Stacy;-suggestions for Jenna on when to step up to the marathon distance; and,-trying-to-conceive empathy and exercise recommendations. Discover the benefits of CBD: Get one of three weekly deals, including a discount on Sarah’s favorite Rejuvenating Balm, at NaturesGemCBD.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2021 • 1h 6min
#451: Another Look Back at 2020
A continuation of last week’s show, Sarah chats with the other half of her co-hosts, including Adrienne, Amanda, Molly, and the OG Mother Runner, Dimity, kicks off the conversation. Topics range from a naked (!!) 5K to a New Year’s pond plunge. Like last week’s episode, there are loads of laughs.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!KORSA is an innovative performance running apparel brand sold exclusively at Road Runner Sports. See the entire collection at roadrunnersports.com/korsaStart Thriving: Get 25% off your first order and a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMRSleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2021 • 49min
AMR Trains #23: 2020 Review with Train Like a Mother Club Coaches
Sliding in between two 2020 catch-up episodes of the weekly Another Mother Runner podcast, Dimity chats with three Train Like a Mother Club Coaches: Ultra Coach Christy Scott, 5K Coach Jenn Gill, and Triathlon and Heart + Soul Coach Jen Harrison.Tune in to find out:—How quickly Coach Christy healed after donating a kidney to her daughter;—Why Coach Jenn was slightly relieved when COVID canceled a (two-wheeled) race; and—What race (the other) Coach Jen is hoping returns as she turns 50 this year. Train Like a Mother Club Programs:Christy Scott coaches the Ultra ProgramsJenn Gill coaches the 5K ProgramsAnd Jen Harrison, along with Elizabeth Waterstraat, coaches the Triathlon Programs and Heart + Sole heart rate running programs See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2021 • 56min
#450: A Look back at 2020, Pt. 1
An annual tradition, Sarah checks in with each of her co-hosts to rehash the year and cast ahead to this New Year. (Hallelujah!) This is the first of a two-part’er as there are eight co-hosts to catch up with: On this episode, SBS gabs with Katie, Coach Liz, Ellison, and Tish. The wide-ranging, laughter-filled conversation veers from Tish’s workout streak to Sarah and Ellison’s lively “Bridgerton” discourse.Book recommendations in the episode:All the Devils Are Here: Louise PennyStill Life: Louise PennyGentleman Jim: A Tale of Romance and Revenge: Mimi MatthewsBringing Down the Duke: Evie DunmoreAnxious People: Fredrik BackmanWhen you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Peds All Day Active No Show socks are available at retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and on peds.comFind quality candidates instantly: Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com/amrHere’s to more pleasure in 2021: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2020 • 36min
AMR Answers #1 (Rerun): Find Your Running Mojo; Jumping on a Training Plan
Going back to the start, the debut episode of AMR Answers. Sarah and Dimity tell:-Ellen how to regain her running mojo;-Sarah how to hop on her first-ever training plan; and,-Barb the best ways to stay in shape when not on a training plan.Discover the benefits of CBD: Discover weekly deals, including a bundle package, at NaturesGemCBD.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2020 • 1h 15min
#449: Crossover with For the Long Run
The tables are turned on this episode, with Sarah in the guest seat being interviewed by Jonathan Levitt, the host of For the Long Run. The laughter-filled episode covers the genesis and growth of AMR, first marathons, the meaning of community, life balance, and more.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Get a free year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/amrGet the right credit cards: See how much you could earn at GigaPoints.com/AMRSleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2020 • 29min
AMR Trains #22: Return to Running after COVID-19
The second part of a double feature, this podcast and the weekly Another Mother Runner podcast (released on December 18) share a theme: Running after COVID-19.Today, Dimity talks to Dr. Jonathan Kim, a runner and an Atlanta-based sports cardiologist who is part of the team that wrote the American College of Cardiology Sports and Exercise guidelines on getting back to sport after COVID-19.Dr. Kim explains:—a responsible returning to training after contracting COVID-19;—when to have medical supervision as you return; and—what symptoms indicate you might be rushing your return.See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2020 • 1h 18min
#448: Running After COVID-19
Sarah and Katie (who had COVID-19 in July) talk with three women about their experiences with COVID-19 and their returns to running after the illness. The women detail:-their myriad symptoms and the progression of them;-numerous lingering side effects;-their return to exercise, which, for one ultrarunner, meant 40 minutes to cover a flat ¼-mile;-fire-like feelings in their lungs after formerly “easy” runs; and,-their anecdotal advice on prevention and treatment.In the introductory chitchat, the co-hosts talk up AMR’s OUTRUN 2020 New Year Eve Virtual 5K. The conversation turns to COVID at 6:55.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit technology at NordicTrack.comPrioritize your pleasure: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrBring your family closer together: Save $10 at Storyworth.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
