Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Jessica traction devices options for running on snow + ice (including screw shoes);-track workout basics to Katie;-new-mom Emily how often to hit the dirt when training for her first 50K; and,-their own 2021 athletic plans in response to Jen’s query.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

Sarah and Molly talk with three formerly reluctant runners on how they each became an enthusiastic runner. The women share:-the beauty of a walk break;-mantras + mottos that get them moving-the lure of data + annual mileage tallies;-about shifting from road to trail—and how it banishes negative self-talk; and,-how comparison is the thief of joyMolly shares about recent foot surgery in the intro, then the host duo delve into the main conversation at 5:44.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Drink up the goodness: Receive 20% off any Nuun order with code HYDRATEAMR at nuunlife.com Use code AMR for 50% off your first month + free shipping on your first crate line at kiwico.com Self-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

Dimity chats with Jana Green, Danielle Ligocki, and Shannon Tate, three members of Many Happy Miles to get a soles-on-the-ground perspective of our annual membership program.Listen in as the conversation flows through:—Jana’s incredible two-year Many Happy Miles streak—and the benefits to her health;—The virtual community on Danielle thrives in, despite her not being on Facebook; and—How Shannon uses Many Happy Miles to recover from her third knee surgery (and has taken two minutes off of her average splits through consistency in cardio and strength!).Join us in Many Happy Miles in 2021: register here. Registration for new members closes on January 10, 2021.   See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and new occasional co-host Liz Waterstraat do a deep dive with Kate Kneifel, a therapist who specializes in anxiety and host of the Full of Shift podcast, about how to cope with anxiety. Therapist Kate and Coach Liz cover:-the importance of making space for difficult emotions—and treating them “like leaves on a stream”-the critical role meditation and breathing exercises can play in managing stress;-ways to help teens with anxiety (including several book recommendations);-how injured runners can find balance and peace with shorter, less frequent workouts; and,-a make-you-laugh anecdote involving butterflies and tattoos!Get acquainted with Coach Liz in the introduction. Kate the Therapist joins the show at 11:40.When 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.comHire fast and efficiently: Get a $75 credit from the #1 jobsite on the planet at Indeed.com/amrGift goodr: Buy one pair, get another pair 50% off with code AMR at goodr.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah lay out:-foam rolling basics for another Sarah;-ways (and whether!) to stretch post-run for Leigh;-suggestions for Pepper on tracking mileage on her running shoes; and,-mosquito-repelling advice for Autumn (she lives in Texas!).Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code BAMR to save 22% + get free shipping on orders over $75 AND a free 1-ounce magnesium oil on any topical purchase at NaturesGemCBD.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Ellison convene for their biannual book banter on this winter reading episode. For the first time, they talk about books to read—and those to skip. Books they cover:Moonflower Murders: Anthony HorowitzHis Only Wife: Peace Adzo MedieJust Like You: Nick HornbyWhite Ivy: Susie YangLeave the World Behind: Rumaan AlamThe Orchard: David HopenMy Dark Vanessa: Kate Elizabeth RussellDeath in Mud Lick: Eric EyreA Knock at Midnight: Brittany K. BarnettIn the introduction, Ellison gushes about her brand-new grandbaby! The duo turns to books at 15:59.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Bring your family closer together: Save $10 at Storyworth.com/amrWarm up or cool down: Get $50 off an Embr Wave at EmbrWave.com/amrPrioritize your pleasure: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first in The Body Series, which tackles issues and injuries common to runners, Dimity dives into lower back pain and running with Dr. Maggie Henjum, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, owner of Motion.Tune in to discover:—Why the software (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) that surrounds your spine is key to running pain-free;—How your execution of a single-leg squat may determine your risk of injury;—The reason why your brain might have more to do with pain than you think;—And why Maggie calls running, “beautiful for your whole body.”Motion on Instagram: MotionMinnesotaSee 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

Sarah and Dimity gab with three women who have learned to love the treadmill, including a trainer (and mom of 4!) who leads iFit workouts around the globe for NordicTrack. Hear:-how the treadmill helped one woman shave 75+ minutes of her marathon PR;-why one desert-dweller wished she’d purchased a treadmill sooner;-why a treadmill was “a total game-changer” for a medical resident (and his wife!);-how doing speedwork on a treadmill “makes a workout just fly by”; and,-how one mother runner creatively chunks up her long treadmill runs.Dimity sings the praises of her NordicTrack S22i bike before the first guest joins at 10:35. Special thanks to NordicTrack for supporting this bonus podcast + Another Mother Runner. See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda tuck in for a conversation with Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, a sports dietitian, marathon runner, and author of The 100 Best Foods for Vegetarian and Vegan Runners. Rizzo serves up:-myth-busters about eating a plant-based diet;-suggestions on how to gradually phase out meat from your meals (if that’s of interest to you);-loads of animal-free protein options;-meat-free pre-race and pre-long-run dinner recommendations that are easy on the GI tract; and,-family meal work-arounds when carnivores and vegetarians gather round the table.In the introduction, Sarah and Amanda talk about workout work-arounds in the latest round of lockdowns. Natalie the RD joins the show at 9:36.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Make qualified hires fast: Get a $75 credit from the premier jobsite on the planet at Indeed.com/amrTo save 15% on sustainable dog food + treats made with cricket protein, go to Jiminys.com/amr and use code AMR15 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah serve up answers:-for Erin regarding losing weight post-marathon, including how to “unpackage” carbs;-about the best strength moves to augment stroller running for another Sarah-highlighting the best winter running tops with long-enough sleeves for tall Courtney. Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code BAMR to save 15% + get free shipping on orders over $30 at NaturesGem.com/amr  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices