Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Dimity gab with three gals who did epic-for-them races this year. Hear how:-Kelly climbed 2,200’ in the aptly named High Knob Hellbender 10K;-Kelly is still poised to run 40+ races this (wacky) year to mark her 40th birthday;-heat and humidity at January’s Disney World Marathon didn’t wilt Christine;-one of Kristie’s reasons for running her first ultra was “an excuse to get out of the house!” In the intro, Dimity details her epic undertaking—an Ironman triathlon in 2013; the first guest joins the show at 17:57.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.comGet 50% off your first month, plus free shipping on any crate line, with code AMR at kiwico.comGet a year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D for free with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity counsel:-another Sarah on the best ways to boost immunity while training;-Gretchen about how to meet a half-marathon time goal on 3 days/week of running; and,-Pamela on breathing technique. 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 speak with Dr. Alice Boyes, a former clinical psychologist and author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit, about how to beat mental exhaustion. Dr. Boyes details:-what the “step-up approach” is—and how to use it to your advantage;-why replicating your current systems might be better (and easier!) than creating a new system;-how the adage, “Too busy chasing cows to build a fence,” applies to us all;-the importance of pleasurable routines in our daily lives; and,-the “secret resource” for emotional support. The mother runner duo talks swimming in the intro, with the guest jumping in at 11:06. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Self-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amrPrioritize your pleasure: get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amr  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah offer advice:-about DIY training periodization to Christina to prevent burnout;-on form pointers and ways to work on form to trail-running Rachel; and,-regarding support, training, and high-quality gear to plus-size Megan. Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code AMR to save 15% off your order at NaturesGemCBD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of our Routines series, Sarah and Tish talk with three women about running at night. A mix of anecdotes and advice, the trio reveals:-how to handle pre- and post-run eating;-the magical feeling of running under the night sky;-the lighted and reflective gear they use to stay safe + seen;-the release of running at the end of a hectic day; and,-how to rally the energy to head out the door!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Go green: Use code amr80 to get $80 off across four boxes, including free shipping on your first box, at GreenChef.com/amr80Warm up or cool down: Get $50 off an Embr Wave at EmbrWave.com/amrMassage reinvented: Get your Gen 4 Theragun today to try risk free for 30 days at Theragun.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sonja Wieck dive into the Fijian waters to relive the World’s Toughest Race, and then head to shore. The two then chat about bringing more adventure into daily pandemic life and how Sonja has found both clarity and coping skills after a life-altering mental health event.Dive in with us to find out:—How Sonja did as Team Iron Cowboy’s only navigator;—Who Ninja Kitty is—and why she rides fat tires;—How Sonja and 12-year-old daughter fared hiking the John Muir trail; and—About the four pillars of Sonja’s mental health.Sonja’s Podcast: Tales of ToughnessSonja on Instagram: @GoSonjaSee 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 Molly, with special guest Alex Ward, the show’s longtime producer, play a game of catch-up. Alex and Sarah, co-presidents of the Silly Fractured Ankles Club, compare notes, then Molly and Sarah detail how their relationship has morphed during the pandemic due to a variety of factors, including Molly’s bum knee. A short, laugh-filled episode!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get a year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D for free with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/amrWarm up or cool down: Get $50 off an Embr Wave at EmbrWave.com/amrForgo foraging: Join and shop Thrive Market today to get a free gift of your choosing (up to $24 value) at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Jackie her pre-run anxiety is perfectly natural—and remind her she holds the power;-Canadian Tianna some simple and easy pre-run fueling options (including these muffins);-Suzanne the 10% rule applies to distance and intensity—and how to measure it out;-Kate what’s what with hill repeats, including what incline to aim for. Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code AMR to save 15% off your order at NaturesGemCBD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special crossover episode from AMR Trains, Sarah and Amanda talk with three women who used running to help them process the loss of loved ones. During the candid conversations:-Widow Kate shares how running is a release for all the negative emotions swirling in her brain;-Tanja tells how running is her “anchor,” starting during her mother’s cancer treatments;-Tanja (who lost both parents) discusses the importance of “modeling” grief for our children;-Tanja and Emily (whose first child died in utero) both talk about the positive benefits of being outdoors; and,-Tanja reminds us to notice and appreciate light-filled moments during the grieving process.In the intro, Amanda shares about pulling up stakes (temporarily) to decamp from Maryland to Colorado with her teen daughter. The first guest comes on the show at 13:45.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line with code amr at kiwico.com/amrTake a break: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite on the planet at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first part of a double feature, this podcast and the weekly Another Mother Runner podcast (out on Friday) share a theme: grief and running. Today, Dimity chats with therapist Kate Kneifel, the host of the Full of Shift podcast, about the nature of grief—and how exercise can be a magic drug.Kate explains:—why loss often makes us do the “discomfort dance,” but ultimately needs to be recognized;—how the pattern of emotions from loss to grief is similar, whether you’ve lost a school event (an 8th grade graduation, for instance) or a spouse;—why running—or any exercise—brings on transformative physical and mental benefits;—how to hold space for and help a friend who is grieving without trying to fix it.At the end, Dimity recommends the Return to Running program for Kate, who is coming back from her foot injury.See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices