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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Mar 13, 2020 • 1h 1min
#406: Women Runners Share Their Long Run Routines
Sarah and Coach Amanda Loudin catch up with three BAMRbassadors, all veterans of numerous marathons and several ultras, who share their best practices before, during, and after long training runs. Revelations include:-pre-run meals and treats (including a protein mug-cake!);-the best night-before prep;-the smartest running gear investment one of them ever made;-clever on-the-run hydration and nutrition tactics; and,-ways to deal with mid-run rough patches (one option might surprise you!). Sarah shares details about her WMNRUN quarter-marathon race (spoiler alert: it just might involve an age-group medal!) in the introduction; the first BAMRbassador runs on at 13:49. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2020 • 38min
AMR Answers #39: Motivational Mojo; Weekly Mileage Guidance; Massage Advice
Sarah and Dimity offer up:-motivational tips for injured Ashley in Bad Axe, Michigan;-skip-the-marathon advice to pregnant San Diegan Courtney;-insight into weekly mileage load in hopes Virginian Kathleen can sidestep injury; and,-massage recommendations to Becca in Greenville, South Carolina.Here’s link to the Injured #BAMR Facebook page the duo recommends for Ashley.Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered.Save 20% off any WIN detergents on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 6, 2020 • 59min
#405: Celebrating AMR’s 10th Anniversary!
Sarah and Dimity take a (conversational) walk down memory lane with six mother runners to reminisce about AMR's 10 years of helping women runners strive for—and reach—their goals.Recorded in front of the Hilton Head Island Retreat attendees, this episode is full of rowdy laughs and get-you-moving inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 3, 2020 • 35min
AMR Trains #5: Strength Training + Running: Solving the Equation
Dimity chats with Dr. Ellie Sommers, a USATF Level 1 Certified Run coach, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certified Weightlifting Coach, and owner of SISU Sports Performance and Physical Therapy in Seattle about:· If runners truly need to strength train for performance (it’s not the answer you expect!);· Why it’s especially important for women to lift weights;· How varied strength training fits with the race training cycle;· What her favorite moves for female runners are;· And why you should challenge yourself in the gym. “Pick something heavier than you usually do,” she says, “You might surprise yourself.Save 20% off all WIN Sports Detergent Products on Amazon with code AMRGOWIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2020 • 48min
#404: Cookbook Author + Marathoner Charlie Watson
Sarah and Katie gab with Charlie Watson (aka “The Runner Beans”), a British dietitian, marathoner, and author of a new aimed-at-runners cookbook, COOK EAT RUN. In her lovely British accent, Charlie details:-ways to streamline healthy eating;-how she developed 20-minute meals while bring a nanny of three kids;-smart snack choices; and,-a few of her favorite recipes (yum!).The duo becomes a trio at 14:19. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!Get a jumpstart on getting in the mood: Enjoy a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/AMRTake your running to the next level with BeetElite: Get 20% off your first purchase at livehuman.com/amrMake learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2020 • 32min
AMR Answers #38: Theory of ‘Good Enough,’ Zero-Drop Shoes, + Goal Setting
Dimity and Sarah counsel:-Kathleen from Florida Panhandle on mixing tune-up races into marathon training;-Renée in Naperville, Illinois, about transitioning to zero-drop shoes;-Shelby in Jupiter, Florida, in regards to planning for long-term goals while juggling short-term ones.And the duo discusses the crucial theory of “good enough.”Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered.Save 20% off any WIN detergents on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2020 • 36min
#403: Running after Heart Surgery
As part of Heart Month, Sarah and Ellison pull up chairs with two in-studio mother runners who have each had heart surgery. (Both named Sarah!) Marvel as:-Sarah Foster recounts running the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim eight months after getting a pacemaker for a cardiac arrhythmia;-Sarah Phelan tells how she qualified for and ran the 2014 Boston Marathon after having open-heart surgery to fix an aneurysm;-both women detail how much more perseverance they have post-surgery; and,-both women highlight the importance of paying attention to symptoms.Sarah and Ellison talk books (natch!), including The Awakening by Kate Chopin and Long Bright River by Liz Moore, before the first Sarah-guest joins at 9:42.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 15% off your first purchase!Post your job today at Indeed.com/amr and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2020 • 33min
AMR Trains #4: Talking Olympic Marathon Trials with Qualifier Ashley Paulson
Ashley Paulson, a mom of four and former pro triathlete, will be running in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 29.Listen to hear:· how she almost missed her qualifying time—and squeaked in by 10 seconds;· her mantra for her qualifying marathon (file under: #goodenough);· the treadmill workout she thrashes (hint: it involves 70 reps); and,· how she’s approaching the most competitive marathon of her career.Wish Ashley Paulson a great race on Instagram: @ashkicknSave 20% off all WIN Sports Detergent Products on Amazon with code AMRGOWIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 4min
#402: Why I Love Running
Sarah and Maggie kick back with three mother runners—Pace of Me Jessica + two BAMRbassadors—to talk about their love (and sometimes love-hate!) of running. Listen to:-Jessica detail her “newfound sense of capability and possibility” with running after the birth of her third child;-Liz express gratitude toward running for connecting her to her husband;-Lindsey talk candidly about how running helps her overcome the struggles of being a stay-at-home mom; and,-all three share how running helps them pursue their full potential.In the introductory chitchat, Maggie opens up about her recent weight loss, then the hosts reveal why they love running. The first guest hops on at 14:20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2020 • 28min
AMR Answers #37: Traction Devices, Hydration, + Half-Marathon Mileage Pre-reqs
Sarah and Dimity discuss:-Traction devices for winter-weather running for Jess in Pittsburgh;-Hydration tactics during half-marathon training in response to Minnesotan Cindy;-Mileage prerequisites for Canadian Michelle, who’s about embark on 13.1 training; and,-The benefits of turmeric and tart cherry juice to Becky of Mount Pleasant, Mich. Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered. Save 20% off any WIN detergents on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
