Another Mother Runner

This is the ideal episode for any active woman looking to kickstart a strength-training routine. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams (a fitness professional!), four women runners share how they strength train in home set-ups, telling: -their progressions from light weights to heavy ones; -how they determine their strength-training routines; -how one couldn’t wait to swap marathon training for lifting; -what motivates them (including sword-play prep!); and, -about finding equipment bargains (including dumpster diving!).  Before the first guest join at 9:07, trainer Britany gives a quick strength-training primer.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run ’round Portland! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad

If you’re like Laura Catherine and have been sidelined by illness during a training cycle, you’ll appreciate the sound wisdom from Coach Dimity in this episode. Experienced and aspiring trail racers will benefit so much from the mounds of trail running advice. And lovers of TMI topics will love listening to the host duo answering marathon-running Roberta’s question.   Dimity talks about helping her daughter set up her first classroom as a brand-new teacher before the hosts turn to the questions. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question, and be on the lookout for Fall into Fitness: Harvest Your Strength details soon.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% thru 8/31/25 w/ code AMRsummer2025 at topoathletic.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever your goal, if you are considering using a pacer in a race, you need to listen to this episode. Host Sarah Bowen Shea talks with four women (including co-host Amanda Loudin!) about their experiences (good and bad) running a race with a pace group. They discuss: -various reasons to use a pacer;-how to get the best results with a pace group; -different ways to utilize a pacer; and,-why a race pacer isn’t necessarily a magical PR-maker.  Sarah shares a quick story about a scummy swim before talking to Amanda about her pacer experiences at about 6:11. This episode originally aired on September 30, 2022.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel the Currex difference: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Stay-put performance underwear: For 20% off, use code AMR20 at ParadisSport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all strivers: In this episode, Coach Liz Waterstraat and host Sarah Bowen Shea talk about how to move toward personal excellence. Coach Liz highlights two books creating buzzes in the sports world—Inner Excellence and The Art of Learning—starting with the intriguing back story of each tome. She shares how awareness unlocks success and the importance of looking for small moments that feel like gifts. Loads of Liz love-language points, including the importance of having a beginner’s mind and that anything worthwhile takes time. One critical takeaway: Give the best of what you have that day. Words to live (and learn) by!    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Fuel + stay hydrated: Save 20% with code AMR2520at GUenergy.com through 8/31/25 The eyes have it: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners, triathletes, walkers, and any other forward-motion fans need to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guests, founders of Stride Forward, talk about the mind-enhancing benefits of regular exercise, plus: -how ADHD diagnoses in their 40s affected their life-approach;-how running can help regulate energy and emotions:-how to redefine running success as we age; -their expanded definition of self-care; and, -a helpful mindset-shift for middle age.  Before the guests join around 08:57, the hosting duo talks about a veritable Broadway-palooza of shows they are seeing!     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! ’GO time: Contact Sales@elliptigo.com for 15%discount code + free coaching Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call this the “put your worries in another bucket” episode, as Coach Dimity assuages concerns for several runners, including Robin, who is worried about running a 5K the day before a half-marathon. (“Think of it as a shake-out run,” she suggest.) Then there’s Emily, who doesn’t need to fret about the timing of her breakfast before a long run or race. Finally, Dimity assures injured-Julie she should be able to make it to the starting line of her October marathon if she continues riding her ElliptiGO bike and easing back into running.    Before the Q+As, Sarah shares her upcoming running-while-traveling plans. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. And here’s the Mud Cake recipe.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Outlook is sunny: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses w/ code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Anyone in pursuit of a big goal or in the middle of a long training cycle needs to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, four women who are halfway to achieving their goal—including a half-marathon in every state or running all the World Marathon Majors—share: -how they dreamed up their goal; -their approach to ticking off milestones along the way; -the joys and stand-out memories from their pursuits; -how they maintain their motivation; and, -how they see themselves reaching the “finish line.”  Instead of intro chitchat, co-host Amanda acts as a guest, telling tales of summitting 24 of the Adirondack’s 46 highest peaks. Join our Lake Placid retreat.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run ’round Portland! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Readers (and runners) who vibe on the fresh excitement of an author’s first novel will love this episode. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Ellison Weist details these five debuts:The Correspondent: Virginia EvansA Case of Mice and Murder: Sally SmithThe Hounding: Xenobe PurvisThe Slip: Lucas SchaeferThe Eights: Joanna Miller Here’s the half-marathon and marathon nutrition program. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all adventure-lovers, big-goal setters, and armchair travelers: This episode is for you! Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, guest Marie Leautey, the second woman—and fastest ever—to run a complete circumnavigation of the globe and author of the new book Lootie’s World Run, shares: -how her globe-circling adventure came to her at age 39;-how she got in “go” mode to run 25 miles/day, 6 days/week; -things she learned + discovered on her 17,553-mile (!) journey;-how + why she re-programmed her running stride; and,-why the stroller she pushed encouraged empathy from strangers.  Before the globetrotting guest joins around 9:14, Sarah shares a silly story about a Duolingo duel with a BAMR.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% thru 8/31/25 w/ code AMRsummer2025 at topoathletic.com Sleep soundly: Save 25% off at CBDistillery.com with code AMR Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more abo

Calling all runners like Linda, who isn’t interested in honing speed but in maintaining consistency: Coach Dimity serves up great advice. From a 2-parter from Julie, the hosting duo discuss the best inexpensive cross-training options (loads of suggestions!)—and an intriguing koan involving running and walking, sun and shade. Before the Q+As commence, the hosts dive into a conversation about open-water swimming. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are Better Together details. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Outlook is sunny: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses w/ code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Sleep soundly: Save 25% off atCBDistillery.com with code AMR Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners, hikers, and adventure-lovers will enjoy this exciting episode with two women (including co-host Tish Hamilton!) detailing their recent epic hikes up Africa’s tallest peak. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the marathoners-turned-hikers share: -how hiking vertically differs from running distances; -their training in preparation for the 19,000’+ climb; -the daily details of the hike; -the physical + mental challenges they each had to face; and,-that the descent was tougher than the ascent!  Before the talk turns to hiking around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, PacNW Sarah tells of running in Kentucky—and the delight of seeing her son perform in a professional musical!  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Fueling for fall races: Save 20% with code AMR2520at GUenergy.com through 7/31/25 Seamless performance underwear: For 20% off, use code AMR20 at ParadisSport.com Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad cho

Anyone looking to shake things up should start by listening to this episode, in which Coach Liz Waterstraat details to host Sarah Bowen Shea how small changes can make a big difference. (Call it the Lilliputian Effect!) Detailing two books—Tiny Experimentsand Tiny Habits—Coach Liz details how to make your own pocket-sized experiment, as well as highlighting the power of the pivot. She also talks up small-scale, low-effort initiatives and other ways to make lasting habit change. The hosts think, after listening, you’ll agree: Tiny is transformative! Find retreat details here.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel the Currex difference: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Run Portland! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadly, this is a must-listen episode for every runner and triathlete: Coach Liz Waterstraat shares the sweaty details of her recent 70.3 triathlon, during which temps climbed into the high 90s! Then, in conversation with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares so much great heat-mitigating advice, including: -why it’s crucial to be as fit as possible on race day; -smart steps to take in the week pre-race; -why 70 degrees is the magic turning point;  -how and why to recalibrate your race expectations; and,-how to reframe the heat as a challenge versus a threat. Before Coach Liz switches from co-host to guest, Sarah shares details of her sporty weekend, including meeting a new pal at the pond.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Good day sunshine: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to

If your race-engine is still revving yet you crave more recovery time, like Tammy, you’ll welcome the details of a 10-day training program Coach Dimity outlines in this episode. Keeping with the-less-is-more theme, Dimity details the bare minimum training required for a half-Ironman triathlon, like Amy is contemplating. Then the host-duo shares suggestions about integrating a second sporting passion (like pickleball!) into a training cycle, in response to Kate’s question.    Before the Q+As start, the hosts talk about the state of women’s pro sports, prompted by Sarah’s recent visit to The Sports Bra. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Find hiking programs here.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any women runners looking to feel liberated will enjoy this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams get personal with four gals, talking about what it’s like to run in simply a sports bra—no tank or tee over it. The conversation takes some unexpected turns. A few revealing confessions are: -one runner visualizes herself as Kara Goucher to summon speed + courage; -the vanity + bitterness fueling one grandmother runner to bare her bod;  -the runner’s high one pregnant runner feels when a breeze hits her midsection; and, -the self-imposed intimidation one breast cancer survivor feels on bra-squad runs.    In the intro chitchat, the BRFs lament the Portland weather-inferno. The first guest joins at 11:38.   This episode originally debuted on July 2, 2021.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! It’s ’GO time: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGObike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com Run ’round Portland! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandma

Readers looking to get their pulses racing will enjoy this thriller-focused episode. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Ellison Weist details these four novels:The Doorman: Chris PavoneThe Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne: Ron CurrieSo Far Gone: Jess WalterProof: Jon Cowan Ellison also enjoyed these two mysteries: A Murder for Miss Hortense: Mel PennantGreat Black Hope: Rob Franklin Interested in cycling with Dimity in 2026? Click here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Sun’s out: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com Sleep soundly: Save 25% off at CBDistillery.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all runners, walkers, and hikers: This episode is a must-listen for anyone who spends time on their feet! Recorded in front of a live audience in the guest’s just-opened PT studio, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams talk with Amy Benton, PT, DPT, a Portland-based physical therapist about feet and much more. In answering questions from attendees, Amy discusses:  -several ways to massage + manipulate your feet;  -why you should “close the gap of asymmetry” to avoid injury; -how to choose a running shoe;  -a new way to approach IT band issues; and, -the surprising connection of your big toe to another body part!     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off sitewide at bearmattress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your running shoes are leaving you feel flat, like Elizabeth, you’ll appreciate the footwear-savvy advice in this episode. Or maybe you’re like Amy, who wants to turn back time in regards to her half-marathon pace. Finally, the hosts offer advice for Kara who is curious about training for a downhill race in her hilly neighborhood.    Before the hosts serve up answers around 7:06, the two talk about bike riding (or, in Sarah’s case, riding her ElliptiGO). Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Tap into your creativity with Dimity.       When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Currex insoles for every activity: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off sitewide at bearmattress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daydreaming of registering for a marathon or in the thick of training? Wherever you fall on the marathon-spectrum (including “no way, no how!”), you’ll enjoy this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat talk to four “regular” runners about their debut marathon pursuits. They cover topics such as: -their marathon motivations; -the satisfaction of setting and striving toward a goal; -how the run/walk method makes 26.2 attainable; -the “delicious pain” that comes with covering the miles; and, -the mountain of laundry generated during training! Before the first marathoner joins around 10:38, the hosts share about their first marathons—and Chicagoland’s “garbage hills!” Register for our Lake Placid retreat.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! GU for it: Get 20% off with code AMR2520 at GUenergy.com thru 6/30/25  Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com  Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR pro

Anyone who enjoys self-discovery or introspection will really appreciate by this episode, in which Coach Liz Waterstraat and host Sarah Bowen Shea discuss two books about questions: How to Fall in Love with Questions and A More Beautiful Question. Coach Liz discusses the rewards of embracing uncertainty, committing to curiosity, and having a personal, powerful question. Along the way the duo talks about pen pals (trust us—it’s relevant!). As always, Coach Liz relates many lessons gleaned from the books to athletic pursuits.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com The future’s bright: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices