Another Mother Runner

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps.

In the final episode, Dimity talks to Britt Parker, an ultra trail runner, about releasing her body from the pain of running, and, as she did so, finding peace and quiet internally and confidence athletically.

The two talk about:

• Britt's success at the 50-mile distance and her subsequent goals—and falls;
• Processing the anger, frustration, and shame when you are in chronic pain;
• The community and structure around strength training classes; and
• How Britt returned to the Trans-Rockies in 2023 after sitting it out in 2022.

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Whether you’re already committed to weight training—or vow to start lifting soon—this is the episode for you. Hosts Sarah and Britany talk with Alyssa Ages, author of the new book, Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. While demystifying strength training, the guest:

-shares how a miscarriage propelled her shift from running to lifting;

-dispels the myth of bulking up; 

-offers advice for getting started, or resuming, strength training; 

-suggests how to incorporate found objects (read: rocks + more!) into your workouts; and,

-tells how to integrate lifting w/ training for a 13.1 or 26.2. 

Before the guest joins around 17:03, Sarah and new mom Britany have a far-reaching conversation about eye color. 

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Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps.

In episode #3, Dimity about easing the mental side of stopping running with Kim Dawson, PhD, a professor of sports/exercise psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.

Among other things, the two chat about:

• Why Kim is an advocate of healthy transitions—and why they’re harder than we think;
• How to cultivate a holistic self-identity, so you’re not too reliant on one aspect (like running);
• Why the rate of change isn’t never as quick as you’d like it to be; and
• How Kim is expanding her athletic world far outside of running.

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Listen to the episode if you’re curious about what goes on in a medical tent—and what happens to runners who stop in one during a race. Sarah and co-host Amanda Loudin talk with two veteran medical professionals who have staffed countless race medical tents. The guests share:

-tips to avoid a visit to the medical tent; 

-protocol for getting runners back out on the course; 

-details of heat stroke, and when it’s time to be sent to a hospital;

-items at runners’ disposal in a medical tent; and,

-moving memories from a 2013 Boston Marathon finish line medical tent. 

Sarah and Amanda talk about the quirks of new college students before the first medical tent gal joins around 7:54.

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Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps.

In episode #2, Dimity talks to runner Gretchen Gibson, who had a knee and hip replacement within six months of each other, and Dr. Dan Myer, her orthopedic surgeon, who also remodeled his running career after serious injury.

The trio cover:

• How Gretchen’s torn meniscus was actually a short-term problem on top of a long-term problem;
• Why Dan always asks a patient, “What is the goal here?”;
• The reason Dan (gently) suggested Gretchen find another athletic passion;
• How Gretchen, who has crossed 15 half marathon and 2 marathon finish lines, is coping without running;
• Where Gretchen is currently finding some sweaty and satisfying success.

In the monthly Nourished on the Run segment, Ellie Kempton, MS, RDN, and Dimity cover the basics of blood sugar: what it is, why it matters (to everyone, not just diabetics), and a few easy ways to keep yours more stable. We also invite you to join our free Blood Sugar Badass Challenge, September 26-29: register here.

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If you’re heading for a starting line, you need to listen to this episode to find out how to stay healthy and injury free for your race. Host Sarah talks with Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, who reveal:

-the importance of “closing off” your social circle while tapering; 

-why a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality can serve you well; 

-best practices for race week eating and hydration; 

-“don’t do stupid things” tactics; and,

-advice for pre-race pooping! 

Sarah and Coach Jen talk about college drop-off of their respective twins before the conversation shifts to staying healthy around 13:36.

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Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps.

In episode #1, Dimity talks to Stacy Bruce, an Austin-based athlete who, “came out of the womb as an athlete,” and ran her first marathon in 1997. Her 27+ year running career in running has taken her across the finish line in Boston multiple times, up and down Pikes Peak 10 times, and along the way, has defined her social life and self-identity. Her (complicated) lower back has finally waved the white flag, and she is in the process, at age 51, of retiring from running.

The two talk about:

• Stacy’s shifting to trail runs to see if that would ease the impact on her body;
• How Stacy still stays super active at the track practice she coaches;
• Where Stacy wants to put her athletic energy next;
• And why Stacy is waffling about giving up her 2-mile runs.

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No matter your pace, this episode will intrigue and enlighten you. Running coach Jen Steele, who used to bring up the rear in races, talks with hosts Sarah and Coach Liz (who often chimes in with advice, too), about: 

-“slow” not being a pace; 

-hydration + fueling options for back-of-pack runners; 

-finding races that are friendlier to “slower” athletes; 

-overcoming imposter syndrome; and,

-the value of your goal not being related to the swiftness of your pace. 

Before Coach Jen joins around 7:29, Sarah tells about her longest run post-injury. Also, try our new, free two-week training program: Consistent, Not Perfect.

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Ready for some armchair adventure? Dimity and her hiking team spill the details on their latest adventure: Hiking the Enchantments in the Central Cascades. Tune in as the four women discuss their 15-hour day, including:

• How they trained for the 19-mile route, which included 5,000+ feet of elevation gain, and 7,000 feet of descent;
• The alpine wonderland that is the Enchantments;
• The challenge of Aasgard Pass, which rises 1,900 feet in less than a mile;
• The surging popularity of the trail, which the Seattle Times recently documented;
• and the best trail sandwich ever.

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This episode is for anyone who cares about our planet—or sustaining their running practice or fostering their running community. Former pro runner Tina Muir covers it all in her new co-authored book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner, and in this conversation with Sarah and Tish. Tina discusses:

-the joy she receives from helping others in races + running; 

-how caring for our own well-being helps those around us + our planet; 

-ways to build community in your running; 

-what it means to be a running activist; and, 

-some first steps to becoming a more sustainable runner. 

Prior to Tina jumping in around 13:23, Sarah shares her sadness about dropping off her son at college. Listen to the entire episode to hear Coach Liz talking about the just-published book The Perfection Trap on Miles of Books. 

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Wondering how many workouts you need to be nailing to get a personal best, like Laura Catherine? Give a listen to this episode for the answer, along with how many sports bras a runner should own, like newly reduced Heather wonders, and the response to Emily’s question about running a race during a training cycle. 

Sarah tells of meeting a mermaid (!) before the first Q+A, which starts around 10:11. Registration for Fall into Fitness opens on August 28. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). 

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Whether you’ve had to drop out of a race or if you might find yourself in those shoes at some point, this is a must-listen-to episode. Hosts Sarah and Ellison talk with four women who Did Not Finish (DNF) a race for various reasons. The guests reveal: 

-the situations that forced them the race course; 

-their respective realizations that a DNF is not a failure; 

-how they got back their running/racing mojo; 

-what the DNF taught them about themselves; and,

-what race they’re tackling next. 

Before the first DNF guest runs onto the show around 12:04, Ellison shares her own unforgettable DNF tale. 

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Oh deer! Animal encounters on the run are rare, but they do happen. And in light of recent stories in the news about animals like bears, owls, and even cows roughing up runners and hikers on trails, the hosts have a chat with Sarah Daniels, an environmental consultant and accomplished mother runner from Colorado. To help empower us all when we’re out in nature, Sarah D. shares her wildlife safety stories and tips, including:

• Strategies for maintaining distance and staying safe when she spots potentially dangerous animals;
• The safety rules she instilled in her kids as a very young age; 
• The best gear to bring on a run or hike to help with potential animal run-ins;
• and much more.

Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF also chat about some memorable encounters they’ve experienced in the wild, including Dimity’s son Ben’s brush-up with a bear in 2019. (Read more about that harrowing incident here.) They also share some tails from the trails (and, in some cases, sidewalks!) from our very own AMR community. 

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If you already do more than one workout a day, are looking to double up some days, or wonder why anyone would do such a thing, take a listen to this episode. Hosts Sarah and Liz talk to three runners who often exercise more than once a day, for various reasons. Learn:

-how to fit in double workouts, even when working long hours; 

-fueling strategies to stay strong and hydrated; 

-how one runner mixes a second daily workout into marathon training; 

-apps, challenges, and technology that help gals stay injury-free; and, 

-how sushi factors into the equation! 

In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares details about a recent pickleball tournament. The first daily-double gal joins the show around 10:40.

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Curious about cross-training like Pamela (and Katie)? Then give a listen to this episode, as the hosts explain how to make it a complement to running. Tune in if you’re debating whether to run other races during your marathon training cycle, like Ellen. The duo suggests options to Tia for making her lower half feel ready to run after a full day of work. Finally, with a little help from Lemony Snicket, they tell Julie how to get over her fear of running in the dark. 

This repeat episode originally aired on May 28, 2019, after AMR’s Retreat in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, which the duo talks about before the first question drops around 7:10.

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Listen to this episode to learn solutions for all your skin-related issues and concerns—no topic is TMI or off-limits! The guest is Brooke Jackson, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, 10x marathon runner, and author of the recent book Skincare for Runners. Prompted by Sarah and co-host Britany Williams, Dr. Jackson offers up:

-solutions for post-run heat rash and hives; 

-loads of sun-protection insight + (scared-straight!) wisdom; 

-best practices for sunscreen application; 

-deodorant and antiperspirant recommendations; and, 

-save-the-toenails guidance. 

This repeat episode originally ran in April 2022; the intro chitchat, however, is a new conversation with co-host and new mom Britany Williams. The guest joins the show around 17:48.

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If you’re training for a fall marathon or half-marathon, you’ll want to listen to this episode as we chat about running all the miles in all of the heat and humidity. First, Sarah WF shares how she’s navigating training for the Marine Corps Marathon (check out this blog post for more on how SWF’s surviving the summer miles!). Then, the hosts bring on Better Together teammates Sarah Jensen (the protege) and Linda Bahnson (the mentor) who have paired up to build up to the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Tune in for tips for training through the warm temps and plenty of honest insight on topics including:

• Giving yourself plenty of grace (and adjusting your pace!) when it’s super-hot outside;
• Keeping things lively by getting creative with your mileage;
• The importance of hydrating on the go;
• and much more!

Be sure to listen all the way through for the third installment of our Nourished on the Run segment. Dietitian Ellie Kempton, RD, MSN, and Dimity talk through accessible ways to mitigate the 2 a.m. wake-up—and Dimity learns a new fact about the liver. If you're curious about the red screen, here you go. Two apps we love: Breathwrk and Insight Timer (for Yoga Nidra).

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Whether you struggle to make things just-so, or are merely fascinated by the drive for perfectionism, this episode is an enlightening listen. With hosts Sarah and Amanda, three-peat guest Kate Kneifel, a licensed clinical social worker + mother runner, details:

-the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism; 

-how + why comparison is the road to nowhere; 

-setting boundaries to prevent problematic comparisons; 

-ways to break out of the binary of doing v. not-doing; 

-why being a rebel can help break the hold of tech devices; and,

-the antidote to perfectionism. 

Before Kate joins around 7:28, Amanda shares prestigious, running-related work news. Listen to the end of the ep to catch Coach Liz talking about two well-crafted books that give life-changing guidance in a laughter-filled Miles of Books. 

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If you’re looking to learn how—or why—to run by feel instead of relying on technology, listen to this episode, which answers those questions for Boston-qualifier-seeker Raquel. The AMR duo give advice on meshing a second sport with running, for dragon-boat-racer and half-marathoner-in-training Molly. Finally, Sarah counsels Tara on tails-up pennies—and schools Dimity on the “meaning” of various sorts of change! 

Dimity shares stories from her recent family hiking vacation before the first Q+A, which kicks off around BARRY INSERT TIME. Here are our half-marathon training programs. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). 

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This is the episode for all back-of-the-pack or larger-size runners—or anyone who wants to be invigorated by an amazing human being: guest Martinus Evans, author of Slow AF Run Club and founder of the website/app of the same name. With hosts Sarah and Tish, Martinus details:

-how he fell off the back of a treadmill on his first-ever run; 

-why crossing the finish line of his first (of 8) marathons was “bittersweet”; 

-being targeted by hecklers in races because of his pace; 

-gear recommendations for larger runners; and,

-why he believes the world of running needs an overhaul. 

Tish talks about running in the sweltering South before Martinus jumps on around 7:47.

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What’s it like to set a world record? Find out by listening to this episode, featuring two members of the 100 x 1 mile world-record-setting relay, plus the event’s organizer. The relay, which took place last month at San Francisco State’s Cox Stadium, saw the with team break the former record by 5 minutes (averaging 5:35 per runner)! Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with their guests about: 

• how this relay came to be, with organizer Shawn Sax sharing the logistics and planning;
• what it was like to be a 3-time participant of the 100×1 mile relay, with veteran Peggy Lavelle offering insight on how the event has evolved;
• what it meant to be representing as a #motherrunner in the relay, with expectant mom Sarah Swanger, who participated while 5 1/2 months pregnant;
• and much more about this historic moment in women’s running.

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Folks looking to lose weight, run an ultramarathon, or be otherwise inspired, this is the episode for you! Guest Callie Vinson, an indigenous ultrarunner who lost 200 pounds at the start of her running journey. With hosts Sarah and Liz, Callie shares: 

-the small steps she took to lose 200 pounds; 

-the sustainable relationship she’s forged with food; 

-how she uses selfies on Instagram to help heal herself; 

-her fascination with 200-mile running races; and, 

-details of running in her first Western States 100 ultra. 

In the intro, Coach Liz shares her perhaps surprising pandemic project. Callie hops on around 9:05.

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Anyone who is curious about the ratio of easy-to-hard workouts, like Miwako, should give a listen to this episode: The hosts answer that question as well as one from Heather about packing and planning for running while on a trip. Then, in response to Lisa’s query, Sarah and Dimity share fond memories of big races they’ve done.

Before the first question around 11:48, Dimity details a challenging strength class she’s recently started taking. (Box jumps, anyone?) Here is the Nutrition for Running program. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771).

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Book lovers and casual readers alike will delight in this annual episode that serves up a dozen new book suggestions. Before switching to the literary conversation around 8:52, hosts Sarah and Ellison talk about E’s upcoming trip to Sweden to visit her beloved best running friend. 

Here are the dozen new books the hosts discuss. 

Tom Lake: Ann Patchett

Such Kindness: Andre Dubus III

The Guest: Emma Cline

The Covenant of Water: Abraham Verghese 

Bad Summer People: Emma Rosenblum

Lucky Red: Claudia Cravens

The Celebrants: Steven Rowley

You Are Here: Karin Lin-Greenberg

Romantic Comedy: Curtis Sittenfeld

King: A Life: Jonathan Eig

We Were Once a Family: Roxanna Asgarian

Wannabe: Aisha Harris

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If you follow the running world in any way, you’ve probably heard of Sally McRae. Maybe you follow her on Instagram, you’ve tried her strength training app, listened to her podcast, watched her YouTube channel, or cheered her on during one of her Badwater races. But you likely haven’t heard or seen this side of Sally: Vulnerable, real, raw, and totally transparent. On this episode, hosts Dimity and Sarah Wassner Flynn have a moving conversation with Sally about topics including: 

• what inspired her to Choosing Strong, her recently-released memoir which draws back the curtain on her tumultuous childhood;
• how she defines strength and why it extends far beyond the physical;
• body image and self-acceptance; and
• what she’s training for next (hint: It’s a very long run!).

Before Sally hops on, Dimity & SWF wax nostalgic about their (separate but similar) rollerblading adventures in NYC. Listen all the way through to hear Nourished on the Run, a new bonus segment with Dimity + Ellie Kempton, RD, MSN. The two talk celebrate fruits of summer—and a unique way to navigate a farmer’s market.

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This is the episode for everyone who’s ever daydreamed about taking a trip centered on running or an away-race: Three “regular” runners talk about the running-centric vacations they’ve taken, either with friends or solo. With hosts Sarah and Katie, they share: 

-suggestions for choosing an ideal destination or race: 

-the importance of planning details; 

-the confidence-boosting benefits of a solo running vacation; 

-advice for ensuring fresh legs in an away-race; and,

-whether to call it a “runcation” or a “racecation.”

Before the first guest joins around 10:09, Sarah tells the (disappointing) details of her first pickleball tournament. Listen all the way through to hear Coach Liz talk about two women-centric books in Miles of Books. 

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Trying to mesh your summer vacation with your training plan, like Elizabeth? Dimity and Sarah have it all mapped out, along with a great gear analogy to explain running based on RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), in response to Dena’s question. Or maybe you’re like Liza, looking to learn when/how to skip or modify workouts during race-prep. Listen to this episode! 

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If you are a fan of National Public Radio, you’ll especially love this episode with special guest Mary Louise Kelly, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered and author of the bestselling memoir It.Goes.So.Fast. With hosts Sarah and Amanda, Mary Louise shares: 

-how she solves work quandaries on no-music-or-podcasts runs; 

-squeezing in workouts on assignment and in war zones; 

-that her slowing-with-age running pace has snuck up on her; 

-what it’s like to run as a person with significant hearing loss; and, 

-juggling mothering teens with a highly demanding job. 

Mary Louise Kelly joins the show around 7:27, after both co-hosts share injury updates. 

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Want to get into swimming this summer but don't know how to start? Does putting your face in the water make you nervous? Or just the thought of swimming in open water makes you shudder? Fear not, friends: We're addressing many of your swimming concerns in this episode. We put pro triathlete and swim coach Laurel Wassner in the hot seat to answer your questions on subjects including:

• Swim etiquette (to split or circle swim? That is the question.)
• Calming anxiety and fears in the water
• Steadily increasing speed and endurance
• Adult swimming lessons, and more! 

Then, we bring on mother runner Cathy Johnson, a beginner swimmer who went from fearful to fierce in the pool. Hear how swimming with a snorkel eased her anxiety and the big event she's now training for. 

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Enjoy chasing big goals? Contemplating finding a physical therapist? Like live events? This recorded-with-an-audience episode is folks who check any of those boxes. Co-hosts Sarah and Dimity talk with Lindsey Hagen, D.P.T., a physical therapist and mother runner who runs ultras and is training to re-qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials. P.T. Lindsey:

-explains when to see a physical therapist; 

-describes the Olympic Marathon Trial process;

-details how her training is different as an almost-40-year-old mom; 

-shares three P.T. exercises all runners should do; and,

-reveals why she might skip the Trials (!!) if she re-qualifies.

The guest joins the show around 2:49.

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Whether you’re a later-in-life runner, like Michelle, a lifelong runner, or somewhere in between, you’ll appreciate Dimity’s week-at-a-glance training suggestions in this episode. If you’re like Roberta and you’re signed up for back-to-back races, you’ll find the duo’s insight and guidance invaluable. The ep wraps with their advice on rotating two (or more!) pairs of shoes, as Nikki wonders about. 

Sarah details two PT exercises that rocked her running before the duo answers the first question around 8:25. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity describes. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). 

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If you’re an active woman of any age, this episode with respected exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, Ph.D., is an enlightening must-listen! Hosts Sarah and Ellison welcome Stacy to talk about many of the topics covered in her book ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life, including: 

-why women runners need to stop eating and training like men; 

-why “one size fits all” should not be anyone’s guide to weight management; 

-how to properly fuel for a workout (+ post-exercise); 

-the powerful effect of female hormones; and, 

-hacks for preventing menstrual cramps; GI distress during a run; and aiding sleep. 

Before Dr. Stacy Sims joins around 21:33, Ellison and Sarah discuss these two books: Victoria: the Queen by Julia Baird and Framed by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

This repeat episode originally ran in January 2017.

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If you love cycling or just love empowering stories about changemakers, this episode of Many Happy Miles is for you. Our guest is Marley Blonsky, a self-described “fat adventure cyclist, advocate and influencer,” who shares her knowledge about and joy of cycling with hosts Dimity and Sarah WF. In this episode, Marley covers:

• Why we need more “big babes” on bikes;
• The experience of starting and growing her non-profit, All Bodies on Bikes;
• The unique cycling culture of her adopted hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas;
• How to be less intimidated in a bike shop, how to be safe on the roads, and how to find other people to ride with.

Be sure to listen all the way through to hear the debut of Nourished on the Run, a new bonus segment with Dimity & Ellie Kempton, RD, MSN. The two dive straight into the toilet bowl and give the 4-1-1 on the importance of regularity.

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Whether you are bedeviled by bunions or simply looking to have a stronger, healthier base of support (read: your feet!), listen to this episode featuring Amy Benton, DPT, a dancer-turned-physical-therapist-and-runner. With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Amy details: 

-non-surgical solutions for bunions, bunionettes, and hammertoes;

-how your body’s kinetic chain originates in your feet;

-some band-assisted exercises to help runners’ toes + feet; 

-foot-friendly shoe-buying advice; and, 

-the deal with toe-spacers. 

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This is an ideal episode for folks looking for a slew of running form and technique tips, like Megan. Or if you’re like Michelle and you are questioning your “runner” identity. And then there’s the hosts’ sidewalk etiquette suggestions, prompted by a query from Courtney. 

Sarah shares a mermaid tale (truly!) in the intro chitchat before the 

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Vegetarians and omnivores alike will eat up this episode (!): Jeanine Donofrio, creator of Love & Lemons and author of the new cookbook entitled Simple Feel Good Food, talks with hosts Sarah and Katie about eating and cooking plant-forward meals. Jeanine details: 

-the two camps of cooks and how recipes can cater to them; 

-how to make three distinct meals from many of the same fresh ingredients; 

-the joys of a CSA box of veggies; 

-numerous savory breakfast options; and, 

-an homage to tempeh!

 Co-host Katie shares a recent athletic triumph before guest Jeanine joins around 9:46. Listen all the way through to hear Coach Liz talk about these booksin Miles of Books. Head here for our BAMRbassador application. 

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If you need a dose of optimism and hope (who doesn’t?!), then you’ll love hearing from our endlessly positive guest, Siri Lindley. A world champion triathlete turned world-renowned triathlon coach, Siri shares some of her magical thinking with us—and how her determination and stubbornness has helped her triumph over significant obstacles throughout her life. Specifically, Siri touches on:

• How she went from not knowing how to swim to becoming a top triathlete;
• How coming out as gay helped her find her truth, despite the challenges she faced;
• How she kept her hope and spirit intact during a harrowing leukemia battle;
• And more lessons, in which she details in her new memoir, Finding a Way.

For more inspiring content from Siri, follow her on Instagram.

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Whether you’re looking for advice on running to support a charity or you have no clue what a “charity runner” is (!), this episode is for you. Two women, Krista and Diane, who have run races to raise funds and awareness, share their wisdom and experiences with hosts Sarah and Ellison. The gals detail:

-how + why they started doing races for charities; 

-how running for a charity turns a race into a “team” event;  

-how a charity bib can be a guaranteed entry to a bucket-list race;

-myriad fundraising suggestions; and, 

-the profound satisfaction you gain by running for a cause. 

Before the first charity runner strides on the show around 8:32, Ellison shares how she’s casually stepping into coach-mode. 

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Give a listen to this episode if your curious about the best way to take it easy after a race or big training run, like Emily is. The host-duo also give advice on taming marathon-size hunger, in response to first-time marathoner Meg, plus loads of open-water swimming suggestions for triathlete Amanda. 

Dimity shares news about her “noisy knees,” before Sarah queues up the first question around 11:12. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). 

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If you’ve ever scratched your head (or shaken your fist!) at the gender gap in scientific research, this episode is required listening. Christine Yu, the author of the about-to-be-published Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, is the guest. Along with hosts Sarah and Amanda, Christine discusses: 

-the staggering gender disparity of sports science research; 

-practical ways that gaps in sports science affect women; 

-being part of the “golden age” of books aimed at women runners; and,

-why she has hope for the future of scientific research on women.

In the intro chitchat, Amanda and Sarah commiserate about being injured. Christine joins the conversation around 9:45. 

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In this very special episode of Many Happy Miles, the hosts pull the curtain back a bit on their own lives and bring on their moms to share about raising daughters—particularly daughters who ventured into athletics and continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle well into adulthood. The conversations cover a gamut of topics, including:

• How Dimity’s mom’s active lifestyle inspired her own daughters to pursue their athletic goals;
• How Sarah’s mom gently encouraged her daughters to seek excellence without adding outside pressure;
• How Title IV changed the landscape for women’s sports (and what life was like for them before it);
• And their best advice for raising active kids.

Listen all the way through for a special bonus segment featuring Another Mother Runner co-founder Sarah Bowen Shea pops on to share stories about her late mom, Margaret, including how she played a pivotal role in raising Sarah to be the fierce, strong woman she is today.

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This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for solutions on how to make running more inclusive, racially diverse, and social. The guest, Tes Sobomehin Marshall, is a race director and founder of Run Social Atlanta, talks with hosts Sarah and Atlanta-native Tish Hamilton about:

-leading the way in running events that end at breweries (cheers!);

-how + why Atlanta is “the Black running mecca”; 

-the empowering event called The Race; 

-the importance of hyper-local running groups; and,

-rediscovering your racing mojo after becoming a mom. 

Tish tells a squeaker-of-a-tale about her recent 5K before the guest rounds out the trio around 10:15. 

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If you’re looking to overcome the urge to walk in a race, like Donna, give a listen to this episode, which also offers up suggestions for half-hour workouts in response to Miranda’s question. Folks with a chronic or recurring injury, like Megan, will appreciate the duo’s advice—and Dimity’s clear-eyed empathy.

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Whatever the gender of your running partner(s)—or if you run solo—you’ll enjoy this episode. Three “regular” women runners, and co-host Katie, talk with Sarah about running with a guy or guys. Lessons shared: 

-how to pick a pace when running with a partner; 

-how conversations on the run differ from run-of-the-mill convos; 

-theories on folks “having a side” when running with another person; 

-how to find a local running group; and, 

-that it’s really hard to run and cry at the same time. 

Here are the two books Coach Liz talks about in Miles of Books at the end of the episode. 

Hear about Sarah’s son nascent fan club and Katie talking about running with her own husband before the first guest joins around 10:24. 

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Looking for an icy adventure for your listening pleasure? Then tune in, as Dimity and guest host Adrienne Martini chat with Anna + Kristy, the Berington Twins. The two, who are also talented endurance athletes, have finished the famed Iditarod 24 times combined. As we learn the ins and outs of the sled-dog world, we discuss:

• How the two got interested in dog racing (and moved to Alaska, much to their mother’s chagrin);
• How the pair care for their 30+ dogs at Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing;
• The process of picking a team—and leader;
• And how they train their human selves and their dogs for long-distance races.

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No matter what stage of running you are in—from pushing a stroller to slowing down due to age—this episode is a must-listen! Host Sarah and Amanda Loudin have a wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Parrish Morgan, a contemplative marathon runner whose book of essays is called Stroller. The guest shares:

-her stark reckonings with getting gray hair early and slowing down; 

-how coaching cross-country taught her to be kinder to herself;

-the impermanence of running; 

-how running with a stroller helped her hone speed and avoid injuries; and, 

-the stroller as a metaphor for parenthood.

In the intro, co-host Amanda talks about her recent Colorado half-marathon. The Other Amanda runs in around 11:25.

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If you’re curious about compression gear, as debut marathoner-in-training Gina is, this episode will answer your questions. Or maybe you’re like another marathoner-in-training, Carrie, who wants to know how much is too much activity on a rest day. Finally, if you find co-host Sarah’s obsession with #foundchange a bit baffling, this episode will enlighten you! 

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This is the episode for folks who are looking for running inspiration—and some jaw-dropping details: Hosts Sarah and Tish speak with Terri Rupp, a blind runner who tackles ultramarathons and epic bike rides. Terri shares: 

-how she runs solo for shorter runs; 

-the logistics for Achilles guides on long training runs + races; 

-how SignUp Genius (!) factors into her training schedule; 

-how she’s still processing a race DNF from last month; and,

-why the gnarly, hot AF Badwater 135 is her dream race. 

In the intro, the hosts compare notes from recent family reunions. The guest joins the show around 9:56.

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On today’s episode of Many Happy Miles we’re venturing into the woods. Or, rather, we are bringing on someone who spends a lot of time in the woods as an ultra-runner–and a very accomplished one, at that. Our guest? John Kelly, a dad of four, and one of just three finishers of the grueling Barkley Marathons–a 120+ mile, 3-day race in the mountains of Tennessee. Dimity and Sarah WF pepper John with questions about his recent Barkley finish, with topics including:

• How his childhood wanderings lead him to his passion for the trails;
• The weirdest things that’ve happened to him in the woods;
• How fatherhood has prepped him for the rigors of ultrarunning and;
• His unique strategy for napping on the run, and more!

Learn more about the Barkley Marathons phenomenon (AKA “the race that eats its young") by watching this documentary.

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Whether you love it or hate running with music, you’ll want to listen to this fun, enlightening conversation about music and running with songwriter Charlie Harding, a host of the Switched on Pop podcast. With hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, Charlie reveals:

-tempo’s surprising effect (or lack thereof!) on running pace;

-the myriad musical elements that can get you moving;

-why your favorite running song might stop someone else in her tracks; and,

-insight (and song suggestions) on building a great running playlist.

In the intro, #foundchange skeptic Liz continues last week’s quarter caper; the convo changes tune at 4:59.

This repeat episode originally ran in January 2021. 

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