This episode shares the moving story of Emily Halnon, a runner and writer based in Eugene, Oregon. Her debut memoir, To The Gorge, details her journey going for the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 460-mile Oregon Pacific Crest Trail in the wake of losing her mother, Andrea, to cancer in 2020. In this conversation, co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with Emily about: 

How Emily's mom inspired her to run her first marathon;

Why running was the mother and daughter's "love language" and what that meant;

Her reasons for attempting the Pacific Crest Trail FKT and what that journey entailed;

How running continues to help her move through her grief, and more.  

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Many Happy Miles: Emily Halnon Goes to the Gorge

A family of three podcasts to get (+ keep) you moving without losing your family, job, or sanity! Nearly 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 show covers it all (and then some!). 

Many Happy Miles and AMR Answers drop on alternate Tuesdays: Many Happy Miles is hosted by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, and it celebrates and explores all types of forward movement, whether an epic hike, century ride, or your first brisk walk after a setback. The co-founding duo of Sarah and Dimity host AMR Answers, providing insightful responses to listeners’ called-in questions. All three shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!

Health & Fitness

This episode is a must-listen if you do—or are considering doing—Sun Salutations, Warrior Pose, and the like. Guest Sage Rountree, Ph.D., yoga instructor and author of The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, about: 
-hating her first experiences with yoga (!); 
-the value of letting go of “doing-and-action” mode; 
-how the athletic mindset tempers runners’ approach to yoga;
-how your practice should change during a training cycle; and,
-four “spicy and sweet poses” to do daily.
 
Before Sage joins around 14:26, each host shares about her recent photo/video shoot. At the end of the episode on Miles of Books, Coach Liz talks up two books about communication. (And here’s the online book group she mentions.)
 
 
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What Yoga Can Do for Runners

If you run to ease anxiety, like Alex does, you’ll appreciate the advice Dimity gives about how to make runs less stressful. Folks training for a trail race (as Liz is) will learn a lot from the pointers shared, including how flatlanders can hill train. Finally, the duo give advice for treating sore feet in response to Amanda’s question.
 
The hosting duo shares nature moments (An owl! Prairie dogs! Coyotes!) from a recent hike and bike ride before answering questions. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity talks up. 
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AMR Answers: Soothe Anxiety with Running; Training for a Trail Half

Anyone who wants to change their running style or is curious about why they might want to consider making a shift needs to listen to this insightful episode. The guest, Jay Dicharry, is a noted physical therapist and author of Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, & Speed. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Jay details: 
-reasons to reinvent your running form;
-how to be a more resilient and durable runner; 
-why runners need to diversify their routines; 
-cues to use + drills to do to revamp your running style; and,
-the top problem for most runners. 
 
Before Jay Dicharry joins around BARRY PLEASE INSERT TIME HERE, the hosting duo discuss book groups. 
 
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Revamping Your Running Form

This episode is a slam-dunk for anybody who wants to deepen their knowledge of running and strengthen their own miles. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with special guest Sarah Bowen Shea (SBS) about running lessons they wish they would've known earlier, including

Incorporating three elements which have helped SBS run more efficiently;

Why Sarah Flynn would've switched her focus from raw numbers to deep friendships earlier;

How Dimity wishes she would've been more present, especially in the long runs;

Helpful tweaks on nutrition (both on and off the road); keeping things easy; and the importance of joy and patience. 

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Many Happy Miles: Running Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

Listen to this episode if your motivation and commitment sometimes wane (uh, hello, whose doesn’t!?): The guest is mental skills coach Carrie Jackson, the author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest outlines:
-five questions to ask yourself to find your athletic why; 
-ways to reconnect to the joy + fun of your sport; 
-why you don’t always need to set the proverbial bar higher; 
-how goal-setting helps you hold onto your commitment; and, 
-other things that can masquerade as lack of motivation. 
 
Before Carrie Jackson joins around 10:54, Liz details her recent trip to a rock store and Sarah shares about the unwavering generosity of one Jersey runner. 
 
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Many Happy Miles: Emily Halnon Goes to the Gorge

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