Another Mother Runner

This is the episode for anyone who sometimes exercises as much for social reasons as health ones—and those gals who are looking for in-person support. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with a runner and a triathlete who thrive on the camaraderie and encouragement of athletic groups. Plus, SBS sits in the guest seat to talk about her pickleball leagues. The active gals cover: 

-the origin story of Your Motha’s Run Club; 

-advice on approaching not-yet-friends to run with you; 

-how athletic groups are about so much more than sports; 

-laughter being more important than a win for SBS; and, 

-find out what a “goggle-fit” party is! 

The hosts jump right into the topic as Amanda talks about her cherished running club and her eight-years-and-going-strong 6:00 a.m. strength class. The first guest joins around 10:03.

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If you ever wondered what drives someone to run 100 miles, swim across the English Channel, or dive into near-freezing water—all in the name of pushing limits—this episode is for you. We’re joined by Shannon Hogan, author of The Unforgiving Hours, a new book celebrating the grit and grace of "ordinary" endurance athletes. In the episode, Shannon shares...

Note: This is our final Miles of Books segment on Another Mother Runner. Starting Tuesday, April 22, Miles of Books launches as its own podcast! Episodes will air every other Tuesday, alternating between nonfiction (hosted by Coach Liz + Sarah) and fiction (hosted by Sarah + Ellison Weist). We’re excited to share more stories—and grow our community of book-loving runners!

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This enlightening episode is a must-listen for all runners: Stephanie Mundt, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and running coach based in Phoenix, talks about the range of bone stress injuries. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guest details: 

-the spectrum of bone stress injuries;

-how the medical understanding of such injuries has evolved;

-the astonishing recurrence rate of these sidelining injuries;

-how (and why) to “feed” your bones; and,

-her conservative training approach—and her amazing 26.2 achievements! 

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Any runners getting ready for an evening race, like the Aussie caller doing this half-marathon, will appreciate all the guidance in this episode. Aqua-jogging curious listeners, including Nicole, will love the deep-dive (!) on the topic. And runners who get bummed out about getting boxed in during a race, like Caroline, will value the advice the hosts offer. 

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Runners of all sizes and shapes will appreciate this candid conversation with Mia Braithwaite, founder of Rear View Runners and the blog The Fat Athlete. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Mia talks about: 

-wholeheartedly embracing the word “fat”—and why words matter;

-helping fat runners get past “the cloud of shame + blame”; 

-creative suggestions for ideal, inclusive races; 

-workout wear recommendations for larger runners; and,

-a possibly surprising or controversial medical admission.

Before the guest joins around 6:52, Molly and Sarah have a catch-up session, including hatching a scheme that involves dumbbells and kettlebells. 

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Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or curious about endurance challenges, this episode is for you. Hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn talk with trailblazer Manika Gamble about her unique (and relatable) journey conquering the world's toughest races.

The conversation covers:

Manika also shares what’s next on her adventure list and how she continues to challenge herself.

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This episode is required listening for anyone curious about how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Wegovy affect running and the ability to train for races. The guest, sports dietitian and 18x-marathoner Meghann Featherstun of Featherstone Nutrition, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, about: 

-how GLP-1 agonists work on various parts of the body;

-how to “eat around” these drugs to fuel (+ refuel) runs;

-balancing carbs and proteins given reduced appetite; 

-concerns about runners using these Rx’s for “vanity” weight loss; and,

-whether you can train for a marathon while on these drugs.  

The guest joins around 8:26, but first Amanda tells about learning to curl (yes, as in, the icy Olympic sport!). 

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This is the ideal episode for runners, like Stacy, who have been sick and want to know how to ease back into training. Or runners like Christine, wondering the best practices for warming up before a race. Then there are all the runners like Tianna suffering from plantar fasciitis, who will be grateful for the insight and advice on overcoming that pernicious foot ailment. 

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Whether you’re a newer runner, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, you’ll gain insight and wisdom from this episode featuring three “regular” women runners talking about how they developed a runner’s mindset and identity. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the runners talk about: 

-the power of exercising outdoors; 

-the effect of the internet + thinking others judge your running; 

-the importance of working toward a goal, not just wishing for it; 

-not using negative language to describe a run or race effort; and,

-it's never being too late to hone your mental muscle. 

Before the first guest joins around 13:37, Sarah faces Liz’s (good-natured) mockery to tell about her recent pickleball pajama party!

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Whether you’re training for a race or simply looking to stay active

and injury-free, cross training (XT) can be a game-changer. In this

episode, host Sarah Wassner Flynn chats with Another Mother Runner

coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jennifer Harrison, two seasoned endurance

coaches and triathletes, about the importance of XT and how to

incorporate it into your life.

The conversation covers:

Liz and Jen also

share their personal favorite ways to cross-train, offer practical

advice for balancing XT with running, and provide insight on how XT can

enhance your overall fitness and performance.

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