Another Mother Runner

If you’re a Peloton devotee or just love a good story of perseverance and passion, we’ve got the guest for you. It’s the incredible Susie Chan, a London-based Peloton instructor who’s also an icon of endurance running and now an author. In this chat, the hosts talk to Susie about:

Check out an excerpt from Susie’s book, Trails and Tribulations: The Running Adventures of Susie Chan on our blog! 

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Everyone who’s interested in the steps it took to get women runners to where we are today needs to listen to this enlightening episode. Maggie Mertens, author of Better Faster Farther, joins hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton to talk about: 

-why the 1928 Summer Olympics were such a watershed event; 

-period incapacitation: what it is and how it affected inclusion;

-how the 1970s running boom democratized the sport; 

-the mind-boggling reality of 20th-century running gear; and,

-the enduring importance of women-centered spaces + races.

Before the guest joins at 6:33, Sarah details how her half-marathon training is going.

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This episode is jam-packed with insight and suggestions, including advice for Lorrainne who is contemplating a trail race yet training on the road. Runners afflicted with plantar fasciitis, like Holly, will appreciate all the been-there, done-that wisdom host Sarah shares on finding relief. And anyone heading to an away-race this fall, like Rhianna, will appreciate the tips from both hosts. 

Before the Q+A’s start at 6:40, Dimity shares stories about a recent women’s bike ride—and making some new sporty friends! Fall into Fitness here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). 

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If you need help fitting workouts into a busy schedule, look no further: This episode spotlights four teachers who share anecdotes, insight, and hacks on running while working a time- and energy-intensive job. The guests share: 

-the sanctity of morning runs; 

-how advance planning fosters exercise adherence; 

-ways their students inspire and push them (including to a PR!); 

-how they mesh their race schedule with the school calendar; and,

-running-related programs they’ve developed for their pupils. 

In the intro, Sarah gives Molly a #foundchange update (natch!) and explains how she got great photos of her swimming. The first teacher-runner joins at 6:57. This episode originally ran in August 2022, yet the Miles of Books, with Coach Liz talking about two books that explore quitting, is brand new.

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If you’re like listener Kate Coscarelli, who has a kid taking on cross country this fall—or maybe you ran XC yourself and you’re nostalgic for those crisp days of racing through fallen leaves or freshly cut grass—this episode is for you. The hosts chat about all things XC, in a lively two-part conversation told from dual perspectives: The athlete’s and the coaches’. You’ll hear:

* Recent college grad and top distance runner Maddie Mooney shares  what athletes need from parents, covering everything from post-practice chats to what to say as you cheer on the course;

* How to avoid overstepping as a parent of an athlete; 

* XC coaches Christy Diller and Sarah Wassner Flynn (who switches from podcast host to guest in this segment!) offer the basics and benefits of the sport, plus coaching strategies, injury prevention, and more.

If all of this XC talk gets you inspired for an active autumn, join us for Fall Into Fitness, a six-week program focuses on the three key pieces of complete fitness: cardio, strength, and mobility. We start on September 9 and there’s still time to sign up!

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Whether you’re staring down surgery or merely fascinated by inspiring tales of recovery, this is the episode for you. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three guests: Kevin Stone, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon and author of Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive, plus two women runners who had hip replacement surgery within the last few years. Listen and learn about: 

-the relief the runners felt post-surgery; 

-return-to-running time after joint replacement surgery;

-steps to take pre-surgery to improve success; 

-the importance of shopping for a surgeon; and,

-how one guest qualified for Boston Marathon on her new hip! 

In the intro, co-host Molly shares about her own knee replacement, and tells of a recent backpacking excursion. Dr. Stone joins the conversation at 6:33.

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Definitely listen to this episode if you’ve ever debated how often you should stand on a starting line, like Emily. Morning exercisers, like Christina, will be shown the wisdom of eating pre-workout, while folks like Elizabeth will learn ways to create more structure and consistency in their fitness regime. 

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Calling all athletes: Listen to this episode, especially if you’re training for a race! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest, Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about pushing through burnout and reframing negative self-talk. The trio talk about: 

-how to become friends with your inner critic; 

-creating your own mental toolkit; 

-using humor or sarcasm to tame mental monkeys; 

-the importance of staying in the moment during a race; and,

-the three key ingredients in motivation + self-compassion. 

Before the guest joins at about 7:52, Liz talks about the start of another school year, and Sarah shares a little (tempo-run) win. 

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Why take a traincation? If you ask our guests in today's episode, they'd say, "why not?" Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with two women, Natalie Nixon and Anna van der Wouden, who each recently ventured off for a week of exercise, adventure, self-discovery, and fun. In this lively conversation, you'll hear:

 At the start, Sarah and Dimity catch up on their summer activities, and Dimity shares more about her recent family trip (and all the swimming she got in while there)! 

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This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone wanting to feel stronger, more confident, and less stressed: Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison talk with host Sarah Bowen Shea about secrets to successful running and racing. In front of an audience in a Chicago suburb, the gals share: 

-their biggest racing successes—and failures; 

-reasons to not set a time goal for a race; 

-how to overcome anxiety and “win” the moment; 

-how to approach training with moderation; and, 

-Coach Liz’s exciting race-related news. 

Before Coach Jen joins at about 6:21, Sarah details a sweaty run through a Midwestern prairie—and the magical powers of a GU gel. 

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