Another Mother Runner

How do you stay present as a parent while pursuing a high level of fitness? Is the idea of a “super mom” just a myth? These are just two of the myriad topics Dimity and Sarah WF touch on in this conversation with Diana Cohen—an associate professor of political science at Central Connecticut State University and author of an ongoing study on Iron Moms (AKA women who pursue Ironman triathlons as a hobby while balancing family and career). The hosts bring Diana on the podcast to broaden her scope of her study to mother runners, too, and to talk about:

Read Sarah's piece on Diana's study that recently ran on Triathlete.com . If you're training for an Ironman, have a child or children 12 or under, and you're interested in participating in the study, you can contact Diana via email.

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This episode is a must for anyone who loves listening to a strong woman who makes things happen: The guest is Olympian Alysia Montaño, co-founder of &mother and mother of three. In this lively conversation with hosts Sarah and Tish, Alysia details: 

-making the transition from track to marathon running; 

-the backstory of &mother; 

-the invisible load of motherhood, especially for women runners; 

-her strength-training routine; and, 

-the joys of trail running. 

Before Alysia joins around 8:45, Tish shares exciting news about the new marathon she’s running this November! 

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Got an upcoming race and curious about making a port-a-potty pitstop mid-race, like first-time marathoner Gina is? Give a listen to this episode for loads of suggestions. Also, Dimity serves up lots of great advice about tackling a Yeti-style race in response to Susan’s query. Then the hosts help Anna feel better about her larger-than-average feet. (Here’s the PJ brand with inclusive sizing Dimity raves about, too.) 

Dimity shares a story of a clever repurposing of race tees before the duo dives into answering questions. Find all the Many Nutritious Miles details here. We really need questions: To record yours, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). 

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This is the ideal start-here episode for folks new to AMR podcasts—or loyal listeners looking for a refresh on the brand’s backstory. Originally aired on the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast, this crossover episode is a convo with AMR founders, Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell. With Feisty host Sara Gross, the duo shares numerous along-the-way anecdotes, plus: 

-how they grew a global sisterhood of empowered runners; 

-how the women's running industry has changed since 2010;

-the importance of creating safe spaces for frank discussions on female-specific topics; and, 

-the impact of human connection in keeping the community thriving and expanding. 

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Dimity chases (frozen) waterfalls with Kimber Cross, an ice climber and alpinist who began climbing mountains and ice in her late 20’s. Despite having a limb deficit—she was born without a right hand—Kimber has set records on Mount Rainer/Tahoma and continues to push her limits.

The two talk about:

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This is the episode for you if you’re aiming to cover a mile in less time or to nail a goal race time. Host Sarah welcomes back 

Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat to discuss myriad ways to hone and build running (and walking/hiking!) speed. The coaches detail:

-the five building blocks of speed; 

-the base to have before adding in speedwork; 

-the importance of balancing risk vs. reward; 

-the power of plyometics, cadence, + drills; and,

-strength moves to incorporate into speed-building.

Before Coach Jen joins at 9:20, Coach Liz talks about her recent chilly swims. Coach Liz raves about The Ten Pillars of Success in Miles of Books at the end of the ep. 

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If you live in a hilly region, like Whitney, do you ever wonder if you also need to do hill repeats? Well, this episode has your answer, along with keen insight on Zone 2 running and heart-rate training, in response to Kathleen’s question, plus recommendations for a DIY blister kit, prompted by a call from ultrarunner Rhianna. 

Before turning to answering callers’ questions, Dimity shares painful details of her latest injury. Here’s the hiking program Dimity highlights. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).

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Anyone looking to achieve a healthy relationship with food will find this episode fascinating and insightful: The guest is Jenna Hollenstein, M.S., R.D.N., a nutrition therapist, meditation teacher, and author of several books, including Intuitive Eating for Life. Along with hosts Sarah and Amanda, the guest details:

-what exactly is Intuitive Eating—and how to approach it; 

-how to start trusting your judgment around food;

-how mindfulness enters into our relationship with food;

-the concept of intuitive movement; and,

-eating advice for when you’re PMS’ing or perimenopause-ing.

The hosts lament the wintery weather—and Amanda schools folks in geography—before the guest joins around 5:30. (Note: Sarah’s audio quality also greatly improves when the guest joins!) 

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Whether you’re a rugby fan or know very little about the sport, you’ll want to hear this chat with Naya Tapper, an influential athlete who’s changing the game in so many ways. A true star of the sport, Naya led Team USA to its very first Pan American Games gold medal in November, competed at the Tokyo Games and will return to the Olympics in Paris this summer. On this candid episode, Naya joins us from the U.S. Olympic Training Center to chat with co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF on a variety of topics, including:

Know a kid who may want to follow in Naya’s footsteps? Head to USA Rugby for resources on youth and high school opportunities. And click here to learn more about the Naya Tapper Scholarship Program.

And here’s the hiking program Dimity mentions in the episode.

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This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to keep running into their 60s, 70s, and 80s: Hosts Sarah and Tish (herself a 62-year-old running strong!) talk with three Senior Masters runners, who share: 

-their starts in running—and what keeps them going;

-their pre-run routines; 

-the importance of stretching, rest, and running with others; 

-their biggest surprises of running in their later years; and, 

-their racing plans for 2024. 

Before the first Senior Masters runner joins around 11:30, Sarah details a few runs in Japan on a recent family trip.

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