Anyone looking for the best ways to stay alert and safe on their runs or rides needs to listen to this episode. The guest, Eileen Swanson, a former pro triathlete turned police officer, discusses with Sarah and Coach Liz: 

-how rare stranger abductions actually are; 

-the importance of practicing using any safety devices you carry; 

-advice for properly using pepper spray; 

-how to be aware of your surroundings and think on your feet; and,

-not letting safety concerns steal your joy. 

In the intro, the co-hosts talk about back-to-school stressors; the guest kicks off this important episode at 12:53.

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If you’re identifying more as a mother-walker than a mother-runner these days, this episode is for you. The hosts talk to fitness guru Chris Freytag, founder of Gethealthyu.com, about stepping up your walks and turning them into heart-pumping workouts. We chat about: 

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Calling all womxn trail runners and hikers—and aspiring ones: This is the episode for you! Trail Sisters founder Gina Lucrezi details:

-the genesis of Trail Sisters and its fundamental mission; 

-the “primal” power of interacting with nature; 

-how the group fosters inclusion and welcomes diversity; 

-tips for your first trail race and ultramarathon advice; and, 

-loads of running nutrition and hydration info. 

Co-host Amanda recounts her recent hike with Dimity. The guest starts talking trails at 11:01.

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Listen to this episode if marathon training is wearing you down (like it is for Nicole) or if you’re aiming to run during your pregnancy (as another Nicole hopes to do). Or if you’re in the same boat as Carrie and you are desperate for a solution to gross, hard-to-clean water bottles. 

Dimity shares a recent trip in the intro, and here’s the foam-rolling video she mentions. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). 

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Whether you think a daily running habit is enviable—or certifiable!—you’ll love listening to conversations with four women who have run streaks. Join hosts Tish and Sarah to learn: 

-how the gals’ streaks got started;

-what a “streak saver” is; 

-how a streak reinforces the runner-identity of one BIPOC guest;

-how a running streak serves as a safety net for consistency; and, 

-how (+ if!) the guests envision an end to their streaks. 

The hosts time-travel to 1970s NYC in the intro; the first run-streaker joins at 15:13. (Link to guest-recommended book.) 

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If you've ever wondered if trying meditation—or embarking a meditation streak—could be beneficial, tune into this podcast. Dimity and Adrienne Martini, who both attempted to meditate for 30 days straight, are joined by life coach and meditation teacher Anne Van De Water, whose first experience with meditation was before kindergarten.

After a long inhale and exhale, the trio discusses:

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Whether you run with friends or solo (and daydream of finding some running companions!), you’ll enjoy listening to three women runners share their group running adventures. The guests detail:

-juggling various workouts and paces; 

-advice for starting your own running group; 

-ways to rally the runners for pre-dawn workouts; and,

-the powerful connections built over many miles.

In the intro, marvel at co-host Katie’s middle daughter’s tactics for handling starting-middle-school stress. The first group runner joins at 14:28.

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Folks with foot issues need to listen to this episode: Dimity and Sarah dispense advice and insight to Erin, who just got put in a boot for a foot injury, and to Lisa with her first black toenail. Parents like another Lisa will appreciate the guidance the duo dispenses for getting kids involved in sports. 

Loads of laughs, including in the intro, when Dimity shares a story that appears TMI-related…. Here’s where to find the Grand Canyon training program. To record a question, call 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 10:08.

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Listen to this episode if you need some tips on what to eat in the crucial hours just before a big race: The host duo dishes on the dos and don’ts of pre-race meals with nutritionist Jenn Giles. Highlights include: 

The ladies also answer nutrition questions from mother runners and share their go-to pre-race meals. First, though, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF catch up on life lately—including the rapidly-approaching start of school and fall sports. 

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