Another Mother Runner

Whether you’re a later-in-life runner, like Michelle, a lifelong runner, or somewhere in between, you’ll appreciate Dimity’s week-at-a-glance training suggestions in this episode. If you’re like Roberta and you’re signed up for back-to-back races, you’ll find the duo’s insight and guidance invaluable. The ep wraps with their advice on rotating two (or more!) pairs of shoes, as Nikki wonders about. 

Sarah details two PT exercises that rocked her running before the duo answers the first question around 8:25. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity describes. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). 

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If you’re an active woman of any age, this episode with respected exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, Ph.D., is an enlightening must-listen! Hosts Sarah and Ellison welcome Stacy to talk about many of the topics covered in her book ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life, including: 

-why women runners need to stop eating and training like men; 

-why “one size fits all” should not be anyone’s guide to weight management; 

-how to properly fuel for a workout (+ post-exercise); 

-the powerful effect of female hormones; and, 

-hacks for preventing menstrual cramps; GI distress during a run; and aiding sleep. 

Before Dr. Stacy Sims joins around 21:33, Ellison and Sarah discuss these two books: Victoria: the Queen by Julia Baird and Framed by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

This repeat episode originally ran in January 2017.

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If you love cycling or just love empowering stories about changemakers, this episode of Many Happy Miles is for you. Our guest is Marley Blonsky, a self-described “fat adventure cyclist, advocate and influencer,” who shares her knowledge about and joy of cycling with hosts Dimity and Sarah WF. In this episode, Marley covers:

Be sure to listen all the way through to hear the debut of Nourished on the Run, a new bonus segment with Dimity & Ellie Kempton, RD, MSN. The two dive straight into the toilet bowl and give the 4-1-1 on the importance of regularity.

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Whether you are bedeviled by bunions or simply looking to have a stronger, healthier base of support (read: your feet!), listen to this episode featuring Amy Benton, DPT, a dancer-turned-physical-therapist-and-runner. With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Amy details: 

-non-surgical solutions for bunions, bunionettes, and hammertoes;

-how your body’s kinetic chain originates in your feet;

-some band-assisted exercises to help runners’ toes + feet; 

-foot-friendly shoe-buying advice; and, 

-the deal with toe-spacers. 

The hosts share their excitement for their upcoming retreat before welcoming their guest around 7:46. Head here for our BAMRbassador application. 

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This is an ideal episode for folks looking for a slew of running form and technique tips, like Megan. Or if you’re like Michelle and you are questioning your “runner” identity. And then there’s the hosts’ sidewalk etiquette suggestions, prompted by a query from Courtney. 

Sarah shares a mermaid tale (truly!) in the intro chitchat before the 

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Vegetarians and omnivores alike will eat up this episode (!): Jeanine Donofrio, creator of Love & Lemons and author of the new cookbook entitled Simple Feel Good Food, talks with hosts Sarah and Katie about eating and cooking plant-forward meals. Jeanine details: 

-the two camps of cooks and how recipes can cater to them; 

-how to make three distinct meals from many of the same fresh ingredients; 

-the joys of a CSA box of veggies; 

-numerous savory breakfast options; and, 

-an homage to tempeh!

 Co-host Katie shares a recent athletic triumph before guest Jeanine joins around 9:46. Listen all the way through to hear Coach Liz talk about these booksin Miles of Books. Head here for our BAMRbassador application. 

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If you need a dose of optimism and hope (who doesn’t?!), then you’ll love hearing from our endlessly positive guest, Siri Lindley. A world champion triathlete turned world-renowned triathlon coach, Siri shares some of her magical thinking with us—and how her determination and stubbornness has helped her triumph over significant obstacles throughout her life. Specifically, Siri touches on:

For more inspiring content from Siri, follow her on Instagram.

And if you’re fired up to find your way to a half- or full-marathon finish line, consider signing up for Better Together, a special program where we’ll pair up newer runners with more experienced runners to train together.

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Whether you’re looking for advice on running to support a charity or you have no clue what a “charity runner” is (!), this episode is for you. Two women, Krista and Diane, who have run races to raise funds and awareness, share their wisdom and experiences with hosts Sarah and Ellison. The gals detail:

-how + why they started doing races for charities; 

-how running for a charity turns a race into a “team” event;  

-how a charity bib can be a guaranteed entry to a bucket-list race;

-myriad fundraising suggestions; and, 

-the profound satisfaction you gain by running for a cause. 

Before the first charity runner strides on the show around 8:32, Ellison shares how she’s casually stepping into coach-mode. 

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Give a listen to this episode if your curious about the best way to take it easy after a race or big training run, like Emily is. The host-duo also give advice on taming marathon-size hunger, in response to first-time marathoner Meg, plus loads of open-water swimming suggestions for triathlete Amanda. 

Dimity shares news about her “noisy knees,” before Sarah queues up the first question around 11:12. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). 

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If you’ve ever scratched your head (or shaken your fist!) at the gender gap in scientific research, this episode is required listening. Christine Yu, the author of the about-to-be-published Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, is the guest. Along with hosts Sarah and Amanda, Christine discusses: 

-the staggering gender disparity of sports science research; 

-practical ways that gaps in sports science affect women; 

-being part of the “golden age” of books aimed at women runners; and,

-why she has hope for the future of scientific research on women.

In the intro chitchat, Amanda and Sarah commiserate about being injured. Christine joins the conversation around 9:45. 

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