Another Mother Runner

In this very special episode of Many Happy Miles, the hosts pull the curtain back a bit on their own lives and bring on their moms to share about raising daughters—particularly daughters who ventured into athletics and continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle well into adulthood. The conversations cover a gamut of topics, including:

Listen all the way through for a special bonus segment featuring Another Mother Runner co-founder Sarah Bowen Shea pops on to share stories about her late mom, Margaret, including how she played a pivotal role in raising Sarah to be the fierce, strong woman she is today.

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This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for solutions on how to make running more inclusive, racially diverse, and social. The guest, Tes Sobomehin Marshall, is a race director and founder of Run Social Atlanta, talks with hosts Sarah and Atlanta-native Tish Hamilton about:

-leading the way in running events that end at breweries (cheers!);

-how + why Atlanta is “the Black running mecca”; 

-the empowering event called The Race; 

-the importance of hyper-local running groups; and,

-rediscovering your racing mojo after becoming a mom. 

Tish tells a squeaker-of-a-tale about her recent 5K before the guest rounds out the trio around 10:15. 

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If you’re looking to overcome the urge to walk in a race, like Donna, give a listen to this episode, which also offers up suggestions for half-hour workouts in response to Miranda’s question. Folks with a chronic or recurring injury, like Megan, will appreciate the duo’s advice—and Dimity’s clear-eyed empathy.

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Whatever the gender of your running partner(s)—or if you run solo—you’ll enjoy this episode. Three “regular” women runners, and co-host Katie, talk with Sarah about running with a guy or guys. Lessons shared: 

-how to pick a pace when running with a partner; 

-how conversations on the run differ from run-of-the-mill convos; 

-theories on folks “having a side” when running with another person; 

-how to find a local running group; and, 

-that it’s really hard to run and cry at the same time. 

Here are the two books Coach Liz talks about in Miles of Books at the end of the episode. 

Hear about Sarah’s son nascent fan club and Katie talking about running with her own husband before the first guest joins around 10:24. 

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Looking for an icy adventure for your listening pleasure? Then tune in, as Dimity and guest host Adrienne Martini chat with Anna + Kristy, the Berington Twins. The two, who are also talented endurance athletes, have finished the famed Iditarod 24 times combined. As we learn the ins and outs of the sled-dog world, we discuss:

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No matter what stage of running you are in—from pushing a stroller to slowing down due to age—this episode is a must-listen! Host Sarah and Amanda Loudin have a wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Parrish Morgan, a contemplative marathon runner whose book of essays is called Stroller. The guest shares:

-her stark reckonings with getting gray hair early and slowing down; 

-how coaching cross-country taught her to be kinder to herself;

-the impermanence of running; 

-how running with a stroller helped her hone speed and avoid injuries; and, 

-the stroller as a metaphor for parenthood.

In the intro, co-host Amanda talks about her recent Colorado half-marathon. The Other Amanda runs in around 11:25.

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If you’re curious about compression gear, as debut marathoner-in-training Gina is, this episode will answer your questions. Or maybe you’re like another marathoner-in-training, Carrie, who wants to know how much is too much activity on a rest day. Finally, if you find co-host Sarah’s obsession with #foundchange a bit baffling, this episode will enlighten you! 

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This is the episode for folks who are looking for running inspiration—and some jaw-dropping details: Hosts Sarah and Tish speak with Terri Rupp, a blind runner who tackles ultramarathons and epic bike rides. Terri shares: 

-how she runs solo for shorter runs; 

-the logistics for Achilles guides on long training runs + races; 

-how SignUp Genius (!) factors into her training schedule; 

-how she’s still processing a race DNF from last month; and,

-why the gnarly, hot AF Badwater 135 is her dream race. 

In the intro, the hosts compare notes from recent family reunions. The guest joins the show around 9:56.

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On today’s episode of Many Happy Miles we’re venturing into the woods. Or, rather, we are bringing on someone who spends a lot of time in the woods as an ultra-runner–and a very accomplished one, at that. Our guest? John Kelly, a dad of four, and one of just three finishers of the grueling Barkley Marathons–a 120+ mile, 3-day race in the mountains of Tennessee. Dimity and Sarah WF pepper John with questions about his recent Barkley finish, with topics including:

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Whether you love it or hate running with music, you’ll want to listen to this fun, enlightening conversation about music and running with songwriter Charlie Harding, a host of the Switched on Pop podcast. With hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, Charlie reveals:

-tempo’s surprising effect (or lack thereof!) on running pace;

-the myriad musical elements that can get you moving;

-why your favorite running song might stop someone else in her tracks; and,

-insight (and song suggestions) on building a great running playlist.

In the intro, #foundchange skeptic Liz continues last week’s quarter caper; the convo changes tune at 4:59.

This repeat episode originally ran in January 2021. 

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