If you’re having trouble nailing “easy run” pace (like Penny) or wondering how to refuel after a run (a la Jody), give this episode a listen. You’ll also be enlightened by the gals’ response to Tricia’s question about warming up for an outdoor winter run on a treadmill. And learn the hosting duo’s Nuun flavor preferences, including mixing flavors (!), based on Diane’s inquiry. (Save 20% at Nuun website with code NUUNAMR20.) 

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Wherever you fall on the scale of “feel intimidated by running stores” to “I live for them,” you’ll love this episode featuring a female running store manager and an owner. Sarah and Tish tease out of them: 

In the intro, Tish dishes about running her 11th NYC marathon; the first guest joins at 23:54.

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Whether you always do a turkey trot to celebrate Thanksgiving, or you are contemplating your first one, this episode is for you. Dimity and Sarah WF bite into the tasty tradition by dishing about the history of turkey trots and sharing their own experiences. Then, they bring on guest Michelle Doti Taylor, a loyal turkey trotter and mother runner of three who has started up the sweetest annual event in her hometown on Long Island. Taylor and the hosts chat about:

Listen through until the very end to hear a few other mother runners share about their own Thanksgiving traditions!

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Simply stated: Everyone needs to listen to this frank, enlightening podcast with Alison Mariella Désir, an activist, endurance runner, and author of the new book Running While Black. In this episode recorded in front of an audience at GU Energy headquarters and co-hosted by GU Community Manager Yuri Hauswald, Alison details: 

-how she found meaning—and relief from depression—through movement; 

-the early days of Harlem Run, the NYC running group she founded;

-the troubling whitewashing of U.S. running history; 

-her profoundly unsettling experience running the Boston Marathon; and,

-the genesis of her upcoming PBS series, debuting December 1.    

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In need of some treadmill motivation (and some workouts), like Christine? In this episode, Dimity and Sarah serve up “insteadmill” advice, along with training guidance for flatland runners like Carrie aiming to run a hilly race at elevation. The duo’s response to Renee about not feeling fast enough to wear a racing singlet touches on several thought-provoking threads. 

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If you’re tired of feeling deprived, dejected, or depressed when it comes to food or your weight, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode. Sarah and Amanda welcome Pam Moore, an intuitive eating coach and host of the Real Fit podcast, to talk about how to have a healthier relationship with food. Pam tells: 

-what intuitive eating encompasses; 

-how she was previously obsessed with counting macros; 

-what “food freedom” is—and how to achieve it; 

-how to balance the needs of training with intuitive eating; and,

-how to recognize “the food police” in your head—and silence it!

In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares why she’s headed to Dallas with her son. The guest joins the show at 10:12. This episode discusses disordered eating. 

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As the upcoming months get colder and darker, we're guessing you may need a little workout motivation. In this chatty podcast, Dimity, Sarah Bowen Shea, and Cathy Engstrom, the Train Like a Mother Club manager, run through a list—along with a few laughs—of how to overcome excuses and inertia.

The trio discuss:

—why the weather outside is never as frightful as it feels inside; 

—how you need to be your own (organized) sports mom;

—the benefits of aiming for a B-/C+ workout; and

—how Taylor Swift's Midnights might just keep you sweating for longer than you think.

Read Cathy's workout motivation post.

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No matter what distance you run (or want to run!), you’ll be motivated by this episode featuring prolific pro runner (an aspiring pro pickleballer!) Michael Wardian. In a convo with Sarah and Coach Liz, Mike shares:

-his excitement of pacing a visually impaired runner in the NYC Marathon; 

-details of his recent cross-country (CA to DE) run; 

-how he continues to find races that “light up” his enthusiasm;

-parallels between running and pickleball; and,

-how running an ultra can be easier than a marathon! 

In the intro, the hosts talk about their kids’ Halloweens, and Coach Liz recounts some interesting details about the recent Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. The guest hops on at 7:40.

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If you’re raring to run a Ragnar, like Emily, Dimity and Sarah serve up suggestions and slew of relay-race anecdotes. Or maybe you’re in Diane’s shoes, wondering whether to strength train during your taper. And laugh along with Sarah and Dimity in response to Jackie’s question about non-sporty activities that get the gals sweaty. 

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If you’re looking to laugh so hard it almost counts as a core workout, give this episode a listen! Another Mother Runner founders, Sarah and Dimity, are joined by occasional co-hosts Adrienne and Molly to answer a mix of running-related and non-sporty questions in front of a live audience at the Portland Retreat. 

Just gotta to say: Molly is in fine form in this raucous episode! 

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