Another Mother Runner

Find out when five women—all new runners, all with complicated life stories—train for the New York City Marathon.

Australian Running coach Anna Liptak followed their journey in her new documentary I'm Not a Runner.

Dimity and Anna chat about:

—The various speed bumps, both physical and mental, the runners overcame during 15 months of training;

—Why strength training was a key component of getting to the finish line;

—Capturing the amazing energy of the New York City Marathon—and the runners' energy shift at the 30K mark;

—And why, as Anna says, obstacles are where you find the most joy.

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Listen to this episode for inspiration—and eye-popping laughs. Sarah and Dimity host guest Dana Sullivan, a 57-year-old breast cancer survivor who took part in an intensive weight-training and nutrition program that culminated in wearing a bikini in a physique competition! Dana reveals: 

-a shocking twist in her cancer diagnosis; 

-jaw-dropping elements of the 24-week, body-transforming program; 

-TMI details (spray tan, waxing, a red Solo Cup) about getting stage-ready; plus,

-her early obsession (+ an encounter) with Arnold Schwarzenegger! 

Dimity tells tales of a family road trip to see her volleyball-playing daughter before Dana joins the show at 16:34.

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Whether you just finished your fall race or it’s coming up, you want to listen as Dimity and Sarah suggest:

-recovery protocol for Amanda who’s fresh off the Boston Marathon;

-hydration-station tactics for first-time race participant Esther; and,

-ways for Carey to get her relay partner’s rear in gear!

Shiver as Sarah details her final open-water swim sessions, and Dimity divulges her post-race attitude. The answers commence at 8:18.

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Newbie runners, wannabe-marathoners, and lovers of sly, silly humor, this is your episode! Sarah and Coach Liz gab with TikTok sensation Mrs. Space Cadet (a.k.a. mom of three Erin Azar). Erin shares:

-how filming videos keeps her company on rural runs;

-that she has no clue why folks follow her on social media;

-details of her first in-person race (at long last!), a recent 18-miler;

-her fave running gear, including hydration vest, shorts, and GU flavors; and,

-the long, bumpy road leading her to this year’s New York City Marathon.

Before Mrs. Space Cadet joins at 17:05, the hosting duo each confess to surreptitiously disposing of family belongings. 

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When races go amazing—and when they go amazingly off the rails.

Join Dimity as she gives her National Championship Long Course Aquabike race report, and then fields race reports from coaches Jennifer Harrison (Ironman Wisconsin) and Elizabeth Waterstraat (70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah).

Tune in to hear the trio talk about:

—The importance of mentally creating space for your race at the beginning of race week;

—Why the size of your age group—or the race itself—does not deserve any "it was only..." qualification;

—How Liz mentally moved on after her bike broke during mile 1;

—and how Jen is coming to terms with a serious medical scare–and her first DNF in decades of racing—at mile 15 of her Iornman run.

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Vegan, carnivore, or somewhere in between: You’ll enjoy this lively conversation with TikTok star and marathon runner Joanne Molinaro, the Korean Vegan, whose new cookbook/memoir debuts this month. Hosts Sarah and Katie talk with Joanne about:

-the joy and pride Joanne felt the first time she ran three miles; 

-the egality of running; 

-Joanne’s reluctant entry into veganism; 

-how “go at your own pace” also applies to plant-based eating; and,

-getting your family to be more adventurous eaters.

In the beginning chitchat, Katie hatches a long-term goal and Sarah shares a “not after my 20-miler!” anecdote. Joanne slides on in at 17:19.

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Listen to this episode before your next race because the hosts offer:

-strength-training suggestions for Pam during her marathon taper;

-Keisha get-started-running advice; and,

-gear- and mind-set recommendations for Sara to get over her fear of running in the dark.

Before the questions, Sarah shares race plans she just hatched for later this month!

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An important episode for anyone facing down a mastectomy—or anyone with a loved one who is: Sarah talks with three long-term breast cancer survivors (including her co-host Katie) about their diagnoses, treatment, and breast reconstruction choices. Lots of lovely candor, bravery, lived wisdom, and a few tears. Highlights:

-Katie’s analogy of getting on a treatment plan to following a training program;

-Cary detailing why remaining flat-chested was the right choice for her;

-how fake it ‘til you make it was Kara’s M.O. during treatment;

-Kara sharing her reaction to getting her implants removed due to a recall; and,

-all three survivors honestly describing what reconstructed breasts can look like.

In the intro, Katie tells the tale of running the Chicago Half Marathon last weekend. Here’s the Strong and Support Pretty Package Sarah mentions at the end of the episode.

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Ali Nolan, author of the recently released Master the Marathon, talks through:

—The importance of pre-base and base training for more beginning runners;

—The five training components necessary to master the marathon (they go way beyond running!);

—How to know when you're physically and mentally ready to train for a marathon;

—and the key three W's after a long training day.

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If you’ve ever felt your weight was holding you back as a runner, you need to listen to this episode: It’s a lively, straight-talking convo between Sarah, Coach Liz, and guest Jill Angie, the size 20/22 author of Not Your Average Runner and a coach of larger-bodied runners. Jill shares:

-the power she gained from reclaiming the word “fat” for herself;

-how she avoids injuries (hint: strength training);

-why focusing on getting faster is a losing proposition for her mindset;

-athletic apparel brands that embrace a wide range of runners;

-assumptions to ditch re: larger-bodies runners

Sarah and Liz swap swimming tales in the intro, while Jill joins at 12:35.

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