Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah bowen shea

Anyone who enjoys self-discovery or introspection will really appreciate by this episode, in which Coach Liz Waterstraat and host Sarah Bowen Shea discuss two books about questions: How to Fall in Love with Questions and A More Beautiful Question. Coach Liz discusses the rewards of embracing uncertainty, committing to curiosity, and having a personal, powerful question. Along the way the duo talks about pen pals (trust us—it's relevant!). As always, Coach Liz relates many lessons gleaned from the books to athletic pursuits.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com The future's bright: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have a body that you enjoy moving, download and listen to this episode, a think-piece about all the mysterious ways our muscles function. Guest Bonnie Tsui, author of the fascinating new book On Muscle, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and fitness professional Britany Williams about: -lifting weights being important to your cognitive health;  -not being afraid of age-related changes to your body;  -how running and swimming are “essential” movements;  -how movements hold memories; and, -the muscle-related tours she led at a modern art museum!    Before the guest joins around 5:12, Sarah excitedly tells her co-host (+ former personal trainer!) about her new weight-training tools. Register for our Lake Placid retreat.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   The future's bright: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is an ode to female friendships and the bonds forged through being active together. The original hosts of the show—Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell—chat with three duos of gals who met through AMR programs and events. It's a feel-good, make-you-laugh episode, perfect for keeping you company on an hour+ workout. (Here's the throwback video Dimity mentions— have Kleenex handy!)   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!   GU for it: Get 20% off with code AMR2520at GUenergy.com thru 6/30/25   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Readers (and runners) looking for engaging novels: This is the episode for you. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Ellison Weist delves into these four books: Marble Hall Murders: Anthony HorowitzZeal: Morgan JerkinsWild Dark Shore: Charlotte McConaghyRun for the Hills: Kevin Wilson Other books Ellison couldn't resist recommending:The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin: Alison GoodmanHeart, Be at Peace: Donal RyanThe Names: Florence Knapp   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGObike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all women runners, especially ones going through perimenopause and menopause: Listen to this smart, insightful episode! The guest is Brooke Bussard, M.D., a certified personal trainer, health coach, and author of Outsmarting Menopause. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, post-menopausal Dr. Brooke details: -her personal strength routine (hint: 5x5);  -how to start lifting heavy—and to progress;  -how—and why— to stimulate your central nervous system while lifting;   -the importance of doing jumping exercises; -the drill that makes her “feel wild” as she's doing it.   Before the guest joins around 04:57, both hosts share why they've been doing two-a-day workouts lately. (Spoiler: Cuz they can!)    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Stay-put performance underwear: For 20% off, use code AMR20 at ParadisSport.com   A dream mattress: Use code AMR to get 40% off sitewide at bearmattress.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will be enlightening—and comforting—to anyone who has marathon aspirations. The guest is Adam Boardman, a Los Angeles-based therapist and the director of the LA Marathon Medical Psych Program. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Adam details: -the genesis of this genius program;  -the range of psychological issues addressed in medical tents;  -how providers help athletes mid- and post-race;  -the newfound sympathy for athletes' mental health; and, -the top trick for easing panic in any situation.   The guests share a few quick laughs before the guest joins around 3:11.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!   Currex insoles for all your shoes + sports: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strivers and social helpers: This is the episode for you! With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat discusses Wild Courage by Jenny Wood and Big Potential by Shawn Achor. The conversation covers how to put a positive, results-producing spin on “negative” traits, as well as how helping others can actual make ourself stronger. As always, Coach Liz shares athletic wisdom she culled from the books.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.
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This the ideal episode for any active people looking for more reasons to get outside and get moving! The guest, Julia Hotz, is a journalist, marathon runner, and the author of The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, she details: -the mood-boosting effects of being active in nature;  -the health benefits of hobbies;  -the importance of doing what matters to you;  -an argument for not multi-tasking; and,  -an Rx for a best running friend.    Before the guest joins around 10:54, the hosts swap stories about their recent open-water swimming exploits, including Amanda's in a 57-degree (13 Celsius) pond in London!   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!   A bright idea: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Portland's the place! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com   Sleep soundly: Save 25% off at CBDistillery.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of the Behind the Mic series brought to you by Boulderthon! This week we welcome Sarah Bowen Shea of Another Mother Runner to the podcast. Sarah is truly an OG in this space and has been creating community for 15 years with Mother Runners around the World. Her and co-founder Dimity ... more »

Runners looking for company on their next workout will enjoy this special episode that puts host Sarah Bowen Shea in the guest-seat: It's part of the Behind the Mic series from the I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein! podcast. Both Sarah and Lindsey being mother runners, yet the topic quickly shifts from running to pickleball. About how they picked up the sport and how they mix it with their running. Lindsey talks about how her oldest (of 4!) sons plays all day (Sarah's dream!), while Sarah shares about her love of the social aspect of the sport. It's a fun, casual conversation.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Currex insoles for all your shoes + sports: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Sleep soundly: Save 25% off at CBDistillery.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any runners looking to mix things up will enjoy this enlightening, entertaining episode featuring three women (including this coach) who swear by riding an ElliptiGO bike. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the active trio details: -what exactly is the strange-looking contraption;  -fitness benefits they've experienced (e.g. a 13.1 PR at 51!);  -using an ElliptiGO as a great rehab tool post-injury;  -challenging workouts they've done on the ElliptiGO; and,  -how they all feel bigger + safer on it than on a bike.     Before the first guest joins around 8:24, Coach Liz tells of a recent easy run she “let” her husband go on with her, and Sarah shares a story about the workout she and Molly did that morning.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all runners: This is a must-listen episode if you want to avoid getting sidelined by an injury! With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guest, Chris Johnson, PT, a physical therapist and coach, details:  -what “movement snacks” are + why they help your workouts;  -the value of walking (or marching!) breaks in your runs;  -a practical approach to strength training when prepping for a race;  -the critical value of rest + sleep; and,   -how to (re)discover the love of running.    Sarah shares a few stories from a recent trip to the desert before she and Tish welcome the physical therapist to the show around 11:02.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone interested in training their brain as well as their body needs to listen to this insightful episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Carrie Jackson, a certified mental performance consultant and author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance, details: -how to create your own race reports to learn from them;  -ways to stay grounded in the joy of sport;  -how to sidestep self-sabotage;  -why resilience is more important than confidence; and, -non-vomit-inducing ways to bolster gratitude!   Before the guest joins around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, Sarah dives into revealing her and Molly's planned weekend-workout.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com   Seeing is believing: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This debut episode is ideal listening for all athletes, especially ones in a pursuit of increased athletic enjoyment and success. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat does a deep dive into the new book Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change by Olga Khazan. Among other things, Coach Liz discusses the importance of openness during a race; how conscientiousness can help runners succeed in training; and why being more outgoing might deepen your connection to running. (As promised, here's Coach Liz on Goodreads.)   Other books Coach Liz recommends:  How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be: Katy Milkman Four Thousand Weeks: Oliver Burkeman Unwinding Anxiety: Judson Brewer   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Check out the full Currex lineup +  get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off  sitewide at bearmattress.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is ideal for any athlete who wants savvy, practical advice distilled into actionable nuggets—it's loaded with 'em! In anticipation to the debut of Miles of Books as a standalone podcast next Tuesday, April 22 (!), this ep encapsulates many of Coach Liz's best previous suggestions. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz covers ways to win the mental game; the importance of (occasionally) embracing discomfort; how to handle fear and anxiety; and quitting.   Books Coach Liz discusses: Winning the Mental Game: Dr. Amber Selking On Top of Your Game: Carrie Cheadle The Comfort Crisis: Michael Easter Scarcity Brain: Michael Easter Fear Less: Pippa Grange Quitting: Julia Keller The Dip: Seth Godin   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try before you buy: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for  your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off  sitewide at bearmattress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This enlightening episode is a must-listen for all runners: Stephanie Mundt, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and running coach based in Phoenix, talks about the range of bone stress injuries. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guest details:  -the spectrum of bone stress injuries; -how the medical understanding of such injuries has evolved; -the astonishing recurrence rate of these sidelining injuries; -how (and why) to “feed” your bones; and, -her conservative training approach—and her amazing 26.2 achievements!    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off  registration at portlandmarathon.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for  your next purchase at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners of all sizes and shapes will appreciate this candid conversation with Mia Braithwaite, founder of Rear View Runners and the blog The Fat Athlete. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Mia talks about:  -wholeheartedly embracing the word “fat”—and why words matter; -helping fat runners get past “the cloud of shame + blame”;  -creative suggestions for ideal, inclusive races;  -workout wear recommendations for larger runners; and, -a possibly surprising or controversial medical admission.   Before the guest joins around 6:52, Molly and Sarah have a catch-up session, including hatching a scheme that involves dumbbells and kettlebells.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off  sitewide at bearmattress.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is required listening for anyone curious about how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Wegovy affect running and the ability to train for races. The guest, sports dietitian and 18x-marathoner Meghann Featherstun of Featherstone Nutrition, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, about:  -how GLP-1 agonists work on various parts of the body; -how to “eat around” these drugs to fuel (+ refuel) runs; -balancing carbs and proteins given reduced appetite;  -concerns about runners using these Rx's for “vanity” weight loss; and, -whether you can train for a marathon while on these drugs.     The guest joins around 8:26, but first Amanda tells about learning to curl (yes, as in, the icy Olympic sport!).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com    Spring has sprung: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're a newer runner, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, you'll gain insight and wisdom from this episode featuring three “regular” women runners talking about how they developed a runner's mindset and identity. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the runners talk about:  -the power of exercising outdoors;  -the effect of the internet + thinking others judge your running;  -the importance of working toward a goal, not just wishing for it;  -not using negative language to describe a run or race effort; and, -it's never being too late to hone your mental muscle.    Before the first guest joins around 13:37, Sarah faces Liz's (good-natured) mockery to tell about her recent pickleball pajama party!   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference:  Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any athlete looking to sidestep injury and feel more centered owes it to themself to listen to this episode featuring Erin Taylor, a 20-year yoga instructor and author of Move, Rest, Recover: Your Practical Guide to Balancing Mind and Body. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Erin talks about:  -how + why recovery is unique to each athlete;  -the benefits of short restorative stretch sessions;  -recovery insight + advice for injured runners;  -her three surprising favorite recovery tools; and, -the move she calls “the boss”—and why it should be your daily go-to.   Sarah details a near-miss on a recent run before the guest jumps on around 08:59. Special freebie: Redeem a free month of full access to all of Erin's content, including weekly yoga videos.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all perfectionists and Type-A folks (and those who are intrigued by them): This enlightening episode is for you! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about:  -the difference between being a diligent athlete and a perfectionist;  -the double-edged sword of upholding super-high standards;  -the benefits of letting go, even in a race;  -balancing ambition + striving with gratitude; and, -acknowledging a workout or race sucked!   The host duo compares notes about rock concerts they've attending (a Phish v. REM smackdown!) before the guest joins around 8:43. Play-along: Chug GU Hydration every time the guest says, “adaptive!” Miles of Books, at the episode's end, continues the conversation re: perfectionism with this book.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   New AG1 subscribers: Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you have an injury now—or one is lurking in the future—you'll find this episode fascinating. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, guest Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, a running medicine practitioner and founder of the RUNsource app, explains:  -the continued prevalence of running injuries;  -how medical misinformation innocently gets spread among runners; -the value of a practitioner who understands athletic identity;  -why fueling regularly throughout the day is so critical; and, -why she keeps her injured runners running.   Before the physical therapist joins the conversation around 11:57, Tish talks about the Savannah Book Festival.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference:  Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of writing and running—or folks looking to forge their runner identity—will love this episode about keeping a running/movement journal. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, guest Lauren Fleshman, former pro runner, entrepreneur, and co-creator of the Believe Training Journal, shares: -the multi-faceted power of journaling;  -advice for how to start keeping a running journal;  -the power of looking back at past journal entries;  -how messiness can serve a purpose; and, -how journal-writing can foster + strengthen your running identity.   Before Lauren joins the conversation around 08:24, the hosts share anecdotal advice on how to enjoy weight training—even a Turkish get-up! (And listen to the very end for bonus content: curly haircareadvice from Lauren!)    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for motivation—and learning how to get out of their own way—needs to listen to this enlightening episode with guest Steve Magness, a renowned performance expert, coach, and author, whose just-published book is Win the Inside Game. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Steve details: -making the shift from “I like to run” to “I am a runner”; -why + how we self-sabotage;  -the importance of intrinsic motivation + competency;  -how to create more of a sense of play in your running; and, -the importance of “dabbling” in a variety of pursuits.    It probably won't come as a surprise that host Sarah recounts recent pickleball pursuits before guest-Steve joins around 04:32.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000   New AG1 subscribers: Go to drinkAG1.com/AMR for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone interested in the backstory of the Another Mother Runner community or learning more about this podcast's host, Sarah Bowen Shea, will enjoy this crossover episode. In it, SBS becomes the guest, interviewed by an intuitive dad of two and college professor, Jonathan Ravarino, on his Ultra Balance Podcast. It's a lively conversation!    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference:  Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever felt even a twinge of “mommy guilt” (ugh!), this episode is a must-listen. The guest is Nancy Reddy, an author and mother runner whose new book The Good Mother Myth. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, the guest discusses: -how crazy-making “shoulda-woulda-coulda” can be;  -the importance of being reminded you're in a body;  -societal expectations of caring for your kids over yourself;  -running's role in the creative process; and, -the book-related running club she recently joined!    Before the guest joins around 07:10, Britany shares her current struggles of toddler-parenting.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start your New Year on a healthier note   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for everyone who has contemplated opting out of a workout, a training cycle, a race, or, heck, even a book club! The guests are Train Like a Mother Clubcoaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the coaching duo discusses:  -how to reframe your notions about quitting;  -weighing the risk versus reward of not continuing; -the importance of learning how to suffer in order to improve;  -the logistics of dropping out of a race midway; and, -being strategic, instead of reactive, in your decision to move on.   Before the coaches start doling out wisdom and advice around 8:17, Coach Liz shares her 8-year-old son's goal list. (Awwww!) Later, Coach Jen details her on-going return from a debilitating injury.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the perfect episode for anyone looking to get unstuck and become a stronger version of themselves—in running and in life! Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Liz Waterstraat, the guest Kate Gladdin, author of the recently published Okay, Now What? How to Be Resilient When Life Gets Tough, details:  -how to teach your brain to be more flexible;  -the importance of doing hard things + allowing yourself to fail;  -how to avoid falling into an all-or-nothing mindset;  -the three A's of self-compassion; and,  -what OGT is.    Before the guest joins around 6:04, Sarah shares what she's striving for in 2025.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   GUod to go: Get 25% off with code  GUAMR2025 at GUenergy.com   Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start your New Year on a healthier note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any and all athletic folks need to listen to this episode to sidestep common nutritional mistakes. The guest is Alex Larson, a registered dietitian nutritionist, avid athlete, and mom of three kiddos. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guest details: -the importance of “frontloading” nutrition;  -the timing of eating and workouts;  -how to eat to support lifting heavy weights; -the role fat should play in your diet; and, -how to stay strong while getting leaner. Before serving up the dietitian at BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, the hosts talk about a near-brush with a car (Sarah) and a nagging injury (Amanda).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Armchair travelers and adventurous runners alike will enjoy this episode: The guest is travel writer and mother runner Allison Torres Burtka. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Allison shares:  -details on running + hiking in Alaska, Sri Lanka, the Alps, + more;  -why exploring somewhere on foot is so rewarding;  -the transformative power of a BIPOC running retreat; and, -advice for finding running routes in new-to-you places.   Before the guest joins at about 10:27, Molly shares some quasi-gruesome tales of the survival course she's taking! Get your free sticker here.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   For the chance at a coveted spot in 2025,  go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This enlightening episode is required listening for any and all runners, whether healthy or injured! The guest is Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Dr. Ayala talks about:  -personality traits that can precipitate injury (!);  -common mistakes she sees with injured athletes; -ways to find an empathetic physical therapist;  -an intriguing activity to help during injury downtime;  -revamped goals + little wins for injured athletes.   Before the guest joins at around 10:23, the hosting duo re-hashes Thanksgiving dinner. Get your free sticker here, and join Joy to the Run (it's free, too!).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Download the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash back   Enjoy secure access: Get an extra  3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid readers, as well as casual ones, will enjoy this annual episode, in which the hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist chat about a 14 newly released books they've read and (mostly) recommend. The literary talk starts around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, after Ellison shares about her recent move.    Here are the 14 books the hosts discuss: Blue Sisters: Coco Mellors The Most: Jessica Anthony Here One Moment: Liane Moriarty Death at the Sign of the Rook: Kate Atkinson Colored Television: Danzy Senna Tell Me Everything: Elizabeth Strout Creation Lake: Rachel Kushner.  Our Evenings: Alan Hollinghurst  The Wildes: Louis Bayard The Sequel: Jean Hanff Korelitz (P.S. SBS is enjoying its snarky tone!) Devil at His Elbow: Valerie Bauerlein Kingmaker: Sonia Purnell Bone of the Bone: Sarah Smarsh Paris in Ruins: Sebastian Smee   Get your free sticker here.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever your dream race, you will gain so much insight and wisdom from this candid conversation with Coach Liz Waterstraat about her recent Ironman triathlon. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares:  -why she jumped back into an Ironman race after 9 years away;  -the building blocks + systems of her success;  -how + why curiosity fueled her training + race;  -her novel approach to race day; and, -how an Ironman is like your wedding day!   Before the convo shifts to the IM at about 8:01, Sarah talks about her banner #foundchange find. Get your free sticker here.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Train smart: Get $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code AMR at Tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone curious, confused, or overwhelmed by nutritional supplements will welcome this clear-eyed episode with guest Jennifer Giles, MS, RDN, a sports dietitian/nutritionist and mother runner. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenn details: -how to find reputable supplements that contain what they claim;  -the importance of changing supplement protocol during perimenopause;  -the downlow on types of magnesium + when to use them;  -which version of probiotic strains to opt for; and,  -the benefits of creatine, collagen, caffeine, turmeric, + more.   Before the guest jumps on at about 9:51, Tish talks about her upcoming marathon (!), and Sarah shares about heading to see her son in Jesus Christ Superstar. Get your free sticker here.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Download the free Ibotta app to start earning  cash back, and use code AMR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're a 50+ runner or simply curious about how your body and fitness might change with age, you'll gain a lot by listening to this episode. The guest is Caolan MacMahon, a running coach and author of a new called Running Past 50. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Caolan discusses:  -how we age in regard to activity;  -which 50+ runners can still get faster;  -the importance of tuning into what matters most to you;  -how to banish “creakiness”; and,  -how—and why—to be smarter and tougher runners.   In the intro, Sarah tells about her recent adventures at Rancho La Puerta; the guest joins at about 9:04. Get your free sticker here.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GOSleeves.com   Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking to get into the head of a half-marathon runner will enjoy this revealing episode, in which co-host Tish Hamilton turns the tables on host Sarah Bowen Shea to ask her all about her Portland Half Marathon experience. Sarah shares: -why she ran by feel instead of data;  -whether she hit her time goal;  -tales of seeing friends and, surprisingly, family along the course;  -which miles were the toughest for her; and,  -the Herculean effect of a GU Energy Gel!    Before talk turns to Sarah's race at about 6:17, Tish tells about a special run in Central Park.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase  w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners bothered by pre-race jitters and/or everyday anxiety will appreciate the insight and advice offered in this episode. The guest is Lennie Waite, Ph.D., a Houston-based sport psychology consultant, Olympic steeplechase athlete, and mother runner. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, the trio talks about:  -looking at your goals through a more positive lens;  -embracing, rather than simply managing, race-day anxiety; -the power of leaning into doubt + pain;  -how (+ why) to stop the joy-sucking comparison game; and, -getting your “ugly face” on!    In the intro chitchat, the hosts swap stories about their heavy sweating, including how it makes Britany feel empowered! The guest joins at about 14:22. Shop for our badass Tifosi sunglasses here.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.  We appreciate your—and their—support.   Insoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you dream of running Boston—or (definitely!) not—you'll be intrigued by this episode. The guests are three “regular” runners who have to recalculate their quests to qualify for the Boston Marathon because the qualifying times just got made five minutes faster for every age group under 60. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin (both multi-time Boston Marathon veterans), the guests discuss:  -whether they'll continue their BQ pursuits;  -their strategies to shave additional time off their marathons;  -why one guest is pleased BQ standards were tightened;  -the thrill of chasing big goals; and, -why one of them just wants to be able to say she BQ'd!    Before the first guest jumps on at about 13:37, Sarah tells of an audiobook that made a recent 12-mile run fly by. Please subscribe to the 3x/week Another Mother Runner newsletter.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   For $25 off your first order of any sleeves, use code AMR25 at GOsleeves.com Banish funk + odor: Get 20% off  w/ code AMR20 at SweatXsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who loves good food will enjoy this lively conversation with Jenny Rosenstrach, the author of numerous cookbooks including the just-published The Weekday Vegetarians Get Simple and a mother runner. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenny details:  -why she morphed to being a late-afternoon runner;  -how to significantly dial back a dependence on meat;  -various ways to get flavor + umami without animal products;  -satisfying vegetarian protein options; and,  -the “fairy dust” you should be adding to every salad!    Before Jenny joins at about 15:18, the hosts, who are both training for races, share their playlist strategies. In Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz discusses two books about excellence. Please subscribe to the 3x/week Another Mother Runner newsletter.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get $20 off 1st purchase of $35+ AND  a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All women runners owe it to themselves to listen to this enlightening episode! The guest is Dr. Amy Divaraniya, a biomedical scientist who led a team conducting groundbreaking research in the field of hormone monitoring—and a mother runner training for her first marathon. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guest talks about: -the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle;  -planning workouts based on phases of your cycle;  -natural ways to reduce cortisol; and, -how the guest is cycle-synching her workouts for NYC marathon.   Before the guest joins at about 6:49, the hosts talk about their respective college sophomores returning to college.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Use code MVPFUEL for $20 off 1st purchase of $35+ AND  get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR   Head south: Use code AMR20 for 20% off registration at KeyWestHalfMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for inspiration to go after an ambitious goal—and folks looking to get over post-achievement blues—will love this episode. Recorded at AMR's Lake Placid retreat, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with four goal-chasers, who discuss:  -how to step up to longer triathlons;  -thoughts + emotions of closing in on 50-state marathon goal;  -pushing a disabled daughter in a wheelchair in a marathon; and, -rebounding to regular workout-life after a lengthy run-streak.    In the intro, Amanda reminisces about doing the inaugural Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon. The first guest joins at 8:37.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone who's interested in the steps it took to get women runners to where we are today needs to listen to this enlightening episode. Maggie Mertens, author of Better Faster Farther, joins hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton to talk about:  -why the 1928 Summer Olympics were such a watershed event;  -period incapacitation: what it is and how it affected inclusion; -how the 1970s running boom democratized the sport;  -the mind-boggling reality of 20th-century running gear; and, -the enduring importance of women-centered spaces + races.   Before the guest joins at 6:33, Sarah details how her half-marathon training is going.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Insoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all athletes: Listen to this episode, especially if you're training for a race! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest, Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about pushing through burnout and reframing negative self-talk. The trio talk about:  -how to become friends with your inner critic;  -creating your own mental toolkit;  -using humor or sarcasm to tame mental monkeys;  -the importance of staying in the moment during a race; and, -the three key ingredients in motivation + self-compassion.    Before the guest joins at about 7:52, Liz talks about the start of another school year, and Sarah shares a little (tempo-run) win.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.  We appreciate your—and their—support.   Insoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone wanting to feel stronger, more confident, and less stressed: Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison talk with host Sarah Bowen Shea about secrets to successful running and racing. In front of an audience in a Chicago suburb, the gals share:  -their biggest racing successes—and failures;  -reasons to not set a time goal for a race;  -how to overcome anxiety and “win” the moment;  -how to approach training with moderation; and,  -Coach Liz's exciting race-related news.    Before Coach Jen joins at about 6:21, Sarah details a sweaty run through a Midwestern prairie—and the magical powers of a GU gel.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.  We appreciate your—and their—support.   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GOSleeves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fascinating, must-listen episode for all runners, regardless of whether you run races. The topic is pacing—in races and in workouts—and the guest is Matt Fitzgerald, a running coach, multi-time marathoner, and an author of 30+ books including How to Run the Perfect Race. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Matt tells:  -how pacing is the art of finding your limit;  -how to “gamify” your runs to hone your perception of pace;  -about his 4+-year struggle with Long COVID;  -why relying on a GPS can be detrimental; and, -the secrets of remaining steady with running.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for $10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org   Sports nutrition simplified: Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR   See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health-conscious folks of any age need to listen to this episode featuring Laura Moretti Reece MS, RD, a board-certified sports dietitian specializing in sports performance-based nutrition and a marathon runner. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Laura details:  -the role genetics play in bone health;  -the importance of multi-directional activities, not just running;  -a food-first approach to promoting bone health;  -early signs of low-bone density; and,  -why you should try eating something called natto.    In the intro, proud-momma Sarah talks about her upcoming adventure to see her son perform in his first professional musical. We suggest taking a chug of milk (cow or plant!) every time the guest or hosts suggest something should go on “the hot topic board!”    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Use code amr50 to get 50% off, plus 20% off  your next two months, at greenchef.com/amr50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is ideal for anyone who needs a gentle push out the door or a reminder of the benefit (+ beauty!) of being active in the outdoors. The guest who puts the “out” in “workout” is Tina Vindum, founder of Outdoor Fitness and authof of Tina Vindum's Outdoor Fitness: Step out of the Gym and into the Best Shape of Your Life. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Tina talks about:  -why negative ions have a positive effect on both body + mind;  -trail running tips;  -taking a wildflower “safari”; -how to add strength moves into a run or hike; and, -“park prescriptions” and “forest bathing.”   This is a hybrid episode: The intro chitchat with the hosts recounting recent outdoor exploits was recorded in July 2024, while the guest interview (which starts around 07:28) first aired in 2017.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com   Smelling ripe? No sweat: Save 20%  with code AMR20 at SweatXsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid and casual readers alike will enjoy listening to this annual episode (12th year running!), in which hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist serve up 14 book suggestions. Before switching to the literary conversation around 08:55, Sarah shares why her son's life is a bit like Tom Lake these days. Sarah shares why her son's life is a bit like Tom Lake these days. Need more book-talk? Miles of Books is at the end of the episode, and Coach Liz recommends two books about finding balance in a busy life.   Here are the fiction and non-fiction books the hosts dive into:  James by Percival Everett Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan Sandwich by Catherine Newman The Stolen Child by Ann Hood Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberley McCreight Chasing Beauty by Natalie Dykstra The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne Rebel Rising by Rebel Wilson Shakespeare's Sisters by Ramie Targoff     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   26.2 or 13.1 in Portland! Use code AMR20 for $20 off  registration at portlandmarathon.com   Get Chomping: Get 20% off your first order  + free shipping at Chomps.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone will enjoy this introspective-yet-lively episode recorded in front of an audience in Portland, Oregon: The guest is author and ultrarunner Katie Arnold, whose latest book is Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Katie details:  -why she runs by feel rather than time or distance;  -“eating the grief” after a horrific rafting accident; -subtle shifts in mind and body that helped her heal;  -using music strategically in ultramarathons; and, -how she understands Zen because she understands running.    Katie jumps into the episode almost immediately.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for $10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org   Chic, sporty style: Get 20% off  your first order at Vuori.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for a wide range of runners, from those stepping up to marathon training to folks who have kicked cancer or addiction. The guest is Dustin Riedesel, author of Looks Like We're Running, who discovered the power of running after overcoming leukemia and alcohol addiction. Dustin speaks candidly with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams about a range of topics, including:  -his rapid progression from 5K to half marathon to marathon;  -how running made him meet his demons and manage stress;  -how goals are like friendships runners form with themselves; -his experience using a pacer in a race; and, -how races allow him to “revisit” his weaknesses.    The host-duo talks about a recent walk/run/swim adventure they shared before the guest joins around 10:22. (Want to be a BAMRbassador? Apply here.)   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Run in our shoes: Save 15%  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Get Chomping: Get 20% off your first order  + free shipping at Chomps.com/AMR   Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off  registration at portlandmarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices