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Another Mother Runner

A family of two podcasts to get (+ keep) you running without losing your family, friends, job, or sanity! More than 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy. Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental

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31:01

Miles of Books: Legacy + Will It Make the Boat Go...

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2025/10/07

Any runner or triathlete who wants advice on performing under pressure—and anyone who loves a sport-narrative (with lessons that translate into broader life)—will really appreciate this episode. Coach Liz Waterstraat talks about two books: Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life and Will It Make the Boat Go Faster? Olympic Winning Strategies for Everyday Success. And host Sarah Bowen Shea seizes the opportunity to get Coach Liz talking about her upcoming race—the Ironman

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45:57

Breaking Down Athletic Barriers

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2025/10/03

Anyone who dreams of chasing a big athletic goal needs to listen to this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton talk with two women athletes who are getting after it: one is training for her first marathon, while the other just completed a 100-mile bike ride. Hear how: -a decade-long runner decided to step up to a marathon; -they both feel limits are only psychological; -a mom of four triathlete pivoted to straight-up cycling; -one athlete has struggled with chronic pain;

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32:33

AMR Answers: Revitalizing a Sluggish Run + Slower...

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2025/09/30

This episode for all runners who have wanted to quit halfway through a run, like Jana. Thankfully, the host duo of Sarah and Dimity share solutions, as they do with Catherine, who wants to know how to beat a 6-hour marathon cut-off despite her comfortable pace being 14- to 15-minute miles. They also counsel Leigh on pressing reset on her training after her race got canceled. Before giving answers to called-in questions, Dimity details the feats of endurance and strength she witnessed at a P!nk

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67:55

Plantar Fasciitis Relief for Runners and Walkers

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2025/09/26

Calling all runners and walkers: This is a lively, enlightening conversation about a painful condition that afflicts far too many active folks. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with physical therapist Denise Smith; an avid walker who currently has plantar fasciitis (PF); and a runner who finally (!) kicked PF. The conversation covers a lot of ground, including:-what plantar fasciitis is and its most common symptoms; -the myriad (so many!!) causes of PF; -the lowdown on cortisone

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27:54

Miles of Books: Historical Fiction, Two Mysteries, a...

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2025/09/23

Avid readers, numerous genres are served up in this lively episode: Many of the engrossing novels seem primed to be turned into limited-edition streaming series. (Read them first!) Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist talk up: -Fifteen Wild Decembers: Karen Powell-The Art of a Lie: Laura Shepherd-Robinson-The Dentist: Tim Sullivan-To the Moon and Back: Eliana Ramage-The Phoebe Variations: Jane Hamilton Here’s the half-marathon and marathon nutrition program. When you shop our sponsors, you

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49:44

Success Strategies from Fitness Trainer Britany Williams

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2025/09/19

Calling all runners and fitness enthusiasts: This episode has it all! Fitness trainer (+ occasional AMR podcast co-host) Britany Williams joins host Sarah Bowen Shea to share strategies for success in exercising more consistently, enjoying your workouts more, sticking to your nutritional goals, and more. Britany details: -why it’s crucial to trust yourself in your health pursuits; -the power of mastering tiny habits; -the importance of existing in the “season” you are in; -why identity trumps

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41:07

AMR Answers: Race-day Success Advice + Run-Walk Guidance

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2025/09/16

Anyone hoping to nail a fall race, like Michelle, will appreciate all the night-before and morning-of advice from seasoned racers/hosts Sarah and Dimity. Proponents of the run-walk method, like Emily, will breathe a sigh of relief at Coach Dimity’s answer to, “Do I need more cardio?” And parents like Peter will be grateful for the advice—and empathy—about getting your teens to stick with running. The host-duo share smile-inducing sports anecdotes from recent memorial services they each attended

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52:06

Walking for Runners

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2025/09/12

Runners and triathletes of any pace or experience level will be intrigued by this episode featuring Chris Johnson, PT, a physical therapist and endurance coach, as he extols the countless benefits of walking. (Yes, walking!) Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Johnson details: -why every run should start and end with walking:-the various ways runners can utilize walking; -the psychological benefits of taking walking breaks in a run; -why you might want to cap your daily step count; and,-a deep dive

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31:14

Miles of Books: The Book of Alchemy + Find Your...

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2025/09/09

Anyone looking to tap into their creative side will appreciate this episode in which Coach Liz Waterstraat dissects two books, The Book of Alchemy and Find Your Unicorn Space. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz talks about nurturing creativity—and how it can benefit your racing (whether your goal is competing or completing). The duo also discuss the power of journaling, and their own write-it-down practices. As Coach Liz says, “reflection should be a part of every athlete’s

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69:04

Coming back from a Traumatic Injury: Coach Jen’s Story

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2025/09/05

This is a must-listen episode for any runner, regardless of whether you’ve returned to racing after a traumatic injury: It showcases the grit and vulnerability needed to wage a comeback! With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Jen Harrison shares her story of her injury, surgery, and months-long recovery, then the duo talks with Coach Jen’s physical therapist, Denise Smith, and her sport psychologist, Erin Ayala, Ph.D., about: -trusting the recovery process;-embracing the process, not the outcome; -the

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32:51

AMR Answers: Hills During Marathon Training + Weekly...

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2025/09/02

Anyone with a hilly race on their calendar, like Maya, will appreciate the wisdom and experience Coach Dimity and Sarah share. Women looking to get the most bang for their workout-bucks, which is what 50-state half-marathoner Christina wants, will be grateful for the guidance Coach Dim shares, partly from this sage Stacy Sims book. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question, and register here for Fall into Fitness: Harvest Your Strength. When you shop our sponsors,

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57:41

Four Women Runners Strength Training in the Gym

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2025/08/29

This episode is the second part of a conversation with real women about how they strength training—this time it’s a quartet of gals who hit the gym. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin (a 7-year veteran of a strength class), four women runners share how they strength train in at the gym with a friend or in a group setting, including: -how to start strength training (finally!); -how building strength has shifted several women’s self-perception; -the joys of heavy lifting and

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31:14

Miles of Books: Six Novels with Female Protagonists

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2025/08/26

Anyone who loves a strong female lead will enjoy listening to this episode. In addition to talking about why it seems unlikable older women are getting thrown under the literary bus lately, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist delve into these six novels: The Satisfaction Café: Kathy WangBug Hollow: Michelle HunevenAt Last: Marisa SilverFonseca: Jessica Francis KaneA Dog in Georgia: Lauren GrodsteinSeduction Theory: Emily Adrian Here is Fall into Fitness: Harvest Your Strength. When you

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64:37

Strength Training at Home with Four Women Runners

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2025/08/22

This is the ideal episode for any active woman looking to kickstart a strength-training routine. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams (a fitness professional!), four women runners share how they strength train in home set-ups, telling: -their progressions from light weights to heavy ones; -how they determine their strength-training routines; -how one couldn’t wait to swap marathon training for lifting; -what motivates them (including sword-play prep!); and, -about finding equipment

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34:24

AMR Answers: Returning to Training Post-Illness;...

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2025/08/19

If you’re like Laura Catherine and have been sidelined by illness during a training cycle, you’ll appreciate the sound wisdom from Coach Dimity in this episode. Experienced and aspiring trail racers will benefit so much from the mounds of trail running advice. And lovers of TMI topics will love listening to the host duo answering marathon-running Roberta’s question. Dimity talks about helping her daughter set up her first classroom as a brand-new teacher before the hosts turn to the

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48:49

Running a Race with a Pacer

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2025/08/15

Whatever your goal, if you are considering using a pacer in a race, you need to listen to this episode. Host Sarah Bowen Shea talks with four women (including co-host Amanda Loudin!) about their experiences (good and bad) running a race with a pace group. They discuss:-various reasons to use a pacer;-how to get the best results with a pace group; -different ways to utilize a pacer; and,-why a race pacer isn’t necessarily a magical PR-maker. Sarah shares a quick story about a scummy swim before

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32:25

Miles of Books: Inner Excellence + The Art of Learning

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2025/08/12

Calling all strivers: In this episode, Coach Liz Waterstraat and host Sarah Bowen Shea talk about how to move toward personal excellence. Coach Liz highlights two books creating buzzes in the sports world—Inner Excellence and The Art of Learning—starting with the intriguing back story of each tome. She shares how awareness unlocks success and the importance of looking for small moments that feel like gifts. Loads of Liz love-language points, including the importance of having a beginner’s mind and

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48:04

Letting Movement Fuel Mental Strength

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2025/08/08

Runners, triathletes, walkers, and any other forward-motion fans need to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guests, founders of Stride Forward, talk about the mind-enhancing benefits of regular exercise, plus: -how ADHD diagnoses in their 40s affected their life-approach;-how running can help regulate energy and emotions:-how to redefine running success as we age; -their expanded definition of self-care; and, -a helpful mindset-shift for middle

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35:43

AMR Answers: Stacked-Race Training Advice; XT Help...

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2025/08/05

Call this the “put your worries in another bucket” episode, as Coach Dimity assuages concerns for several runners, including Robin, who is worried about running a 5K the day before a half-marathon. (“Think of it as a shake-out run,” she suggest.) Then there’s Emily, who doesn’t need to fret about the timing of her breakfast before a long run or race. Finally, Dimity assures injured-Julie she should be able to make it to the starting line of her October marathon if she continues riding

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46:15

Midway Toward a Big Goal

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2025/08/01

Anyone in pursuit of a big goal or in the middle of a long training cycle needs to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, four women who are halfway to achieving their goal—including a half-marathon in every state or running all the World Marathon Majors—share: -how they dreamed up their goal; -their approach to ticking off milestones along the way; -the joys and stand-out memories from their pursuits; -how they maintain their motivation; and, -how they see

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