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. 

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If you’re chuffed by chafing like Carolyn, you’ll appreciate the solutions from the hosting duo, including this medical adhesive bandage Sarah suggests. Newer moms eager to run with a stroller will welcome the tips given to Eri, and gals at any stage of life will benefit from ideas on how to make running more social. 

Before the Q&As, the gals share AMR’s in-person 2025 plans, and Dimity reveals the potential new title of her book. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Get your free sticker here. 

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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. 

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This week, the co-hosts dive into the tough reality of traumatic injuries in running, and the emotional and physical hurdles that come with being sidelined. Listen as two members of the Another Mother Runner community share their stories behind the injuries and how they’re healing. 

• First, Coach Jenn Harrison—a triathlete and AMR Heart + Sole and Triathlon coach—recounts how she tore her hamstring during a trail run, which required surgery and a long recovery. Jenn shares the intense moments of her rescue, her surgery, and the resilience she’s cultivating to stay positive through healing.
• Next, BAMRbassador Lorinda Donaldson shares how she’s healing (and managing!) after a fall from her bike left her with fractures resulting in limited use of both arms—and an uncertain timeline for returning to running. 

Tune in for powerful lessons in strength, perspective, and hope for anyone overcoming setbacks.

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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. 

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Wondering how many workouts you need to be nailing to get a personal best, like Laura Catherine? Give a listen to this episode for the answer, along with how many sports bras a runner should own, like newly reduced Heather wonders, and the response to Emily’s question about running a race during a training cycle.

Sarah tells of meeting a mermaid (!) before the first Q+A, which starts around 09:36. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).

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This episode is an intriguing listen to any runner or triathlete: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three pairs of friends who support each other in races as “running sherpas.” Find out what that term means, along with: 

-the strength + help provided by these friends; 

-the power of psychic bonds; 

-how having a sherpa off-loads decision-fatigue; 

-the importance of giving tough-love mid-race; and,

-how a phone call changed a marathon finish-time! 

Before the first racer-sherpa duo joins at about 11:27, the hosts make timely confessions. In Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz does a deep dive into a book about confidence. (Here’s the Miles of Books book group on Facebook.) Shop for cute new merch!

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In this episode, co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome Louise Butcher, also known as the Topless Runner, a mother of two, a breast cancer survivor, and a trailblazing advocate for body positivity. In this inspiring chat, the hosts cover a gamut of topics with Louise, including:

• Going viral for running races, including the 2024 London Marathon, without a shirt following her double mastectomy;
• Her mission to normalize mastectomy and to challenge the stigma around it;
• Her decision to run topless and promoting body acceptance;
• The reactions she gets while running topless…and more!

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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. 

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Folks with no race on the horizon, like Cortney, will appreciate the guidance Dimity and Sarah give on planning workouts for the week. Rebecca and anyone else coming off a long layoff from running will benefit from Dimity’s advice and Sarah’s insight about finding speed again. And anyone who lives in hilly environs, like Honi, will be intrigued by the answer to her question as to whether hills count as strength work. 

Dimity opens up about why she is taking a break from her GPS before the duo turns to answering questions at about 9:38. Crafty, entrepreneurial gals: Here’s Google Form Dimity referred to. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).

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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.

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