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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 toughness, TMI issues: This ~hour-long show covers it all (and then some!). Every Tuesday, Miles of Books drops, alternating Ellison Weist chatting fiction one week with Sarah Bowen Shea and non-fiction with Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah the next. In about 30 minutes, the hosts entice and entertain you with plot descriptions and pearls of training (and life!) advice to guide you to your next great reads. Both shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!
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- 3 days ago1h 23m
How the Menopausal Transition Affects Runners and Triathletes
No matter your age, this is an interesting and important episode: It features Selene Yeager of Hit Play Not Pause giving straight talk about how age-related hormonal shifts hit active women—then three real-women runners share their personal hormonal journeys. Lead by hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, this candid conversation covers:-the myriad physical changes active women experienced-how “not feeling like myself” is now an official menopausal symptom-the shifts runners made to accommodate aging bodies-hormone replacement therapy, plus some supplements that help-the new activities these middle-aged women have taken upRather than intro chitchat, the hosts share details of their menopausal transitions. Selene joins the show around 09:30.Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Support our Partners:JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121
- 6 days ago38 min
Miles of Books: How to Fall in Love with Questions + A More Beautiful Question
Anyone who enjoys self-discovery or introspection will really appreciate 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.This episode originally aired July 15, 2025.FeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Support our Partners:JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121
- 1 weeks ago57 min
The Case for Quitting with Lindsay Crouse
This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to forge a new path or relieve mounting pressures—whether in life or in running. It’s an intriguing conversation with journalist and longtime runner Lindsay Crouse, whose brand-new book is called The Case for Quitting. Lindsay talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about:-perseverance and quitting not being opposites-what “microquitting” is, and how it can help you say no-how to stop confusing survival with success-the importance of having a finish line for challenging endeavors-why you should use verbs, instead of nouns, in defining yourself!Tish details her recent Lake Placid getaway in the intro chitchat; Lindsay joins the episode around 09:45.FeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Support our Partners:JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Miles of Books: Four Strong Novels, Including One with a Dog Protagonist (!)
Calling all book lovers: This episode kicks off the fall season with some thoroughly engrossing novels. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison marvel at a clever reimaging of Jane Austen’s Emma that resonates today. Ellison details the latest from the author of The Frozen River, then the hosting duo discuss a “hauntingly poignant” novel told from a dog’s perspective. Ellison puts a bow on the episode by raving about a profound multi-generational story. The new novels discussed:Miss Bates: Emma Revisited: Catherine CliffThe Pirate Queen: Ariel LawhonEtna: Paul YoonThe Book of Chuck: Latoya WatkinsFeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on
- 2 weeks ago1h 9m
Coach Chris Bennett on Starting to Run—and Getting Better
Anyone contemplating their first run, their return to running, or how to improve their runs needs to listen to this clever, inspiring episode with Coach Chris Bennett, author of the just-released This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running., voice of the Nike Run Club app, and podcast host. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Coach Bennett talks about:-how (+ why) to see yourself as a runner-the power of honesty and humility-the myriad ways to define running success-his intriguing differentiate between a PR and a PB-what a run and a mixtape have in commonBefore Coach Bennett joins around 12:00, Sarah shares the joy of her son recently singing and dancing with two Broadway legends on stage in New Jersey.FeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Register for our Feisty Fit Training Program: https://livefeisty.com/training/running/feistyfitfall/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Support our Partners:JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Miles of Books: Tiny Experiments + Tiny Habits
Anyone looking to shake things up should start by listening to this episode, in which Coach Liz Waterstraat details to host Sarah Bowen Shea how small changes can make a big difference. (Call it the Lilliputian Effect!) Detailing two books—Tiny Experiments and Tiny Habits—Coach Liz details how to make your own pocket-sized experiment, as well as highlighting the power of the pivot. She also talks up small-scale, low-effort initiatives and other ways to make lasting habit change. The hosts think, after listening, you’ll agree: Tiny is transformative!This episode originally aired on July 15, 2025.FeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Register for our Feisty Fit Training Program: https://livefeisty.com/training/running/feistyfitfall/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121
- 3 weeks ago1h 2m
How to Defeat Self-Sabotage + Bolster Self-Confidence
This is the episode for everyone who has ever been tormented by self-doubt on a run or felt like an imposter in a race: It’s a thought-provoking round-table discussion with two sport psychologists who get where you’re coming from: Dr. Eryn Ayala and Dr. Tess Kilwein. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the sport psych docs discuss:-the importance of fostering self-awareness-how (+ why!) to get over any aversion to self-compassion-naming and understanding the comparison game-the heartbreaking power of perfectionism-ways to shrug (and laugh) off self-criticism, let it go, and resetBefore the guests join around 6:00, Sarah and Amanda excitedly talk about the return of AMR running training plans. (Amanda was an OG AMR coach!)FeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Register for our Feisty Fit Training Program: https://livefeisty.com/training/running/feistyfitfall/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121
- 3 weeks ago40 min
Miles of Books: An Engaging Mystery, Colson Whitehead’s Latest, + a Lush Graphic Novel
Something for everyone: This episode serves up an array of new novels! Host Sarah Bowen Shea kicks things off with praise for an engaging mystery set in 1950s England, then co-host Ellison Weist gives the lowdown on the final installment of Colson Whitehead’s finely crafted Harlem Trilogy. The host duo can’t say enough good things about a gorgeous graphic novel that will stay with them for years, leading into a broader convo about some of their favorite graphic novels. Ellison wraps things up with a contemporary novel with a don’t-be-misled retro cover. The books discussed:Murder at the Spirit Lounge: Jess KiddCool Machine: Colson WhiteheadThe Nightingales: Emil WilsonEverything That Is Beautiful: Louise NealonFeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Register for our Feisty Fit Training Program: https://livefeisty.com/training/running/feistyfitfall/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121
About 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 toughness, TMI issues: This ~hour-long show covers it all (and then some!). Every Tuesday, Miles of Books drops, alternating Ellison Weist chatting fiction one week with Sarah Bowen Shea and non-fiction with Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah the next. In about 30 minutes, the hosts entice and entertain you with plot descriptions and pearls of training (and life!) advice to guide you to your next great reads. Both shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!
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