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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 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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Latest Episodes:

AMR Answers: Unique Races, Oddball Places We've Run, + Memories Dec 09, 2025

Show notes

This episode is a mix of reminiscences from Sarah and Dimity about adventures they’ve shared over the 15 years of Another Mother Runner, while answering Kathleen’s question about their bucket-list races (including Sarah’s maybe-one-day marathon). They also address Other Sarah’s question about oddball places they’ve run (nothing rivals her kitchen-island laps!!!) and Heidi’s community query.

The questions get kicked off around 6:31, after Sarah shares her renewed love of running and Dimity talks about her impressive swimming streak. Here’s the black-bean brownie recipe Dimity favors; here’s where to sign up for podcast updates.

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Three Runners Who Finally (!!) Hit Their Time Goals Dec 05, 2025

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This episode is ideal for any athlete who sets goals and strives for them, regardless of whether that goal involves a time on a race clock or not. Host Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three women who achieved long-held time goals—one in a 5K, another in a half-marathon, and another in a marathon. The guests share:

-how to find (+ maintain!) the requisite mental commitment;

-how intentional training can reignite a passion for running;

-the wisdom gained from consistency;

-how running taught one gal to be more flexible; and,

-how to “hang on” in the final miles of a race.

Before the first guest joins around 9:50, the hosts reminisce about the half-marathon in which Sarah helped Molly achieve her goal time (complete with too-short running skirts!). Head here to sign up for notifications about Sarah and Dimity’s next steps.

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Miles of Books: The Compass Within + The Alchemist Dec 02, 2025

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Readers who love novels with a strong message or parable will appreciate the takeaways from this conversation between Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah Bowen Shea. In a first, Coach Liz talks about two works of fiction—The Compass Within: A Little Story About the Values That Guide Us and The Alchemist—yet the books offer up strong, actionable life lessons that Coach Liz sagely shares.

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Gals on Running Streaks Nov 28, 2025

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Whether you think a daily running habit is enviable—or certifiable!—you’ll love listening to conversations with four women who have run streaks. Join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton to learn:

-how each gal’s streak got started;

-what a “streak saver” is;

-how a streak reinforces the runner-identity of one BIPOC guest;

-how a running streak serves as a safety net for consistency; and,

-how (+ if!) the guests envision an end to their streaks.

The hosts time-travel to 1970s NYC in the intro; the first run-streaker joins at 10:01. (Link to guest-recommended book.) This episode originally aired on September 2, 2022.

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AMR Answers: AMR Answers: Sports Bras for Big-Busted Runners + Holiday Gifts for Runners Nov 25, 2025

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A fun twist on this episode’s Q&A’s: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell share wisdom gleaned from the Another Mother Runner Facebook community. There are crowd-sourced responses to Kathy’s question about the most supportive sports bras for bigger-busted runners; Courtney’s query about dealing with sweaty workout wear; and Jacki’s request for holiday gift ideas for sporty gals.

The first question gets asked-and-answered starting around 7:16. But, first, Sarah shares details about reaching a goal she announced on an earlier episode. (Find all the discount codes mentioned in the gift-related response here.) Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question.

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Coach Greg McMillan on Optimal Running Form Nov 21, 2025

Show notes

Anyone who wants to run injury free for as long in their life as possible—or who hates how their form looks in race photos!—needs to listen to this enlightening episode with guest Greg McMillan, a well-respected running coach, exercise scientist, and author. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Greg breaks it down as:

-we don’t all need to look the same running;

-small changes that can make a big difference;

-how—and why—to achieve tall running form;

-the importance of mobility—and how to improve yours; and,

-the best fix for a wonky arm swing!

Before Greg joins the conversation around 5:55, Sarah shares her excitement of watching her son perform in a Russian-themed musical this weekend (including some dancing like this).

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Miles of Books: Four New Novels + Two Favorite Classics Nov 18, 2025

Show notes

Two mysteries (including the latest installment of a must-read series!) plus two other just-published books provide lots of fodder for conversation between hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist (including a drool-inducing discussion of one author!). Also find out the classic novel Sarah and Ellison each recommend.

The four new books the duo discuss:
-The Impossible Fortune: Richard Osman
-Bog Queen: Anna North
-Town & Country: Brian Schaefer
-A Guardian and a Thief: Megha Majumdar

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The Evolution of Our Running: a Roundtable Nov 14, 2025

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Runners of all ages will be intrigued to listen to this candid, laughter-filled conversation with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea, Amanda Loudin, and Tish Hamilton. The three longtime runners detail where they are with their running these days, plus:

-age-related adjustments they’ve made to their training;

-why two of the three rarely race;
-how Tish loves her weekly “long, slow plods”;

-the state of their athletic egos; and,

-their shared desire “to run forever.”

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AMR Answers: Getting Stronger of Body—and Mind—After a Rough Race Nov 11, 2025

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Runners of all paces and abilities will be able to relate to the callers in this themed episode: Both Michelle and Amy struggled in their fall races, and they are now trying to regain their confidence. Host Sarah Bowen Shea shares personal experience of being on the struggle-bus, while host and coach Dimity McDowell gives loads of practical, insightful advice.

In the intro, Dimity tells of the showtunes playlist she made for the 6:00 a.m. spin class she leads. The questions kick off around 11:51. Here’s a peak at 2026 hiking and biking offerings.

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Beginner's Mindset: What It Is, How to Get It Nov 07, 2025

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Anyone looking to try a new sport or take up a new hobby will appreciate this insightful episode about the beginner’s mindset. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Tom Vanderbilt, author of the new book Beginners: the Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning, talks about:

-what exactly a beginner’s mindset is;

-his tires-fell-off-the-bus marathon experience;

-the role failure and self-doubt play in the learning process;

-the power of good coaching and a group; and,

-what a “stereotype threat” is.

Before Tom joins the conversation around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, Coach Liz talks about the mindset she brought to her Ironman training this year—and how it carried her to success (+ enjoyment!) on race day.

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