Another Mother Runner

AMR Answers #36: Heart Rate Zones, Marathon Motivation, + Debut 26.2 Prerequisites

Dimity and Sarah counsel:
-Nicole from Shippensburg, Penn., on the rationale of heart rate training;
-Wyomingite Lexi about staying motivated through marathon training;
-Beth in northern Virginia about being well prepared for debut marathon training; and,
-Cassandra of Long Island, N.Y., on the rules of the road, especially with a stroller.
Here’s the heart-rate chest strap Coach Dimity recommends. Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered.

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A family of three podcasts to get (+ keep) you moving without losing your family, job, or sanity! Nearly 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 show covers it all (and then some!). 

Many Happy Miles and AMR Answers drop on alternate Tuesdays: Many Happy Miles is hosted by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, and it celebrates and explores all types of forward movement, whether an epic hike, century ride, or your first brisk walk after a setback. The co-founding duo of Sarah and Dimity host AMR Answers, providing insightful responses to listeners’ called-in questions. All three shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!