Another Mother Runner

How to Stay Healthy for a Race

If you’re heading for a starting line, you need to listen to this episode to find out how to stay healthy and injury free for your race. Host Sarah talks with Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, who reveal:
-the importance of “closing off” your social circle while tapering; 
-why a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality can serve you well; 
-best practices for race week eating and hydration; 
-“don’t do stupid things” tactics; and,
-advice for pre-race pooping! 
 
Sarah and Coach Jen talk about college drop-off of their respective twins before the conversation shifts to staying healthy around 13:36.
 
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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!