Podcast
Another Mother Runner
Hosted by Feisty Media · EN
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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Jumpstart Your Running! with Jen Harrison and Erin Haugen, Ph.D
Mar 2701:01:51Tap to summarizeAnyone looking to kickstart her running habit—or begin a new one—will appreciate this episode featuring Jennifer Harrison, a veteran endurance coach and accomplished triathlete, and sport psychologist Erin Haugen, Ph.D. Along with the hosting duo of Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, they discuss:how adding walks into your run can re-ignite joythe natural ebb and flow of exercisinggetting over the fear of re-injuryways to shed the dread of a runthat your “why” doesn’t need to be a deep, meaningful thingBefore Coach Jen joins around 8:40, the hosts also enjoy a quick catch-up on work (Amanda) and family (Sarah).Shop our sponsors:Feisty + AMR appreciate your—and their—support!Use code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.comGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000Wahoo Kickr Run: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr The 27th Mile Free Events: Head to https://www.manyhappymiles.com/books for more details and to RSVPFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/
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Miles of Books: Four Novels Written by Women
Mar 2400:29:04Tap to summarizeYour favorite book-recommendation podcast is back! Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist kick things off by talking about four novels from women writers, including a buzzy one Sarah enjoyed listening to on her runs.The Elopement: Gill HornbyKin: Tayari JonesGood People: Patmeena SabitMurder Bimbo: Rebecca NovackSupport our partners:Feisty + AMR appreciate your—and their—support!Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000Use code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.comWahoo Kickr Run: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr The 27th Mile Free Events: Head to https://www.manyhappymiles.com/books for more details and to RSVPFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/
Transcribe →The Return of Our Podcasts + the Power of Community
Mar 2000:51:47Tap to summarizeYes, we’re BACK!Thanks to a merger with Feisty Media, this episode kicks off the return of Another Mother Runner (both the podcasts and the company!). In this live relaunch episode, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams are joined by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sara Gross, founder and CEO of Feisty.Recorded in front of a lively audience at the Portland Running Company, the quartet discusses the myriad ways community matters, especially for active women—and they pull back the curtain on how these two women-centric, sporty brands joined forces.This show is a production of Another Mother Runner and Feisty Media. Learn more about Feisty—their community, other shows, workshops, and events, including FeistyFest.Episode resources:Feisty: feisty.coFeistyFest: feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/
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2025 End-of-Year Co-Host Conversations, Pt. 2
Dec 1901:05:09Tap to summarizeThree co-hosts sit down and share in this second installment of this annual tradition-episode: Molly Williams, Tish Hamilton, and the OG herself, Dimity McDowell. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, each gal shares her 2025 physical pursuits—as well as their plans for 2026. There is also the detailed background of the AMR origin story, plus laughter and tears remembering past episodes (hello, Chris McDougall and his “ass!”) and in-person AMR adventures. Head here to sign up for notifications about the potential continuation of AMR podcasts. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% thru 1/31/26w/ code AMRwinter25 at topoathletic.com Use code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Miles of Books: Four Novels + Two "Riveting" True Tales
Dec 1600:35:11Tap to summarizeAnyone looking for books to delve into during the holidays, look (and listen!) no further: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist serve up four compelling new novels—including one they both found exquisitely crafted—plus two non-fiction books they won’t soon forget. The books the hosting duo recommends:Heart of the Lover: Lily KingThe Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: Kiran DesaiThe Ten Year Affair: Erin SomersFlesh: David SzalayA Marriage at Sea: Sophie ElmhirstEmpire of Pain: Patrick Radden Keefe Head here to sign up for notifications about the future of AMR podcasts. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Check out the full Currex lineup +get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Use code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2025 End-of-Year Co-Host Conversations, Pt. 1
Dec 1201:15:58Tap to summarizeWhether the co-hosts feel like old friends or total strangers (welcome, new listeners!), you’ll enjoy hearing what they’ve been up to athletically this year—and what they’ve got in store for 2026. The co-hosts chatting with host Sarah Bowen Shea in this ep are: Coach Liz Waterstraat, Ellison Weist, Amanda Loudin, and Britany Williams. There are also some laughter- and tear-inducing reminisces of past episodes and IRL AMR adventures. Please click here to sign up for updates about the future of this podcast. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Relief + support: For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GOSleeves.com Use code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AMR Answers: Unique Races, Oddball Places We've Run, + Memories
Dec 900:45:56Tap to summarizeThis 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. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Three Runners Who Finally (!!) Hit Their Time Goals
Dec 502:03:15Tap to summarizeThis 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. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! No more pins: Get 20% off, including AMR 3-pack, w/ code AMR2025 at BibBoards.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Miles of Books: The Compass Within + The Alchemist
Dec 200:28:03Tap to summarizeReaders 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. Head here to sign up for notifications about Sarah and Dimity’s next steps. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! ’GO time: Contact Sales@elliptigo.com for 15%discount code + free coaching Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gals on Running Streaks
Nov 2801:02:43Tap to summarizeWhether 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. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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