Another Mother Runner Another Mother Runner

Everyone will enjoy this introspective-yet-lively episode recorded in front of an audience in Portland, Oregon: The guest is author and ultrarunner Katie Arnold, whose latest book is Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Katie details: 
-why she runs by feel rather than time or distance; 
-“eating the grief” after a horrific rafting accident;
-subtle shifts in mind and body that helped her heal; 
-using music strategically in ultramarathons; and,
-how she understands Zen because she understands running. 
 
Katie jumps into the episode almost immediately. 
 
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Running may be a mostly solitary pursuit, but this episode shines a light on the act of running for others. On the heels of Father's Day, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF bring on return guest and speedy dad Shaun Evans, who races while pushing his son, Shamus, in a wheelchair. Shaun describes what it's like to run with Shamus, now 18, who was born with cerebral palsy, including:
—What it was like to run their first Boston Marathon this year;
—What the father and son chat about while racing;
—Why Shaun will not likely ever race without a wheelchair; and,
—What's next for Shaun and Shamus (psst: one of them is going off to college!)...and more!

Listen to AMR's other chat with Shaun, plucked from the 2015 archives. 

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This episode is for a wide range of runners, from those stepping up to marathon training to folks who have kicked cancer or addiction. The guest is Dustin Riedesel, author of Looks Like We’re Running, who discovered the power of running after overcoming leukemia and alcohol addiction. Dustin speaks candidly with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams about a range of topics, including: 
-his rapid progression from 5K to half marathon to marathon; 
-how running made him meet his demons and manage stress; 
-how goals are like friendships runners form with themselves;
-his experience using a pacer in a race; and,
-how races allow him to “revisit” his weaknesses. 
 
The host-duo talks about a recent walk/run/swim adventure they shared before the guest joins around 10:22. (Want to be a BAMRbassador? Apply here.)
 
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This is the episode for anyone (all of us?!) who have struggled with staying strong in the final miles of a race, as Carrie does. And for runners, like Claire, who want to set themselves up to run a sub-4:00 marathon. Also, this episode deserves a listen by parents, like Claire again, who dream about getting their kids to run with them. 
 
Before serving up Q+As, Sarah shares a story about introducing her son to pickleball. (At his request!) Find all our marathon training programs here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). 
 
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Anyone with the goal to run a marathon, especially a renowned one like New York City, London, or Chicago, will be intrigued and enlightened by this episode. The guests, RaceRaves founders Katie Ho and Mike Sohaskey, talk with hosts (+ multi-time marathoners) Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about:
-the “scarcity mindset” of marathon entries; 
-the various factors adding to the popularity of big marathons; 
-running the Abbott World Marathon Majors; 
-which marathon is under consideration as the 7th Major; and, 
-advice on completing a marathon in all 50 states. 
 
Before the RaceRaves duo joins around 10:56, Tish tells of the sure-to-be-epic hiking adventure she’s embarking on. 
 
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Listen to this episode for a boost of inspiration to get out there and try something new—no matter your age. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF have a lively chat with Caroline Paul, author of Tough Broad, a book that explores aging in a new light. You’ll hear about:—The origins of Caroline’s adventurous spirit;—The ways in which she gets her adrenaline fix (hint: it involves experimental aircraft!);—Breaking the stigma often placed on women over 60;—How adventure can be defined in various ways for various people;—Caroline’s pillars for fulfilling aging; and so much more!Follow Caroline on Instagram. Join us for Better Together in Richmond, Virginia on November 16.
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