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Another Mother Runner has produced 1,092 episodes. 674 of those episodes have been sponsored by 193 companies. We last recorded an episode on Aug 11, 2026.
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Miles of Books: Thrillers, Debut Novels, and Historical Fiction
Aug 11, 2026Lovers of thrillers will especially enjoy this episode, which kicks off with the hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist discussing the recent New Yorks Times list of The 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century. Then they transition to a thriller disguised as a memoir by a talented writer who (to their surprise) didn’t make the list. Two debut novels entranced Ellison, especially a tense, atmospheric one set in rural Wales. The host duo concludes with two DNF books for which they had high...
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How to Balance Strength + Endurance Training
Aug 7, 2026Calling all runners: This episode answers all your “but how do I run and strength train?!?” questions. Ann Chisholm, a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and ultrarunner based in British Columbia, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams (also a trainer) about all sorts of weighty matters, including:-the injury-prevention benefits of strength training-the most-bang-for-your-buck strength moves for runners-to lift or not to lift during the taper-nutritional guidance for...
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Miles of Books: Four Non-Fiction Books to Hone Your Mental Game
Aug 4, 2026This episode is for every active person who understands that the mental side of training is not a one-and-done conversation. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz pulls three books off the shelf, plus one new one, to discuss how pre-race fear affects athletes of every pace; how expectation dictates performance; how excellence is about incremental growth and commitment over time, not perfection; and more. A must-listen episode regardless of if you have a race on your calendar or not. The...
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A Physical Therapist Debunks Top Running Myths
Jul 31, 2026This intriguing episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for straight answers about injury prevention, recovery tools, stretching, running form, and much more. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, physical therapist Denise Smith banishes running-related myths while serving up truths and advice runners can use, including:-when to stop for pain versus when to run through discomfort-why you should hop off your treadmill and head outside occasionally-when it’s really time to...
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Miles of Books: Five New Novels, Including One by Daniel Mason
Jul 28, 2026Fans of well-crafted fiction will enjoy this episode: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist delve deeply into the latest from Daniel Mason, the author of the highly acclaimed 2023 novel North Woods. Ellison rhapsodizes about a debut, multi-generational novel set in coastal Louisiana, then she details another family saga that takes place at a Midwestern island resort. Next up is a buzzy thriller by the author of the popular novel
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Stepping up to a New Distance: Half-Marathon, Marathon, + Ultra
Jul 24, 2026Anyone looking for a new running challenge needs to listen to this episode: The guests are running and strength coach Christy Scott, plus three real-world runners who talk about taking on a new-for-them distance: a half-marathon, a marathon, and a 100-mile (!) ultramarathon. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guests share:-the power of consistency—and staying present in the moment-how one runner proved her cancer doctors wrong-why one chose marathon training to control...
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Miles of Books: The Other Side of Change
Jul 21, 2026This is the ideal episode for anyone struggling with an injury or going through a tough time in life. In a bit of a shift from her usual performance-centric books, Coach Liz Waterstraat tells host Sarah Bowen Shea about The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans by Maya Shankar. As part of the conversation, the host duo talks about the power of awe and its ability to get you out of your own head—a joyous phenomenon that can happen during a run, ride, or game. Coach...
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Skincare for Runners + Walkers
Jul 17, 2026This is the ideal episode for runners and walkers to get solutions for all their skin-related issues and concerns—no topic is off-limits or TMI. The guest is Brooke Jackson, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, marathon runner, and author of Skincare for Runners. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, Dr. Jackson offers up:-solutions for post-run heat rash and hives-loads of sun-protection insight + (scared-straight!) wisdom-best practices for effective sunscreen...
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Miles of Books: Engrossing Summer Reads, Including Ann Patchett’s New Novel
Jul 14, 2026Anyone looking for novels to read at the pool, beach, or on a plane will appreciate the entertaining, well-crafted books discussed in this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist start with the “subtle beauty” of the latest novel by Ann Patchett (the host-duo detail their favorite novels by this esteemed author). In discussing a new domestic thriller, they debate why male narrators are somewhat rare in that genre. An engaging new book that elevates the standard beach read prompts a...
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Processing Grief Through Movement
Jul 10, 2026This is an episode for everyone as grief is a recurring facet of all our lives. The guest is Myra Sack, the founder of E-Motion and author of Fifty-seven Fridays, a memoir about the life and January 2021 death of her young daughter. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Myra shares:-the founding of her org near Boston’s Heartbreak Hill-why the repetitive, rhythmic nature of running helps process grief-the power of having someone running by your side-the healing capacity of...
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