podcast-motivation-500x300In this hour-plus episode, Sarah kicks off the New Year with two co-hosts—dear Dimity and Amanda Loudin—to talk about motivation: how to bolster it now and throughout the year. The three mother runners draw on personal experience as well as professional tips they’ve gathered in their years as freelance health and fitness journalists, starting with the importance of being happy in life. The conversation takes many twists and turns, especially as they discuss the “beauty in suffering” and why you need to “show up” to have some runs become “magical.” There are a lot of numbers bandied about in this episode: Find out what 3-1-2-1 means to Dimity; why 20 minutes is long enough for a mental and emotional reset; and the significance of 18:30. Sneak a peek at Dimity’s 5:00 a.m. lying-in-bed routine, plus Sarah and Amanda’s 30-minute pre-run requisites. And discover how The Boss enters into this entertaining conversation.

Whether you need help sticking to a training plan or getting out of bed instead of hitting the Snooze button (again!), this trio serves up suggestions with you—along with a hearty dose of laughter.

And, remember: The gals want to hear the scoop about your poop. Tweet Sarah, Dimity, and Amanda (@sbsontherun, @dimityontherun, and @misszippy1, respectively) to let them know if you drop the kids off at the proverbial pool before your morning run or not.

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