Sarah delights in being joined by another new co-host: Tish Hamilton, former executive editor at Runner’s World and multi-time marathoner. The two mother runners re-tell the genesis story of Another Mother Runner, as Tish assigned the article that got this party started. Then the duo welcomes Bart Yasso, who takes a break from packing up his Runner’s World office-of-three-decades to be a guest on the pod for a third time. (Here are his two earlier appearances.) Drawing on experiences chronicled in his latest book, Race Everything, Bart describes the elements of what he thinks makes a great race. He raves about multi-day races, including the Bermuda Marathon Triangle Challenge, which he had just returned from, and shares advice on running such races. This accomplished runner shares his take on how to achieve a negative split, the Holy Grail of racing. Talk with the three Masters-age runners turns to accepting the inevitable slowing down that comes with age—with a caveat from Bart about why he was a better runner in his 40s than in earlier years. The lively conversation ends with Bart explains the importance of keeping running fun.
Bart joins the conversation at 17:25.
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Loved hearing from Tish and Bart! I ran my first marathon last October, just before my 70th birthday, and couldn’t/wouldn’t have done it without AMR support and guidance. And great to hear from older, more experienced runners who know what it’s like to continue to challenge yourself and why you would. Congratulations to you for the great success of AMR!
This was one of my favorite episodes! I loved the conversation, hearing about the Bermuda Triangle race and Bart’s advice and his office. I loved meeting Tish and hearing about aging and running. Sarah, you did a great job with the questions and steering the conversation. Just GREAT! This one should go into the best of, Sarah.