Where Do You Go Potty on a Run?
Whether #1 or #2, when you gotta go, you gotta go—even if you’re 2 miles from home on a run. Out here in Portland, the majority of home-reno/construction-project port-a-potties are padlocked, so it got us wondering where folks go [...]
Q + A with World Marathon Majors Pursuers
We suspect images and stories from yesterday’s Boston Marathon are generating a swirl of daydreams in your brain. So today we are highlighting two mother runners who are raising the stakes on running Boston: They are on what is [...]
Breaking up with Boston Marathon
Dear Boston Marathon, I’m sorry. It’s not you, it’s me. When we first met, I was just 31, naïve and impressionable. I knew you were a Very Big Deal. That was the attraction—you were aloof, elite, hard to reach. [...]
Back to Basics: Advice for Running in the Rain
When training for a spring race, chances are good you’ll encounter some rain. Sure, on those occasions, you can head indoors to a treadmill. But not on race day: You either have to face the conditions, or ditch the [...]
Our Favorite Things: Most Scenic Races
So many factors go into making a race a stand out: a plate-size finisher’s medal; brag-worthy swag; loads of high-fiving spectators; a connection you make with another runner on the course. For me (Sarah), it’s the scenery that stays [...]
AMR Gears Up: Running Shorts
While finding the perfect pair of running shorts isn't as fraught of a process finding the right pair of jeans is, it can still be time-consuming and frustrating, especially shopping online. What does a 5" inseam look like on [...]
Good Eats: Granola Bars
Stand in the granola bar aisle at any grocery store and you'll immediately feel overwhelmed. So many choices and, more and more, so expensive. We wondered if making our own versions at home would be worthwhile. Fussy directions? Time [...]
TMI: When Nature Doesn’t Call
Total disclaimer: This is a TMI post about a daily occurrence I never really thought about until it stopped happening. Yep. I’m going there. Constipation. Similar to many mother runners, I care a lot about my health. I’ve spent [...]
Running Advice for Your Younger Self
The first time I ever ran 6 miles, my mom drove the distance with me to celebrate and clock the mileage on her car's odometer. I had done an out-and-back to the cathedral in St. Paul, MN, and it [...]
Boston Marathon Training: Random Acts of Friendship
From solo to soul-filling: Sarah Wassner Flynn shares how an unexpected act of friendship boosted her on a long training run for the Boston Marathon. I arrived in Boston for the New Balance Indoor Track National Championships on a [...]
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