In the Thick of It: Kate’s Hysterectomy, Part 1
BAMRbassador Kate Walton, a partner in a government relations firm, is a mom of two + a step-mom of two. This summer, when my physician said, “I am recommending a hysterectomy,” my first reaction was relief. After spending the [...]
Our Favorite Things: Podcasts
While we hope the “family” of three Another Mother Runner podcasts are at the top of your listen-to list, we realize you probably have more hours of audio time than we can fill! Especially if you are staring down [...]
Running Progress Is Not Linear
A sweaty selfie from Sarah Right now, 18 months after the sudden onset of two bulging disks in my lower back (L3 + L4 for medical folks in the audience), the theme music to my running is [...]
Unplanting
Coach Liz Waterstraat has completed more than 200 triathlons and is a competitive gravel-bike cyclist. She is an occasional Another Mother Runner podcast co-host, including the monthly bonus segment Miles of Books, as well as an avid gardener. It’s [...]
Where in the World Will Your Topos Take You? (October 2023)
WHERE IN THE WORLD WILL YOUR TOPOS TAKE YOU? (OCTOBER CHECK-IN) Welcome to our monthly check-in with three fortunate BAMRbassadors that are chasing (or chased!) big athletic goals in 2023. Laurel, Rebecca, and Nicole told us about their goal [...]
Race Report: Portland Marathon
This Portland Marathon race recap is by Jackie Ayers, one of our brand ambassadors. Jackie lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband and two young sons. “You run better than the government!” was a sign I saw multiple times [...]
A Love Letter to the Twin Cities
There is much to love about the city I call home—Saint Paul, across the Mississippi River from its “twin,” Minneapolis. The winter is magical; spring bursts in with more color than a drag show; summer invites us all outside [...]
AMR Gears Up: Running Vests for Cool, Wet Weather
AMR GEARS UP: Running Vests for Cool, Wet Weather By Sarah Bowen Shea I believe a vest is the most versatile piece of running gear: Wear it solo in damp or chilly weather, or layer it under a [...]
Marathon Training: Your Enough Is Enough
Leaning into the power of perspective as I get closer to the start line of the Marine Corps Marathon. (Sarah's Pants: Vitality) This morning, after I returned home from my track workout, my husband, as he often [...]
Cottage Cheese and Cross-Training: The Joys of Perimenopause
Beth enjoying some lake time. This post is going to be a bit vulnerable and perhaps a bit TMI so feel free to close your window now. I’m 45 and have a uterus, hence, I’ve begun the beautiful [...]
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