Running and Pickleball: For the Love
When I was pregnant for a second time, I couldn’t fathom how my heart could expand big enough to love my new babies (yes, twins) as much as I loved our toddler daughter. Of course, then our twins were [...]
Post-run Snacks
Last Sunday morning, after racing the Portland Half Marathon, I was cashed out in bed with our Frenchie. I was alternating between watching "High School Musical The Musical The Series" (don't knock it until you've tried it!) and texting two BAMRbassadors, [...]
Race-Day Running Playlists
One of my favorite episodes of our podcast features Charlie Harding, a co-host of the Switched on Pop podcast. In it, Charlie talks about the power of music—and why your favorite running song might stop someone else in her [...]
Half-Marathon + Marathon Checklist
Google failed us: We can't find any official stats, but if we had to place a bet, we'd put our money on October being the month in which the most people run a half-marathon or marathon. One thing we do know [...]
How to Morph into a Morning Runner
With school back in session (or soon enough) and sunshine-y hours getting shorter by the day, it becomes especially critical to get up and get your run done. Even when it means setting an alarm earlier than when the [...]
My Running Guru
Welcome to the debut of “My Running Guru,” an occasional Q&A on our website highlighting a member of the Another Mother Runner community talking about the person who enticed her into the wonderful world of running. We are kicking [...]
For the Love of the Game: Sarah’s Pickleball Passion
I can pretty much divide my life into B.P. and A.P.: Before Pickleball and After Pickleball. I was certainly happy and content B.P., but now I can’t imagine my existence without the slightly oddball sport of hitting an orange-sized, [...]
Sarah Embarks on Half-Marathon Training: Yay?!?
My memory isn’t fading—the other day, I remembered the name of a neighbor I haven’t seen since pre-COVID; when I trot down to the basement fridge, I bring up all four things I needed to grab. (A win, am [...]
Meet Our Creative Coaches
A few years ago, when I mentioned to someone that I cook, they were shocked. “I never imagined you were domestic!” As if being athletic couldn’t co-exist with the culinary arts. On the contrary: As our very brand name [...]
Perfect Books for the Beach
There’s something delightful about easy, breezy books for lolling away longer daylight hours and time at the beach—and not fretting about losing your place in a complex plot with repeat interruptions about popsicles or sunscreen. We asked our BAMRbassadors [...]