Dimity Turns 50: 10 Rules for Running Injuries
A throw-back moment to one of the times I spent in a boot. (Can't say I miss those days!) As I mentioned in my previous rules post—10 Rules for Workouts—I'm on the edge of glory. Oh wait: that's [...]
Why I Need (+ Signed up for) Joy to the Run
My trail-running shoes, up on a shelf, not sure when I'll use them again. Every fall we set our clocks back, and every year I track the date on the calendar with impending dread. As the end of [...]
Gratitude for: Healthy Healing
In late September, BAMRbassador Aimee Bouchard had a scary crash during the bike portion of Ironman Maryland. Already 75 miles into her 112-mile ride, Bouchard blacked out—possibly due the heat of the day or a reaction from the jellyfish stings [...]
Back to Basics: Six Steps for All Running Injuries
By Christy Diller, PT While there are miles of articles that dig into stress fractures and plantar fasciitis and the details of specific running injuries, we want to zoom out and lay out the basic steps you should consider [...]
Melissa’s Recovery: Laughter Is the Best Medicine
by Melissa Theberge Step One: Keep laughing. Step Two: When you’re done feeling sorry for yourself—and I do recommend a temporary visit to self-pitydom—return to Step One. Is there really ever a good time to get a surgical procedure done [...]
Dry Martini: The Future’s Bright
Here is the lesson 2021 has taught me (so far): if you are going to have an injury, February is the best time to do it because the weather outside is terrible for running. Go ahead and pencil that into your [...]
Ask The Expert Series: CBD for Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep Issues
CBD For Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep Issues This article is the fourth in a series demystifying CBD, written by the founder of our partner Nature’s Gem. Be sure to head to Nature's Gem CBD to check out weekly specials just for Mother [...]
AMR Gears Up: Recovery Gear
Best Running Gear for Layering: the next edition of Another Mother Runner Gears Up. We have #motherrunners—put key running gear to the test, then deliver the results so you can grab the gear that works best for your running and [...]
Dry Martini: Sciatica Relief
Now seems like a good time to update the BAMR community on the state of my butt. For those who missed it, I spent my New Year's Eve whacked out on pain killers and muscle relaxers because my sciatic nerve [...]
Ask The Expert Series: CBD for What Ails You
CBD FOR WHAT AILS YOU This article is the third in a series demystifying CBD, written by the founder of our partner Nature’s Gem. Be sure to head to Nature's Gem CBD to check out weekly specials just for Mother Runners! While [...]