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 [...]
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 [...]
Some nights, sleep feels elusive—like a race goal forever slightly beyond our grasp—while other nights, it overtakes us as gently as a breeze on a springtime run. In an attempt to make sleep more consistent and attainable, we turned [...]
In honor of Galentine's Day, we're bringing back this post I wrote about Molly from a decade (!!) ago. Molly has morphed from being my best running friend (BRF) to my best swimming friend. First COVID lockdown forced us [...]
We hope you listen to all three (yes, 3!) of our podcasts. Whether you’re a loyal, longtime listener or you found us more recently, we figured an intro to the various hosts might be helpful. A quick primer on [...]
While we love a good scroll through a review section both for entertainment and should-I-buy details, we also know the absolute best recommendations for clothing, TV shows, desserts, books, and the like usually come from friends. Enter Our Favorite [...]
My 45-year old body recently reminded me I’m no longer in my 20s. It happened after a marathon Christmas present wrapping session, when I sat on the floor cross-legged. At the time, it seemed like a good idea. But, when [...]
If you listen to Miles of Books, a bonus segment at the end of the last Another Mother Runner podcast episode of every month, you know Coach Liz Waterstraat is an avid reader of non-fiction books. For this two-part [...]
The end of the year is the perfect time for reflection, a process of inquiry. Asking questions and staying curious about your experience is a powerful path for growth and learning. For this two-part post (Part 2 will appear [...]
This two-part mini-series, which kicked off here on Tuesday, is adapted from a session podcast co-host and veteran runner Tish Hamilton led at our Hilton Head Island Retreat last month. Tish, center, with Dimity and Sarah at the [...]
