MEET THE AMR TEAM
Sarah and Dimity are the OGs of Another Mother Runner, but this community would not have grown to be what it is today without the help from a few friends. Curious who is part of this great organization and why they started running, what their favorite pick-me-up song is, and who their dream partner would be? Keep reading!
DIMITY MCDOWELL
CO-FOUNDER + CHIEF TRAINING DIRECTOR
Denver, CO
# of kids and/or pets: 2 kids + 1 Weimaraner/lab mix + 1 (very loud) hound
Running with AMR since: I’m OG.
Coaching certifications: RRCA Level I + II, Lydiard, ACE Group Fitness Instructor
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? One of the funny Amys: Amy Poehler or Amy Schumer
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? Easy: the people. Always inclusive, encouraging, inspiring, and entertaining.
SARAH BOWEN SHEA
CO-FOUNDER + CHIEF BRAND DIRECTOR
Portland, OR
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids + 1 French Bulldog + 2 cats
Running with AMR since: Before time began
Why did you start running? As a cross-training tool when I joined the Colgate University rowing team freshman year (the same crew that, six years later, Dimity joined!).
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? Taylor Swift: I wouldn’t have to look her in the face while talking to her (I’d be far too starstruck!) — and when my energy lags, she can sing!
AMR STAFF
SARAH WASSNER FLYNN
TRAINING PROGRAM CREATIVE + MANY HAPPY MILES PODCAST CO-HOST
Rockville, MD
# of kids and/or pets: 4 kids + 1 bunny named Burrito
Running with AMR since: 2021
Why did you start running? When I didn’t make the cheerleading team in 9th grade, my mom encouraged me to join cross country (because, you know, they don’t make cuts). I reluctantly went to the first practice and grumbled my way through my freshman season, but eventually learned to love it and continued to compete through college and later as a #motherrunner.
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? Athing Mu. But it would have to be a longer race than 800 meters so we could actually chat.
CATHY ENGSTROM
TRAIN LIKE A MOTHER CLUB WEBSITE MANAGER + NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Colorado Springs, CO
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids, 1 pup, + 1 cat
Running with AMR since: 2020
What is your dream running aspiration? An overnight race. I’ve done several long races but always stop when the sun goes down. I want to experience watching the sun come up after an entire night of running.
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? As a sport-focused group, AMR stands out for being non-competitive. This is a circle of people who support, motivate, and celebrate the accomplishments of one another.
DEANNA WOODWORTH, CPA
FRACTIONAL CFO
Ramona, CA
# of kids and/or pets: 1 kid, 1 dog, 1 cat, & 17 chickens!
Running with AMR since: mid-2023
What’s your dream running aspiration? I just started running in 2024. I would like to build up enough stamina to run a 5K. That may seem small to some, but to me that would be a victory!
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? My go-to music for motivation is worship music—always motivating and uplifting.
APRIL HOPKINS
TLAM CLUB SUPPORT SERVICE SPECIALIST
Bakersfield, CA
# of kids and/or pets: 2 kids
Running with AMR since: 2022
What is your dream running aspiration? I lived out my dream running aspiration when I attended the AMR retreat on Hilton Head Island last spring. Hanging out with a bunch of friends with a race on the beach at the end? Nothing better.
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? My go-to hype song has always been “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J. So good. It’s been on every single running playlist I’ve ever made and I’m sure I had it on a mixed CD in my Discman before I got my first ipod.
MEGAN YORK
DESIGNER
Kennewick, WA
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids
Running with AMR since: 2014
What’s your dream running aspiration? Half-marathon. Not sure I have a full marathon in me yet.
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? It’s a no-judgement zone open to everyone! You don’t have to be a perfectly fit athlete to feel welcomed. It’s a place to be motivated, encouraged, and still have a good time.
BROOKE THAMES
BAMRBASSADOR COORDINATOR + RETREAT COORDINATOR
Happy Valley, OR
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids, 1 Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix
Running with AMR since: 2023
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? I’d love to run a race with Paul Rudd. I think his positivity and humor would help pass the time, and he’s not terrible to look at. My less superficial answer would be Wilma Rudolph. She was such a force in her day, and I’d love to have a conversation with her.
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
MICHELLE SAN ANTONIO
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
Wakefield, RI
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids + 1 cat
Running with AMR since: 2013
What’s your dream running aspiration? To still be running regularly for the rest of my life. I want to be one of those badass 90-year-old runners who inspires others to get out there!
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? Des Linden: I so admire her grit, honesty, and humility.
PODCAST HOSTS
MOLLY WILLIAMS
PODCAST CO-HOST
Portland, OR
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids + 1 Yellow Lab + 1 cat
Running with AMR since: 2016
What’s your dream running aspiration? To get back to running OR to learn to love what is best for my body.
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? Unconditional support, no matter where you are on the journey.
BRITANY WILLIAMS
PODCAST CO-HOST
Portland, OR
# of kids and/or pets: 0 (for now…)
Running with AMR since: 2022
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? “Runaway” by Galantis
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? I’d love to pick Beyoncé’s brain on a long run!
ELLISON WEIST
PODCAST CO-HOST + RESIDENT BOOK BULLY
Aiken, SC
# of kids and/or pets: 1 kid + 3 grandkids + 1 Pitador
Running with AMR since: 2011
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? “Rock Steady” by the great Aretha Franklin
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? Where else can you get answers not only to your running questions but all of life’s questions, as well? And laugh while learning!
TISH HAMILTON
PODCAST CO-HOST + CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Savannah, GA
# of kids and/or pets: 1 kid + 1 Cockapoo + 1 Border-Terrier mix
Running with AMR since: 2017
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? “All I Really Want” by Alanis Morissette, which embarrasses me!
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? The strength of support and wellspring of positivity. So much love everywhere!
COACHES
JENNIFER HARRISON
HEART + SOLE, BECOME A CYCLIST + TRIATHLON COACH
Carpentersville, IL
# of kids and/or pets: 2 kids
Coaching since: 1999
Coaching for AMR since: 2017
Coaching certifications: USA Triathlon Level 1 + 2; RRCA
Why did you start running? It was “me” time. A break from my day and from work and school. It was a mental breath in the busyness of life.
What is your running aspiration? I have been running for 40 years+, and my aspiration is to continue to run my whole life injury free.
ELIZABETH WATERSTRAAT
HEART + SOLE, BECOME A CYCLIST + TRIATHLON COACH
PODCAST CO-HOST
Naperville, IL
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids
Coaching since: 2007
Coaching for AMR since: 2017
Coaching certifications: USA Triathlon Level 2 + Endurance; US Master’s Swimming Level III; RRCA + Lydiard
Why did you start running? It was the only sport in high school that didn’t require special equipment or skill!
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? None! I am a solo runner — I enjoy the quiet and taking it all in at my own pace.
JESSICA HOFHEIMER
TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS COACH
Cary, NC
# of kids and/or pets: 3 kids + 1 dog
Coaching since: 2010
Coaching for AMR since: 2022
Coaching Certifications: RRCA and VDOT
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? The way people see and are seen by one another, for who they are and no matter where they are in their running journey. It is such a welcoming, compassionate, supportive and badass group!
What’s your dream running aspiration? Running through all the seasons of my life, for the rest of my life and continuing to discover new things in the world and within myself along the way. I want to win my age group some day because I am the only one in it!
AMY SKORICH
TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS COACH
Apex, NC
# of kids and/or pets: 1 kid; 1 dog
Coaching since: 2021
Coaching for AMR: Since 2021
Coaching certification: RRCA and VDOT02
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? I would love to run a race with Abby Wambach. She detailed her NYC Marathon race on her podcast with Glennon Doyle and her recap hit ALL of the emotions surrounding her experience.
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? AMR fosters such a rich environment of supportive women with aspirations to MOVE and find the beauty in running, amplifying mothers with busy lives not necessarily trying to balance it all but striving to carve out a place for themselves in such a bustling world.
CHRISTY SCOTT
ULTRA + BECOME A TRAIL RUNNER COACH
Huntsville, AL
# of kids and/or pets: 2 kids + 1 (adorable) dog
Coaching since: 1999
Coaching for AMR since: 2019
Coaching Certifications: RRCA, ACE Personal Trainer, B.A, Exercise Science, Spartan SGX, TRX, Yoga
Why did you start running? I started running for fun in middle school. (I know: weird thing for a kid to choose to do for fun.) I ran sporadically through high school, then got serious after my second child was born. As with lots of moms, I figured it was a good way to lose the baby weight and get myself back in shape.
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? “Right Now” by Van Halen
MANDY CHERRY
BECOME A RUNNER + 5K COACH
Dayton, OH
# of kids and/or pets: 2 kids
Coaching since: 2019
Coaching for AMR: Since 2021
Coaching certification: RRCA
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? I don’t think Drew Barrymore runs, but, man, do I love her! I think she’d be a blast to run with.
What’s the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
JEN STEELE
BECOME A RUNNER + 5K COACH
Carlsbad, CA
# of kids and/or pets: 2 kids
Coaching since: 2019
Coaching for AMR since: 2021
Coaching certifications: RRCA, Revo2lution Running
What’s your dream running aspiration? I would love to run Boston or a trail marathon.
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? “My Body” by Young the Giant
BRANDI DOCKETT
MANY HAPPY MILES STRENGTH COACH
Mount Royal, NJ
# of kids and/or pets: 2 Kids + 1 “super mutt,” according to a DNA test!
Coaching since: 1993
Coaching for AMR: Since 2019
Coaching certification: Credited as a Personal Trainer, Spin Instructor, Barre and Functional, Prenatal/Postnatal + Group Fitness Instructor
Coaching for AMR since: 2021
Why did you start running? 24 years ago I started running to challenge myself. Running is now an activity I do to clear my head and maintain my sanity, as well as spend time with my husband, daughters, and friends.
If you could run a race with an elite athlete, celebrity, or another famous person, who would it be? Serena Williams
JENNIFER GILES
SPORTS NUTRITIONIST
Ridgefield, CT
# of kids and/or pets: 4 kids, 1 dog
Coaching for AMR: Since 2023
If you Why did you start running? Originally for weight loss (32 years ago)…but stayed for everything that came along with it! r
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? It’s a group of like minded women who are all trying to better themselves as runners and as people!
CHRISTY DILLER
MANY HAPPY MILES PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Fort Recovery, OH
# of kids and/or pets: 4 kids
Coaching for AMR since: 2021
What is the song that motivates you to pick up your pace, dig deeper, or keep going when you want to sit down on the curb? I Machinehead by Bush was always my go to in HS and college, it still has that effect even 20 some years later!
What do you think makes AMR such a special community? I love the lack of judgment. It doesn’t matter if you are fast or slow, walking or running, or where you come from or how long you have been running. If you run, you are a runner, and everyone is so supportive and positive!