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If you’ve never been taught how to fuel for long training runs as you prepare for a half-marathon or marathon, it’s definitely a good fit.
You’ve been faithfully following the training program: putting in the miles and doing the strength circuits. You’re going to bed before 10 pm, you’ve eliminated your nightly glass of wine, and you’re even foam rolling as you watch Queer Eye on Netflix.
You’re doing everything right, so why do you lose steam during your long runs—and sometimes even your shorter ones? Chances are, it’s your nutrition. You’re not properly fueling before and after, and most importantly, during your runs. And when you don’t eat for running performance and endurance, your GI tract might revolt. Your legs might feel heavy. You might get a killer headache or you might feel nauseous. Or the running-sucks-or-maybe-I-just-suck track might play on repeat in your head. Or you simply might incrementally peter out, like a car whose gas gauge inches towards E. -
BEST FOR: Most athletes, whether you’re a beginner triathlete or an Ironman-to-be PREREQS: The ability to swim 100 yards (back and forth, back and forth) in a pool without touching the bottom or hanging on the edge; for the run and bike portions, being injury-free is necessary. If you haven't done a triathlon before, that's okay: This is a great place to give the training a spin. NUMBER OF WEEKS: 5, 10, or 15 Maybe you finished your first sprint triathlon in August, and you’re chomping at the bit to try an Olympic-distance event next summer. Or you just finished your third Half-Ironman, and you’re committed to becoming a more efficient swimmer this off-season. Or maybe you found a delicious swim/bike/run groove during your training cycle, and you’re just flat out missing it. This off-season triathlon training program is for you.
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BEST FOR: Beginner to intermediate triathletes who have their sights set on an Olympic-distance race PREREQS: The ability to swim 100 yards in a pool without touching the bottom or hanging on the edge. It doesn’t have to be pretty. (If you can’t do that but are intent on this plan, enrolling in an adult swim class and/or private lessons is a great idea.) For the run and bike portions, being injury-free is necessary. Ideally, you have completed a sprint triathlon—or at least run a 5K and 10K. NUMBER OF WEEKS: 16
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Sale!This hat, a fabulous hybrid of a trucker hat with the athletic practicality of a running hat, complements our GO themed tank tops, tee, and hoodies. The front is a melange of bright blue, orange, and pink with the simple declarative GO in white, and our shoes logo stitched on it. The perforated nylon side and back is bright bubblegum pink, sure to add a happy boost to any run or errand! This BoCo Gear creation is lightweight and wicks sweat as fast as you pump it out. We love this hat paired with our custom Knockaround sunglasses.
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Sale!This pink-striped topper was a huge hit as a trucker hat, but we think you'll love it even more as a running trucker! All the style and sass of a trucker, yet all the athletic practicality of a running hat. Thus, the Running Trucker. This BoCo Gear creation is lightweight and wicks sweat as fast as you pump it out--and it exudes style. This hat is an adorable mix of stripes in light pink, bright pink, and crimson. A round, white "another mother runner" badge, with plum-purple outline, tells folks who you are. Embroidered on the white perforated nylon back, is "many happy miles."
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Enjoy your morning tea or coffee from this mug that reminds you of the funkiest city in the PacNW! This 12-ounce MiiR Camp Cup features a runners and cyclists enjoying the lush, lovely environs of Portland. The background is our signature deep teal green. Custom made exclusively for Another Mother Runner.
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BEST FOR: Beginner to intermediate triathletes who want the team spirit and extra features and perks of the Race Like a Mother Program PREREQS: The ability to swim 50 yards in a pool without touching the bottom or hanging on the edge. If you can’t do that but are intent on this plan, enrolling in an adult swim class and/or private lessons is a great idea. For the run and bike portions, being injury-free is necessary. DATES: May 1 - July 22, 2022 (12 weeks) RACE DETAILS: The Forge Triathlon, July 22, 2023 Race Like a Mother is an immersive program that brings out the best in you as an athlete—and incorporates a supportive, in-person team spirit. For twelve weeks, you'll train virtually with a group of like-minded triathletes for The Forge Triathlon, a race designed with beginners in mind. Then, in late July, you'll gather in Lemont, Illinois (<30 miles outside of Chicago) to swim/bike/run and complete a sprint triathlon with the widest smile ever on your face. Please note: In order to make this a successful program, we need a minimum of 25 athletes to register by April 27. If we do not meet our goal, we will offer a full refund. (More details in questions + answers below.)
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BEST FOR: Beginner to experienced trail runners who want to train virtually as a group, then meet in person at the beautiful Blue Ridge Trail Races to conquer 15K (9.3 miles), 30K (18.6 miles), or 50K (31 miles). PREREQS For all three distances:
- Ideally, a nearby trail you can train on at least 1x/week (more is better);
- Hilly routes for training (either on the road or trail—or both) and/or access to a treadmill, stadium stairs, parking garage or something else with significant incline;
- The time to commit to the running program AND the strength circuits and weekly yoga.
- An injury-free body—or on your way to being injury-free.
- The appetite and grit to dig into something challenging, fun, and muddy.
- No trail running or race experience necessary.
- For at least six weeks, you've been running 3 times a week, 10-15 miles total.
- No trail running experience necessary.
- For at least 10 weeks, you've been running at least 3 times a week, 15-20 miles total.
- You've run a half marathon (on road or trails) within the last year.
- You've run or raced trails within the past year.
- You have run at least once marathon (road or trail) in the last year.
- You have a current mileage base of 20-25 miles/week for at least 8-10 weeks.
- Your weekly long run is in the 8-10 mile range.
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As women, we know there's only one way to go: forward. Alas, often at a nonstop pace. This long-sleeve technical tee, with its three runners going to-and-fro in almost yin-yang circle, sums up that can-do, keep-going approach to life. This heathered navy blue tee boasts the image and words in white, buttery yellow, and goldenrod. It has a gracious women's cut in sizes XS to 4XL.
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As women, we know there's only one way to go: forward. Alas, often at a nonstop pace. This tee, with its three runners going to-and-fro in almost yin-yang circle, sums up that can-do, keep-going approach to life. It has a gracious women's cut and is in sizes XS to 3XL. Size Chart
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BEST FOR: Runners who have been sidelined for 2 months or more and want find their running legs again PREREQS: Approval from your doctor or physical therapist to resume a weight-bearing activity. The ability to walk briskly for 60 minutes without pain. This demonstrates that the site of injury or bone can handle the impact forces of running. (See FAQ below for more details.) NUMBER OF WEEKS: 12-15 If you have had a long-term injury or illness, are postpartum, or simply hit a roadblock in life or motivation, this is an effective, safe, and fun program to find your running groove again. You'll spend 12 to 15 weeks–you go at the pace that works best for your body—incrementally getting stronger and running longer while two expert coaches, Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat, will be by your (virtual) side the entire time.
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Running in Chicago is, well, magnificent, so for this running tank top, we morphed our brand name in homage of the Windy City: Another Chitown Runner. Complete with an outline of the city's iconic skyline, plus the city flag's four red stars and blue tones, this tank will show your Run Chicago pride! Sizes XS-3XL. Size Chart.
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Minnesota: home to the motherlode of mother runners! (Plus, it's Dimity's home state.) This Run MN tee features an outline of the mighty state with the word "run" and our shoes cleverly interwoven into the outline. We are pleased to offer this tee in sizes XS-2XL. Size Chart
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Sale!This tee is part of our 2022 series celebrating the states we're visiting for in-person races. (At long last!) It was made for our first stop, the Missoula Marathon in jaw-droppingly gorgeous Montana. The state outline, complete with the word "run" and our shoes logo, is in (big!) sky blue ink, set on a heathered charcoal tee. Equally at home with shorts, joggers, or jeans. Available in sizes XS-2XL. Size Chart
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We love Oregon, the home of Another Mother Runner! This hoody pays homage to the quirky, running-centric state. On the front it says "another mother runner" with our shoes logo. On the back is an eye-catching Oregon icons and images. (Our designer really outdid herself on this one!) The hoody is a rich alpine green—a color that basically sums up what Oregon feels like! Available in sizes unisex XS-3XL. Size chart
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Sale!Oregon: It's a stunningly beautiful state seeped in running history. (Plus, it's Sarah's adopted state.) This Run Oregon tee features an outline of the PacNW state with the word "run" and our shoes cleverly interwoven into the outline. We are pleased to offer this tee in sizes XS-3XL. Size Chart
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RUNNER RUNNER: The declarative words say so much thanks to the rainbow-bright letters and repetition. Make no mistakes, folks: I'm a runner! This yummy-soft lifestyle tee has a gracious women's cut and is currently available in sizes XS-2XL. Size Chart
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Sale!Sometimes it's really that simple: You are a runner! A bright orange statement on a soft heathered gray tee is a great way to share your true identity. This cozy shirt is offered in sizes XS-4XL. Size chart
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Sale!The greatest hybrid hat ever! All the style and sass of a trucker, yet all the athletic practicality of a running hat. Thus, the Running Trucker. This BoCo Gear creation is lightweight and wicks sweat as fast as you pump it out--and it exudes style. This design celebrates the beauty and majesty of the Big Sky Country landscape of Missoula, Montana, with mountains, a lake, trees, and a cloud-filled sky (natch). All in lush shades of green, blue, and white. "Another Mother Runner" is embroidered on the front of the lovely landscape. On one side of the gray laser-cut mesh is the state of Montana embroidered, with an elk marking Missoula's location. On the top of the bill, our shoes logo is embroidered; on the back, stitched in pale blue, it says, "many big-sky miles."
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BEST FOR: Beginner to intermediate triathletes who have their sights set on a sprint-distance race PREREQS: The ability to swim 100 yards in a pool without touching the bottom or hanging on the edge. It doesn’t have to be pretty, and you don’t have to keep your face in the water the whole time. If you can’t do that but are intent on this plan, enrolling in an adult swim class and/or private lessons is a great idea. For the run and bike portions, being injury-free is necessary. NUMBER OF WEEKS: 12
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Sale!Let us introduce you to the greatest hybrid hat ever! All the style and sass of a trucker, yet all the athletic practicality of a running hat. Thus, the Running Trucker. This BoCo Gear creation is lightweight and wicks sweat as fast as you pump it out--and it exudes style. The front says "another mother runner" in an ombré-like reverse-fade that starts out a cool spearmint green and deepens to a rich teal. The words are encircled by the laces from our shoe logo at the bottom of them. All set against a go-with-everything gray background. On the white back mesh, the empowering phrase "stay strong" is embroidered in a lovely shade of mint green.
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Turn up the volume when proclaiming to the world what you are--another mother runner--so we amped up our logo on this sassy tee. (Fist bump!) We are pleased to offer this lifestyle tee, which has a gracious fit, in sizes XS-4XL. Size Chart
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Part of our 6-Word Stories Collection, this tale tugs are our hearts because it's so dang true: Somewhere in a run or race, running morphs from a physical activity to one that captures your spirit and soul. And when the going gets rough, sometimes it's that other "element" that carries you to the end. As with many of our tops, we offer this tee in sizes XS-4XL. Size Chart
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Part of our 6-Word Stories Collection, this story speaks volumes: It hits at the very core of why we run. Its message resonated so strongly with us, we chose it as the winning phrase in our 2020 treadmill giveaway contest. Since we know it'll hit home with runners of all shapes and sizes, we offer this tee in XS-4XL. Size Chart
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Sale!Because you are a trail runner and want the world to know! A bright teal statement on a soft heathered gray tee is a great way to share that you'd rather be running off the beaten path! This cozy shirt is offered in sizes XS-4XL. Size chart
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Sale!Because you can be Another Mother Runner, Swimmer, AND Cyclist! A bright yellow statement on a heathered gray tee to tell the world that you do it all! This cozy shirt is offered in sizes XS-4XL. Size chart
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Sale!This hat sports our winged shoes, born out of a six-word story by a mother runner: "My running shoes are actually wings." The image "says" so much! This currant-plum-blue ombré running trucker is by BoCo Gear. We designed it as a companion to this cute hoody. Wear this hat running or wear it running errands: A running trucker has all the style and sass of a trucker, yet all the athletic practicality of a running hat.