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Train Like A Mother
by Another Mother Runner
The Train Like a Mother (TLAM) podcast speaks to a wide array of comprehensive running programs, from 5Ks to half-marathons, marathons, and even 50-mile ultras for beginning or resuming runners all the way up to multi-time marathoners. Expert coaches, plus host Dimity McDowell of Another Mother Runner fame, offer advice, motivation, and support from the first step to the finish line. Find TLAM Club programs at trainlikeamother.club
Episodes
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Training + Racing Q + A with Running Coach Amanda Loudin, September 2021
Among other things, Coach Amanda Loudin talks through: —How to recover after a marathon; —How to handle an impending stomach bug days before your race–and come up with plan B; —And how to pace yourself—and set appropriate goals—for your first marathon. (Wahoo!)
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Ultra Running Q + A with Coach Christy Scott, September 2021
Among other things, Ultra Running Coach Christy talks through: —What to carry in your pack on race day; —How to handle a positive COVID test while training; and —Best practices for wet feet while trail running.
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Heart + Sole Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison: September 2021
Among other things, Coach Jen of the Train Like a Mother Heart + Sole programs talks through: —how to deal with a sore throat (or other speedbump) days before a race; —how to break up the marathon into doable chunks —and how to manage your energy along the way; and —why it's important to remember...
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Ultra Running Q + A With Coach Christy Scott, April 2021
Among other topics, Christy Scott, Coach of the Ultra Programs in the Train Like a Mother Club, talks to her athletes and gives advice on opting for elevation vs. distance on long training runs; how to work a backpacking trip into an ultra training cycle; whether or not to use trekking poles; and...
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Heart + Sole Q + A with Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison: April 2021
As we begin to get back to in-person racing, Coaches Jen + Liz talk through pacing for the half marathon and marathon, as well as converting heart rate zones from the run to the bike, and how to fuel properly for a longer event.
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Training Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin: April 2021
As we slowly return to racing, Coach Amanda talks about how to approach your first in-person race (hint: Grace!) as well as how to account for spring temperature swings. She and Dimity also chat with Johanna, a Swedish native who lives in Israel, who is training for her first half marathon in...
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Heart + Sole: Race Day Q + A
Coaches Elizabeth Waterstraat and Jennifer Harrison and Dimity focus on race day, helping athletes with questions from pre-race travel (how to survive an eight-hour car ride) to how you want to feel at mile 13 of a marathon to how to snuggle into the pain cave. (It's more comfortable than you...
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Race Day Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, September 2019
Coach Amanda and Dimity get runners ready for the crowds—and aid stations—of the Chicago Marathon; talk about the ideal run/walk ratio for a half-marathon; help Monica pace her best running friend to a PR; give advice for the best outfit for marathon day; and explain the new Nutrition for…
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Running Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, July 2019
Coach Amanda and Dimity cover race pace--and effort associated with race pace (the metric to use in July)--as well as fueling for long runs and how to stop yourself from mentally "taking the deal" during a race.
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Triathlon Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, July 2019
Among other things, Coach Jen and Dimity talk through mitigating open water anxiety, the beauty of a sprint triathlon, fueling properly in a Half-Ironman (a helpful one-on-one conversation with an athlete!) and the things every triathlete should do for a great race.
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Heart + Sole: Q + A with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, July 2019
Besides talking through/slightly complaining about running in the July heat, Coach Liz and Dimity talk heart rate zones — and how to thread the needle of them; what workouts to prioritize on vacation; and how to fuel properly for long runs (hint: it's more than you think you need!).
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Traditional Running Programs Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, March 2019
Train Like a Mother Club coach Amanda Loudin and Dimity touch on all the race distances from 10K to the marathon, answering questions on everything from race pace vs. training pace; how to execute tempo runs (such an elusive fox!); and end with advice for the Zermatt marathon, a beast of a race...
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Running by Heart Rate Q + A with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, March 2019
Join Train Like a Mother Club coach Elizabeth Waterstraat and Dimity as they talk through a variety of topics, including the basics of lactate threshold (and how to mentally hang on during those tough workouts!), as well as why your calves and Achilles tendons might be a little sore as you...
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5K Training Q + A with Coach Jenn Gill, March 2019
Train Like a Mother Club 5K Coach Jenn Gill + Dimity talk through the ups and downs of training for a 5K, including accepting the (plentiful) mediocre runs and how to deal with a packed schedule—and when to squeeze in a short run and when to let it go.
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Swimming Triathlon Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, March 2019
Getting ready for some the triathlon season, Coach Jennifer Harrison + Dimity talk through swimming-related workouts, including where to find a helpful on-deck coach, how many form things you can focus on at a time (hint: it's less than two), and how to prepare for the open water when you only…
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BONUS EPISODE: Training for your First Ultra with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett
Join elite ultra runner + Train Like a Mother Club coach Stephanie Howe Violett and Dimity as they talk through training for—and finishing!—your first 50k or 50-miler. Among other things, the duo cover how to pick the right race for you; what kind of prereqs, both mentally and physically, an…
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Heart + Sole: Race Day Tips + Strategy
Heart + Sole: Race Day Tips + Strategy by Another Mother Runner
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Heart + Sole: Introduction to Running by Heart Rate
Join Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat (and Dimity) as they talk through the basics of the Heart + Sole: Introduction to Running by Heart Rate program in the Train Like a Mother Club.
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Triathlon Off-Season + Ironman Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, October 2018
Heading into the off-season for triathlon, Train Like a Mother triathlon coach Jennifer Harrison + Dimity talk about frequency over duration, the key for improving before structured training begins again. In addition, they duo talk at length about Ironman races, which 140.6's are best for...
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Ultra Training Q + A with Coach Stephanie Violett, October 2018
After chatting about her helicoper ride out of the UTMB in August, Train Like a Mother Ultra Coach Stephanie Violett tackles questions from her athletes: how to move efficiently through an aid station (hint: it takes some prep!); how to dress so that weather doesn't become a factor; and why the...
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Running + Racing Q + A with Coach Amanada Loudin, October 2018
Train Like a Mother Coach Amanda Loudin + Dimity hit the start—and finish—line with a variety of questions + answers. The duo hits on what to wear in the rain on race day; how to mitigate hip pain on a long run; and why mile 11 of a half-marathon is (likely) never going to feel good
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August 2018: Running + Racing Q + A with Coach Amanada Loudin
Train Like a Mother Coach Amanda Loudin + Dimity unpack loads of running questions, including why your GPS shouldn't be the boss of you; how to balance a week of walking at Disney World with a half-marathon training plan; and what to do with yourself, post-first-marathon.
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August 2018: Triathlon Training Q + A
Train Like a Mother Triathlon Coaches Jennifer Harrison + Elizabeth Waterstraat chat with Dimity about everything from Coach Jen's Ironman training (you'll be surprised at her biggest complaint about it!) to proper passing etiquette on the bike portion of a triathlon. They also hit on off-season...
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Ultra Training: 2018 Western States 100 Recap + Training Questions with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett, June 2018
In this podcast, Coach Stephanie and Dimity discuss Stephanie's recent 6th place finish in the grueling Western States 100—and why her strong finish was a bit of a disappointment. Then Stephanie puts on her coaching cap, and answers a variety of training questions, including pacing in the heat…
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Running Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, June 2018
After celebrating two sub-two half-marathon successes from Train Like a Mother athletes, Coach Amanda and Dimity dive into a variety of topics and questions, including how to pick optimal training paces for a first-time marathoner (spoiler alert: it doesn't involve your GPS!); how to deal with…
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Triathlon Swimming with Olympian Sheila Taormina
In this special episode, Train Like a Mother triathlon coaches Jennifer Harrison + Elizabeth Waterstraat and Dimity talk swimming with Olympian Sheila Taormina, an amazing athlete who competed in four different Games in three different sports (swimming, triathlon, modern pentathlon). Taormina is...
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Training Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, April 2018
Train Like a Mother Running Coach Amanda Loudin talks through injuries—and why racing on one isn't a great idea—as well as how to deal with a persnickity GI on race day. (Thumb's up to peppermint gum; thumb's down to caffeinated gels.)
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Ultra Training Q + A with Coach Stephanie Violett Howe, April 2018
Train Like a Mother Ultra Coach Stephanie Violett Howe talks through hydration, electrolytes and salt tabs (hint: you want them!). She also hits on how to rearrange a training schedule, using hiking poles, seeing snakes on the trail, and getting through races that are much more challenging than…
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Triathlon Training Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, April 2018
As most of the country heads into its ninth month of winter, triathlon coach Jennifer Harrison and Dimity talk about strategies for staying motivated on the bike trainer. (Read: they give Netflix recommendations.) The duo also touches on what you need to think about on the bike when the roads...
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Move of the Month: Pre-Run Mental Focus
A Pre-Run Mental Focus, guided by Dr. Justin Ross, a Denver-based sports psychologist and coach of the Perform Like a Mother series. In this exercise, Justin helps you set your mind pre-run by prompting you to focus on your breath, your senses, and your workout goals. Using this sequence…
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Ragnar Q + A with Coach Jenn Gill
After Dimity and Jenn discuss Jenn's surprising win in a recent 50k (wahoo!), the two dive into Ragnar essentials. You'll learn why strength training isn't optional (especially for Ragnar!), how Twizzlers can work into a Ragnarian's diet, and how to thrive during training and race day(s).
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March 2018: Running Training Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin
Train Like a Mother Running Coach Amanda Loudin answers a variety of questions from #motherrunners training for 10ks, half-marathons and marathons, and also talks through her perspective on paces. (Paces for easy effort runs, paces for racing, paces for intervals and fast finishes, among...
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February 2018: Triathlon Training Q + A
Train Like a Mother Triathlon Coach Jennifer Harrison addresses everything from cadence on the bike (80-low 90 rpms is ideal, in case you were wondering) to how to train for a sprint triathlon summer series to why "purposeful" is a great adjective for training transitions. Tune in to increase…
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February 2018: Ultra Training Q + A
Train Like a Mother Ultra Coach Stephanie Howe Violett talks through a variety of ultra-marathon related topics, including how to fuel for training runs, how much rest you need between races, and what kind of performance goals she has for herself in 2018 (the answer will surprise you!).
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2018 in Preview: Heart Rate for Returning Participants
Coach MK Fleming and Dimity are back minding their beats again; this time, the duo chats with #motherrunners who have already been through a training cycle with heart rate. Lots of great MK advice ("PR's are built in the off season with strength") woven into planning schedules for 2018.
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2018 in Preview: Traditional Running Programs
Coach Amanda Loudin and Dimity McDowell dive into the 10K, half-marathon and marathon programs in the Train Like a Mother Club; the duo's marathon-length conversation covers everything from running your first marathon post-baby to winning your half-marathon age group at age 66. (BAMR!)
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2018 in Preview: Triathlon Programs
Triathlon Coach Jennifer Harrison and Dimity McDowell talk through the details the Train Like a Mother triathlon programs, which include sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman and (new for 2018!) Ironman programs. They also answer a variety of questions from triathletes, covering everything from why you...
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October 2017: Triathlon Off-Season Training
Train Like a Mother Triathlon Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat talk through priorities in and maintaining fitness during the off-season of triathlon; learn why frequency trumps duration every time. Check out the programs at https://trainlikeamother.club
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October 2017: Rock Your Race
Recorded live at the Run + Refresh Retreat
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August 2017: The Mental Side of Injuries with Dr. Justin Ross
The Mental Side of Injuries with Dr. Justin Ross.
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July 2017: Ultra Q + A with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett
July 2017: Ultra Q + A with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett by Another Mother Runner
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July 2017: Running in Heat + Q + A with Coach Amanda
July 2017: Running in Heat + Q + A with Coach Amanda by Another Mother Runner
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July 2017: 5K SUCCESS: Running Hacks + Running Myths
July 2017: 5K SUCCESS: Running Hacks + Running Myths by Another Mother Runner
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April 2017: 5K SUCCESS: What New—or Getting-Back-to-It—Runners Need to Know
What New—or Getting-Back-to-It—5K Runners Need to Know
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April 2017: Race Day Looms - Strategies for Success from Coach Amanda
Race Day Looms - Strategies for Success from Coach Amanda
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March 2017: Q + A with Coach Amanda
March 2017: Q + A with Coach Amanda by Another Mother Runner
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March 2017: 5K Success with Coach Lindsey
March 2017: 5K Success with Coach Lindsey by Another Mother Runner
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February 2017: Coach Amanda Q + A
February 2017: Coach Amanda Q + A by Another Mother Runner
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Train Like a Mother, October 2016: Disney Stacked Race Details
Train Like a Mother, October 2016: Disney Stacked Race Details by Another Mother Runner
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Train Like a Mother, September 2016: Coach Christine Talks Race Day
Train Like a Mother, September 2016: Coach Christine Talks Race Day by Another Mother Runner
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Train Like a Mother (TLAM) podcast speaks to a wide array of comprehensive running programs, from 5Ks to half-marathons, marathons, and even 50-mile ultras for beginning or resuming runners all the way up to multi-time marathoners. Expert coaches, plus host Dimity McDowell of Another Mother Runner fame, offer advice, motivation, and support from the first step to the finish line. Find TLAM Club programs at trainlikeamother.club
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The Train Like a Mother (TLAM) podcast speaks to a wide array of comprehensive running programs, from 5Ks to half-marathons, marathons, and even 50-mile ultras for beginning or resuming runners all the way up to multi-time marathoners. Expert coaches, plus host Dimity McDowell of Another Mother...
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