Another Mother Runner

How to Build Speed

This is the episode for you if you’re aiming to cover a mile in less time or to nail a goal race time. Host Sarah welcomes back 
Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat to discuss myriad ways to hone and build running (and walking/hiking!) speed. The coaches detail:
-the five building blocks of speed; 
-the base to have before adding in speedwork; 
-the importance of balancing risk vs. reward; 
-the power of plyometics, cadence, + drills; and,
-strength moves to incorporate into speed-building.
 
Before Coach Jen joins at 9:20, Coach Liz talks about her recent chilly swims. Coach Liz raves about The Ten Pillars of Success in Miles of Books at the end of the ep. 
 
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A family of three podcasts to get (+ keep) you moving without losing your family, job, or sanity! Nearly 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy.

Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This show covers it all (and then some!). 

Many Happy Miles and AMR Answers drop on alternate Tuesdays: Many Happy Miles is hosted by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, and it celebrates and explores all types of forward movement, whether an epic hike, century ride, or your first brisk walk after a setback. The co-founding duo of Sarah and Dimity host AMR Answers, providing insightful responses to listeners’ called-in questions. All three shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!