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My Top 5 Favorite Running Podcasts

March 31, 2021

Do you like to listen to music or a podcast when running?  I enjoy listening to podcasts and want to share with you my top 5 favorite running podcasts.  I love to learn while running.  This is usually the case when I am doing my longer runs.  If I am working on speed, music is preferred.  Here are the podcasts I recommend for you to check out right away!

My Top 5 Favorite Running Podcasts

1. Another Mother Runner

My 5 Favorite Running PodcastsAs a brand ambassador for Another Mother Runner, their podcast is top of my list for favorite running podcasts.  I have been listening to them since the beginning of my running journey.  Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bohen Shea are the hosts of the AMR podcast, and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting them in person several times!

I love their real talk and their multiple guest co hosts.  My favorite episodes are when Sarah and Molly get to talking about everyday things.  They can sometimes get going and have me laughing out loud while running.  But on an running note, they really do have great content for women runners, as well as mother runners.  They’ve expanded over the years and have a lot more episodes to share.  Now you can find AMR Trains podcast and AMR Answers as part of their series.

As I mentioned, I am a #BAMRBASSADOR so I have shared, and I will be sharing more from them over the year, so be sure to look for my content from them!

2. RunOhana

My favorite runDisney podcast is The runOhana Podcast with my friends Donna, Brittany, Ryan and Kenny.  It’s so good to hear their voices!  I miss my runDisney friends!  I love their stories of everyday life and running, along with their fun ideas for runDisney races!

Top 5 Favorite Running Podcasts

My favorite episode so far is their Reimagining RunDisney’s Star Wars Race Weekend episode.  Ryan, Donna, and Brittany came up with some creative ideas for runDisney race suggestions.  I won’t spoil who the winner of the three options was, so you’ll have to check out their March 26th episode for that!

3. Runner’s Block

My two favorite gomers are launching a new podcast.  They started The Runner’s Block podcast.  Steven and Anthony are the two gomers who have started their podcast over 10 years ago when they decided they wanted to train for a half marathon.

Top 5 Favorite Running PodcastsI highly recommend starting with the Runners Block podcast and getting current with their new podcast, and then go into the archives of the Two Gomers podcast from 10 years back and listen to their story from the beginning.  I promise you, you will not be disappointed!  It’s lighthearted (most of the time), funny, inspirational and you do learn things about running along the way!

I don’t want to spoil too much of their history; but they do accomplish many goals they set out to do from the half marathon that started it all, to a full marathon and even a triathlon.  Their adventures as two regular guys challenging themselves to live healthier is really fun to binge!

A fellow co-worker from my Honeywell days started his own podcast called Inspire Virtual Runs.  When I saw that Richard started a Facebook group and had a podcast about running , I sent him a message right away.  I love when friends of mine are excited about running.  It re-sparks my love for running again.  I get excited to share what, and who I know in the running community, and also to learn from them what they are sharing.

I’ve had the pleasure of being a guest on Richard’s podcast twice!  I’ve always wanted to have a podcast; but it’s not the right time for me.  So in the meantime, if I can be a guest on a show, I’d love it!  You can check out my interview with Richard in episode 8.  My husband and I also talked with him about heart health in episode 20.  You can also join his Facebook group to share and learn more about running.

5. Will Run For…

Will Run For… is another podcast from my runDisney friends.  It’s newer in my lineup of podcasts so I am glad to know that I have some episodes to binge listen to.  This podcast is hosted by Tom and Diana, and Erin and Michael.

I came across their show via Facebook when they announced a virtual race they are hosting a Virtually Live Race on April 10.  This race will be a “choose your own adventure” where you pick the distance, the location and gather your favorite running crew. Runners and Walkers of any ability are welcome to join. Any distance from 1 mile to 100 miles counts and what they hope will make this special is that everyone will run “virtually together” sharing their adventures with each other via social media.

If you are interested, sign up by April 3rd so you can receive your swag before the race.  Also check out more helpful running tips within their Facebook group as well!

As always you can join my Facebook group and connect with other runners and others who want to live a healthier lifestyle.  I’d love to know what your favorite podcast is.  Leave a comment or share with me over at my Facebook page Happy Listening!

 

My One Word for 2019

My Word For 2019

January 23, 2019

For the past several years I have chosen one word as my mantra for the year. In the past few years they were Believe (2018), Strength (2017), Joy (2016), and Challenge (2015).

This year it took time to find my word but then it appeared to me…. EXPLORE. The year 2019 is my year to explore – this will include exploring the world with travel, exploring what brings me true joy and pleasure, and exploring what is out there for me to find.

Why I Want To Explore

Last year I had gone through several changes. Many of them were changes I wanted to make, but they had to be forced upon me in order for me to actually do it. I was released from a job that wasn’t right for me. This was the change I needed in order to live and do what I want to do.

When I went off to work on my own, I had to believe in myself. I had to trust that I could fly on my own and to understand that when good things came my way, that they were meant for me. I had a lot of doubt and insecurities. My confidence was stripped away from me. But that is all starting to change.

What I Have Explored This Year Already

Just a week ago I finished my fifth Walt Disney World Marathon weekend Dopey Challenge. I was very nervous about this race, mostly the marathon portion of the race. I felt undertrained. My longest training run was 13 miles. I would have liked to get more miles under my feet; but I kept running throughout the time prior to the race; but they were short runs.

Several of my friends were also feeling unprepared for this race. They were dealing with illness and injury, so we were sharing our concerns and fears with each other. We encouraged each other that we would do whatever it takes to get the challenge finished.

I hate to admit this; but I did have a fleeting moment where I considered not doing the marathon. However, my children and husband were going to be at the finish line of the marathon so I couldn’t let them down. I wanted to be an example to my children to never give up. I know the training is important; but finishing what you start is also an important message I want them to know.

When I finished the race I was overcome with emotion. I was so proud of my accomplishment and the realization that I am still passionate about training for and running races.

My Word For 2019
My 5th Dopey Challenge Completed!

I Am Exploring To Find What I Love

My Passion For Running

Now, I am on a mission to explore my re-ignited love of running. I was selected by Another Mother Runner to be one of their Brand Ambassadors (#BAMRbassador). I am so excited to be a part of a larger group in the running community to share my passion for running and all things associated with training, racing, recovery, taking care of yourself, gear, and more.

My Passion For Photography

I am also exploring my love of photography. I always enjoyed taking pictures; but now I set up time to go out and take photographs. When we were in Disney after the races were over, I packed up my camera that I was blessed to receive from Best Buy at Mom 2.0 last year, and took pictures at the parks. I especially loved capturing the images at night with the special lighting within the parks. I had so much fun snapping the photos everywhere.

When we came back home from the trip there was a large ice storm and the temperatures dropped to the single digits. I was getting cabin fever so I dressed up in my cold weather running gear and put on my snow pants, boots, coat and buff and went up to the farm with my camera.

My Word For 2019

I walked all the way up to the hill to find the cows and stayed up there to take photographs of the frozen farm and the sunset. It was only about eight degrees outside!

My Word For 2019

I saw so much beauty through the lens of the camera. I caught an owl in a tree, and the cows and Jed the horse even seemed happy to have a visitor!

My Word For 2019
An owl waiting for its prey at Andrew’s Farm
My Word For 2019

My Next Adventure

A week from today I will be setting sail on the Oprah Girlfriend’s Cruise and I cannot wait to Explore the ship, Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. This will be my first cruise so everything will be a new adventure for me. Doing yoga on the beach is one of the events I am looking forward to most on this trip!

My Word For 2019
I can’t wait for my moment to do yoga on the beach at Half Moon Cay

I will be using this trip to think about my life and my goals and dreams for 2019. I’m looking forward to all of the experiences that will come my way this year. I can explore what makes me happy and what I can do to teach my family more about places around the world we live in.

Do you create a word of the year? I’d love to hear what your word is. Please feel free to share it in the comments.

Wife Mother Runner Favorite Safety Running Gear

Wife Mother Runner’s Favorite Safety Running Gear

December 21, 2018

I am sharing my favorite safety running gear with you because as we are now officially in the winter season, the days are still shorter. If you can’t get your run done during the daylight hours, you do need to be safe and use the right gear to enhance your visibility.

With the new year approaching you may want to start with a resolution to get active, or be more active. Running is a great activity to add to your fitness routine. But remember, you have to ease into it the right way. I love to run. I try to run 3 times a week minimum depending on where I am in a training cycle. Right now I am training for the runDisney Dopey Challenge which will begin on January 10, 2019 in Walt Disney World.

Running Gear To Provide Safety Protection

It is important when you are running to be seen, even in the daytime. I can tell you that there have been many times that I had to jump up on a curb or off the road because a distracted driver did not see me.

I wear bright colors when I run; but I also make sure that if I know I will be out when it begins to get dark that I have the appropriate safety gear on. My favorite items and also those that I would like to add to my running gear as well. (These links contain my affiliate links).

Reflective Gear

Reflective Vest – I like the brand RUSEEN. These vests are light weight and don’t bother me when I am running. They also have more reflective coverage across your body so the light from headlights are sure to capture your movement. THe mater

Lights

A headlamp – I have this clip on headlamp because it isn’t too heavy and doesn’t have to strap onto my skull. I found that to be combersome when running and it wasn’t comfortable. I prefer this headlamp for another point where drivers can see me. But the next item below will really help me to see the road in front of me.

Knuckle Lights – Knuckle lights are great because you can point out potholes and rocks with the flick of a wrist. When a car is coming in your direction you can wave your lights toward them to get their attention. They can also be set to a flashing option. They are also portable enough to keep in your pocket before it gets dark or once the sun comes up.

Safety Accessories

Aftershokz Headphones – it’s very important to be able to hear what is going on around you. Especially if you are running on the road. That’s why Aftershokz are the perfect bluetooth headphones for runners. They use bone conduction from your cheekbones to deliver the sound via mini vibrations to your inner ear. I love my Aftershokz headphones!

Knife ring – I heard on the Another Mother Runner podcast #337: Self-DEFENSE ADVICE FROM 2X ASSAULT SURVIVOR KELLY HERRON about an awesome safety ring that you can wear while runnning and don’t have to fumble around to activate or find if you were approached by an attacker.

Wife Mother Runner's Favorite Safety Running Gear
Go Guarded Knife Ring

What Do You Use For Safety Running Gear?

Do you have a favorite piece of running gear that you use when you run that isn’t listed here? I’d love to hear about it so we can share more with my readers. Please leave a comment with what you use!

Wife Mother Runner's Favorite Safety Running Gear
I am 2019 BAMBRbassador

I Am A 2019 BAMRbassador!

December 10, 2018

I received the news last week that I was selected out of the 300 applicants to become a BAMRbassador!  I had to keep it a secet until today.  Do you know how hard that was for me?  I was so excited when I saw the email at 2 a.m. (I had to pee).  What does that mean?  It means I am going to be helping my favorite mother runners, Sarah and Dimity from Another Mother Runner!

I Am A BAMRbassador

Dimity was supporting Sarah and other Mother Runners at the Philadelphia Marathon in 2014.  She was on a bike to get them on several areas of the race course.  I was lucky enough to spot her not far from where Sarah was on the way back from the out and back and was in her pain cave at that point.  So we got a quick selfie and off I went.

I Am A BAMRbassador

What is A BAMRbassador?

I am a “Bad Ass Mother Runner” Ambassador.  I’m sure you must have seen me wearing my Bad Ass Mother Runner hoodie around town.  Sometimes when I was at cub scounts or softball practice I wasn’t sure if it was appropriate to have the words Bad Ass on my sweatshirt.  I practically live in that or my North Branford Softball hoodie.

Back to the question.  As a BAMRbassador I will:

  • Support Another Mother Runner at an AMR booth at race expos
  • Share brands of AMR to my readers
  • Introduce other women runners to the power and assets of the AMR Tribe (as Sarah explained it on the announcement today).

Check out the announcement and see if there are other BAMRbassadors you may know!  I’d love to unite all of us in my own Facebook group. I can’t wait to hear what is in store for me this year!  I’d really love to go to one of their retreats.  In fact, as I start planning my vision board for 2019 I am going to put that on there!  Cape Cod is right in my neck of the woods.  Maybe I can even rent a Chrysler Pacifica to drive it there and perhaps pick up anyone who may want to fly in to Hartford, Connecticut.
I am 2019 BAMBRbassador

Who Is Another Mother Runner?

If you are a runner and you haven’t heard of Another Mother Runner, then you have come to the right place. Because it is my pleasure to make you more aware of their presence and what they have to offer us Mother Runners.

I found Another Mother Runner through Facebook.  I believe a friend of mine had shared a link to their first book (the book links are my affiliate links) and I bought it right away for my kindle.  I couldn’t wait to read it while I was on vacation in New Hampshire.  Then I read their second book as soon as I could.  But for their third book I was so excited because I was going to see them at their book signing in Connecticut!  A few of us mother runners, who also run several if not all of the runDisney races, met up for dinner before the book signing.  It was a fun night out!

me and Sarah at Fleet Feet in West Hartford

What Is A Bad Ass Mother Runner?

In my opinion, it’s any mother who runs. Moms are superheros to begin with.  Whether they delivered the child or adopted.  Caring for another human being is an incredible responsibility.  The criteria that makes you a badass mother runner is that you get out there and you get it done.  Despite everything you have that relies on you; you find that time to separate yourself from being mommy and possibly a wife, and have time to yourself, FOR yourself.

I am A BAMRbassador

My first Dopey Challenge in 2015. I am completing my 5th consecutive Dopey Challenge this January.

That’s part of the reason why I got hooked on running.  I’ll share more of my story over the upcoming weeks; but I do know that running is a gift given to us mothers.  If it is your thing, you know it.  And you crave it.

So feed that craving with some Another Mother Runner Podcasts while you are running, or working, driving, or if you can escape to your bathroom for a little bit (oh who am I kidding?!  Mom’s can’t do that!).  But that’s another reason why we run.  To listen to whatever we want or not listen to anything at all except your breathing and the sound of your feet hitting the pavement.

Have you heard of Another Mother Runner before?

Please leave me a comment and let me know if you’d like more information about AMR!

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