Podcasts by Train Like A Mother

Train Like A Mother

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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Training + Racing Q + A with Running Coach Amanda Loudin, September 2021 from 2021-10-01T06:04:27

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 p...

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Ultra Running Q + A with Coach Christy Scott, September 2021 from 2021-10-01T06:04:25

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 ...

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Heart + Sole Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison: September 2021 from 2021-09-23T15:51:54

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 m...

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Ultra Running Q + A With Coach Christy Scott, April 2021 from 2021-04-30T23:28:11

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; ho...

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Heart + Sole Q + A with Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison: April 2021 from 2021-04-27T02:46:51

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 fu...

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Training Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin: April 2021 from 2021-04-27T02:45:49

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 wi...

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Heart + Sole: Race Day Q + A from 2019-09-20T20:47:14

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 fee...

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Race Day Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, September 2019 from 2019-09-20T20:38:24

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 ...

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Running Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, July 2019 from 2019-07-22T01:41:15

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" ...

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Triathlon Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, July 2019 from 2019-07-18T23:40:29

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 ...

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Heart + Sole: Q + A with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, July 2019 from 2019-07-18T23:15:35

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 vacati...

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Traditional Running Programs Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, March 2019 from 2019-03-29T20:25:02

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 ...

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Running by Heart Rate Q + A with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, March 2019 from 2019-03-29T20:19:24

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 to...

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5K Training Q + A with Coach Jenn Gill, March 2019 from 2019-03-26T01:56

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—an...

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Swimming Triathlon Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, March 2019 from 2019-03-26T01:51:42

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 f...

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BONUS EPISODE: Training for your First Ultra with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett from 2019-02-28T21:55:43

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 c...

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Heart + Sole: Race Day Tips + Strategy from 2019-01-30T02:06:24

Heart + Sole: Race Day Tips + Strategy by Another Mother Runner

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Heart + Sole: Introduction to Running by Heart Rate from 2019-01-04T23:07:12

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 C...

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Triathlon Off-Season + Ironman Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, October 2018 from 2018-11-01T23:26:53

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...

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Ultra Training Q + A with Coach Stephanie Violett, October 2018 from 2018-10-24T18:52:11

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 stat...

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Running + Racing Q + A with Coach Amanada Loudin, October 2018 from 2018-10-24T18:47:08

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 ...

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August 2018: Running + Racing Q + A with Coach Amanada Loudin from 2018-08-25T01:02:16

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...

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August 2018: Triathlon Training Q + A from 2018-08-25T00:59:41

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 abo...

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Ultra Training: 2018 Western States 100 Recap + Training Questions with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett, June 2018 from 2018-07-05T18:22:19

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 pu...

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Running Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, June 2018 from 2018-06-21T19:49:33

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 ...

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Triathlon Swimming with Olympian Sheila Taormina from 2018-06-15T17:18:25

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 f...

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Training Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, April 2018 from 2018-04-26T22:47:29

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 g...

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Ultra Training Q + A with Coach Stephanie Violett Howe, April 2018 from 2018-04-26T22:43:07

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 hikin...

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Triathlon Training Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, April 2018 from 2018-04-23T19:37:35

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 r...

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Move of the Month: Pre-Run Mental Focus from 2018-04-17T06:00:04

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-ru...

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Ragnar Q + A with Coach Jenn Gill from 2018-04-16T22:37:26

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 Tw...

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March 2018: Running Training Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin from 2018-03-05T22:26:49

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. ...

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February 2018: Triathlon Training Q + A from 2018-02-27T23:28:51

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 summ...

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February 2018: Ultra Training Q + A from 2018-02-23T21:22:21

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 w...

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2018 in Preview: Heart Rate for Returning Participants from 2017-12-19T22:55:07

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 ...

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2018 in Preview: Traditional Running Programs from 2017-12-15T22:40:48

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 runnin...

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2018 in Preview: Triathlon Programs from 2017-12-12T23:27:35

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 pr...

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October 2017: Triathlon Off-Season Training from 2017-10-19T16:56:47

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 d...

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October 2017: Rock Your Race from 2017-10-12T16:55:13

Recorded live at the Run + Refresh Retreat

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August 2017: The Mental Side of Injuries with Dr. Justin Ross from 2017-08-02T23:19:59

The Mental Side of Injuries with Dr. Justin Ross.

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July 2017: Ultra Q + A with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett from 2017-07-21T19:18:39

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 from 2017-07-21T19:09:15

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 from 2017-07-21T18:41:39

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 from 2017-04-27T18:01:02

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 from 2017-04-27T17:50:06

Race Day Looms - Strategies for Success from Coach Amanda

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March 2017: Q + A with Coach Amanda from 2017-03-24T01:25:34

March 2017: Q + A with Coach Amanda by Another Mother Runner

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March 2017: 5K Success with Coach Lindsey from 2017-03-13T21:03:02

March 2017: 5K Success with Coach Lindsey by Another Mother Runner

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February 2017: Coach Amanda Q + A from 2017-02-09T01:29:59

February 2017: Coach Amanda Q + A by Another Mother Runner

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Train Like a Mother, October 2016: Disney Stacked Race Details from 2016-11-04T17:29:17

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 from 2016-09-15T01:17:32

Train Like a Mother, September 2016: Coach Christine Talks Race Day by Another Mother Runner

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Train Like a Mother, Jan 2016: Coach Christine Hinton Shares Her Wisdom from 2016-06-08T14:09:27

Train Like a Mother, Jan 2016: Coach Christine Hinton Shares Her Wisdom by Another Mother Runner

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Train Like a Mother, March 2016: Eats and Treats with Sports Nutritionist Cassie Dimmick from 2016-06-08T14:09:21

Train Like a Mother, March 2016: Eats and Treats with Sports Nutritionist Cassie Dimmick by Another Mother Runner

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Train Like a Mother, April 2016: Mental Training with Sports Psychologist Justin Ross from 2016-06-08T14:09:16

Train Like a Mother, April 2016: Mental Training with Sports Psychologist Justin Ross by Another Mother Runner

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Train Like a Mother, June 2016: Coach Christine Hinton Answers All from 2016-06-08T14:09:10

Train Like a Mother, June 2016: Coach Christine Hinton Answers All by Another Mother Runner

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