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 thought in there!) Liz and Jen coach the Heart + Sole programs in the Train Like a Mother Club. Links: Half-Marathon: https://trainlikeamother.club/halfmarathonprograms/ Marathon: https://trainlikeamother.club/marathon-training-programs/ Nutrition for Running: Half Marathon and Marathon: https://trainlikeamother.club/product/nutrition-for-running-half-marathon-and-marathon/

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Heart + Sole: Race Day Q + A

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 Running: Half Marathon and Marathon on-demand program. Amanda coaches the half-marathon and marathon programs in the Train Like a Mother Club. Links: Half-Marathon: https://trainlikeamother.club/halfmarathonprograms/ Marathon: https://trainlikeamother.club/marathon-training-programs/ Nutrition for Running: Half Marathon and Marathon: https://trainlikeamother.club/product/nutrition-for-running-half-marathon-and-marathon/

Race Day Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, September 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.

Running Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, 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.

Triathlon Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, 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!).

Heart + Sole: Q + A with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, July 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 that climbs over 6,500 feet! (Go get 'em Amy!)

Traditional Running Programs Q + A with Coach Amanda Loudin, 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 transition to heart rate training.

Running by Heart Rate Q + A with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, 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.

5K Training Q + A with Coach Jenn Gill, 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 have a pool. (Note: if Dimity seems a little out of it, she was; the stomach flu was knocking on her door.)

Swimming Triathlon Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, March 2019

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 ultra requires; and why conservative (not crazy!) mileage is actually key for a great training cycle. On March 2-3, 2019, use code ULTRA2019 in the Train Like a Mother Club to receive 20% off the 50k + 50-mile plans, 24-week, comprehensive programs that will get you primed to run a long, long way!

BONUS EPISODE: Training for your First Ultra with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett

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

Heart + Sole: Race Day Tips + Strategy

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.

Heart + Sole: Introduction to Running by Heart Rate

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 beginners, and why flat bike courses can be surprisingly challenging, especially if you have to empty your bladder on the fly.

Triathlon Off-Season + Ironman Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison, 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 step up from 50k to 50 miles is much more than just 18 or so miles.

Ultra Training Q + A with Coach Stephanie Violett, 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

Running + Racing Q + A with Coach Amanada Loudin, October 2018

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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