AMR Answers #23

06/25/19 • 37 min

Sarah and Dimity urge new-mom Cassandra on Long Island, NY, to adopt a “good-enough” mentality as she embarks on midday runs, offering her practical suggestions for successful lunchtime workouts. They give Molly from Buffalo, NY, tips on how to sidestep shin splints. To Hillary from North Carolina’s Outer Bands, the duo dispense advice on how to keep marathon training “fun and light,” including examining her reasons for opting for a 26.2-mile race. Finally, the canine-loving gals tell Meredith in Erie, Pennsylvania, dog-gone good ways to run with her dog!

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Previous Episode

#369: Running and Migraine Headaches

Sarah and Amanda talk with three mother runners about a (literally) painful subject: migraine headaches. The first guest is a nurse practitioner, with a special interest in working with individuals who have migraine, then two mother runners, who have suffer from migraine, share their personal sagas . Listen and learn:

-steps to take to manage migraines while following a training plan

-how to determine if you have food triggers

-the importance of controlling what you can to avoid migraine symptoms

-why a running partner can help

-real-world tips and tricks from seriously badass mother runners

-“horror” stories about running races with a migraine that make hitting the wall sound like a party!

In the intro chitchat, find out if Sarah’s son made the dance program. The first guest joins conversation at 16:30.

Find Laurel’s migraine self-management education videos and resources here.

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Next Episode

#370: Talking Summer Skin for Runners with a Dermatologist

Sarah and Maggie delve into a conversation about summer skin concerns with Dr. Elizabeth Hale, a board-certified dermatologist based in Manhattan and a mother runner with three children. The doctor sheds light on:-chemical versus “physical” sunscreens-best practices for applying sunscreen prior to a run or race-the vanity/aesthetic side of sun exposure-treatments for rosacea-best products for banishing “bacne” and face breakouts-wearing make-up while running (let the heated debate begin!) In the introduction, Sarah and Maggie talk about bugs and birds bothering runners.

The good doctor kicks off the conversation with some great running anecdotes at 12:40. Here are the products Dr. Hale recommends in the episode. Find new hats and visors in the Mother Runner Store.

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