Whether you are bedeviled by bunions or simply looking to have a stronger, healthier base of support (read: your feet!), listen to this episode featuring Amy Benton, DPT, a dancer-turned-physical-therapist-and-runner. With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Amy details: -non-surgical solutions for bunions, bunionettes, and hammertoes; -how your body’s kinetic chain originates in your feet; -some band-assisted exercises to help runners’ toes + feet; -foot-friendly shoe-buying advice; and, -the deal with toe-spacers. The hosts share their excitement for their upcoming retreat before welcom ..read more

Welcome to the third installment of our Ask the P.T. column, in which we will get input and insight from Christy Diller, an Ohio-based physical therapist, mom of four, and track coach. Christy definitely knows her stuff, but a quick reminder: This information is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis or treatment. Q: Help: I think I’ve got plantar fasciitis!!  A: I frequently see more cases of plantar fasciitis—fairly consistent pain under the heel that’s usually more severe in the morning–in early summer, possibly due to folks switching to flip flops or slides (resulting in the ..read more

This is an ideal episode for folks looking for a slew of running form and technique tips, like Megan. Or if you’re like Michelle and you are questioning your “runner” identity. And then there’s the hosts’ sidewalk etiquette suggestions, prompted by a query from Courtney. Sarah shares a mermaid tale (truly!) in the intro chitchat before the first question airs around 7:34. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771).   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 5/31/23 at topoathletic.com w ..read more

I kicked off 2023 with COVID-19, a broken treadmill and a Christmas kitten that landed me in the ER after he attempted to blind me by scratching my eyeball. It was around this time my friend Alisa suggested we run the Madeline Island Half-Marathon in May. For those unfamiliar, Madeline Island is the only inhabited Apostle Island located in the heart of Lake Superior off the shores of northern Wisconsin. Temps in May range anywhere from snow to 80-degrees and a wind off the Big Lake is almost guaranteed. The Island is just 14-miles long and 3-miles wide. Average population of the island – jus ..read more

Vegetarians and omnivores alike will eat up this episode (!): Jeanine Donofrio, creator of Love & Lemons and author of the new cookbook entitled Simple Feel Good Food, talks with hosts Sarah and Katie about eating and cooking plant-forward meals. Jeanine details: -the two camps of cooks and how recipes can cater to them; -how to make three distinct meals from many of the same fresh ingredients; -the joys of a CSA box of veggies; -numerous savory breakfast options; and, -an homage to tempeh! Co-host Katie shares a recent athletic triumph before guest Jeanine joins ..read more

  AMR GEARS UP: SHORTS By Sarah Bowen Shea  Gone are the days when there was one style of running short—nylon split-leg style that threatened to reveal (way) more than we wanted. Now we have choices galore—longer-and-loose; fitted; a hybrid of the two; and everything in between. We love having options, yet it can be overwhelming finding your perfect pair. So we put our brand ambassadors (“BAMRbassadors”) on the case, putting numerous pairs of shorts through their paces on numerous runs and hikes. Here are nine pairs that cover what you want while  showcasing your hard-wor ..read more

If you need a dose of optimism and hope (who doesn’t?!), then you’ll love hearing from our endlessly positive guest, Siri Lindley. A world champion triathlete turned world-renowned triathlon coach, Siri shares some of her magical thinking with us—and how her determination and stubbornness has helped her triumph over significant obstacles throughout her life. Specifically, Siri touches on: How she went from not knowing how to swim to becoming a top triathlete; How coming out as gay helped her find her truth, despite the challenges she faced; How she kept her hope and spirit intact during a h ..read more

Whether you’re looking for advice on running to support a charity or you have no clue what a “charity runner” is (!), this episode is for you. Two women, Krista and Diane, who have run races to raise funds and awareness, share their wisdom and experiences with hosts Sarah and Ellison. The gals detail: -how + why they started doing races for charities; -how running for a charity turns a race into a “team” event; -how a charity bib can be a guaranteed entry to a bucket-list race; -myriad fundraising suggestions; and, -the profound satisfaction you gain by running for a cause. Before the ..read more

In this Tomato vs DD-WRT article, we’ll compare two of the top third-party firmware options to see which one might be worth putting on your home router. If yes, are you searching for the stock firmware for your device? On the one hand, TH3D is fairly user-friendly, with one user recommending it for older motherboards with limited memory. On the other hand, its simplicity comes from the removal of many customization options from the Marlin software, on which it is based. The most important thing is that you understand the risks when trading stocks and you only trade with a Romania stock tradin ..read more

Give a listen to this episode if you’re curious about the best way to take it easy after a race or big training run, like Emily is. The host-duo also give advice on taming marathon-size hunger, in response to first-time marathoner Meg, plus loads of open-water swimming suggestions for triathlete Amanda. Dimity shares news about her “noisy knees,” before Sarah queues up the first question around 11:12. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—suppor ..read more