Another Mother Runner

The Benefits of Walking for Runners with Milica McDowell, DPT

May 29, 2026·55 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

No matter what speed your forward motion is, you need to listen to this enlightening episode featuring Milica McDowell, DPT, co-author of Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Dr. Milica details:the true sweet spot of daily steps (pssst: It’s less than 10,000!)the remarkable powers of a 5-minute walk and walking backwardposture tips and walking drillswhy you might want to ditch your weighted vestthe myriad benefits runners can gain by adding walks to their daily routineThe co-hosting duo talk about recent swimming and hiking adventures before Dr. Milica joins around 08:50.Watch on YouTubeJoin AMR at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code AMR20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/Wahoo Kickr Run: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

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