102: Carried by Community: Fundraising, Representation, and a First NYC Marathon w/ Karina Chiqui
My First Marathon8 Joulu 2025

102: Carried by Community: Fundraising, Representation, and a First NYC Marathon w/ Karina Chiqui

This week, I’m chatting with Karina Chiqui, whose first marathon story is layered with community, culture, and a whole lot of heart. Karina started running at 12 after getting cut from her middle school soccer team, which led her into a lifelong relationship with distance running and eventually a collegiate career she accidentally signed up for. After graduation she moved across the country, rebuilt her running community, and later found her way back to New York where she pitched a charity partnership that ultimately secured her spot in the NYC Marathon. Her journey to the start line was shaped by representation, fundraising creativity, and the people who showed up for her again and again.

In this conversation, she walks through the highs, lows, ankle mishaps, and the emotional moments that carried her through all 26.2 miles. Karina’s story is a reminder of how powerful it is to be surrounded by people who believe in you and how deeply running can connect us to our roots, our why, and each other.

Follow along with Karina - @karinaachiqui on Instagram!

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126: Scarier Than a 50K: A Trail Runner's First Road Marathon w/ Jon Hwang

126: Scarier Than a 50K: A Trail Runner's First Road Marathon w/ Jon Hwang

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28: How To Not Panic Running In The Summer (Mini Epsiode)

28: How To Not Panic Running In The Summer (Mini Epsiode)

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125: $10 Walmart Shoes to Marathon Finisher: Running the Austin Marathon w/ Ashley Bree

125: $10 Walmart Shoes to Marathon Finisher: Running the Austin Marathon w/ Ashley Bree

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18 Touko 42min

124: 4:30 AM, No Bib, No Crowd: Running the Anniversary of Her Surgery w/ Carly Schrom

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27: What If Removing the Goal Got You the Result? (Mini Episode)

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123: The Last Song on the Playlist: Grief, Sobriety, and 42K w/ Jose Martinez

123: The Last Song on the Playlist: Grief, Sobriety, and 42K w/ Jose Martinez

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122: Throwback Episode: Ariel Greenstein

122: Throwback Episode: Ariel Greenstein

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