13: Progress Doesn’t Have to Be Measured by Time (But It Can Be) (Mini Episode)
In this week’s mini episode, I’m tackling a question that came my way recently: “What’s the point of running a race if you’re not measuring progress by time?” After four marathons, I’ve learned that p...
29 Loka 20255min
97: Lottery to Finish Line: Becoming a Marathoner in Chicago w/ Monique Sayles
Last fall, my mom and I ran a half marathon together in North Carolina, the first time she’d really laced up again in years. Not long after, I sent her a text about the Chicago Marathon lottery and to...
27 Loka 20251h 20min
12: Tips on Post-Marathon Recovery (Mini Episode)
This week’s mini episode is all about post-marathon recovery, and I’m speaking from experience. Fresh off the Chicago Marathon, I’m breaking down what I’ve learned across four marathons about how to a...
22 Loka 202514min
96: Erin Phifer returns to the show: Maple gels, run walk strategy, and a Berlin finish through the Gate
Our podcast editor, Erin Phifer, is back for her second episode to recap her wild ride at the 2025 Berlin Marathon. What started as a race that just happened to fit her work schedule turned into her h...
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11: Making the Most of Your Long Runs – Why the Hard Runs Matter (Mini Episode)
Long runs are about more than just building mileage. In this mini episode, we’re breaking down how to use your long runs as dress rehearsals for race day—from testing your fueling and pre-run meals to...
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95: Why the Race Isn’t the Point: Loving the Training More Than the Medal w/ Steven Salefske
This week’s episode dives into a runner who has been logging miles for nearly three decades, from high school cross country to Navy decks to marathon training on a treadmill in the middle of the ocean...
6 Loka 202554min
10: We're Talkin' Race Strategy (Mini Episode)
On this weeks episode, we're breaking down common race strategies for you fall marathoners gearing up for race day! As always, I recommend consulting with a coach or experienced running to develop t...
2 Loka 20258min
94: Losing, Returning, and Finding Strength in the Marathon w/ Myka Laukea
Myka’s road to 26.2 came with plenty of detours. After years of stopping and starting, she found her stride again on the Raleigh greenways and signed up for the Tobacco Road Marathon. Her training lea...
29 Syys 202554min
