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Three former college track athletes discuss their abnormal obsession for running. Hosted by Karen Lesiewicz, Megan Connolly Morant and Rachel DaDamio.
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In today’s episode, Karen and Megan talk about the realities of being in the thick of a marathon build, from Karen hitting a 20 miler to knowing when to back off and listen to your body.Karen and Megan also get into how to approach a half marathon during marathon training, including whether it's worth adjusting your training ahead of race day, how to balance a hard effort with the rest of your build, and why incorporating threshold work can help you feel more comfortable running at half marathon pace. Megan is also looking for advice from fellow parents on navigating cold weather stroller runs and Karen opens up about the pressure of lining up in a pro field. The Chicks also discuss why your times on paper don't always tell the whole story of your fitness. They also celebrate some exciting marathon performances and OTQs, share an update on Rachel's return to running, and get into everything from race day braids to making running communities feel more welcoming.Plus: How do you split up mileage for doubles and fit second runs into a busy schedule?_________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: COACH RainbootsMegan: On Cloudrunner 3_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
In today's episode, Karen recaps her Chicago Marathon weekend, including getting a behind-the-scenes look at the elite races from the lead car. Karen and Rachel chat about how the women's elite race unfolded, the challenges of racing in the heat, and shout-out a few listeners who raced in Chicago. They also talk about fueling on long runs, when it makes sense to adjust your race day plans, and some thoughts on how to plan a vacation with your friends built around a race.Rachel also shares an update on her ongoing injury recovery, including a recent pain flare-up and MRI, and the challenges of staying patient when all you want to do is get back to running. Meanwhile, Karen gives an update on her training for CIM.Plus: How do you support and communicate with your partner through an injury while continuing to train and race yourself?_________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: UGG Classic MicroRachel: Timberland PRO Nashoba Composite Safety Toe_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
The Chicago Marathon is almost here, which means it’s time to talk race-week nerves, tapering, warmer than ideal weather forecasts, and how to get yourself to the starting line feeling ready to race. This week, the trio is together for a full Chicago Marathon preview, breaking down everything from managing the heat and adjusting expectations to getting through the expo, shakeout runs, and the final few days before the race.The Chicks also get into the finer details of racing Chicago, including why GPS watches can be unreliable downtown, when to manually split your watch, how to approach each section of the course, and the mantras to carry with you from the starting line to the finish. Plus, they share their best tips for staying patient early, embracing the crowds, surviving the quieter miles, and knowing when it’s finally time to turn on the jets. You can also find the Getting Chicked Chicago Marathon spectator guide here.Outside of Chicago, Karen talks about her 19-miler at Waterfall Glen, Megan recaps her first double-threshold workout and how she’s feeling a few days later, and Rachel checks in from a tougher stretch of her injury._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Hoka Quarter Run Socks 3-PackMegan: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25Rachel: Nike Vomero 18_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
This week, Karen and Megan chat about Boston running, trying to find the right pace on the treadmill, and whether a $160 massage is ever worth it. Megan also shares an update after missing the USATF 20K Championships because of an unexpected trip to the emergency room. She talks about getting back into training, looking ahead to the B.A.A. Half Marathon in November, and experimenting with double threshold as she works toward her next race.The Chicks also break down some of the performances from the Berlin Marathon, including the American women who hit the OTQ. They also chat about Puma’s Project 3 and the community it's created for athletes.Today's episode also covers getting your motivation and fitness back after falling out of a running routine, staying healthy while running and playing multiple sports, fueling, sleep, strength work, and some simple ways to stay consistent when you don't have a race on the calendar. They also answer a listener question about what you're supposed to do with your headphones when you use a porta potty during a run. Plus: Could carbon plated Crocs be the next big thing in running?!_________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Hoka Rocket X 3Megan: Mizuno Wave Rider 29_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
Fall marathon season is in full swing, which means long runs, unpredictable weather, and trying to balance training with everything else going on in life. This week, the Karen talks about surviving a brutal Chicago 20-miler in the rain and wind and the trio chat about how to approach key workouts when the weather isn’t cooperating and when it makes more sense to adjust a training plan.Rachel also has some exciting news: she's officially walk-running again! She shares about her return to running after injury, the nerves that come with starting over, and why even a few minutes of jogging can feel like a huge milestone. They also discuss Keely Hodgkinson’s speed suit from Athlos: London and whether this could be the future of racing kits.Today's episode also covers breaking 3:00 at the Chicago Marathon, fueling, getting to the start line, and what to do when bad weather gets in the way of marathon training. Karen, Megan, and Rachel also answer a listener question about getting out of a running slump while planning a wedding, how to keep running fun without a race on the calendar, and some simple strategies for becoming more of a morning runner.Plus: wedding-weekend runs and how to find the right balance between running and everything else life throws at you._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Levi's Baggy Dad JeansRachel: Studio Fleece Midweight High-Rise Oversized Cuffed PantsMegan: Nike Free Metcon 7_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
The trio reunites in today's episode! Rachel is back with an update on her return to running after injury, including her first run/walks and the challenge of taking things day by day even when you're starting to feel stronger. Karen shares the story of a very ambitious trail run with Molly Seidel in Montana that ended with a lot more elevation, soreness, and bear anxiety than expected. Meanwhile, Megan talks about missing a race, cheering from the sidelines with her daughter, and finding a different kind of value in running when you're not focused on a time or training goal.The Chicks then dive into the viral "Poopgate" situation from a recent Hyrox competition, where an unfortunate bathroom emergency turned into a much bigger conversation about what happens when endurance athletes lose control of their bodies mid-race. They get into race-day poop stories, pelvic floor issues, the ethics of sharing embarrassing photos of athletes, and whether endurance events need better protocols for these situations.They also discuss the internet's reaction to Sydney Sweeney's sports betting ad, women in sports marketing, and whether sports brands should be doing more to actually feature and pay female athletes.Plus: marathon strategy for a two-loop course, whether heart rate monitors are worth using, and how to deal with the jealousy, frustration and grief that comes with being injured._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Hoka Skyward X 2Rachel: Nike Pegasus 41Megan: Brooks Ghost Max 3_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
In today's episode, Karen and Rachel catch up on what they’ve been up to, including Rachel’s week in Tahoe with her family and Karen writing “don’t get chicked” in chalk for all the runners of Chicago to see. The Chicks also chat about Femke Broeders-Bol’s breakthrough season in the 800m after making the jump from the 400m hurdles. They get into her first season at the distance, her incredibly close race with Audrey Werro at the Brussels Diamond League final, and the current state of the women’s 800m.They also get into heart rate monitors and the COROS arm band and take a trip down memory lane with some old race results, close races, and the weird ways runners remember their own PRs.Plus: How do you approach racing a marathon on your anniversary? _________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Crocs Brooklyn Buckle Low WedgesRachel: New Balance Classic 327_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
Lots to unpack in today's episode! Rachel is still injured after roughly 16 weeks without running and gives an update on where things stand, including the mental challenge of having to wait even when you're finally seeing progress. Megan is preparing for her first USATF national championship and talks about training, finding confidence, and the value of having people around you who understand what you're trying to do.Meanwhile, Karen shares about a ruined Strava mile, leading to a chat about Strava etiquette and whether it's acceptable to restart your watch when you mess up a split. The Chicks also dive into marathon fueling and how many carbs you should actually be taking in during a race, plus gels, beetroot juice, low iron, and the surprising costs that come with being a runner. They also answer questions about blood blisters and runner toenails and talk about the joys of training with other people.Plus: Is it still "getting chicked" when you get passed by someone pushing a stroller?_________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Saucony Endorphin Pro 5Rachel: AG Brinley Mid-Rise Straight JeansMegan: UGG Classic Ultra Mini Platform_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
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