Karen, Rachel, and Megan cover all things marathoning in today’s episode. Rachel and Megan give us the lowdown on their recent races and share what’s next on their race agendas. Karen breaks down how she runs “Karends” and the Getting Chicked crew each talk about their biggest quirks as Type A runners + what they think about while running to pass the time. They also discuss how to gague marathon fitness a month out from racing and delve into training + racing stories.

Plus: At what age can you start “getting chicked”? And will we see a future group marathon with Karen, Rachel, and Megan?

Highlights from today’s show…

7:42 - What makes the Hidden Gem Half Marathon truly a hidden gem.

14:16 - Details on Rachel’s recent race.

18:00 - Rule of thumb to gauge marathon fitness four weeks out.

22:24 - Automatic vs. manual splits while racing?

26:04 - Megan breaks down her recent race.

29:45 - Inspiring performances from the USATF 20km Championships.

31:52 - Karen + Rachel registering for the Boston Marathon.

33:55 - Costumes and unhinged things you see during marathons.

38:18 - Elevation profile of NYC compared to other marathons.

43:03 - Predictions for Boston Marathon cutoff times.

47:42 - Future group marathon?

51:11 - Type A running quirks + stories.

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– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

– Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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Karen, Rachel, and Megan kick things off with a few of the most memorable moments from the Nameless Track Club group run before diving into the trials and tribulations of vacationing as a runner: deciding on what to pack, handling laundry, fitting in workouts, and literally running into wildlife.

The Getting Chicked crew also opens up about their experiences using the “Bod Pod” during their times as college runners + share about the negative component of using body composition data as a measurement for success.

Plus: the tea on the viral runfluencer who celebrated running a sub-three marathon without realizing the public “elapsed time” feature on Strava.

Some of the top moments from today’s episode…

3:12 - Highlights from the Nameless Track Club group run.

8:10 - Vacationing as a runner: handling the laundry situation.

16:35 - Karen’s top tips for packing as a runner.

19:25 - Planning workouts while on vacation.

24:15 - Wildlife encounters while running on vacation.

29:25 - Managing + adapting to altitude training.

32:43 - Experiences using the “Bod Pod” during college + unpacking the dark side of measuring body composition.

44:27 - Emotional component of being a female distance runner.

48:15 - Empowering + suporting all types of runners.

51:58 - Viral Strava runfluencer who claimed to run a sub-three marathon…but then got caught.

Runner’s World article discussed: Top College Running Programs Move Away From Body Composition Testing: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a42437488/body-composition-testing-college-programs/

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– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

– Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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Better late than never! The “lost episode” of Getting Chicked is finally released on the podcast. Karen, Rachel and Megan preview the most anticipated track events of the Paris Olympics, unpack the ins and outs of track and field sports betting, explain details on how the men’s 800m has improved in 2024, and share their thoughts on the SPRINT documentary series.

Plus: Tune in for a few behind-the-scenes stories from “Camp Nameless” and hear everyone’s takes on “Brat Summer.”

Some of the top moments from today’s episode…

0:16 - Karen and Rachel share about their “runcation” in Michigan.

4:17 - Reflecting on the first edition of “Camp Nameless” in Flagstaff.

11:06 - Thoughts on the SPRINT documentary series.

18:25 - Takes on “Brat Summer.”

22:16 - Paris Olympics preview.

27:44 - Explaining sports betting in track and field.

38:45 - Rachel’s receipts: Men’s 800m deep dive.

51:16 - Which events everyone is most excited to watch at the Olympics.

54:29 - Marathon training updates.

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– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

– Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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Karen, Rachel and Megan are back together to relive the excitement from the Paris Olympics and share their biggest takeaways. They dive into their favorite races, share stats from the top performances, and spotlight who they think are the top stars of track and field.

Plus: Biggest pieces of advice for those heading into their first marathon.

Highlights from today’s episode include…

1:10 - Reflecting on the Olympics.

5:15 - Reactions to the men’s 100m final.

9:40 - Weighing in on the Noah Lyles controversy.

16:34 - How they tuned into the Olympics.

17:56 - Breaking down the women’s marathon.

24:17 - Thoughts on the epic men’s 1500m final.

31:30 - Biggest takeaways from the Olympics.

33:48 - Rachel's receipts: Breaking down Dakotah Lindwurm’s marathon finish.

37:38 - Reactions to the men’s marathon.

39:07 - Where they would all go to college if they could have a do-over.

48:24 - Who’s the Caitlin Clark of track and field?

56:14 - What they wish they knew heading into their first marathons.

YOUR HOSTS

– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

– Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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Karen, Rachel and Megan reunite to talk about:

– The pros and cons of Summer racing

– What are the best-flavored gels to fuel during training?

– Karen has never done a beer mile or shotgunned a beer

– That time Molly Seidel did a beer mile at Notre Dame as a freshman

– Run clubs becoming the new dating apps

– Participants at road races are getting younger

– Coming up with quotes for high school shirts

YOUR HOSTS

• Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

• Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

• Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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Karen Lesiewicz returns from Eugene, Oregon to recap her experience with the CITIUS MAG team covering the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Highlights included: Taking Molly Seidel to her first trip inside Hayward Field; Meeting and interviewing Parker Valby; cracking jokes with Elle St. Pierre + much more. Megan Connelly and Rachel DaDamio hit her with all the questions to get the behind-the-scenes tea from the Trials.

Rachel also shares an analytical deep dive into the qualifiers who made Team USA for Paris 2024.

Plus: Who had the best uniforms?

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• Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

• Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

• Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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Karen Lesiewicz, Megan Connelly and Rachel DaDamio dive into the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials taking place in Eugene, Ore. from June 21st to 30th. They share what events they're looking forward to + some of the breakout NCAA stars that could make the team and riding the momentum of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Bonus: Rachel does a data deep dive on who the literal biggest winners were of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships + gets some love for her big half marathon personal best of 1:17.

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• Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

• Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

• Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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Karen and Rachel jump on the mics for the first time since being recognized for this podcast while on a run on Chicago's Lakefront. How has fame changed them?

In this episode, we discuss:

– Karen's experience at the Prefontaine Classic and her first trip to Eugene

– An Instagram comment section controversy on the pronunciation of "Oregon"

– Steve Prefontaine was a short king but a legend and we were all obsessed in high school

– Rachel's deep dive on how the NCAA 10,000m regional races played out and whether we should just call the races after 8K – See the charts here: https://citiusmag.com/articles/ncaa-track-and-field-outdoor-championships-10K-breakdown

+ a spirited discussion on the best Taylor Swift songs to play while on a run

YOUR HOSTS

• Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram

• Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram

• Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram

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