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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.
On The CITIUS MAG Podcast Network.
Hosted by Karen Lesiewicz, Megan Connolly Morant and Rachel DaDamio.
On The CITIUS MAG Podcast Network.
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In today's episode, Megan shares more of her post-marathon reflections now that she’s a week removed from officially hitting the OTQ. She also talks about her full progression from running through pregnancy to her return to running postpartum and shares tips on how to make a successful comeback.Rachel gives an update on training, which includes a bit more speed work than usual as she preps to race a mile, and outlines how her training structure has changed since joining the Peninsula Track Club.Megan and Rachel also answer a few listener questions, including how to push through fatigue in a race and the songs that have defined their past marathon builds and races._________________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
Two years ago when Getting Chicked first started, Megan shared that one of her biggest dreams was to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. With a couple more marathons under her belt and a ton of hard work, she DID it! In today's special edition of the pod, Megan walks us through her race at the McKirdy MicrOTQ from start to finish and breaks down how the marathon unfolded. She also shares some of her thoughts and final prep in the last week leading up to the race as well as her reflections now that she's officially an OTQ gal._________________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
Karen is finally back racing and shares the full breakdown of her experience at the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago on Sunday. Rachel shares about her recent "workout from hell" and why it was one of the hardest sessions she's ever done. Meanwhile, Megan shares some of her final pre-race thoughts before racing the McKirdy Micro Marathon this weekend where she'll be targeting the OTQ. The Chicks also share how each of their running journeys have evolved since college. Plus: A quick spectator guide for the Boston Marathon next month!_________________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 shares about splurging on a new gym membership and she and Megan compare hot takes on the best and worst gyms they’ve trained at, plus what makes a gym actually worth it for runners.Meanwhile, Rachel breaks down how her workouts and training structure have changed since joining the Peninsula Track Club. The Chicks also offer their tips on how to plan your racing season and share about some of the best mid-major marathons to race at that give you a professional experience without being too overwhelming.Plus: Is the 10K the hardest race distance? _________________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, Megan shares an update on her training as she gears up for the McKirdy Micro Marathon on March 29th, where she’s aiming to hit the Olympic Trials qualifying standard. The trio also unpack the latest developments from the USATF Half Marathon Championships, including how Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley, and Ednah Kurgat were awarded honorary podium spots following last week’s chaotic finish.They also discuss how the entry standards for the New York City Marathon make this year’s edition the most competitive field ever. To cap off the episode, Rachel gives a shoutout to some of the newest women who have achieved their OTQs and the trio shares some of their favorite cities to run in across the U.S.Plus: What would a dating app created specifically for finding training partners look like?_________________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
Rachel just had her biggest breakthrough yet! On Sunday, she ran 1:14 for a massive personal best in one of the most surprising races she's had. She breaks it down with Karen and Megan and shares about arriving at the course late, not being able to get in a warm up, thoughts throughout the race, and closing in a 5:13 for the last mile of the race. She and Megan also share about what races they're looking at next. The Chicks also share their reflections on the USATF Half Marathon Championships controversy, where the the lead pack of women were led off the course and weren't able to attain podium finishes as a result.Plus: Is it a good idea to take a weekly rest day? Which day is best for recovery?_________________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 share their tips for finding places to run while traveling and Rachel recaps her recent work trip to London. The two also break down the best and worst surfaces to run on and revisit some of the classic advice their high school coaches gave them growing up (and whether it actually holds up).They also chat about the Strava segment logged during the Super Bowl halftime show and some of the other funny segments they’ve ever seen. The two also recap a big weekend in the sport, including Weini Kelati breaking her own American record and Molly Seidel punching her ticket to Western States with her finish at the Black Canyon 100K. They also share a few of their latest product recs.Plus: How do you come back from an injury in the middle of a training block?_________________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, Megan and Rachel share about how to stay mentally tough during races and break down some of their staple workouts for marathon training. Megan also shares about how she and her coach are adjusting her training and what it’s been like running while balancing life with a baby. The two also reflect on their "Super Bowls" of running that stick out to them as the most memorable and historic races.Plus: What’s the best way to stay hydrated during long runs? And where are the best places to stop for the bathroom when on the run?_________________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
After knocking on the door with countless 1:17 half marathons, Rachel finally breaks through with a 1:16 last weekend! She breaks down the race, why everything clicked on the day, and the biggest lessons she’s taking away for the next one. Next up, she’s heading to the start line of the Napa Valley Half.Karen checks in with an update on her road back to fitness, what training has looked like lately, and racing the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago next month.The Chicks also share some tips for making treadmill miles go by faster when you’re stuck indoors.Plus: A listener writes in with a story about racing a half marathon on the 160m indoor track at Notre Dame's student gym!_________________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 of updates from the Chicks in today's episode! Rachel recaps her race at the USATF Club Cross Country National Championships in Tallahassee (her first time racing on the grass since college!) and breaks down how it went better than expected. It also marked her debut racing for the Peninsula Distance Club.Karen shares highlights from her recent training stint in Flagstaff with Dani Aragon and Molly Seidel along with what she took away from the experience. Megan also checks in with her latest training updates, featuring a recent 19 mile treadmill run.The Chicks also speculate on when Harry Styles might toe the line for his next marathon.Plus: Will Karen be launching a YouTube channel?!_________________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
Getting Chicked made it to Flagstaff! Karen is joined by special co-host Dani Aragon for a fun catch-up with Molly Seidel after her trail racing debut at the Bandera 50K, where she took the win and set a course record in 4:09:39.Molly walks through how the race went, what surprised her about trail racing, and what might be coming next. She also shares updates on brand deals, her recent run club experiences around Austin, Texas, and why she's giving pilates a try.The three also reminisce about their Notre Dame days, share old training stories, and talk about former teammates who are still finding success in pro running long after college.Plus: a very important question — should Molly open a run club social bar?!_________________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 InstagramGUESTS– Molly Seidel | @bygolly.molly on Instagram– Dani Aragon | @dandan398 on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
Karen, Rachel, and Megan are back with fresh running and life updates, along with their thoughts on what’s been happening around the running world lately. Rachel traded the roads for the grass last weekend, racing the USATF Club Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, with a race breakdown to come in next week’s episode. Meanwhile, Karen is heading to Flagstaff to visit Molly Seidel and get some altitude miles in.The Chicks swap long run stories and share the craziest places and most creative ways they’ve squeezed in their miles. They also break down their thoughts on Parker Valby’s New Balance spikes and Gabby Thomas’s mile time trial personal best.Plus: some of our favorite running gear recommendations._________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
Another year of Getting Chicked is officially underway! Karen, Megan, and Rachel look back on how they did with their 2025 goals and take stock of which of their predictions aged well and which ones didn’t. They also revisit some of their favorite moments from the running world in 2025, including Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4 attempt and the fourth and eighth place finishes from Susanna Sullivan and Jess McClain in the World Championships marathon.The Chicks then turn the page to 2026, sharing their goals, predictions, and a few early hot takes for the year ahead.Plus: the pros and cons of working with a coach versus relying on AI to write your training plan._________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
Karen, Megan, and Rachel catch up on the runs they’ve been getting in back at their hometowns and what they've been up to over the holidays. The Chicks also break down some of the biggest OTQ highlights from The Marathon Project last weekend and what made the event stand out from other marathons. They also dig into a recent NCAA track and field controversy involving a positive test for a banned substance and the quiet removal of the runner's 2023 NCAA title.For today’s receipts, Rachel shares insights from a study looking at how running and cross training volume and intensity change for elite female distance runners during and after pregnancy and what that means for postpartum performance.Plus: tips for training and sleeping at altitude._________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
Merry Chickmas! Megan is back after a stretch of travel and catches us up on training, how a recent treadmill workout went wrong, and having to run in Nike Dunks shoes while away. She also shares about linking up with Tessa Barrett for a run in D.C. fresh off her 2:30 at CIM. Karen also shares her own running updates as she returns to running after successfully freezing her eggs. Megan, Karen, and Rachel also unpack more OTQ highlights from CIM.To wrap things up, the Chicks get into the holiday spirit with a gift guide filled with ideas for the runners in your life._________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
This week, Karen and Rachel break down some of the biggest OTQ stories from the California International Marathon, from Tessa Barrett’s redemption race (a 2:30 after her 2:34 at the unsanctioned Marine Corps Marathon) to a few of Rachel’s San Francisco training partners locking down their qualifiers. Megan’s out this week, but she’ll be back next episode when we dive even deeper into the OTQ results.Rachel catches us up on how her own running has been going lately and Karen shares another update on her egg-freezing journey. There’s also a detour into Rachel’s story about taking a fall in a high school race, plus some of Karen’s latest product recs.Plus: how do you get out the door quickly for a morning run before having caffeine? _________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
This one's for the gals! Karen gives an update on her egg-freezing journey as she reaches the halfway point of her cycle. Megan opens up about finding answers about her GI struggles after visiting a pelvic floor therapist and shares tips on how focusing on pelvic floor work can help female runners.Karen and Megan also break down the lawsuit everyone’s talking about: a former D1 runner is suing Nike, claiming their carbon plated shoes led to a sesamoid stress fracture.To wrap up the episode, Karen and Megan answer a listener question about iron infusions: how to get them, what they do for ferritin levels, and if there's any side effects to know about._________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
Karen and Megan reunite for the first time since mile 24 of the Indianapolis Marathon for an overdue recap of Megan’s 2:41, four minute personal best. While it’s hard to be disappointed, she’s hungry for more and has an exciting new brand backing her OTQ chase.In other news, friend of the pod Molly Seidel was in town and witnessed Karen’s unfortunate struggle of moving a couch into her apartment. Karen shares her plans to join Molly in an upcoming stint in Flagstaff and get into the parody documentary industry. We also spitball some ideas for marathon expos (imagine having a hair braiding station!) and discuss the controversial topic of wearing watches to formal events.This week’s Chick Chat prompts an important discussion: when do you retire your running shoes? Plus, we’ll be rooting for our alma maters Notre Dame and Northwestern at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday._________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
Megan isn’t with us today to recap her breakthrough 2:41 marathon (a four minute PB!), but Karen shares all the highlights from cheering her on at the Indianapolis Marathon. Rachel also raced a 5K with Theo and gives us the full rundown on how it went.Beyond Megan’s big day in Indy, seven women ran sub 2:37 to earn their OTQs. We share a bit about their amazing performances!We also talk about a recent Wall Street Journal article on how a reporter used ChatGPT to create her marathon training plan. We wrap up with a listener question on how to make the most of strength training as a distance runner._________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
It’s marathon week for Megan! She’s in taper mode and sharing her final pre-race thoughts as she gears up for the Indianapolis Marathon this weekend (with Karen cheering her on from the sidelines!).We also recorded this episode just before the NYC Marathon, so we chat about who we were excited to watch and the potential OTQs on the line. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Marine Corps Marathon after runners learned their OTQ results wouldn’t count due to the race not being USATF sanctioned.We also couldn’t resist a little bit of gear talk: what's the best type of top to wear on race day? _________________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 hereSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
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