Getting Chicked

In today's episode, Karen recaps her experience at the Chicago Marathon with CITIUS MAG last weekend while Rachel shares her training updates as she gets ready for her half marathon in February. Megan chats about her 5K race over the weekend and why she's running faster now than she was in college. She also shares some of her goals for the Indianapolis Marathon in a few weeks.

The Chicks also dive into some of the results from Chicago, including the women who ran under 2:37 to secure their OTQs for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials. We also hand out our Getting Chicked awards from Chicago and give a quick preview on who we're most excited to watch at the NYC Marathon.

We also answer a few listener questions:

- How to plan downtime into training

- How to run through pregnancy and returning to running post-partum

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– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In today’s episode, 2:27 marathoner and BYU alum Aubrey Frentheway joins Karen, Rachel, and Megan just days before she lines up for the Chicago Marathon. Aubrey is coached by the legendary Ed Eyestone and trains alongside elite runners like Keira D'Amato and Makenna Myler. She made her marathon debut in Chicago last year, clocking 2:35, and followed it up with a massive 2:27 breakthrough at Grandma’s Marathon this summer. Now she’s heading back to Chicago with momentum on her side.

In addition to sharing about Chicago, Aubrey talks about the balance of training at a high level while working as a math teacher, the transition from NCAA racing to professional road running, and what it was like growing up and starting her running journey in Wyoming. Plus, she shares a peek into her training and some of the workouts that have helped her level up.

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– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In today's episode, Karen and Rachel share everything you need to know about the Chicago Marathon and preview all the notable parts of the course. Karen also shares about visiting home and watching her high school team's annual cross country invite. We also answer a few of your listener questions!

Plus: Our thoughts on the fastest 100m race across Lego bricks... barefoot!

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– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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.

In today's episode, Karen, Rachel, and Megan cover everything from Harry Styles' sub-three marathon in Berlin, the results from last episode's World Championship draft picks, and some of the things we secretly love. We also answer a few listener questions to close the episode out.

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– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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, we dive into Megan’s big race recap and the incredible support from the running community, before unpacking how alcohol really affects training and performance. We debate the viral “marathon snack drama,” and wrap up with the latest updates on the athlete draft for the World Championships.

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– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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.

In today’s episode, Karen and Rachel share their fantasy teams for the World Championships. Each picked their top eight American athletes with a few fun twists in how they chose their teams. Rachel also recaps her recent visit to Notre Dame, where she shared some wisdom with the cross country team and reflected on her own college running days. Meanwhile, Karen contemplates possibly signing up for the Tokyo Marathon in 2026.

Karen and Rachel also answer a few listener questions:

- Our go-to speed workouts

- What to do when your treadmill breaks

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– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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.

In today's episode, Karen recaps her trip to France and Rachel breaks down the details on her upcoming race schedule. For this week's Rundown, the Chicks share their reactions to Brooks replacing the legendary Footlocker Cross Country Championship and the new "golden ticket" invites that the meet will be introducing.

Karen and Rachel also dive into a few listener questions:

- How to overcome IT band injuries and soreness 

- How to make meals more filling for fueling marathon training 

- Advice on breaking three hours in the marathon 

- Running related products we’ve been influenced to buy

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– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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.

Today, Karen and Megan dive into everything from Taylor Swift’s surprise album announcement to their favorite running songs. They weigh in on the Chicago Marathon gear drop and the growing debate over influencers getting bibs to major races. Plus, the Chicks share the case for running with a hydration vest along with a few product recs for this week.

The Chicks also answer a few listener questions...

- What race distance could they beat Chris Chavez in?

- How to have a race breakthrough?

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– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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.

In today's episode, Megan shares what it’s been like returning to running postpartum, Rachel talks about finding consistency in training now that she’s settled into SF, and Karen opens up about why she’s stepping back from racing for the rest of the year.

In Rachel’s Receipts, the Chicks break down a study that highlights another factor in overuse injuries beyond increasing weekly mileage too quickly.

The Chicks also dive into some listener questions, including:

- What to do if you're dating a non-runner who has zero interest in the sport?

- How to handle GI issues during runs and races?

- What's the behind-the-scenes of how Nameless Track Club got started?

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– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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.

In today's episode, Karen and Rachel recap the biggest highlights from the USATF Outdoor Championships, including Emily Infeld’s long awaited U.S. title, surprises in the women’s steeplechase final, and Josette Andrews finally punching her ticket to Team USA.

They also catch up on personal updates, from running together in SF to Karen hard launching her boyfriend on Instagram. Plus, Karen shares a bit of her background in acting and stand-up comedy.

In this week’s Rundown, they break down what it really costs to train for a marathon (it’s more than you'd expect!) and wrap up with this week's product recs.

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– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Beekeeper 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.