Runner Girls

This week Meagan and Sue share what we’ve been up to for the past few months, and discuss what’s next.

 

Runner Girl of the Week:

Vanessa on Strava

 

Running News:

Courtney Dauwalter makes history

 

Also mentioned on the show:

Sue’s Youtube channel

Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara

This week Sue and Meagan talk to Diane Casselberry about her new book “DNF My Ass”, her story about finding self-confidence through running and triathlons, and overcoming her fears to become an Ironman triathlete to teach her daughter that anything is possible.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: DNF My Ass! (Mis)Adventures of a Single Mom Triathlete by Diane Casselberry

DNFMyAss.com

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Running News

Candice Burt’s World Record 50K Streak Ends

Aleksandr Sorokin Smashes World Record for 100K

This week Meagan recaps another interesting Flying Pig Three Way with Cheese. In Meagan’s Book Club, we wrap up Lauren Fleshman’s Good For a Girl. Our Runner Girl of the Week is running in the future, down under. And in Running News, Meagan helps bring ParkRun to Grand Rapids, plus we have the results from the USATF Mountain Running Championships and the Cocadona 250.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Lauren Fleshman’s Keeping It Real blog post

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Jen on Strava 

 

Running News

Grand Rapids ParkRun

The USATF Mountain Running Championships in NH

Cocadona 250 Results

This week Meagan prepares for Flying Pig with streak-saving runs and Sue is here too. In Meagan’s Book Club, Lauren Fleshman becomes an entrepreneur as she comes back from injury in Good For a Girl. Our Runner Girl of the Week is also running streak-saver runs this week. And in Running News, we have results and stories from the London Marathon.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Marissa on Strava 

 

Running News

Runner Dies after London Marathon

London Marathon Results and Highlights

5 Mind-Blowing Masters Runners at the London Marathon

This week Sue makes a decision about Riverlands, and Meagan keeps her streak alive. In Meagan’s Book Club, Lauren Fleshman tries to qualify for the Beijing Olympics in Good for a Girl. Our Runner Girl of the Week is running in Spain. And in Running News, we have results from Boston, an ultrarunner rides in a car during a 50 miler, and Candice Burt continues to increase her 50k every day world record.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Sarah on Strava

 

Running News

Ultra runner uses a car during a race

Candice Burt still running 50K everyday

Boston Marathon Results

This week Meagan hits 500 days of streak running and Sue wonders if she’s injured herself; in Meagan’s Book Club, Lauren Fleshman challenges Nike to better represent female athletes in Good For a Girl; and our Runner Girl of the Week has a lovely spring run around a lake.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Jean on Strava

This week Meagan is keeping her streak alive while resting her hip, and Sue adapts to her new diet and returning to school. Our Runner Girl of the Week is consistent in Canada, and in Meagan’s Book Club, Lauren Fleshman goes from collegiate runner to professional athlete in Good For a Girl. In Running News, we discuss Camille Herron’s 48 Hour World Record attempt, the results of the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler, and an 800 meter world record at the Master’s Indoor World Championships.

 

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Heather on Strava

 

Running News

Camille Herron’s 48 Hour World Record

Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Results

McDonald’s World Record Highlights Day Five of World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

This week Meagan returns from her work trip, and Sue adjusts to changes in her diet and fueling. In Meagan’s Book Club, Lauren Fleshman discusses the challenges female runners face competing in college in Good For a Girl. Our Runner Girl of the Week has a chill afternoon run on trails. And in Running News, World Athletics bans transgender women; Des Linden is top American woman at the NYC Half; and Camille Herron attempts to break the 48 Hour world record.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Lynette on Strava 

 

Running News

World Athletics Bans Transgender Women

Des Linden top American in NYC Half last weekend

Camille Herron’s 48 Hour World Record Attempt

This week Meagan keeps her streak alive and Sue starts a streak of her own. In Meagan’s Book Club, Lauren Fleshman goes to the Footlocker Cross Country Championships. Our Runner Girl of the Week has a beautiful spring run in Germany. And in Running News, three people finish the Barkley Marathons, we discuss the results of the 50K Road Championships, and Candice Burt sets a world record for running 50k every day.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Jasmina on Strava

 

Running News

3 Finishers in Barkley Marathons

USATF 50K Road Championships

Candice Burt running 50K every day

This week Meagan celebrates the upcoming time change and Sue recovers from illness. In Meagan’s Book Club, we begin reading “Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World” by Lauren Fleshman. Our Runner Girl of the Week gets her run done amid distractions. And in Running News, we discuss Femke Bol’s amazing world record on the track, results from the Tokyo Marathon, and the ongoing NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship.

 

Meagan’s Book Club

Current Selection: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman 

Runner Girls Book List on Amazon

 

Runner Girl of the Week

Irene on Strava 

 

Running News

Femke Bol smashes 41 year old world record for 400m indoors

Tokyo Marathon results

NCAA Track & Field Indoor Champs