Runner Girls

This week Katie tries to find a home, Meagan teaches first grade, Sue has date week, and we talk about how to train for a downhill race

Avoid Downhill Disasters: How to Train for a Downhill Marathon

Runner Girl Recommends:

Meagan: C9 Target Underwear

Katie: The Black Tapes Podcast

Sue: So Delicious Coconut Milk No Sugar Added Vanilla Bean Frozen Dessert

Runner Girl of the Week:

Colleen on DailyMile

This week Katie and Meagan get new jobs, and Sue shares her recap of the Landshark Mile Swim. We're also announcing the winners of the 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge. 

Runner Girl Recommends:

Katie: 90 Degree by Reflex Power Flex Yoga Pants

Sue: Brooks Cascadia Trail Shoes

Meagan: Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drink

Runner Girl of the Week:

Rosie from MO on DailyMile

Charity Challenge:

The three winners of the 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge are Jean Wheasler, Becky Clayton, and Catherine Saggerson. Thank you to all who participated and donated to this year's charity, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Full results of the Charity Challenge can be found at runnergirlspodcast.com/charity.

This week the Runner Girls are talking about how your thoughts affect your pace during races. 

What You Think About Affects How Fast You Run

Runner Girl Recommends:

Meagan: FitBit Alta

Katie: SodaStream Carbonator Exchange Program

Sue: The 4 Hour Body

Runner Girl of the Week:

John from VA on DailyMile

Charity Challenge:

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter. Last day to enter the 2016 Challenge is June 3, 2016, and last day to run your goal race is June 4, 2016, so get those challenge entries in now!

This week Katie and Meagan are starting to feel better, Sue adjusts to life with Jeff on the road, and we're talking about commuting to work by running.

Why You Should Run to Work

How to Run To and From Work

Runner Girl Recommends:

Katie:  Sandwich Bros. Chicken Melts

Sue: Insect Shield Buff

Meagan: Kutoa Chocolate Banana

Runner Girl of the Week:

Kim on DailyMile

Charity Challenge:

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter. Last day to enter the 2016 Challenge is June 3, 2016, and last day to run your goal race is June 4, 2016, so get those challenge entries in now!

This week Katie and Meagan are sick, Sue tries another trail race, and we're talking about maintenance running between training cycles. 

Maintenance Training: How to stay fit when you need to scale back

 

 

Runner Girl Recommends:

Sue: Western Time

Meagan:  The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

Katie: Swagger Playlist on Spotify

Runner Girl of the Week:

Amy on DailyMile

Charity Challenge:

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter. Thanks to Rebekah Cook, Jamie Degiorgio, and Jean Wheasler for donating this week!

Spring racing season is in full swing, and this week we get to hear Katie's recap of the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon, plus five additional race recaps from the past two weeks.

Charity Challenge

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter.

This week we're talking about aqua jogging, Katie and Meagan share race recaps, plus one of the Runner Girls meets one of her long term running goals!

Deep Water Running for Cross Training

Water Running Handbook - Running Form

Aqua Jogging for Runners

Cross Training Guide for Runners

Aqua Jogger Flotation Belt

Runner Girl Recommends

Meagan: Plenti Oatmeal and Yogurt

Katie: A race you can run with your dog -- as an owner or a volunteer.

Sue: Findmymarathon.com

Runner Girl of the Week

Erin on DailyMile

Charity Challenge

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter.

Also Mentioned on the Show

Pete Pfitzinger - Seven Week Schedule for Returning from Injury

Spring is in the air, and this week the Runner Girls are talking about the history of the Boston Marathon on the eve of Marathon Monday.

The History of the Boston Marathon

The History of Qualifying Standards in the Boston Marathon

Runner Girl Recommends:

Katie: Remind App

Sue: Almond Breeze Chocolate Almond Milk

Meagan: Meb For Mortals by Meb Keflezighi

Runner Girl of the Week:

Maria B. on DailyMile

Charity Challenge:

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter.

This week Katie shares her recap of her fourth running of the Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon, Sue does a mini-triathlon, and we announce the winner of the March Jabra Pulse giveaway.

Runner Girl Recommends:

Meagan: Strava

Katie: Run The Bluegrass 2017

Sue: Bridgend

Runner Girl of the Week:

Kimberly on DailyMile

Charity Challenge:

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter. Thanks to Theresa Kavouras and Leanne Richmond for donating this week!

This week Meagan, Sue, and Katie are talking about some of the wacky and interesting running records documented by Guinness World Records. This episode is sponsored by Jabra. Runner Girls listeners can get exclusive offers and product discounts by signing up at jabra.com/runnergirls. You will be entered to win the Jabra Pulse just by signing up for the newsletter!

Guinness World Records Resources:

How to Set a Running World Record

Guinness World Records Website

Runner Girl Recommends:

Sue: Running Calculator App

Meagan: Honey Peanut Butter on Bagels

Katie: KT Tape

Runner Girl of the Week:

Jean on Smashrun

Charity Challenge:

The 2016 Runner Girls Charity Challenge is now live. Click here for info on how to enter. Thanks to Jean Wheasler and Catherine Saggerson for donating this week!