The Rambling Runner Podcast

Alexis McCoy is back for the final episode of the Marathon Milestone mini-series.

After back-to-back personal bests at Boston and New York, Alexis had some of her best training of the year. Then tragedy struck her family. In this episode we take a deep dive into what transpired in Alexis's life after Thanksgiving, what she learned from this challenge, and her ambitious plans for 2022.

Background: Alexis is a dedicated amateur runner who took a big leap this fall registering for Boston, New York, and California International Marathons. Not only that, we followed her every step of the way.

Tune-in to Alexis's last appearance on the show by downloading episode #387.

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Maurice Lowman, the Marathon Panda, is back!!!

In this episode, Maurice talks about how he has busted through a fitness and speed plateau. Two years ago he was doing amazing things in the running world but he was stuck in a bit of a rut. He wasn't getting faster and, even with his constant positivity, was a little frustrated by his lack of improvement. Then, he made some key changes and is now better than ever! Learn all about this changes and more in this episode.

You can learn more about Maurice in is first two appearances on the show in episodes 12 and 58.

You can follow Maurice and get is daily dose of inspiration at www.instagram.com/marathonpandamaurice.

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Tracie Hunter is on the show fresh off a marathon PR and learning that she has qualified for the Abbott Wanda Age Group World Championships. What a combo!

Tracie has been running marathons for nearly 20 years. Yet, she is faster now than ever. In this episode we talk about how she made that happen. We also take a deep dive into the new Age Group World Championships, what it means, how to qualify, and much, much more.

You can learn more about Tracie at www.indianarunnergirl.com.

You can learn more about the Age Group World Championships at www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings/how-it-works.

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2014 was meant to be a banner year of running for Connor Meakin, not (maybe) his last as a runner. He enjoyed early success, winning races and feeling amazing in the process, which motivated him to want more and push even harder. Things completely derailed soon after as he got blasted with devastating prognosis for an injury that didn't initially seem too serious.

Connor had developed a serious foot injury that prompted his doctor to him that he may never run again.

For two years Connor tried everything from the conventional to the other end of the spectrum. Soon his mental and emotional health were also in need of rehabilitation.

Through it all, Connor kept pushing to find answers to get back to something he loved. In the process he not only rebuilt his body but created a new life for himself.

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The California International Marathon - what an incredible weekend! The best people combined with a huge physical challenge never disappoints.

It had been a decade since my previous marathon and a short window to build-up fitness and strength. I knew this going into the race but approached the challenge with positivity, confidence, and a can-do attitude.

In this episode I analyze the factors that influenced my race that I had no control over, the positives I took from the race and training, and the things that didn't go well and what I have learned from them. Finally, I talk about what the future holds and what excites me about future training cycles.

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