Getting Chicked

We finally reveal our new sponsor in today's episode! We're excited to partner with Beekeeper Coffee—AKA the Louis Vuitton of coffee—on the Getting Chicked Podcast. Today, Rachel shares her progress on finding a running group in San Francisco, Karen updates us on her race plans (which includes dropping down to a mile in July), and Megan updates us on returning to running postpartum. We unpack our thoughts on the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials standard and some of our plans on trying to qualify. We also share our thoughts on former Notre Dame teammate Susanna Sullivan qualifying for the World Championships Marathon this fall as well as Jess McClain finally earning a spot on Team USA after so many close calls. We also get into our recent product recs and our excitement ahead of Faith Kipyegon's attempt to break four minutes in the mile. Plus: debating what an actual stride is, how often and when to do them, and if it's called a “stride” or “strider.”YOUR 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 SPONSORSUse code CITIUS25 for 25% off all orders at beekeepercoffee.com.

On today's episode of Getting Chicked, Karen, Rachel, and Megan break down the top performances from the NCAA Track and Field Regional meets, including athletes and teams who outperformed expectations and some of the top highlights from the weekend. They also recap their adventures and takeaways from their Grand Canyon hiking trip. Rachel shares about her move to San Francisco and the trio unpacks their thoughts on run clubs as well as some of their recent product recs. Stay tuned for exciting sponsor updates in our next episode!YOUR 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

To celebrate one year of Getting Chicked, we're bringing on two very special guests — our former Notre Dame teammates Molly Seidel and Dani Aragon!In this anniversary episode, we dive into some of our funniest and most memorable moments from college: team camp stories, behind-the-scenes of workouts, Molly's business casual dress code debacle, Dani's cross-country road trip with a stranger, and a few email gems we pulled from the archives.Molly also fills us in on how training is going as she gears up for a fall marathon while Dani shares about transitioning from professional running to the working world and what's next for her.YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramOUR GUESTS– Molly Seidel | @bygolly.molly on Instagram– Dani Aragon | @dandan.398 on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here

Boston Marathon recap headed your way! Karen and Rachel start by talking through the race morning experience, including navigating the pre-race bus situation, porta-potty lines, and running into some podcast listeners.Then they dive into a breakdown of their races: pacing through the hills, signs along the course, and Karen accidentally deleting her run immediately after finishing. They reflect on their race results, the challenge of handling disappointment, and the difficulty of preparing for a marathon when so much rides on a single day.Plus:— First impressions of the Puma Fast-R 3 and the success of Puma Project 3 in Boston— Rachel's Receipts: which professional runners' pacing profiles most closely matched Karen and Rachel's races— Quick recap of the New Balance Marathon Relay + preview of next week's episode, which will cover their Notre Dame reunionYOUR 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

It's Boston Marathon time! After months of training, Karen and Rachel are finally toeing the line as part of PUMA's Project3. In this episode, Megan shares her top tips for conquering Boston— from navigating the starting line to surviving the hills and pacing yourself for a strong finish. Megan's also got you covered with a spectator guide to catch as much of the action as possible.This episode also marks one year of Getting Chicked! Stay tuned for next week's special anniversary episode!YOUR 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

Our fourth chick has landed! Megan is back on the pod to share her birth story — everything went smoothly and we're so excited to have her on the mic again! Karen and Rachel break down their race kits for the Boston Marathon as part of PUMA's Project3 and we dive into all the buzz around Grand Slam Track's debut event: the broadcast, stick-on bibs, athlete walk-ins, and of course, the race kits. We also share our latest product recs.Plus: should you propose after a marathon… or maybe wait a minute?YOUR 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

It's just Karen and Rachel today — because Megan finally had her baby! Megan will be back to share all the details in our next episode.Karen and Rachel recap their visit to PUMA's North American headquarters, where they underwent lab testing to measure their running economy and test out PUMA's latest super shoe prototypes. They also break down their races from the Shamrock Shuffle over the weekend and share a few product recommendations: tart cherry juice and noise-cancelling headphones. Plus: The case for full length robes with pockets as the ultimate throwaway clothes for road races.YOUR 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 latest training updates as they prepare for the Boston Marathon. Karen is working her way back from a hamstring injury after a recent hill workout, while Megan is nearing the end of her pregnancy — meaning we're about to welcome on our fourth chick! The chicks also take on a heated debate: should you wear the safety clip when running on the treadmill?Rachel returns to the lab to crunch the numbers on how much harder it's become to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships compared to previous years.Plus: Breaking down Harry Styles' impressive marathon in Tokyo and thoughts on which other celebrities might secretly have marathon potential.YOUR 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

From legendary Boston Marathon jackets to race wins motivated by breakups, the Chicks cover it all in this episode. Karen and Rachel share the behind-the-scenes of their Boston training with PUMA Project3 while Megan talks about how she's continuing to run and cross train as she nears the end of pregnancy. The Chicks also chat about the latest world records, track rivalries they're most excited about, and their thoughts on new running tech. Plus, Megan breaks down her go-to shoe lineup for workouts, easy runs, and racing.YOUR 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 Lesiewicz and Rachel DaDamio give us another update on Boston Marathon training while Megan Connelly enters the final stretch of pregnancy. The Chicks share their best tips for making treadmill running a bit more entertaining and share advice for beginners getting into marathon training – from taking your easy runs easy to the importance of fueling. Plus: Are carbon plated sandals the future of marathoning?YOUR 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 Lesiewicz, Rachel DaDamio, and Megan Connelly recap all the action at the Millrose Games yesterday, including Grant Fisher's 3000m world record (7:22.91), Yared Nuguse's indoor mile world record (3:46.63), and Sadie Engelhardt's U.S. high school mile record (4:27.97).YOUR 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 Lesiewicz and Rachel DaDamio share an update on the start of Boston Marathon training and what they're most excited about as part of joining PUMA's Project3 – a new program designed to provide 2025 Boston and London Marathon runners with an elite athlete experience, cutting-edge gear, and lucrative performance incentives. Other topics in this episode include: – A looming bet with Karen's brother – The Bride Who Challenged Her Wedding Guests to a Beat the Bride 5K Support Our Sponsor PUMA: Learn more about PUMA's Project3 here: https://www.puma-project3.com/ YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠ – Rachel DaDamio | ⁠@rdadamio on X⁠ – Megan Connelly | ⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠ FOLLOW OUR SHOW – ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠ – ⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠ – ⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠

In today's episode, the Chicks dive into how Strava could be turned into the ultimate dating app for runners – made complete with a “Getting Chicked” badge, of course! Karen also gives some of her own updates on using dating apps. We also share our thoughts on Chipotle's Strava segment challenge where runners in Chicago have been running a 0.2-mile segment to try and win free Chipotle for a year. Rachel hits us with her first receipts of 2025, where she compares weather conditions across some of the most popular marathons in the U.S. Megan also gives us an update on training as she enters her eighth month of pregnancy. We cap off the episode with some of our recent running-related favorites! Time stamps: 0:48 - Rachel's training over Christmas 6:24 - Megan's running + pregnancy updates  11:42 - Chipotle's Strava segment challenge 20:42 - Karen's dating app updates   25:17 - How to turn Strava into a dating app 31:57 - Rachel's receipts: marathon comparison based on weather  39:29 - How Karen, Rachel, and Megan would choose marathons based on weather  42:37 - Marathons based on humidity  47:38 - Marathons based on rain  48:45 - Marathons based on heat  54:27 - Marathons based on cold 55:35 - Marathons based on wind 1:00:23 - Chicago marathon being the most unpredictable in terms of weather  1:03:45 - Weekly product favorites Mentioned in this episode… – Nike Pegasus Shield / Nike Pegasus 41 GORE-TEX (waterproof running shoes) – Chobani High Protein Mixed Berry Vanilla – Tracksmith Brighton Base Layer  – Ornaments from Gone For A Run YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here – Follow on Spotify here – Follow the show on Instagram here

The Getting Chicked New Year's special is here! In our last episode of 2024, Karen, Rachel, and Megan reflect on their favorite moments from the past year and chat about their biggest running goals for 2025. Karen and Rachel also share their hopes for the Boston Marathon and Megan starts to think about her plans for post-partum racing. The Chicks also share some of their boldest predictions for the upcoming year, including Jakob Ingebrigtsen venturing into trail racing, Jenny Simpson writing a book, a rise in AI-based coaching, and more. Time stamps: 2024 Reflections: 00:40 - Karen's top moments 4:06 - Megan's top moments 5:43 - Rachel's top moments 12:01 - 2025 resolutions + goals 14:40 - Karen's running goals 18:10 - Rachel's running goals 26:10 - Marathon fueling revolution  31:02 - Megan's running goals 2025 Predictions (35:27): 36:28 - Clayton Young or Conner Mantz will medal at Worlds 37:22 - Women's American marathon record will fall 43:54 - Jakob Ingebrigtsen ventures into trail racing  44:59 - More AI-based coaching 47:02 - Gabby Thomas races a mile 48:26 - Taylor Swift runs a marathon  50:29 - Shelby Houlihan won't qualify for the World Champs 52:36 - Marathon OTQ lowers to 2:35 for women 55:24 - The start of a distance running reality show 56:18 - Jenny Simpson writes a book  58:00 - Parker Valby places top 5 at the World Champs 1:01:25 - Getting Chicked goes global 1:04:22 - Rachel in the lab: Is Boston or NYC faster? YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here – Follow on Spotify here – Follow the show on Instagram here

The Chicks are back and ready to dive into a few goals for 2025 while reflecting on some of the highs and lessons of 2024. Karen, Rachel, and Megan share their Strava “Year in Sport” highlights and chat about their approach to setting New Year's goals. Karen opens up about using dating apps, Rachel gives an update on her pull-up progress, and Megan shares how she's getting in strength work during pregnancy. We also highlight some of the top moments from CIM, share tips for winter running and when to hop on the treadmill, and wrap things up with our weekly favorites. Time stamps: 1:51 - Using Depop to buy running clothes 8:50 - Getting Chicked goals for 2025 10:05 - Karen on dating apps 14:20 - When to starting New Year's goals 17:38 - Checking in on Rachel's 2024 pull-up goals  20:04 - Karen's strength training during pregnancy  22:25 - Strava “Year in Sport” 30:03 - Winter running safety tips 35:04 - When to run on the treadmill? 43:04 - Karen's tip to getting your run done  45:32 - CIM highlights  48:56 - Why Notre Dame alumni are doing so well in the marathon  53:14 - Rachel racing the 2025 Boston Marathon 55:10 - Weekly favorites Mentioned in this episode… Read: Jackie Gaughan Breaks Down Her Massive 1:14/1:10 Negative Split To Run 2:24 At CIM  Listen: Amanda Vestri After Running 1:08:12 In Her Half Marathon Debut What we've been loving: - Orlando Track Shack + Amanda Vestri's 1:08:12 half marathon debut - Using Strava routes from other users - Ali On The Run Show YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here – Follow on Spotify here – Follow the show on Instagram here

Karen and Rachel recap their day at the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championship last weekend – and what a day it was! From a 4:00 AM wake-up call to Rachel spilling her coffee and dropping her burrito, to navigating the porta-potties and sprinting around the course to catch the races, it was nonstop action.  Rachel also breaks down how the team scores might have looked different using alternate scoring methods, like factoring in the 6th and 7th runners. Plus, we wrap up with another round of our current running favorites. Time stamps: 1:35 - What to where for cold weather runs  3:40 - Karen races a Turkey Trot half marathon  6:48 - Rachel getting asked about her fitness when she visits home  8:35 - Karen and Rachel head to Cross Country NCAAs! 10:01 - Parking pass debacle 13:18 - Would you or would you not eat the fallen burrito? 16:47 - The porta-potty situation at cross country meets 24:19 - Is Shalane Flanagan the Tom Brady of XC? 30:01 - Karen's highlights from NCAAs 35:28 - Rachel's Receipts: alternate ways of scoring NCAAs 45:35 - BYU's team depth on both the men's and women's sides 1:00:03 - Weekly recs Read: Alternative Scoring For The 2024 NCAA XC Championship: Adding 6th/7th Runner, Flight Scoring + More What we've been loving: - Katie Florio's story (Ran 2:32:42 to win the Philadelphia Marathon one year post-partum) - Hand + feet warmers for running - Outdoor Voices' SuperForm 3.5” Short  YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here – Follow on Spotify here – Follow the show on Instagram here

Karen and Rachel spent the weekend at Notre Dame revisiting some of their favorite memories from their college days as students-athletes. The duo will also be heading to the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Madison, Wisconsin this weekend to cheer on the Fighting Irish! Megan gives us an update on how running has been going during her pregnancy and we all share a few favorite things that have been helping with our running lately. Time stamps: 3:01 - Showering when you're on a break from running? 4:49 - Decorating for the holidays  12:25 - Karen and Rachel head back to Notre Dame for the weekend 19:44 - Thoughts on NCAA Regionals 28:47 - Karen and Rachel's experiences racing on Wisconsin's course 31:01 - What Karen and Rachel are up to during their breaks from running 34:34 - Update on Megan's training during pregnancy  Things we've been loving recently: 41:42 - Karen's picks  44:20 - Megan's picks 48:56 - Rachel's picks 50:02 - Why Rachel has been experimenting with salt tablets  What we've been loving lately: – LEVER Movement – LMNT Electrolytes – Fairlife Chocolate Protein Shake YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here – Follow on Spotify here – Follow the show on Instagram here

The 2024 NYC Marathon is in the books! Karen and Rachel share all the details on their experiences at the NYC Marathon last weekend, from feelings in the starting corral, to meeting fans mid-race, to crossing the finish line. Rachel shares about her experience racing in the sub-elite field and Karen breaks down all the New York City magic throughout the weekend.  The Getting Chicked crew also share their favorite marathon stories from the weekend and weigh in on the tea with Matt Choi's DQ. Tune in for the NYC Marathon special! Time stamps: 0:16 - Karen and Rachel raced the NYC Marathon! 4:09 - Rachel breaks down her race  6:59 - Rachel's sub-elite field experience  14:21 - Starting line thoughts + first few miles of the race 16:07 - Differences between sub-elite and elite fields at NYC 24:04 - Karen breaks down her race  28:17 - Getting Chicked fan shoutouts 39:36 - Karen's thoughts on running 2:52:00 44:31 - Favorite running stories from NYC: Kellyn Taylor, Sara Vaughn  48:19 - NYC Marathon vs. Chicago Marathon 50:10 - The Matt Choi tea 56:30 - Pre-race pasta making class  Mentioned in this episode:  Listen: Parting Thoughts From The 2024 NYC Marathon: Abdi Nageeye And Sheila Chepkirui Win, Surprising American Finishes + Biggest Highlights Listen: Sara Vaughn After Finishing 6th At The 2024 New York City Marathon (2:26:56, Top American) | Race Recap + Reflections Follow: Kellyn Taylor on Instagram YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here – Follow on Spotify here – Follow the show on Instagram here

Karen, Megan, and Rachel are back for another marathon special! The Getting Chicked crew share the biggest highlights from the Chicago Marathon, including Susanna Sullivan's breakthrough performance. Megan also announces that another chick will be joining us soon – she's pregnant! Megan shares what it was like racing a half marathon while five months pregnant and what training has been like over the past few months. Karen and Rachel break down their plans for taper week heading into the NYC Marathon, including training and fueling leading into the final days before the marathon.  Time stamps: 0:43 - Quick thoughts on the Chicago Marathon 2:24 - Spectators full sending across the street mid-race 3:54 - Shoutouts to Getting Chicked runners who raced Chicago  9:51 - Weather predictions for NYC 11:21 - Susanna Sullivan's top American finish in Chicago  15:43 - Lindsay Flanagan's standout performance  18:05 - Megan is pregnant!  22:34 - Biggest surprises about running during pregnancy  27:55 - Giving back to the running community 31:08 - Karen and Chris racing the 5K in Toronto – Chris got chicked! 35:57 - NYC Marathon course guide for runners  37:30 - Rachel's plan for taper week 39:02 - Karen's plan for taper week  41:09 - Rachel's day-by-day training for taper week 53:55 - CITIUS MAG's plans for NYC Marathon coverage Mentioned in this episode:  Read: NYC Marathon Mile-By-Mile Course Breakdown YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here. – Follow on Spotify here. – Follow the show on Instagram here.  

Join Karen, Rachel, and Megan as they dive into the biggest highlights from Athlos and share advice for the Chicago Marathon. The episode kicks off with a recap of Athlos, including the $60,000 prize money and Tiffany crown for each winner, the event's atmosphere, and more of the top takeaways. Shifting to the Chicago Marathon, the Getting Chicked crew share their personal experiences at the marathon and give advice for those who will be racing it for the first time, including: navigating the Expo, fueling strategies during the marathon, how to grab water cups while running, and lots more. Plus: Rachel breaks down the ultimate spectator strategy where your friends and family are able to watch you run at four different points of the marathon.  Time Stamps: 1:35 - Recapping Athlos 9:55 - Athlos crowns, prize money 12:40 - Brittany Brown's massive payday  17:57 - Parting thoughts from Athlos  19:40 - Chicago Marathon experiences  22:48 - Advice for first-time Chicago Marathon runners 24:50 - Navigating the Expo 29:46 - Chicago Marathon: most logistically sound marathon 34:02 - Getting to the start line  39:35 - Ultimate Chicago Marathon spectating plan  44:30 - How to take water cups while running  51:00 - “The Carnage Corridor”  54:52 - Megan and Karen's fueling plans  1:02:56 - Final advice for Chicago  1:05:20 - Managing post-marathon blues YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here. – Follow on Spotify here. – Follow the show on Instagram here.  

Karen, Rachel, and Megan cover all things marathoning in today's episode. Rachel and Megan give us the lowdown on their recent races and share what's next on their race agendas. Karen breaks down how she runs “Karends” and the Getting Chicked crew each talk about their biggest quirks as Type A runners + what they think about while running to pass the time. They also discuss how to gague marathon fitness a month out from racing and delve into training + racing stories.  Plus: At what age can you start “getting chicked”? And will we see a future group marathon with Karen, Rachel, and Megan?  Highlights from today's show… 7:42 - What makes the Hidden Gem Half Marathon truly a hidden gem. 14:16 - Details on Rachel's recent race. 18:00 - Rule of thumb to gauge marathon fitness four weeks out.  22:24 - Automatic vs. manual splits while racing? 26:04 - Megan breaks down her recent race.  29:45 - Inspiring performances from the USATF 20km Championships. 31:52 - Karen + Rachel registering for the Boston Marathon. 33:55 - Costumes and unhinged things you see during marathons. 38:18 - Elevation profile of NYC compared to other marathons. 43:03 - Predictions for Boston Marathon cutoff times.  47:42 - Future group marathon? 51:11 - Type A running quirks + stories. YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here. – Follow on Spotify here. – Follow the show on Instagram here.  

Karen, Rachel, and Megan kick things off with a few of the most memorable moments from the Nameless Track Club group run before diving into the trials and tribulations of vacationing as a runner: deciding on what to pack, handling laundry, fitting in workouts, and literally running into wildlife.  The Getting Chicked crew also opens up about their experiences using the “Bod Pod” during their times as college runners + share about the negative component of using body composition data as a measurement for success.  Plus: the tea on the viral runfluencer who celebrated running a sub-three marathon without realizing the public “elapsed time” feature on Strava.  Some of the top moments from today's episode… 3:12 - Highlights from the Nameless Track Club group run.  8:10 - Vacationing as a runner: handling the laundry situation.  16:35 - Karen's top tips for packing as a runner. 19:25 - Planning workouts while on vacation.  24:15 - Wildlife encounters while running on vacation.  29:25 - Managing + adapting to altitude training.  32:43 - Experiences using the “Bod Pod” during college + unpacking the dark side of measuring body composition.  44:27 - Emotional component of being a female distance runner.  48:15 - Empowering + suporting all types of runners. 51:58 - Viral Strava runfluencer who claimed to run a sub-three marathon…but then got caught. Runner's World article discussed: Top College Running Programs Move Away From Body Composition Testing: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a42437488/body-composition-testing-college-programs/ YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Better late than never! The “lost episode” of Getting Chicked is finally released on the podcast. Karen, Rachel and Megan preview the most anticipated track events of the Paris Olympics, unpack the ins and outs of track and field sports betting, explain details on how the men's 800m has improved in 2024, and share their thoughts on the SPRINT documentary series. Plus: Tune in for a few behind-the-scenes stories from “Camp Nameless” and hear everyone's takes on “Brat Summer.” Some of the top moments from today's episode… 0:16 - Karen and Rachel share about their “runcation” in Michigan. 4:17 - Reflecting on the first edition of “Camp Nameless” in Flagstaff. 11:06 - Thoughts on the SPRINT documentary series. 18:25 - Takes on “Brat Summer.”  22:16 - Paris Olympics preview. 27:44 - Explaining sports betting in track and field. 38:45 - Rachel's receipts: Men's 800m deep dive. 51:16 - Which events everyone is most excited to watch at the Olympics.  54:29 - Marathon training updates. YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Karen, Rachel and Megan are back together to relive the excitement from the Paris Olympics and share their biggest takeaways. They dive into their favorite races, share stats from the top performances, and spotlight who they think are the top stars of track and field.  Plus: Biggest pieces of advice for those heading into their first marathon.  Highlights from today's episode include… 1:10 - Reflecting on the Olympics. 5:15 - Reactions to the men's 100m final. 9:40 - Weighing in on the Noah Lyles controversy.  16:34 - How they tuned into the Olympics. 17:56 - Breaking down the women's marathon.  24:17 - Thoughts on the epic men's 1500m final. 31:30 - Biggest takeaways from the Olympics. 33:48 - Rachel's receipts: Breaking down Dakotah Lindwurm's marathon finish.  37:38 - Reactions to the men's marathon. 39:07 - Where they would all go to college if they could have a do-over. 48:24 - Who's the Caitlin Clark of track and field? 56:14 - What they wish they knew heading into their first marathons.  YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram – Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Karen, Rachel and Megan reunite to talk about: – The pros and cons of Summer racing – What are the best-flavored gels to fuel during training? – Karen has never done a beer mile or shotgunned a beer – That time Molly Seidel did a beer mile at Notre Dame as a freshman – Run clubs becoming the new dating apps – Participants at road races are getting younger – Coming up with quotes for high school shirts YOUR HOSTS • Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram • Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram • Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Karen Lesiewicz returns from Eugene, Oregon to recap her experience with the CITIUS MAG team covering the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Highlights included: Taking Molly Seidel to her first trip inside Hayward Field; Meeting and interviewing Parker Valby; cracking jokes with Elle St. Pierre + much more. Megan Connelly and Rachel DaDamio hit her with all the questions to get the behind-the-scenes tea from the Trials. Rachel also shares an analytical deep dive into the qualifiers who made Team USA for Paris 2024. Plus: Who had the best uniforms? YOUR HOSTS • Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram • Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram • Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Karen Lesiewicz, Megan Connelly and Rachel DaDamio dive into the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials taking place in Eugene, Ore. from June 21st to 30th. They share what events they're looking forward to + some of the breakout NCAA stars that could make the team and riding the momentum of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Bonus: Rachel does a data deep dive on who the literal biggest winners were of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships + gets some love for her big half marathon personal best of 1:17. YOUR HOSTS • Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram • Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram • Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Karen and Rachel jump on the mics for the first time since being recognized for this podcast while on a run on Chicago's Lakefront. How has fame changed them? In this episode, we discuss: – Karen's experience at the Prefontaine Classic and her first trip to Eugene – An Instagram comment section controversy on the pronunciation of "Oregon" – Steve Prefontaine was a short king but a legend and we were all obsessed in high school – Rachel's deep dive on how the NCAA 10,000m regional races played out and whether we should just call the races after 8K – See the charts here: https://citiusmag.com/articles/ncaa-track-and-field-outdoor-championships-10K-breakdown + a spirited discussion on the best Taylor Swift songs to play while on a run YOUR HOSTS • Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram • Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram • Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠⁠ • Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠ • Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Karen, Rachel and Megan catch up on some of the biggest things taking place in the track and field world. In this episode: • 0:00| Megan ran a downhill mile but does that count for a personal best? • 10:20 | We need a conversion for real life and work when it comes to running. • 13:00 | Courtney Frerichs tore her ACL and will miss the 2024 outdoor season so what's it mean for the U.S. Olympic Trials and the contenders to make the team? • 19:00 | Everything is happening in track and field right now. • 20:30 | Our thoughts on what track and field can learn from the WNBA's walkout • 26:03 | Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is on another level right now + more favorite performances from the LA Grand Prix • 32:53 | Karen announces she will be heading to Eugene for the first time • 37:25 | Summer running tan lines • 38:39 | Wearing a watch tan line with pride? YOUR HOSTS • Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram • Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram • Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠⁠ • Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠ • Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Karen, Rachel and Megan are back for a wide-ranging series of topics and introduce new segments. In this episode: 0:00 – We're back for a second episode! We start off by unpacking the reception to our first episode! 5:04 – Megan's Eugene Marathon recap after running 2:45 11:00 – Rachel's controversial take on headphones while running 15:40 – Introducing 'Rachel's Receipts' – an analytical, statistical look at Super Shoes and the 'fastest non-super shoe' run at the Boston Marathon 21:40 – The difference between men and women with super shoes and the original studies 28:48 – Introducing the 'Chick Chat' segment to highlight top running stories. This week, why we love Zdeno Chara discovering running in his post-NHL life. 34:55 – Analyzing the 'diet beef' between Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen and why we want some on the women's 1500m side 40:17 – The heartbreak for Emma Coburn scratching from the U.S. Olympic Trials due to a broken ankle YOUR HOSTS • Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram • Rachel DaDamio | Not on Instagram • Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram FOLLOW OUR SHOW • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116⁠ • Follow on Spotify here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠ • Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

Welcome to the very first episode of Getting Chicked. We are three former collegiate runners who got together and wanted to make a podcast on all things running. This podcast is going to be conversational, where we chat about some of the latest news in professional running as well as unprofessional running-related topics. In this episode: – Who are we and why we decided to start this podcast – What does it mean 'to get chicked'? – Our best chicking stories from over the years – Our thoughts on these new Team USA uniforms by Nike for the 2024 Paris Olympics – When do you choose to wear buns for runs and races? – Would you

Welcome to our new podcast – Getting Chicked. We are three former Divison I track and field athletes who just can not hang up our shoes. While we are still adjusting to our normal running lives. We do have an abnormal running obsession. MEET YOUR HOSTS • Karen Lesiewicz ran at the University of Notre Dame. She now lives in Chicago, where she helped start Nameless Track Club. | @kare_les on Instagram • Rachel DaDamio also ran at the University of Notre Dame and followed Karen to Chicago, where she's also training for a fall marathon. | Not on Instagram • Megan Connelly, also known as Megan Morant, is your third co-host and has run 12 career marathons. | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your shows. Episode 1 will be out soon. You can also follow the show on Instagram at @gettingchicked | https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked/ Part of the CITIUS MAG Podcast network.