Getting Chicked

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 [https://citiusmag.com/articles/alternative-scoring-2024-ncaa-xc-championship] What we’ve been loving: - Katie Florio’s story [https://www.instagram.com/katie_florio/] (Ran 2:32:42 to win the Philadelphia Marathon one year post-partum) - Hand + feet warmers for running [https://www.amazon.com/HotHands-Body-Hand-Super-Warmers/dp/B0007ZF4Q8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.duHv1m1ph3Qkaz9tpDXSvXDdCORy31ATmlehVNii92o6XwX5L6nr1AzLt9GYWz8VDdnMVEiZIdoBux_odtUy5CpXv10o84E03CbQB-EdHzvIjUCI282Veyzj9RQQZ1YMY3EnNzzrZpcy2sqn7W6Y4LhF2DLRsFqL16-ulm0pyN18gidX0X4xS2pO8L30HhoxYv9CowoEbQjit4NePe0bCgVkXajT4FMg1pFb7F2mhDJJDDjAzyuOuV_TLgZ2dyiyVLKkl6fPKbx0UBQwFIjgyL-4tOmpiyWlV_eprVLa2mg.24RnI5KxqE9z2EnYWF6S8xP6k2cEnah1pxrRl3M-N4g&dib_tag=se&hvadid=683809877277&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032520&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3803081454401337493&hvtargid=kwd-314146881024&hydadcr=12971_13389339&keywords=hand%2Bwarmer%2Bamazon&qid=1733168969&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1] - Outdoor Voices’ SuperForm 3.5” Short  [https://www.outdoorvoices.com/products/w-superform-3-5in-short?variant=40166726565966&tw_source=google&tw_adid=618702772041&tw_campaign=18185373773&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0rW6BhAcEiwAQH28Isl9-jFjijjrdht-vc65rwInkd78G_n8VWLjnA_PQy0eAvlYEiQ5RhoCTlIQAvD_BwE] YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kare_les/] – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X [https://x.com/rdadamio] – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meganmorantwwe/] FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow on Spotify here [https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow the show on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked]

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 [https://levermovement.com/en-ca?srsltid=AfmBOooyrRPD3w3ylRrDjuK46uR9VJteirRzahLyUKNbia3Cgn5PDFjV] – LMNT Electrolytes [https://drinklmnt.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=evergreencold&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi_G5BhDXARIsAN5SX7rVFazAJHKTM0KSt2jltgLPsBkGv3zS_F7lzTCcdJwDQI0A6hQA2GsaAssXEALw_wcB] – Fairlife Chocolate Protein Shake [https://fairlife.com/nutrition-plan/chocolate/] YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kare_les/] – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X [https://x.com/rdadamio] – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meganmorantwwe/] FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow on Spotify here [https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow the show on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked]

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 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LGez0OMcqWxMSHJHiUC1L?si=80e7d25a3bce4f40] Listen: Sara Vaughn After Finishing 6th At The 2024 New York City Marathon (2:26:56, Top American) | Race Recap + Reflections [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rndNPYX1vAbvnrUfir3ce?si=1f5a9171311d42c4] Follow: Kellyn Taylor on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kellyn_taylor/?hl=en] YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kare_les/] – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X [https://x.com/rdadamio] – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meganmorantwwe/] FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow on Spotify here [https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow the show on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked]

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 [https://www.instagram.com/p/DBq6PBCvlAH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] YOUR HOSTS – Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kare_les/] – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X [https://x.com/rdadamio] – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meganmorantwwe/] FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow on Spotify here. [https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow the show on Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked]

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 [https://www.instagram.com/kare_les/] – Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X [https://x.com/rdadamio] – Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meganmorantwwe/] FOLLOW OUR SHOW – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-chicked/id1742608116%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow on Spotify here. [https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] – Follow the show on Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked]