Episodes

  • 💃 NYC Marathon Highlights | Karen & Rachel’s Race Breakdowns, Starting Line Experiences, Fan Shoutouts + Favorite Running Stories From The Weekend
    Nov 8 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 🗽Chicago Marathon Parting Thoughts, Megan’s Pregnancy Announcement + Final Thoughts Ahead Of The NYC Marathon
    Oct 29 2024

    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

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    56 mins
  • 👑 Athlos: The Coachella Of Track and Field + All Things Chicago Marathon: Race Tips, Fueling Advice, Ultimate Spectator Plan
    Oct 1 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 🗣️ Marathon Talk | Upcoming Race Plans, Type A Runner Quirks, Best Marathons To Race, Thoughts While Running
    Sep 19 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • ✈️ Top Tips On Vacationing As A Distance Runner + Unpacking The Dark Side Of Body Composition Testing + Empowering Runners To Own Who They Are
    Sep 5 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 🤝 The Lost Episode of Getting Chicked | Breaking Down Sports Betting In Track & Field, Why The Men’s 800m Popped Off In 2024, Running Vacations + Thoughts on SPRINT
    Aug 26 2024

    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

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    1 hr
  • 🇫🇷 Paris Olympics Takeaways | Biggest Moments, Analysis On Top Performers, Reactions To Men’s 1500m Final + Advice For Marathoners
    Aug 20 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Run Clubs As A Dating App Alternative 💘
    Jul 16 2024

    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

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    1 hr