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?
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