Three former college track athletes discuss their abnormal obsession for running.
Hosted by Karen Lesiewicz, Megan Connolly Morant and Rachel DaDamio.
On The CITIUS MAG Podcast Network.
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Three former college track athletes discuss their abnormal obsession for running.
Hosted by Karen Lesiewicz, Megan Connolly Morant and Rachel DaDamio.
On The CITIUS MAG Podcast Network.
Copyright: © CITIUS MAG
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
YOUR HOSTS
– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram
– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X
– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram
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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
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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:
– Fairlife Chocolate Protein Shake
YOUR HOSTS
– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram
– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X
– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on Instagram
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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:
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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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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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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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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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
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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