Getting Chicked

Latest Episodes:

🗽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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👑 Athlos: The Coachella Of Track and Field + All Things Chicago Marathon: Race Tips, Fueling Advice, Ultimate Spectator Plan Oct 01, 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

FOLLOW OUR SHOW

– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here.

– Follow on Spotify here.

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🗣️ 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

FOLLOW OUR SHOW

– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here.

– Follow on Spotify here.

– Follow the show on Instagram here.

✈️ Top Tips On Vacationing As A Distance Runner + Unpacking The Dark Side Of Body Composition Testing + Empowering Runners To Own Who They Are Sep 05, 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

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

🤝 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

– Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

🇫🇷 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

– Follow on Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/25oa4b8odONMStCxUM30nX?si=ebcc635a75154c21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

– Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

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

• Follow the show on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gettingchicked

🇺🇸 U.S. Olympic Trials Recap | Behind-The-Scenes Covering The Meet, Interviewing Parker Valby, Molly Seidel's Hayward Field Debut + Analysis on Paris 2024 Qualifiers Jul 05, 2024

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

🏟️ 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Preview! Jun 19, 2024

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

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How To Run A Good 10K 📈; Steve Prefontaine Was A Short King🤴 + The Best Taylor Swift Songs To Run To 🎧 Jun 04, 2024

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

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Summer Running Tan Lines ☀️; What Track and Field Can Learn From WNBA's Fashion Walks 💃; More Steeplechase Heartbreak ❤️‍🩹; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone The 🐐 May 21, 2024

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

👟 The Fastest Non-Super Shoe Performance At Races; Josh Kerr vs. Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Lean Beef 🥩; Heartbreak for Emma Coburn ❤️‍🩹 May 07, 2024

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

What Does It Mean To Get Chicked? Meet Karen, Megan and Rachel 🐣 Apr 30, 2024

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 💩 yourself for a personal best in a race?

– Parker Valby is HER

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

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

Introducing Getting Chicked Apr 22, 2024

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.