About this episode
"One run or two runs, or even a handful of runs, in the grand scheme of things isn't really going to make that much of a difference. So I try not to get too stressed out about it." You may know Megan Harrington (formerly Kretz) as one of the OG running bloggers: She is the woman behind the popular "Runner's Kitchen" blog . In 2008, Megan had just graduated from Wesleyan University and moved to New York City to pursue her writing dreams. She joined the Central Park Track Club — and Twitter! — and started blogging about her training, in addition to working a slew of different jobs, including writing, editing, and working at a law firm. Today, Megan is a mom of two (to Teddy, 3, and Evelyn, 13 months) living in upstate New York with her husband, Brian. She works several part-time jobs: She's a freelance writer, social media manager for a local newspaper, and peer breastfeeding counselor for the county WIC program. On this episode, Megan talks about her recent postpartum half-marathon PR, when she fits marathon training into her busy life, and how running has changed for her since becoming a mom. Megan will be running the Chicago Marathon in two weeks. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $50 off your Aeropex wireless headphone endurance bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Megan talks about running a big postpartum half-marathon PR, and her decision to hire a coach at this point in her life (3:45) How Megan found and fell in love with running (8:00) On having a running blog back in the glory days of blogging, and how the running industry has changed over the past decade (16:20) Megan talks about her career evolution (20:30) How running has changed for Megan since becoming a mom (24:40) All about being a breastfeeding educator for the local WIC program (36:15) Megan's advice to newly postpartum women who are eager to get back on the run (42:25) Megan's Chicago Marathon plans, goals, hopes, and dreams (46:00) What we mention on this episode: Kelly Hogan on Episode 123 of the Ali on the Run Show Central Park Track Club New York Road Runners Follow Megan: Instagram @meganireneh Twitter @runnerskitchen Facebook Blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Twitter @aliontherun1 Facebook Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts . Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!