About this episode
Peter Bromka sits down with Makenna Myler, one of the most exciting ascending marathoners in the U.S. right now. Makenna finished 7th at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, proving she can show up on championship day, and she joins the show fresh off her run in Chicago — a performance she calls “a little disappointing,” but only because her trajectory has her aiming higher than ever. Peter and Makenna dig into the training environment that’s shaping this next chapter: she recently moved from Flagstaff, where she trained under Ryan Hall, to Utah to join coach Ed Eyestone and a deep group of professional women who are pushing each other every day. She shares what it’s been like to adapt, evolve, and chase another breakthrough in a marathon career that keeps climbing. The conversation also explores the very real highs and lows Makenna has navigated in recent years. She went viral for running a mile while pregnant — twice — an experience that brought both encouragement and intense scrutiny. She also battled long COVID for nearly a year, something she discusses with surprising grace given how difficult that season truly was. Through all of it, Makenna talks about staying grounded, staying curious, and continuing to bet on what’s possible. This episode is supported by V.O2, the coaching platform built on Jack Daniels’ VDOT formulas and trusted by coaches and athletes to simplify training and track progress. Learn more at V.O2.com. Enjoy this conversation with Makenna Myler.