About this episode
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? 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 – Follow the show on Instagram here