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"Your Story, Your Why" - Jennifer Herring - Episode 18

In this inspiring episode of Your Story, Your Why, host Letty Lundquist sits down with computer scientist and 46-time marathoner Jennifer Herring. Jennifer shares her jou

336. Chicago Marathon Recap (Dakotah Popehn, Sustainability, and More)

In this episode of The Marathon Running Podcast, I sit down with U.S. Olympian and elite distance runner Dakotah Popehn fresh off her second-place American finish at the

335. Dr. Megan Cannon on Mental Toughness for Runners

Ever heard a coach tell you to "just be mentally tough" and wondered what on earth that actually means in the middle of a grueling marathon? In this episode of the podcas

"Your Story, Your Why" - Massimo Alpian - Episode 17

In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, host Letty Lundquist sits down with Massimo Ian, Head of Marketing & Communications at Tracksmith. Massimo shares how his multicu

334. Underfueling and Low Energy Avaiability in Runners

In this episode, veteran sports nutrition coach Erin Sperald dives deep into the clinical reality of Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

333. "Marathon 101" Book Review with Dave Masterson

What separates a late-race marathon breakdown from a course PR? In this episode, host Letty Lundquist sits down with RRCA Certified Coach, Abbott 6-Star Finisher, and vet

"Your Story, Your Why" - Inga Dengel - Epsiode 16

In this episode, Letty sits down with global runner Inga Dengel to explore her multi-cultural background, her return to distance running, and the unique realities of trai

335. Chicago Marathon 2026 Elite Recap, Redemption, and Refill Cups!

Fresh off the plane from Chicago, Letty and Ryan dive into an action-packed episode breaking down everything from the 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors Chicago Marathon!

332. Best US-based 10K? Here is our Around the Crown 10K Review

Why leave state for a 10K? In this episode, Letti and Ryan dive into their weekend trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist! W

"Your Story, Your Why"- Aniruddh Munde - Episode 15

In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, Letty sits down with Aniruddh Munde to discuss his personal and athletic journey. Aniruddh reflects on growing up under high acad

331. Masterclass Part 4 - Race Week

In Part 4 of the Masterclass, the focus shifts from physical training to race-week execution, logistical discipline, and mental strategy. The session outlines a proper 36

"Your Story, Your Why"- Stephanie Platt - Episode 14

In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, Letty sits down with Stephanie Platt to discuss the evolution of her running journey. Stephanie reflects on getting her start in

330. 2026 Sydney Marathon Recap

In episode 330 of the Marathon Running Podcast, host Letty breaks down her experience running the 2026 Sydney Marathon—which she rates an 11 out of 10—alongside her husba

"Your Story, Your Why" - Paul Latham - Episode 13

What happens when you decide that life—and running—actually begins after age 50? In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, we sit down with Paul Latham, a Jamaican immigra

329. Masterclass Part 3 – Fueling, Gear Mechanics & Taper Science

In this episode, we dive deep into the critical logistical pillars of marathon success that go beyond simple aerobic fitness. If you want to avoid hitting the wall at mil

"Your Story, Your Why" - Patti Shawber - Episode 12

unning has a way of meeting us exactly where we are—even when we feel completely broken. On this week's episode of Your Story, Your Why, host Letty Lundquist sits down wi

328. How to Run 101 Masterclass (Part 2) – Structuring Workouts, Speed, Long Runs & Strength

Welcome back to Part 2 of our Marathon 101 Masterclass series! Following the response to our initial guide, we dive deep into how to structure your training weeks, execut

"Your Story, Your Why" - Julie Weiss - Episode 11

What happens when a single moment of decision on a family vacation transforms into a million-dollar global movement? In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, we sit down

327. Sleep Science for Runners: Why Recovery Starts Long Before You Hit the Pillow

We spend hundreds of dollars on carbon-plated racing shoes, track every gram of protein, and hit our weekly mileage without fail. But when it comes to the single most cri

"Your Story, Your Why" - Tatiana Rojas - Episode 10

Tatiana Rojas was a former gym teacher and long-time social worker in New York when she decided to tackle her first marathon at nearly 50 years old. What started as a dec