Runner Girls

This week Meagan rehabs her piriformis, Sue runs a little, we begin Running with Sherman in Meagan’s Book Club, our Runner Girl of the Week has some animal encounters of her own, we talk more about winter running gear, and this week in Running News Shalane Flanagan runs the NYC Marathon, the final of her World Marathon Majors, all under 3 hours, plus New York adds a non-binary gender category for runners!   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Deanne on Strava   Winter Running Gear Baleaf Thermal Leggings Oiselle Lux Watch Window Gloves Smartwool SmartLoft 60 Skirt Bombas Performance Ski Snowboard Socks  Balaclavas Little Donkey Andy Quilted Skirt Fleece Leggings with Pockets Ponytail Running Beanie Womens Tech Gloves

This week Meagan is recovering from her trail run, Sue tries to recover her running mojo, we talk winter running gear, crown a Runner Girl of the Week from the UK, and look forward to NYC Marathon, Thanksgiving Turkey Trots, and holiday run streaks.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Hannah on Strava

This week we have double race recaps! Meagan recaps the Kal-Haven Trail Run, Sue recaps the Great Bay 5K, we wrap up The Rise of the Ultra Runners in Meagan’s Book Club, and crown a new Runner Girl of the Week.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Next selection: Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Colleen on Strava

This week Meagan is tapering for her ultra, Sue is also here, we discuss The Rise of the Ultra Runners in Meagan’s Book Club, our Runner Girl of the Week runs a virtual 5K, we have Listener Feedback from a “loco” runner, and Shalane Flanagan once again dominates our Running News segment.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Next selection: Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall   Runner Girl of the Week Morgan on Strava

This week Meagan runs 20 miles, Sue also runs some miles, we recap The Rise of the Ultra Runners in Meagan’s Book Club, our Runner Girl of the Week runs a solo half marathon, listeners share their race recaps in Feedback, and we discuss the Boston Marathon in Running News.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Sara on Strava

This week Meagan continues to struggle with the October heat and recover from her cold; Sue manages to do a little running; we continue to laugh at Adharanand Finn’s running hijinks in The Rise of the Ultra Runners; announce a Runner Guy of the Week; and more fall races are happening in Running News.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Guy of the Week Kent on Strava

This week Meagan fights a cold AND an eighteen miler; Sue eases off her half marathon aspirations but continues running; in Meagan’s Book Club, we continue to be amused and delighted by Adharanand Finn’s shenanigans in The Rise of the Ultra Runners, our Runner Girl of the Week runs an effing long 5k, and can it be that more World Marathon Major races are happening?!   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Michelle on Strava

Fall running weather is here along with the start of the fall racing season! Meagan recaps the LMCU Bridge Run, Sue struggles with breathing during runs, we discuss Adharanand Finn running Comrades in Rise of the Ultra Runners, crown a marathoner for this week’s Runner Girl of the Week, and find out who will be running the Berlin, London, Boston, Chicago, and New York Marathons.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Deborah on Strava

This week Meagan has to remember how to dress for fall running; Sue puts on her shoes and goes out for a run, and then another, and then another? We discuss more of Adharanand Finn’s ultra running antics in Rise of the Ultra Runners; crown a new Runner Girl of the Week; and discuss cheating… at the Paralympics? It’s still better than 2020, right guys?   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Ragnhild on Strava

This week Meagan pines for fall running, Sue starts working out again, we begin our discussion of The Rise of the Ultra Runners by Adharanand Finn in Meagan’s Book Club, and crown a new Runner Girl of the Week.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn   Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Amy on Strava

This week we wrap of discussion of the 2020 Olympics, Meagan starts to feel the burnout of marathon training, we choose a new book to read in Meagan’s Book Club, crown a great Runner Girl of the Week, and look forward to the end of summer running.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Irene on Strava

This week Sue recovers from being sick, Meagan ramps up marathon training, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics have begun, we end our discussion of I Hate Running in Meagan’s Book Club, announce a new Runner Girl of the Week, and ponder what a triathlon relay is supposed to be.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Valerie on Strava  

This week Meagan continues her marathon training in North Carolina, Sue starts dance classes, we continue our discussion of I Hate Running in Meagan’s Book Club, crown a new badass Runner Girl of the Week, and ponder sleeping on cardboard beds.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Melissa on Strava   Also mentioned on the show

This week Meagan is running, Sue is not; we review I Hate Running in Meagan’s Book Club; crown a new Runner Girl of the Week; and discuss ongoing controversy over the upcoming summer olympics.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Cecilia on Strava

This week it’s hot but we are still running! Sue prepares for a 5k, Meagan gets rained in, we begin our discussion of I Hate Running in Meagan’s Book Club, crown a new Runner Girl of the Week, and review the results of The Western States 100.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Johanna on Strava

And we’re running again! Races are happening! We finished Bravey! We have a brand new Runner Girl of the Week! Covid is over! All this and more on this week’s show. Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas Next Selection: I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Erin on Strava

This week Meagan is resting, Sue tries a run and a bike ride, we discuss Bravey in Meagan’s Book Club, and crown another great Runner Girl of the Week!   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Landi on Strava

This week one or more of us is running, we catch up on Bravey in Meagan’s Book Club, crown another great Runner Girl of the Week, and in Running News – could it be that races are actually coming back this fall?   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Alanna on Strava   Running News NYC Marathon to return for 50th anniversary with 33,000 runners

This week Sue and Meagan talk Boston qualifying times, shift bids, and doordashes; crown a Runner Girl of the Week; and consider possibly running, biking, or swimming sometime in the future. Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Wendy on Strava

This week Sue is dancing, Meagan is still running, we are discussing Bravey in Meagan’s Book Club, we crown a brand new Runner Girl of the Week, and ponder the merits of socially distanced racing.   Meagan’s Book Club Current selection: Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas Runner Girls Book List on Amazon   Runner Girl of the Week Melissa on Strava