Season 3

Sept. 10, 2023

Kayla RAN a Half Marathon!

She did it! This episode caps off our series with Kayla as we celebrate her huge half marathon finish. Way to go, Kayla! If you or someone you know might be interested in doing a similar series in the future, …

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Sept. 4, 2023

The Night Before! | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Nerves, Jitters, an…

Kayla is one sleep away from her big race! This Labor Day half marathon is what she has been working towards for the last 18 weeks, and now it all comes down to this! Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and …

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Aug. 28, 2023

Week 18 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Pre-Race & Course Fuel Strate…

In this episode, we talk about what Kayla should be eating and drinking the days leading up to and the morning of her race, along with during the race, and what she should carry with her. Follow us on Instagram, …

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Aug. 21, 2023

Week 17 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | The Taper Begins!

The taper begins! In this episode we talk about what a taper is and how long it should be along with some other fun running topics. We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget …

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Aug. 14, 2023

Week 16 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Heart Rate Zones + How Long S…

In this episode Kayla talks about the fun gift she received and how it helped her on her long run. We discuss heart rate zones, the length of the ideal training cycle, and many more topics. Follow us on Instagram …

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Aug. 7, 2023

Week 15 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | How Many Gels Per Hour?

In this episode we talk about how many gels to take per hour. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and @kaylarhoton, and please subscribe (it’s free!) and leave us a 5-star review! --- Support t...

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July 31, 2023

Week 14 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | “Why Not Me?” and Other Mantr…

Mantras can be powerful to overcome the doubts and mental battles while training and running a half marathon. We discuss this topic and others on this week’s episode. Follow us on Instagram @kaylarhoton and @crummymarathoners...

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July 24, 2023

Week 13 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon | Focus on Form to Avoid Injury

Kayla is getting closer to her big day, and today we discuss her progress and how form can have a huge impact on injuries. Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and @kaylarhoton. As always, please subscribe (it’s free!) a...

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July 17, 2023

Week 12 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Chafing and Constant Hunger: …

Kayla shares the challenges she faced this week while training for her first half marathon. Tune in to hear how she is doing! Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and Kayla @kaylarhoton. As always, please leave a 5-star ...

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July 10, 2023

Week 11 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | When New Running Shoes Aren’t…

In this episode we hear about Kayla’s newest milestone—8 miles! She talks about the woes of trying new running shoes on her long run. Tune in to hear how it went! Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and @kaylarhoton, an...

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July 3, 2023

Week 10 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Running with Faster People

This week Kayla hit a new milestone. 7 miles! We discuss the benefits of running with other people who are faster than us. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and @kaylarhoton and please ...

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June 26, 2023

Week 9 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Planning for Interruptions in …

It’s moving week for Kayla which means she’ll need to change up this week’s run schedule. We discuss this topic plus reevaluating her current shoes and why she wants to be fitted for a different pair. Follow us on Instagram …

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June 19, 2023

Week 8 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | What to Eat After a Long Run? …

In this episode we talk about dealing with nausea after a long run and how to prevent it by fueling and hydrating properly post-run. Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and @kaylarhoton. --- Support this podcast: ht...

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June 12, 2023

Week 7 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Incorporating Fuel Into Your R…

In this episode we talk all about what fuel is, how and when to take it, and what to do if you have to go to the bathroom mid run. Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and Kayla @kaylarhoton. As always, …

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June 5, 2023

Week 6 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon | When Cutting a Run Short Makes …

Kayla shares the reality of half marathon training and a struggle she faced this week. Here is the dynamic stretch routine mentioned in the episode. https://youtu.be/5cKxUUVeVVI Follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylarhoton and us @...

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May 29, 2023

Week 5 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Mental Blocks and Recovery

In this episode we explore getting past mental blocks, and we also discuss Kayla’s first recovery week. Be sure to follow/subscribe and give us a 5 star review! Follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylarhoton and us @crummymarathoners...

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May 22, 2023

Week 4 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Running Form, Pre-Run Fuel, an…

Kayla is making great progress on her way to running her first half marathon. In this episode, we discuss her progress along with some questions she had around running form, pre-run fuel, and cross training. Follow her on Tik...

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May 15, 2023

Week 3 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Prioritizing Training While Ba…

In this episode Harrison recaps a conversation with Kayla about her training progress. Primary topics: prioritizing training while balancing a busy life, choosing a time of day to run, and treadmill running. Follow us on Inst...

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May 8, 2023

Week 2 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon! | Gear, Strength, and Cross Trai…

This episode officially kicks off Kayla’s first week of half marathon training. We discuss her gear, her training plan for the week (including strength and cross training), and we answer a few of her questions. Here is the ex...

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May 1, 2023

Week 1 | Kayla Runs a Half Marathon!

Over the next 18 weeks we will be tracking Kayla Rhoton as she trains from very little running to her first-ever half marathon. In this episode we get to know Kayla, learn about her goals, and discuss what to expect …

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