Episode
Stepping up to a New Distance: Half-Marathon, Marathon, + Ultra
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- Another Mother Runner
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- Jul 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4897
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Summary
Anyone looking for a new running challenge needs to listen to this episode: The guests are running and strength coach Christy Scott , plus three real-world runners who talk about taking on a new-for-them distance: a half-marathon, a marathon, and a 100-mile (!) ultramarathon. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guests share: -the power of consistency—and staying present in the moment -how one runner proved her cancer doctors wrong -why one chose marathon training to control the chaos in her life -how they fared in their longer race (blisters and all!) -how one 67-year-old runner fit a shower + nap into her 100-miler Before Coach Christy kicks things off around 13:54, Sarah shares a story about a sporty friend’s birthday party she just attended. FeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/ Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/ Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Support our Partners: JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/ Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121