{"podcast":{"title":"My First Marathon","slug":"my-first-marathon-6901578","podcast_index_feed_id":6901578,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5128391.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5128391","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/42388559.jpg","author":"My First Marathon","episode_count":163,"summary":"Join host Taylor as she sits down with runners from all walks of life to delve into their unforgettable first marathon experiences. From the nerves at the starting line to the euphoria of crossing the finish, each episode offers a candid look at the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of preparing for and conquering 26.2 miles for the first time. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just considering lacing up your running shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation, inspiration, and real-life insights from those who've been there, done that. Tune in as we celebrate the triumphs, share the struggles, and uncover the lessons learned along the road to that unforgettable first marathon finish line. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @myfirstmarathonpod! Have feedback? We'd love to hear it! Reach out at myfirstmarathonpod@gmail.com. Ready to tell your story? Fill out the below form for your chance to be featured! MFM Request Form","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T02:31:22.767657+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578"},"episode":{"title":"124: 4:30 AM, No Bib, No Crowd: Running the Anniversary of Her Surgery w/ Carly Schrom","slug":"124-4-30-am-no-bib-no-crowd-running-the-anniversary-of-her-surgery-w-carly-schrom","published_at":"2026-05-11T12:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578/124-4-30-am-no-bib-no-crowd-running-the-anniversary-of-her-surgery-w-carly-schrom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8901928","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8901928.mp3?modified=1778498714&sid=5128391&source=rss","summary":"Carly Schrom grew up in a running family and carried the sport all the way through college, where she also quietly battled years of stomach issues that nobody could explain. What eventually got diagnosed as Crohn's disease derailed her senior season, and just when she thought she was finally turning a corner after graduation, a routine scan revealed something scarier waiting on the other side. What followed was a surgery that changed everything, a long road back, and a decision to mark the one year anniversary in the most Carly way possible: a 4:30am marathon on a random Friday in December, no race bib, no crowd, just her and the guy who had been there through all of it. Follow along with Carly: @carlyschrom Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathon.co & myfirstmarathon.co/resources Book a free 1:1 Coaching Call with me! - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37408473&appointmentType=85354440 Join the First Marathoner Community! - skool.com/myfirstmarathon","meta_description":"Carly Schrom grew up in a running family and carried the sport all the way through college, where she also quietly battled years of stomach issues that no…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3214,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-first-marathon-6901578/episodes/124-4-30-am-no-bib-no-crowd-running-the-anniversary-of-her-surgery-w-carly-schrom/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578/124-4-30-am-no-bib-no-crowd-running-the-anniversary-of-her-surgery-w-carly-schrom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}