{"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":"125: $10 Walmart Shoes to Marathon Finisher: Running the Austin Marathon w/ Ashley Bree","slug":"125-10-walmart-shoes-to-marathon-finisher-running-the-austin-marathon-w-ashley-bree","published_at":"2026-05-18T12:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578/125-10-walmart-shoes-to-marathon-finisher-running-the-austin-marathon-w-ashley-bree","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8904646","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8904646.mp3?modified=1779109216&sid=5128391&source=rss","summary":"Ashley never considered herself a runner. As a kid she dabbled in sports, hated cross country, and didn't think twice about it. It wasn't until her early thirties, going through a divorce and looking for somewhere to put all that energy, that she laced up a pair of $10 Walmart shoes and headed out onto the country roads behind her house with nothing but cheap earbuds and an Eminem playlist. She had no plan, no training knowledge, and no idea what was coming. Fast forward a few years and Ashley, a 911 dispatcher who has spent nearly two decades taking calls from the streets of Austin, decided on a whim one late summer night to sign up for the Austin Marathon and run the very roads she's been protecting for her entire career. She built her own training plan from scratch to fit her rotating shift schedule, tackled the heat and humidity of a Texas summer, and showed up to the start line ready to prove something to herself that had been a long time coming. Follow along with Ashley: @ashleybblank Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathon.co & myfirstmarathon.co/resources Shop merch! - myfirstmarathon.com - click on \"shop\" Join the First Marathoner Community! - skool.com/myfirstmarathon","meta_description":"Ashley never considered herself a runner. As a kid she dabbled in sports, hated cross country, and didn't think twice about it. It wasn't until her early…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2566,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-first-marathon-6901578/episodes/125-10-walmart-shoes-to-marathon-finisher-running-the-austin-marathon-w-ashley-bree/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-6901578/125-10-walmart-shoes-to-marathon-finisher-running-the-austin-marathon-w-ashley-bree.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}