{"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":"129: It Fell on My Actual Birthday: Why Maggie Finally Signed Up for Chicago w/ Maggie Lowenthal","slug":"129-it-fell-on-my-actual-birthday-why-maggie-finally-signed-up-for-chicago-w-maggie-lowenthal","published_at":"2026-06-15T12:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578/129-it-fell-on-my-actual-birthday-why-maggie-finally-signed-up-for-chicago-w-maggie-lowenthal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8916624","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8916624.mp3?modified=1781517743&sid=5128391&source=rss","summary":"Maggie Lowenthal grew up a gymnast and a sprinter, but spent most of her life convinced that long distance running just wasn't for her. She ran a couple of halves, got into HYROX, built a strength training foundation, but kept watching the Chicago Marathon from the sidelines every fall. She never planned to run it herself, but that changed when she realized the 2025 race would fall on her actual 30th birthday, and her sister was in too. Maggie trained through a Chicago summer, logged her long runs along the lakefront with her charity training group, and showed up on race day with a birthday sticker on her shirt and her friends and family spread across the course. The first half felt almost easy. Then came the miles she had never run before, the sun, and that infamous Chicago down-and-back stretch that has a way of making every runner question their life choices. Follow along with Maggie: @Magggiemoooo (Instagram) 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! — https://www.skool.com/myfirstmarathon/about","meta_description":"Maggie Lowenthal grew up a gymnast and a sprinter, but spent most of her life convinced that long distance running just wasn't for her. She ran a couple o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2801,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-first-marathon-6901578/episodes/129-it-fell-on-my-actual-birthday-why-maggie-finally-signed-up-for-chicago-w-maggie-lowenthal/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-6901578/129-it-fell-on-my-actual-birthday-why-maggie-finally-signed-up-for-chicago-w-maggie-lowenthal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}