{"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":"131: Slow and Steady, Keep to the Left: A Late Bloomer's First Marathon w/ Jude Harper","slug":"131-slow-and-steady-keep-to-the-left-a-late-bloomer-s-first-marathon-w-jude-harper","published_at":"2026-06-29T12:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578/131-slow-and-steady-keep-to-the-left-a-late-bloomer-s-first-marathon-w-jude-harper","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-first-marathon-6901578","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8921970","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8921970.mp3?modified=1782723176&sid=5128391&source=rss","summary":"Jude didn't grow up as an athlete. She spent her childhood with a violin in her hands instead of running shoes, and didn't run her first step until she was 38. From there, the goals kept coming: a 5k, then an 8k, then a half marathon at 40 that she ran through a painful foot injury. After a decade away, she came back to the half at 49, and that race at Melbourne's MCG planted a seed she couldn't shake. Standing at the festival boards scanning for her husband's name among the full marathon runners, one thought wouldn't leave her alone: could she do that too? Eleven months of training followed, built from research, online coaching, and a plan she pieced together herself. But the road to the start line wasn't smooth, and just two weeks before race day, everything almost fell apart. What happened on the course, the strangers who became part of her story, and the moment she ran into the MCG as a marathoner for the first time, that's all ahead in this episode. Jude is now training for her second marathon with a totally different mindset, and she opens up about what's changed for her this time around. Follow along with Jude: @Jude.ch.11 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":"Jude didn't grow up as an athlete. She spent her childhood with a violin in her hands instead of running shoes, and didn't run her first step until she wa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3181,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-first-marathon-6901578/episodes/131-slow-and-steady-keep-to-the-left-a-late-bloomer-s-first-marathon-w-jude-harper/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-6901578/131-slow-and-steady-keep-to-the-left-a-late-bloomer-s-first-marathon-w-jude-harper.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}