EP. 216 - Running with Harry Styles, Bravery, and The Truth About Running Your Best Marathon, Meghan Howard

In this episode of the Elevate Your Running Podcast, I sit down with Meghan Howard to explore what it really means to show up with bravery in your running—and in your life.

Meghan shares the story behind her incredible 2:52 performance at the Tokyo Marathon, giving an inside look at the training, mindset, and resilience it took to get there. But this conversation goes far beyond splits and race day execution. We dive into the emotional side of the sport—the highs that keep us coming back, and the inevitable lows that test our patience, identity, and belief in ourselves.

We also talk about her unforgettable experience running the Berlin Marathon alongside Harry Styles, and what it was like to be part of such a unique and high-energy race environment.

This episode is a reminder that progress in running isn’t linear, and that courage often looks like continuing to show up when things feel uncertain. Whether you’re chasing a breakthrough performance or simply trying to stay consistent in a busy season of life, Meghan’s story will leave you feeling inspired to lean into the process and trust your journey.

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