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Listen in the appIn today’s episode, Megan shares an update on her training as she gears up for the McKirdy Micro Marathon on March 29th, where she’s aiming to hit the Olympic Trials qualifying standard. The trio also unpack the latest developments from the USATF Half Marathon Championships, including how Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley, and Ednah Kurgat were awarded honorary podium spots following last week’s chaotic finish.
They also discuss how the entry standards for the New York City Marathon make this year’s edition the most competitive field ever. To cap off the episode, Rachel gives a shoutout to some of the newest women who have achieved their OTQs and the trio shares some of their favorite cities to run in across the U.S.
Plus: What would a dating app created specifically for finding training partners look like?
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"⏳ Megan Gears Up For Her Next Marathon, Updates On The USATF Half Champs Drama, NYC Marathon Entry Madness + A Dating App For Training Partners?" is an episode of Getting Chicked. Runtime 1 hr 4 min. Published March 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.