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🤔 The Olympic Trials Are Changing, Marathon Pacing Tips, Rachel's MRI Updates + Our 2028 Race Plans
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Aug 28, 20261:15:56
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In today's episode, Karen, Megan, and Rachel catch up on their latest training, including a big 800m workout, marathon-pace work, cross training, and the mental adjustment that comes with stepping away from the marathon distance.
The Chicks also break down a controversial change to the 2028 U.S. Olympic Trials: shortening the meet from 10 days to six and eliminating the 5000m prelim. Is the Olympic Trials about selecting the best possible Olympic team, or should it also be about keeping the dream alive of making the Trials for athletes who know they may never become Olympians? They debate both sides, discuss the difference between the track and marathon Trials, and share their thoughts on what the changes could mean for developing athletes, doubling, and the future of the sport.
Plus: tips for pacing a downhill marathon without blowing up, thoughts on the Sydney Marathon, Berlin Marathon travel and recovery advice, marathon-friendly hairstyles, and the highly anticipated update on Rachel's MRI.
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Rachel: Nike Vomero 18
Megan: Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
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"🤔 The Olympic Trials Are Changing, Marathon Pacing Tips, Rachel's MRI Updates + Our 2028 Race Plans" is an episode of Getting Chicked. Runtime 1 hr 15 min. Published August 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
