Stepping up to a New Distance: Half-Marathon, Marathon, + Ultra

Anyone looking for a new running challenge needs to listen to this episode: The guests are running and strength coach Christy Scott , plus three real-world runners who talk about taking on a new-for-them distance: a half-marathon, a marathon, and a 100-mile (!) ultramarathon. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guests share: -the power of consistency—and staying present in the moment -how one runner proved her cancer doctors wrong -why one chose marathon training to control the chaos in her life -how they fared in their longer race (blisters and all!) -how one 67-year-old runner fit a shower + nap into her 100-miler Before Coach Christy kicks things off around 13:54, Sarah shares a story about a sporty friend’s birthday party she just attended. Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Cozy Earth: Use code: AMR to receive 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121