Oct 28, 202616 min
I’m back with a Wednesday mini episode for the first time in a long time, and I’m catching up with you right after finishing my 20 miler for the Charlotte Marathon. I was supposed to be about eight months pregnant this...
About this Podcast:
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
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What is My First Marathon about?
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.
What has My First Marathon covered recently?
Recent episodes include "32: Catching Up Before Taper! Life & Running Updates (Mini Episode)" (28 October 2026, 16 minutes), "148: There’s Never a Perfect Time: Training for a First Marathon With Three Young Kids w/ Morgan Berry" (26 October 2026, 66 minutes), and "147: You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Finding Something Just for Me w/ Jess O’Brien" (19 October 2026, 57 minutes).
How often does My First Marathon publish?
My First Marathon publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on My First Marathon?
Booking probability for My First Marathon is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. My First Marathon requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. My First Marathon's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for My First Marathon are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. My First Marathon has a health audience.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #148
148: There’s Never a Perfect Time: Training for a First Marathon With Three Young Kids w/ Morgan Berry
Oct 26, 20261h 6mMorgan Berry spent her high school track days saying yes to whatever event her coach needed filled, but the marathon didn’t feel like hers until she watched her husband chase a Boston qualifier and find his running...
- Oct 19, 202657 min
Jess O’Brien became a mom at 18, and for years movement took a back seat to raising her son. Running didn’t stick the first time she tried it, but joining a CrossFit gym had built up her endurance, so when a Revel...
- Oct 12, 202639 min
Casey’s running story starts with summer camping trips, where she raced anyone who would line up and tried her hardest to beat the boys. Thirty-plus marathons later, she’s a landscape architect and run coach who credits...
- Oct 5, 202652 min
When Sandy moved from Switzerland to Australia in 2020, she was quickly swept into the country's active, early-morning lifestyle, though running wasn't on her radar yet. That changed when the owner of her community gym...
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- Sep 28, 20261 hour
Steve Carrier spent decades lifting heavy and hated cardio for a long time. When COVID closed the gyms, he started hiking and kayaking with his wife, and after she mentioned a 5K she wanted to do, he decided to give...
Episode #143
143: The Wall That Never Came: Running Her First Marathon on Her 40th Birthday w/ Aimee Jones
Sep 21, 202648 minAimee spent over a decade running half marathons, one a year, showing up and enjoying the distance without chasing a specific time. It started with a charity flyer that landed in her parents' mailbox when she was twenty...
- Sep 14, 202656 min
Martin Dugard has been running since the early 1970s, but it all traces back to one moment at eleven years old, watching Frank Shorter win the 1972 Olympic marathon and being so moved he ran straight outside in his...
- Sep 7, 202657 min
Jay spent years playing soccer and dabbled in other sports, but running itself was never her thing until she signed up for a local 5K in her off season as another way to move. That race quickly turned into a half...
Episode #140
140: It's Our Duty to Give Back: Ainsley's Angels and Finding Community w/ Hunter Pardue
Aug 31, 20261h 2mHunter didn't set out to become a runner. He joined his high school's cross country team on a whim (mostly because his friends were doing it) and discovered he loved being part of a group more than he loved the actual...
- Aug 24, 202646 min
Sierra grew up in a running family and found her own love for the sport through a middle school team in Georgia. She ran through high school and rediscovered it years later during a hard stretch in college, but just as...
- Aug 19, 20269 min
This one's for all my fall marathoners who are deep in training right now!! I'm pulling together my full survival guide for running your first marathon, five things I wish someone had told me before my own first one...
- Aug 17, 202658 min
Barry Scruggs came to running with his wife after some health struggles when they decided to make change happen together. It started with a Spartan race , and that single decision opened the door to a running life...
Episode #137
137: Watching Someone Else's Finish Line: How a Stranger's Marathon Story Became Her Own w/ Abia Mallick
Aug 3, 20261h 2mAbia Mallick never planned to run a marathon herself until she volunteered at the finish zone of the New York City Marathon, where a woman stopped by the fence near her to catch her breath and ended up sharing her...
Episode #136
136: Why I Program Speed Work (Mini Episode)
Jul 29, 20265 minI get this question all the time from my first-time marathoners: if I don't have a time goal, why do I need to do speed work? In this week's mini episode, I'm breaking down exactly why I still program speed work for...
- Jul 27, 20261 hour
Sara played tennis all through high school, but running stayed casual for her, a mile here or there, until 2023, when she signed up for her first 5K and then got sidelined by a health complication for most of the year...
Episode #134
134: "What If I Just Stopped": Hitting the Wall at Mile 12 and Finishing Anyway w/ Julie Satterthwaite
Jul 20, 20261h 2mJulie grew up in a sports-obsessed family, her dad a longtime Broad Street runner, her brother a former D1 lacrosse player turned distance runner. She played soccer growing up, but sports also came with real anxiety for...
- Jul 15, 202614 min
I took a two month break from running dealing with personal issues we'll get into in this episode. These personal issues forced me to take 2 full months off of running for the first time in my running journey, and today...
- Jul 13, 20261h 3m
Besides the dreaded mile in high school PE class, running was fairly casual for Rachel for a long time until the stress of working front lines at a hospital during COVID turned it into a huge stress reliever for her. A...
- Jul 6, 202647 min
Gina didn't grow up loving running. In fact, she hated it, right up until a spontaneous half marathon at Disneyland in 2017 changed her mind for good. After two kids and a long break from racing, she found her way back...
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Martin Dugard
New York Times bestselling author, New York Times bestselling author
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Dr Rachel Howard
head of talent acquisition, Francis Crick Institute
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Ilana Dunn
dating expert, Seeing Other People
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Heather Anderson
Vice President of Marketing and Operations at The Little Gym, The Autism Oasis / Nonverbal Autism Homeschool
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