596. Beyond the Run with Maegan Krifchin
Ali on the Run Show
Ali Feller
4.9 • 4.2K Ratings
🗓️ 16 December 2022
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
"The biggest takeaway is that I'm having fun. That is a huge thing! I forgot what it was like to just have fun with it and be playful and enjoy the ride."
Maegan Krifchin, a professional runner for Atlanta Track Club Elite, had a big goal for this fall: run a personal best at the TCS New York City Marathon. She put all of her running eggs in that basket, training hard with that NYCM plan in mind. But come race day, things didn't go as planned at all. Maegan ran a 2:40:52, which was well off her goal time. She wasn't just unsatisfied — she wanted more, and she wanted it immediately. And so, Maegan decided to run the Philadelphia Marathon, just two weeks later. This time, things went much better. She ran 2:31:41, finishing in second place. Still, though, Maegan wanted more. And so, two weeks after that, she decided to head west in pursuit of a personal best. This time, Maegan lined up at the California International Marathon, where she got her day: She ran 2:29:21. A personal best. In this conversation, Maegan talks about how she managed to run three fall marathons without getting injured, and how she got faster each time. Plus, how she has stayed mentally sharp and strong, and her advice for staying in the race when the running gets tough.
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of The Alley On The Run Show is brought to you by New Balance. |
| 0:04.4 | Go to newbalance.com slash Beyond the Run. |
| 0:08.4 | To learn more about what New Balance is doing to support the conversations around running |
| 0:13.2 | and mental wellness. |
| 0:18.8 | Welcome to The Alley On The Run Show. I'm your host, Allie Feller, and this is Beyond the Run. |
| 0:24.8 | This series comes your way twice a month on The Alley On The Run Show, |
| 0:28.3 | and my goal with these conversations is to talk about running and mental wellness |
| 0:32.7 | and the connection between the two. We do that by hearing from a mix of industry professionals, |
| 0:38.3 | professional athletes, and everyday runners. |
| 0:41.5 | Today, at Lanna Track Club, Allie's Megan Krypton is here. |
| 0:46.0 | Did you see what Megan did this fall? Megan ran three marathons in just about four weeks. |
| 0:53.6 | Each one faster than the one before. First, she ran the TCS New York City Marathon in two hours, |
| 1:00.3 | 40 minutes, and 52 seconds, and she was not satisfied with that result. |
| 1:05.4 | So, two weeks later, she decided to run the Philadelphia Marathon to see what might happen. |
| 1:11.8 | She finished nine minutes faster, running two 31 41, and earning herself a spot on the podium |
| 1:19.3 | with a second place finished, and still, Megan wanted more. So, she headed west, |
| 1:25.8 | she ran the California International Marathon, and this time, she achieved her long time dream |
| 1:31.5 | of going sub-230. Megan finished CIM in two hours, 29 minutes, and 21 seconds. |
| 1:40.4 | So, is she satisfied now? I answered that question, and so much more in this conversation |
| 1:46.8 | with Occupational Therapist, Megan Krypton. |
| 1:58.7 | Oh my gosh, the marathoner of the fall, three marathons in four weeks. |
| 2:04.4 | Megan, thank you so much for being here. I'm so excited to talk about how in the world you just |
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