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On The Runs 187 | Margarita Matos | Running Zero to 60 | Surprise Co-Host
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In this episode of the On The Runs Podcast, hosts Eric and Erika welcome Margarita Matos (14:30) a Boston Marathon qualifier and a prominent figure in the New Hampshire running community. The conversation explores Margarita's journey into running, her experiences training for marathons, and the challenges she faces, including injuries like IT band syndrome. The hosts and Margarita discuss the differences between running in New York City and New Hampshire, emphasizing the importance of community support in the running world. Additionally, they touch on the topic of gender equality in sports, particularly the disparities in pay between WNBA and NBA players. The episode is filled with insights, personal stories, and a celebration of the running community. This conversation explores the experiences of runners dealing with injuries, the importance of community and ambassadorship in running, and the journey of new runners. The guests share their personal stories from various marathons, discussing both the challenges and triumphs they faced. They also provide valuable advice for those preparing for marathons, emphasizing the significance of having fun and enjoying the journey. The discussion highlights the competitive spirit within the running community and the friendships formed through shared experiences.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:29 Hanna's Journey in Theater and Television
06:18 Behind the Scenes in Television Production
09:25 Memorable Encounters with Celebrities
14:30 Margarita Matos
18:23 Basketball Background and Transition to Running
31:02 The Journey Begins: From Friendsgiving to Running
36:57 Training Trials: The Road to the Marathon
41:54 Overcoming Injuries: The Mental Battle of Running
49:51 Finding Community: The Power of Running Friends
50:08 The Running Community and Personal Connections
55:37 Marathon Experiences and Favorite Races
01:03:44 Memorable Marathon Moments
01:06:45 Training for the Chicago Marathon
01:17:11 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
01:18:21 The Outro
01:20:49 The Journey to Running: Inspiration and Motivation
01:23:49 Training for the New York City Marathon
01:26:52 Volunteering and Community in Running
01:29:16 Running in New York vs. New Hampshire
01:31:56 Behind the Scenes: Working with Conan O'Brien
01:35:10 Family, Names, and Personal Identity
01:36:31 Family Connections and Marathon Preparations
01:39:49 Marathon Strategies and Race Day Tips
01:43:39 Adeline's Triathlon Experience and Advice
01:49
My Race Tatts Affiliate Page - 15% of your purchase goes towards our TEAM FORCE Fundraising efforts for the NYC Marathon
Wrightsock Affiliate Page - 15% of your purchase goes towards our TEAM FORCE Fundraising efforts for the NYC Marathon
Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community
Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick
Strava Group
Linktree - Find everything here
Instagram - Follow us on the gram
YouTube - Subscribe to our channel
Patreon - Support us
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Email us at [email protected]
238 episodes
Manage episode 509233523 series 3502831
In this episode of the On The Runs Podcast, hosts Eric and Erika welcome Margarita Matos (14:30) a Boston Marathon qualifier and a prominent figure in the New Hampshire running community. The conversation explores Margarita's journey into running, her experiences training for marathons, and the challenges she faces, including injuries like IT band syndrome. The hosts and Margarita discuss the differences between running in New York City and New Hampshire, emphasizing the importance of community support in the running world. Additionally, they touch on the topic of gender equality in sports, particularly the disparities in pay between WNBA and NBA players. The episode is filled with insights, personal stories, and a celebration of the running community. This conversation explores the experiences of runners dealing with injuries, the importance of community and ambassadorship in running, and the journey of new runners. The guests share their personal stories from various marathons, discussing both the challenges and triumphs they faced. They also provide valuable advice for those preparing for marathons, emphasizing the significance of having fun and enjoying the journey. The discussion highlights the competitive spirit within the running community and the friendships formed through shared experiences.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:29 Hanna's Journey in Theater and Television
06:18 Behind the Scenes in Television Production
09:25 Memorable Encounters with Celebrities
14:30 Margarita Matos
18:23 Basketball Background and Transition to Running
31:02 The Journey Begins: From Friendsgiving to Running
36:57 Training Trials: The Road to the Marathon
41:54 Overcoming Injuries: The Mental Battle of Running
49:51 Finding Community: The Power of Running Friends
50:08 The Running Community and Personal Connections
55:37 Marathon Experiences and Favorite Races
01:03:44 Memorable Marathon Moments
01:06:45 Training for the Chicago Marathon
01:17:11 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
01:18:21 The Outro
01:20:49 The Journey to Running: Inspiration and Motivation
01:23:49 Training for the New York City Marathon
01:26:52 Volunteering and Community in Running
01:29:16 Running in New York vs. New Hampshire
01:31:56 Behind the Scenes: Working with Conan O'Brien
01:35:10 Family, Names, and Personal Identity
01:36:31 Family Connections and Marathon Preparations
01:39:49 Marathon Strategies and Race Day Tips
01:43:39 Adeline's Triathlon Experience and Advice
01:49
My Race Tatts Affiliate Page - 15% of your purchase goes towards our TEAM FORCE Fundraising efforts for the NYC Marathon
Wrightsock Affiliate Page - 15% of your purchase goes towards our TEAM FORCE Fundraising efforts for the NYC Marathon
Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community
Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick
Strava Group
Linktree - Find everything here
Instagram - Follow us on the gram
YouTube - Subscribe to our channel
Patreon - Support us
Threads
Email us at [email protected]
238 episodes
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