Kelly Pollock, Dimity's Saucony 26Strong cadet, ready to step up from 13.1 to 26.2.

Kelly Pollock, Dimity’s Saucony 26Strong cadet, ready to step up from 13.1 to 26.2.

In this almost hour-long episode, Dimity and Sarah introduce their “cadets” in the Saucony 26Strong program, Kelly Pollock and Alison Pellicci, respectively. Kelly and Alison are both relatively new runners—hitting the pavement (and treadmill!) for two years or less—and now they are midway through training to run their first 26.2, the Philadelphia Marathon, with Dimity and Sarah at their sides. The cadets tell how training is going, including sharing their biggest hurdle and greatest surprise thus far. Kelly talks about the success of doing run-walk pattern, and Alison lets listeners in on what it’s like to marathon train with her husband. Finally, each mother runner debates the all-important topic: race-day attire.

Reminder: The first selection for the new Another Mother Runner Reading/Running book club is On the Road to Find Out. This young adult novel focuses on a high school senior taking up running while navigating the gauntlet of college admissions process. Author Rachel Toor will be on the September 13 podcast; readers can submit questions for her now through Tuesday, September 9 on our brand-new Google Voice line. Leave your question or comment by calling: 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Join in the discussion!

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