This episode is for anyone who loves running, musicals, or finding inspiration in unexpected places! Hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with Kara Cutruzzula, writer, editor, and creator of Marathon: The Musical, a one-of-a-kind show that blends the worlds of running and performance. Kara shares:

  • The inspiration behind Marathon and its themes of endurance, hope, and connection;
  • How running fueled Kara’s creativity, including DIY’ing her own marathon for research;
  • The enduring process of writing a musical, including how to make it all come to life on stage, and more!

Follow Kara on her website or on Instagram for updates on Marathon. Listen to Kara chat more about the link between running and creativity on a previous AMR podcast.

Save the date! The 2025 Better Together team is heading to the City of Oaks Marathon on Nov. 2. Registration opens March 10—don’t miss it!