187 | Margarita Matos | Running Zero to 60 | Surprise Co-Host Hanna Banana

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.Chapters00:00 Intro03:29 Hanna's Journey in Theater and Television06:18 Behind the Scenes in Television Production09:25 Memorable Encounters with Celebrities14:30 Margarita Matos18:23 Basketball Background and Transition to Running31:02 The Journey Begins: From Friendsgiving to Running36:57 Training Trials: The Road to the Marathon41:54 Overcoming Injuries: The Mental Battle of Running49:51 Finding Community: The Power of Running Friends50:08 The Running Community and Personal Connections55:37 Marathon Experiences and Favorite Races01:03:44 Memorable Marathon Moments01:06:45 Training for the Chicago Marathon01:17:11 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans01:18:21 The Outro01:20:49 The Journey to Running: Inspiration and Motivation01:23:49 Training for the New York City Marathon01:26:52 Volunteering and Community in Running01:29:16 Running in New York vs. New Hampshire01:31:56 Behind the Scenes: Working with Conan O'Brien01:35:10 Family, Names, and Personal Identity01:36:31 Family Connections and Marathon Preparations01:39:49 Marathon Strategies and Race Day Tips01:43:39 Adeline's Triathlon Experience and Advice01:49:31 Final Thoughts and Future GoalsMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!