Lauren Hagans: Racing the Marathon, a New Chapter for a Seasoned Professional Runner

Lauren Hagans is a professional distance runner with a long racing career, and she's been a top competitor at many distances. Now that includes the marathon, which Hagans just started racing in 2023. This episode focuses on this new chapter of Hagans's running career.At 38, Hagans is just getting rolling with at the 26.2 mile distance, and she's competing among the best. For her debut in 2023, Hagans raced the prestigious Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN, where she came out flying: She won! And she clocked an incredible 2:25:55: this is the fourth fastest debut marathon by an American women, ever.This episode focuses on Hagans's second marathon, Chicago, which she just raced in October 2024. Learn why Hagans is even more proud of this performance than the big win in Duluth, and why she's excited to keep racing marathons. What's clear is that Hagans has untapped potential in the marathon, so it will be exciting to see what she does from here. Hagans also has some big changes coming up as she prepares for 2025.Keep Up With Lauren HagansInstagram: @haagendazs_86Lauren Hagans's previous appearance on WRSwomensrunningstories.com/race-report-lauren-hagans-2023-usatf-half-marathon-national-championshipsSupport Our SupportersYMR Track Club: ymrtrackclub.comUse the discount code WRS20 for 20% off your purchaseTo support WRS, please rate and review the showiTunes/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-running-stories/id1495427631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F8Hr2RysbV4fdwNhiMAXc?si=1c5e18155b4b44faMusic CreditsCormac O'Regan, of PlaytohComa-Media, via PixabayRomanBelov, via Pixabaypenguinmusic, via PixabayWays to Connect and Engage with Women's Running StoriesOver 50, Sub 20, 5k Project Instagram: @over50sub20_5k_projectWRS Instagram: @womensrunningstoriesFacebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStoriesWebsite: womensrunningstories.comEmail host Cherie: [email protected]'s Running Stories is a proud member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/