Why I Stopped Running Marathons for 7 Years, and Why I'm Finally Coming Back

I thought I'd take one year off from marathons. Instead, it became seven.In this episode, I'm sharing the personal story behind my return to marathon running, from infertility and IVF to postpartum complications, recovering from a pulmonary embolism, and finding my way back to the starting line as a mom of two.I'm also taking you behind the scenes of my training for the 2026 Chicago Marathon and showing exactly how I'm fueling differently this time around.In this episode: Why I stepped away from marathons for seven years  Recovering from infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health complications  How Team Abbott gave me an unexpected path back to Chicago  Why my goals look different in my 40s  What to expect as I document my marathon training and nutrition journeyApply to work with Natalie for 1-on-1 nutrition coaching! Have questions or want to request a show topic? DM us @greenletesCheck out Natalie's book 📕: Planted Performance