In this track of The Allie G Show, Allie G welcomes her dear friend Mariana Fernández, who shares her inspiring journey in running, the influence of her family, and the challenges she faced along the way. They discuss the importance of community, the joy of running, and the lessons learned from various races, including the New York City Marathon and the upcoming Mexico City Marathon. Mariana emphasizes the significance of music in her running experience and the supportive bond she shares with Allie as they navigate their running journeys together.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:27 The Journey into Running

08:02 Transitioning to Marathons

12:36 The Marathon Experience

18:54 Returning to Running

24:34 Recent Races and Future Goals

29:43 Running Through Memories: The Mexico City Marathon

31:40 Training Together: The Journey Begins

34:50 Friendship on the Run: Humble Pie Moments

36:53 Vulnerability and Connection: The Love Language of Running

40:00 Traditions and Triumphs: Celebrating Finish Lines Together

42:13 Music as Motivation: The Soundtrack of Our Runs

50:13 Navigating Setbacks: The Journey of Recovery

53:14 Embracing Change: The Evolution of a Runner

54:17 Rapid Fire Reflections: Insights on Running and Life

Takeaways

Mariana's mother inspired her running journey.

Running is a family tradition for Mariana.

The first half marathon was a challenging experience.

Mariana learned discipline from her swimming background.

Running can be a joyful and fun experience.

Community support is crucial in running.

Music plays a significant role in Mariana's running.

It's important to embrace change in running.

Mariana's journey includes ups and downs.

It's never too late to return to running.