My First Marathon

About My First Marathon

Join host Taylor as she sits down with runners from all walks of life to delve into their unforgettable first marathon experiences. From the nerves at the starting line to the euphoria of crossing the finish, each episode offers a candid look at the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of preparing for and conquering 26.2 miles for the first time. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just considering lacing up your running shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation, inspiration, and real-life insights from those who've been there, done that. Tune in as we celebrate the triumphs, share the struggles, and uncover the lessons learned along the road to that unforgettable first marathon finish line. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @myfirstmarathonpod! Have feedback? We'd love to hear it! Reach out at myfirstmarathonpod@gmail.com. Ready to tell your story? Fill out the below form for your chance to be featured! MFM Request Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yKN-XD-tLHxvw0iFUT5K9zp95pX8hiK8rg7JbPmeFoo/edit)

Publisher

My First Marathon

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Mar 2024

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 of 213 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   32: Catching Up Before Taper! Life & Running Updates (Mini Episode)

   Host Tay shares her personal marathon journey, detailing resilience through loss and surgery, offering insights on race day strategies and the profound self-discovery running provides.

2. 

   26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   148: There’s Never a Perfect Time: Training for a First Marathon With Three Young Kids w/ Morgan Berry

   Morgan Berry shares her inspiring journey of training for a marathon with three young children, proving that the perfect time to pursue a goal never arrives.

3. 

   19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   147: You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Finding Something Just for Me w/ Jess O’Brien

   Host Tay Says interviews Jess O’Brien about how running became her first self-care practice, improving her life as a mom and wife.

Inside a recent episode

32: Catching Up Before Taper! Life & Running Updates (Mini Episode)

Published 28 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I have to run the marathon first, but I know up until my 20 miler today, The lesson is in trust, I think, for me. The lesson is I can be heartbroken by what happened to my body and what changed in my body and what changed in my trust in my body and still be proud of it. I'm proud of myself today. I really am. And I think it's the first time that I've said that in a really long time. And I'm so grateful to running for giving me that. For giving me something to be proud of. And giving me a tool to trust myself again. Because who knows? Who knows what this year would have looked like without running? […]

Who has been a guest on My First Marathon

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Morgan Berry
• Jess O’Brien
• Casey Cline
• Sandy Engler
• Steve Carrier

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

6,905

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

37 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

92

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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