{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Week 7 Chicago Marathon Training Recap: Shoe Testing, Achilles Struggles &amp; Fueling Strategy","description":"Week 7 of Chicago Marathon training is in the books! This week brought some challenges but also some exciting gear testing and continued progress on race day preparation. What's Covered in This Episode: \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Shoe Review Trio:  Mizuno Wave Sky 9 Running Shoe - Full breakdown of comfort, cushioning, and performance ASICS Nova Blast 5 - Testing the latest iteration of this popular trainer ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 - How the newest Nimbus handles higher mileage  \ud83d\udcaa Training Reality Check: A real look at managing achilles and soleus struggles during marathon training - the good, the challenging, and how I'm adapting my approach while staying on track for Chicago. \u26a1 Fueling &amp;amp; Nutrition Strategy Deep Dive: Watch me continue to plan, test, and tweak my race day fueling and hydration strategy. If you've ever wondered how to figure out what works for YOUR body during long runs and races, this is your behind-the-scenes look at the trial-and-error process that gets you to race day confidence. Whether you're training for your first marathon or your fiftieth, seeing the real process of strategy development can help you dial in your own approach! \ud83d\udda4 The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?! BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods --- a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. \u26a1 Get $10 in Fuel Cash + 10% back on every order: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/fuelgoods.com\/pages\/partners\/balg?ref=balg \ud83c\udfa5 Catch up on the series: \ud83d\udc49 Weekly &quot;Run With Me&quot; treadmill episodes every Friday: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/kellykkroberts  \ud83d\udc49 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4CvnqmCQF0XeDnMHGwKwBy Follow along + join the gang: \ud83d\udccd Sports massage in NYC: https:\/\/empoweredself.co\/ \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kellykkroberts\/  \ud83d\udc6f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Free BALG community: https:\/\/www.balgcommunity.com\/  \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Train with me: https:\/\/www.badassladygang.com\/join-our-training-team  \ud83d\udcc6 Upcoming training programs: https:\/\/www.badassladygang.com\/training-experiences  \ud83d\udccb Get a running plan: https:\/\/www.badassladygang.com\/running-plans  \ud83c\udfaf Hire a coach: https:\/\/www.badassladygang.com\/private-coaching  \ud83c\udf10 Learn more: https:\/\/www.badassladygang.com\/ ","author_name":"Run, Selfie, Repeat","author_url":"https:\/\/www.badassladygang.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37772355\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37772355"}