Some Work, All Play 287. Quad Dipsea Course Record! “No Secrets” on Megan’s Racing, Training, and Postpartum Journey
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Dec 2, 2025 Megan shatters a 15-year-old race record at Quad Dipsea, revealing her journey from heart issues and motherhood to reclaiming her competitive spirit. She shares race-day mishaps that nearly derailed her, including lost gels and packing dramas. Their discussion dives into her unconventional training, postpartum realities, and the emotional weight of crossing the finish line. With playful banter and heartfelt reflections, they explore the complexities of racing, fueling strategies, and the impact of personal life on athletic performance.
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Quad Dipsea: Brutal Stairs, Primal Finish
- Megan describes the Quad Dipsea as 28 miles with 9,000 ft of climbing and brutal stairs.
- She recounts descending slowly and feeling primal during the race's finish fist pump.
Course Record and Collapsing Fist Pump
- Megan set a 15-year-old Quad Dipsea course record in 4:35, breaking Caren Spore's 2010 mark.
- She collapsed after finishing and later saw a photo mid-fist-pump that made her emotional.
Gels Rained Out Of A New Pack
- Megan lost multiple gels when her new white Salomon pack spilled them downhill early in the race.
- She called herself a "shithead" for trying an untested pack on race day.