Calli Hauger-Thackery won a marathon at 8 weeks pregnant. The world had no idea.
She joined us before lining up in Boston at 22 weeks - with her husband, coach, and training partner Nick Hauger racing alongside her.
This episode goes behind the scenes of one of the most unusual high-performance partnerships in elite running: how they train together, compete individually, and what it really means to chase world-class performances while stepping into parenthood.
In this episode, you'll hear:
🤫 The Houston secret - winning a marathon 8 weeks pregnant, and what Nick said at the finish line
🏃♀️From unsponsored and working every job going, to 2nd fastest British marathoner ever
🧠 How Calli's mindset broke the ceiling other coaches had put on Nick
👶 What training through pregnancy actually looks like week by week
🤝 How being each other's coach, competitor, and life partner works in practice
🎯 What elite athletes get right about balancing training with real life, and what most runners get wrong
🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.
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