logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2024
41m 37s

Better, Faster, Farther: Maggie Mertens ...

S&P GLOBAL
About this episode

In this episode, Nathan sits down with author Maggie Mertens about her book, "Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women." Together, they discuss the challenges faced and progress made in women's sports.

Maggie Mertens:

More S&P Global Content:

Credits:

  • Host/Author: Nathan Hunt
  • Producer/Editor: Patrick Moroney
  • Published With Assistance From: Kyle May, Kurt Burger, Camille McManus

www.spglobal.com

Up next
Aug 21
Episode 5: Frontier Markets Uncovered
Join Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Zahabia Gupta, head of emerging markets credit research at S&P Global Ratings, as they delve into the complexities of frontier markets. Listen along as the pair explores the distinctions between frontier and ... Show More
28m 7s
Aug 14
Episode 4: Understanding Global Tensions: Geopolitics, Trade, and the Energy Transition
Join us on the Look Forward Podcast as host Andy Critchlow interviews Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President for Global Geopolitics and International Affairs at S&P Global Commodity Insights. In this insightful episode, we discuss the current geopolitical landscape marked by incre ... Show More
32m 24s
Aug 7
Episode 3: Market Insights, a Conversation with Dave Ernsberger
Join us in this episode as we speak with Dave Ernsberger, Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights, about his insights on market trends and the evolving role of technology in trading. Dave shares his experiences and perspectives on navigating the complexities of today’s mark ... Show More
26m 48s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2024
Telegraph Women's Sport podcast - “Growing up I didn’t have female role models”
In this bonus episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we’re diving into the topic of inspiration. Host Dame Laura Kenny is joined by three trailblazers known for pushing boundaries. Sue Dorrington delves into her pioneering journey in women’s rugby, from discovering the s ... Show More
45m 44s
Sep 2024
NO ONE can stop A'ja Wilson | Fast Friends with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie
We listened to your comments. You loved them covering the 2024 Games, so we brought them back for more. Welcome to Fast Friends with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie! These two legendary athletes will give you their thoughts on the biggest stories in women's sports every week. In to ... Show More
35m 45s
Jun 2024
“Am I Having Fun? Am I Growing?” (with Mia Fishel)
Tobin Heath and Christen Press return for Episode 2 of Season 3! In this episode they discuss the complex emotions they felt in response to American pro soccer player Korbin Albert’s support of homophobic and transphobic beliefs, the impactful lessons they learned from being memb ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2024
Rosie Ruiz and the Marathon Women with Maggie Mertens
Maggie Mertens tells us a tale of the first women who fought to run the marathon, and of one woman who decided to cut to the finish line. Find Maggie online here. Find Maggie's book Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women online here. Suppor ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2024
Arsenal Women Arsecast 87: August Mailbag
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie Spangher to discuss the signing of Rosa Kafaji and the departure of Cloe Lacasse. Then Tim and Jamie answer listener questions on how the midfield will look next season and whether changes are afoot there, the future of ... Show More
55m 40s
Mar 2025
Angel City FC and the rise of women’s pro soccer
The National Women’s Soccer League’s regular season kicks off next week. And thanks in part to a record-breaking media rights agreement and the growth of women’s professional sports across the board, the league is gaining more attention — and investment — than ever. Angel City Fo ... Show More
24m 7s
Apr 2025
Futbol W: Ashley Hatch Joins the Show!
Cristina Alexander & Ali Krieger are joined by in-form Washington Spirit striker Ashley Hatch to discuss the start to the season, USWNT camp, and the chemistry with Trinity Rodman. And, the crew look back at a busy NWSL weekend, who can stay unbeaten? Plus, Christine Sinclair & D ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2024
Are Match Days Getting Worse for Women?
Jim White and Simon Jordan discuss Fulham’s last-minute win over Brentford - are Silva and Frank on the rise? Times Writer Owen Slot looks at Danny Care’s revelations about Eddie Jones’s England tenure. Charlotte Eve from Her Game Too discusses sexism in football and Nicky Butt a ... Show More
56m 10s
Dec 2024
Coaching carousel reaches crescendo; Off-season news and views
Catherine, David and Matt convene to catch up on all the latest news from the off season and to look ahead to 2025. Part one - Coaching updates. Hubert Hurkacz hires Ivan Lendl AND Nicolas Massu; Donna Vekic teams up with Sascha Bajin; Emma Raducanu starts working with fitness tr ... Show More
1h 25m
Nov 2024
Why everybody's running marathons now
Marathon participation is surging, fueled in large part by 20-somethings who’ve embraced distance running as a way to deal with their quarter-life crises. Journalist Maggie Mertens and researcher Kevin Masters break down the state of the race.This episode was produced by Amanda L ... Show More
27m 58s