MEGAMILES
About this race
Welcome to MEGAMILES! We are a coached run group that aims to: get rid of elitism, intentionally and authentically create community, and make room for all paces and people. Whether you are a first-year runner or an experienced marathoner- we have groups for you!
About me:
My name is Meg Anderson. I am 34 years old and am so excited to give you MEGAMILES! I am from Gulfport, MS, lived in Jackson, MS for 9 years, packed everything I owned in 2 suitcases, bought a 1-way plane ticket, and relocated to Arequipa, Peru for almost 5 years. After living my best life abroad, I have decided to make my home in Hattiesburg, MS. I am passionate about mental health, am a diehard Swiftie, and am into all thing's coffee. I have my undergrad degree in Music/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and am finishing my MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching).
I started running in January 2013 because my friend and I decided to do a SuperSprint triathlon. After completing the SuperSprint triathlon, I quickly jumped into endurance sports and completed my first full marathon one year after starting running.
My coaching style:
I strive to push the limit of ‘I can’t’, to become ‘I will’. I believe able-bodied people are capable of running as far as their heart and mind desire. With MEGAMILES, running will be less of an ‘I have to run’ statement, but instead will become an ‘I get to run’ or an ‘I will run’ statement. I am here to provide you with the mentality shift needed to accomplish your big, scary goals. The question I’m often asked is ‘how do you run so far?’ The answer is simple: I want to, believe I can, and I enjoy the journey to get there. My goal for you is the same: to want it, to believe you can, and to enjoy the journey getting there.
Athletic Certs/Coaching Experience:
- Completed USAT (USA Triathlon) coaching cert in 2016
- In process of completing UESCA (United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy) running coach cert
- Co-founder and treasurer of MSTC (MS Triathlon Club)
- Coached individuals' distances 5k to 50k from 2016 to present day
- Group coached for 5k, 10k, half, beginner triathlon, intermediate triathlon, 70.3 triathlon from 2015 to present day
Street Cred:
- Completed a 77-mile run in 2025
- 30+ marathons/ultra-marathons from 2014 to present-day
- Half Ironman (70.3) in 2014
- Ironman (144.6) in 2015
- 3:45 marathon in 2015
2026 group run plan:
Summer: Run for Fun (No goal race. The last night we will 'race' an 800.)
Dates: June 9-July 30
Tuesdays: Fuzzzy's 6pm
Thursdays: Thames Elementary 6pm speed work
Fall: Half Marathon (Gulf Coast, St. Jude, or Rocket City)
Dates: September 15-December 13
Tuesdays: Fuzzy's 6pm
Saturdays: Jed's Perfect Endurance Bikes 7am. Start running 7:15am.
Winter: Every Woman's Marathon!!
Dates: October 27 -Feb 28
Tuesdays: Fuzzy's 6pm
Thursdays: Thames Elementary 6pm speed work
Saturdays: Jed's Perfect Endurance Bikes 7am. Start running 7:15
Included in your purchase:
- Plan curated to your specific group
- Bella Canvas shirt for your specific training program (Only half and full programs)
- Weekly group runs listed
- Speed work workouts written for your distance being trained for
- Nutrition clinic
- 10% off nutrition and coffee from Jed’s
- Ability to be followed on Strava for comments/critiques/kudos from me, if wanted
- Access to me for questions, comments, concerns via text/e-mail/carrier pigeon
Program Details:
This is MEGAMILES’ first year running. We have a few different options for wherever you are in training. The summer runs are mostly for consistency for you. The half marathon group is perfect for someone wanting to either tackle their first 13.1 or wanting to get faster. The full group is perfect for either anyone wanting to cross marathon off their bucket list, as EWM is a generous cut-off or wanting to PR because of the flat course. While the half group has 2 runs and the full group has 3 runs, once the full group starts, the half group is more than welcome to come on out to Thames to join the fun!
Pick your distance
Running
Hattiesburg Half Marathon Training Group
Sign up by Jan 25 for guaranteed t-shirt
Hattiesburg 10k Training Group
Sign up by Jan 25 for guaranteed t-shirt
Hattiesburg 5k Training Group
Sign up by Jan 25 for guaranteed t-shirt
Winter Half Marathon Training Group
13-week program. This training group is meant to train for either: St. Jude half marathon, Gulf Coast half marathon, or Rocket City half marathon. Rocket City is a 4-hour cut off, St. Jude is a 4:20 cut off, and Gulf Coast is a 6-hour cut off- so all paces welcome. This does NOT include race day registration, that is purchased separately. Must be able to complete 3 miles before starting program.
Every Woman's Marathon Training Group
17-week program. All genders are welcome to run the race. The race is promoting women's inclusivity in the sport! Race cut-off is 8 hours- beginner friendly! This does NOT include race day registration, that is purchased separately. Must be able to complete 5-6 miles when starting program.
Run the Rainbow Half Marathon Training Group
16-week program. The race cutoff is 4 hours, so this is a pretty pace inclusive course! This does NOT include race day registration, that is purchased separately. Must be able to complete 3 miles when starting program.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hattiesburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 5:15 PM local time (CST) in Hattiesburg on January 13, 2026 — 10h 18m of daylight.
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