Jill’s running journey is nothing short of inspiring. She went from struggling to complete small loops around her apartment to being just minutes away from a Boston Marathon qualifying time. In this episode, Ash sits down with Jill to talk about her evolution as a runner, how her background as a competitive gymnast shaped her mindset, and why she loves the daily grind of training more than race day itself.
They dive into her marathon progression, from a 5:25 debut to a 3:40 PR, and what it will take to shave off those last five minutes to secure her BQ. Jill opens up about injuries, setbacks, and the mental resilience required to keep going, including lessons from a stress fracture in 2022. She also shares her training philosophy, peak mileage weeks, favourite workouts, and what fuels her on race day.
Of course, no running journey is complete without some hilarious moments, from her fear of getting lost in her first 5K to an unforgettable fire ant encounter on the trails. Jill also talks about the power of the running community, her biggest inspirations, and what’s next on her race calendar.
If you’re chasing a breakthrough in your own running, this episode is packed with insight, motivation, and a whole lot of laughs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Jill!
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