253 | Jennifer Mortimer | The Queen of Millennium Running

“no one cares” — just do the thing. We are wicked excited to officially welcome the 2x NCAA All-American, U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, Boston Marathon top NH female finisher, a mom, a coach, and the queen of Millennium Running, Jennifer Mortimer to our PodFam! What we love most is this: Jen never chased status. She chased the sport she loved. That mindset took her from a mandatory mile in gym class to the start line with the best in the country. And honestly? That same energy is why she’s such a great coach. No one cares if it’s messy. No one cares if it’s imperfect. Just show up and do the thing. Thank you to Back in Action for sponsoring this episode of a local New Hampshire Runner. Click HERE for the Back in Action Pain Free Running Guide. Buy tickets to the Girls On The Run NH Sneaker Soiree HERE Final Two Questions brought to you by My Race Tatts 00:40 Introduction and Rivalry Dynamics 03:16 Training Plans and Race Preparations 06:02 The Happy Hour Hustle Series 08:54 Guest Introduction: Jennifer Mortimer 10:07 Transition to College Running 12:58 The Impact of Coaching on Development 16:14 Balancing Academics and Athletics 19:03 Finding Passion in Running 24:56 Reflections on Running and Community 29:14 Balancing Training and Recovery 34:11 The Journey to Olympic Trials 40:57 Leading the Millennium Running Club 51:57 Memorable Marathon Experiences 59:24 Building the Millennium Running Store 01:06:14 Coaching and Community Involvement 01:10:32 Final Thoughts with Jennifer 01:18:18 The Outro: Thank You Jennifer 01:20:25 Millennium Running Store Experience 01:23:09 Injury Management and Recovery Strategies 01:26:12 Upcoming Races and Personal Goals 01:30:31 The Streak Debate: Running and Accountability 01:32:30 Girls on the Run: Community Engagement and Events 01:37:17 Girls On The Run Promo 01:43:42 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports 01:47:24 Sandbagging: Fair Play in Golf 01:50:48 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events 01:57:50 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports 01:57:55 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events