#120 Jess McClain on Boston Marathon training and strategies

Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠In this episode, Jess McClain is back on The Marathon Podcast. She takes us through her incredible 2025 and what that means for her career trajectory. As a part of The Boston Marathon series, Jess talks about how she will approach the legendary marathon in April. In 2025 she was the first female American, and made a name for herself as a marathon runner. Topics we touched on:Her new partnership with GarminThe World Championships, where Jess placed 8thBeing coached by David RocheMileageBrooks' shoe lineBoston Marathon trainingFueling and course strategy, Boston MarathonTime stamps:00:00:00 — Kristian's Tokyo Prep and Strava Partnership Insights00:05:03 — Reflecting on 2025 and World Championships Performance00:14:15 — Jess's Work, Family Planning, and Husband's Marathon Journey00:33:22 — Inside Jess's Partnerships with Brooks and Garmin00:46:42 — Mastering Boston's Course: Mileage, Hills, and Preparation01:02:38 — Pacing, Fueling, and Conquering Boston's Challenging Course01:19:10 — Jess's Boston Goals and Upcoming Podcast EpisodesJess McClain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesstonn🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY