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 HEREFinal Two Questions brought to you by My Race Tatts00:40 Introduction and Rivalry Dynamics03:16 Training Plans and Race Preparations06:02 The Happy Hour Hustle Series08:54 Guest Introduction: Jennifer Mortimer10:07 Transition to College Running12:58 The Impact of Coaching on Development16:14 Balancing Academics and Athletics19:03 Finding Passion in Running24:56 Reflections on Running and Community29:14 Balancing Training and Recovery34:11 The Journey to Olympic Trials40:57 Leading the Millennium Running Club51:57 Memorable Marathon Experiences59:24 Building the Millennium Running Store01:06:14 Coaching and Community Involvement01:10:32 Final Thoughts with Jennifer01:18:18 The Outro: Thank You Jennifer01:20:25 Millennium Running Store Experience01:23:09 Injury Management and Recovery Strategies01:26:12 Upcoming Races and Personal Goals01:30:31 The Streak Debate: Running and Accountability01:32:30 Girls on the Run: Community Engagement and Events01:37:17 Girls On The Run Promo01:43:42 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports01:47:24 Sandbagging: Fair Play in Golf01:50:48 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events01:57:50 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports01:57:55 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events