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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 58 MIN

E394: Friday Focus - Jessie Gruca- Boston Marathon Runner and Coach (Repost)

from I Can Do with Benjamin Lee · host Benjamin Lee

SummaryBenjamin Lee interviews Coach Jessie, a Boston qualifying runner on a mission to complete a marathon in all 50 states. Jessie shares her journey from starting to run in college to becoming a self-coached marathoner and certified running coach. She discusses her training philosophy, which emphasizes making running enjoyable while incorporating strength training and mobility work. Jessie also talks about her experiences running marathons, the mental and physical challenges she faces, and her strategies for balancing running with family life. The conversation touches on topics like overcoming adversity, setting goals, and the importance of finding joy in one's pursuits.Blogs and Books: https://benjaminlee.blogListen to all my Podcasts: https://icandopodcast.com

SummaryBenjamin Lee interviews Coach Jessie, a Boston qualifying runner on a mission to complete a marathon in all 50 states. Jessie shares her journey from starting to run in college to becoming a self-coached marathoner and certified running coach. She discusses her training philosophy, which emphasizes making running enjoyable while incorporating strength training and mobility work. Jessie also talks about her experiences running marathons, the mental and physical challenges she faces, and her strategies for balancing running with family life. The conversation touches on topics like overcoming adversity, setting goals, and the importance of finding joy in one's pursuits.Blogs and Books: https://benjaminlee.blogListen to all my Podcasts: https://icandopodcast.com

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