EPISODE #151: Chasing Greatness: Coach Jasper McDowell on Running, Resilience & the 2:19 Mindset

In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I’m joined by Coach Jasper—an elite runner, 2:19 marathoner, and coach who brings both passion and purpose to the running space. Jasper shares his story from the ground up, reflecting on how he got started in the sport and what fueled his transformation into one of today’s most driven marathoners.We dive into:His early inspiration to start running and how the journey evolvedWhat it took—mentally and physically—to hit a 2:19 marathonWhy he became a coach, and how his elite experience shapes how he trains othersThe biggest challenges he sees runners face, and how he helps them break throughHis approach to creating relatable, impactful content …and why he said "yes" to joining the show!Whether you're just getting started or chasing your next big PR, this episode is packed with relatable stories, mindset tips, and motivation to keep going—especially in the heat of summer.Let this one fire you up. What heat?!Follow Jasper McDowell:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_with_jasper/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.running-with-jasper.com/World Athletics Profile: https://worldathletics.org/athletes/switzerland/jasper-mcdowell-14999106Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/9663018If you enjoyed this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and tap the +Follow button to stay in the loop. Your support helps me bring more conversations like this to life. Thank you for being here! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Support the showThe RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Your support helps this podcast reach more runners who need it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s the #1 way to help the show grow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runwithalli-live/id1510066149Share this episode with a runner who needs to hear itSubscribe so you never miss an episodeWORK WITH RUNWITHALLI 1:1 Run Coaching. Personalized plans from the mile to the marathon → runafastermarathon.comFollow on Instagram → @runwithalliJoin the newsletter for weekly training tips, athlete wins, running science, and more → http://runafastermarathon.com/newsletterFree community with free weekly resources → Discord