Kelsey Williams - "Running is a gift"

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!Allison interviews Kelsey (“Dr. Williams”), a Mississippi runner and assistant principal at Florence Middle, about completing her first marathon at Jackson’s Run the Rainbow, a hilly race benefiting the state’s only children’s hospital.They discuss how they connected through Kelsey’s social post, the emotional impact of running past the hospital, and Kelsey’s running origin during COVID after a difficult period that included her father’s death and a divorce.Kelsey credits the Run Strong community and coaches Claire and Jeremy for personalized TrainingPeaks plans and support, shares favorite races (Run the Rainbow, Mississippi Blues, Louisiana Half, Coast), and goals including a sub-two-hour half and “Death by 5K” (10 timed 5Ks in 24 hours).They cover fueling preferences (Gu gels), recovery habits (massage gun, staying mobile), must-haves (music—mostly worship), Brooks Launch shoes, and encouragement that every pace is a good pace and anyone can start.Kelsey Williams - https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.williams.180072Races MentionedRun the RainbowMolten 9-MilerThe Mississippi Blues Half MarathonLouisiana Half MarathonCoast Half MarathonBig Butts Trail RunKing of the MountainCocodonna 250Death by 5kMadison Station Half MarathonMaine MarathonBreaking the LoopShout OutsSelena DanielRod SimmonsRun StrongClaireJeremyKinda GrittyWhitney StoppSkye GuyAllieSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, app development, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye GuyAndrew WilliamsKellie LandrumDownload our new app on Apple or Android!!!