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In 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 Garmin
• The World Championships, where Jess placed 8th
• Being coached by David Roche
• Mileage
• Brooks' shoe line
• Boston Marathon training
• Fueling and course strategy, Boston Marathon

Time stamps:

00:00:00 — Kristian's Tokyo Prep and Strava Partnership Insights
00:05:03 — Reflecting on 2025 and World Championships Performance
00:14:15 — Jess's Work, Family Planning, and Husband's Marathon Journey
00:33:22 — Inside Jess's Partnerships with Brooks and Garmin
00:46:42 — Mastering Boston's Course: Mileage, Hills, and Preparation
01:02:38 — Pacing, Fueling, and Conquering Boston's Challenging Course
01:19:10 — Jess's Boston Goals and Upcoming Podcast Episodes

Jess McClain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesstonn

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