Run With It

20: Jess Stenson, on mum strength, the Paris Olympics, and running from the heart


Listen Later

From returning to running post pregnancy (x2), to infinite pros and cons lists, yoghurt explosions and orangutan drawings, we get personal with three-time Olympian, Jess Stenson.


This episode is part of a mini-series featuring some of our mighty marathon mums. Jess and I chat about the many challenges women runners overcome after having kids, including navigating changes to the body, toddler meltdowns (always timed to perfection when you’re trying to leave for training) and a never-ending lack of sleep.

We cover her lead up to the Paris Olympics, including some tough moments during the Australian team selection, and how despite all that, she was able to nail 13th place in the Olympic marathon with her family right there alongside her.

Jess is one of the most positive people you’ll ever meet, and what comes though so strongly is that she runs from the heart. Keep an eye out for her next big race: Tokyo Marathon!

Jess Stenson has represented Australia in the marathon at three Olympics, and has won multiple Commonwealth Games medals in the marathon, including gold at Birmingham in 2022. Jess is also a qualified physiotherapist and keynote speaker.


--
Jess Stenson's Instagram: @jess_tren

Run With It Instagram: @runwithit.pod

Elise Beacom's Instagram: @elisebeacom

Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom

Graphic design by Kate Scheer

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Run With ItBy Elise Beacom

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

3 ratings


More shows like Run With It

View all
Marathon Talk by Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling

Marathon Talk

180 Listeners

LetsRun.com's Track Talk by LetsRun.com

LetsRun.com's Track Talk

361 Listeners

On Coaching with Magness & Marcus by Steve Magness

On Coaching with Magness & Marcus

376 Listeners

The Strength Running Podcast by Jason Fitzgerald

The Strength Running Podcast

1,333 Listeners

The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show by CITIUS MAG

The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

1,832 Listeners

Inside Running Podcast by TMYT Network

Inside Running Podcast

71 Listeners

Sweat Elite Podcast by Sweat Elite

Sweat Elite Podcast

133 Listeners

The Real Science of Sport Podcast by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

183 Listeners

The Imperfects by Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg

The Imperfects

393 Listeners

The Run Smarter Podcast by Brodie Sharpe

The Run Smarter Podcast

143 Listeners

Better with Running by RUN2PB

Better with Running

5 Listeners

COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing by Morgan McDonald

COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing

367 Listeners

Cheeky Run Club by Phoebe & Anna

Cheeky Run Club

6 Listeners

For The Kudos by For The Kudos

For The Kudos

13 Listeners

Good Good Running by Good Good Running

Good Good Running

1 Listeners