Life in Stride

#204 Gabi Rooker - From NCAA Champion Gymnast & Full-Time Physician Assistant to 2:24 Pro Marathoner


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On this episode, the boys had on special guest Gabi Rooker! Gabi is a 2:24 marathoner and just finished 9th at the Chicago Marathon.


Gabi had a unique route to professional running. She was a NCAA champion gymnast, and her first marathon was in 2021, where she ran a 2:56 at Grandma's Marathon.


In 2022, also at Grandma's, she ran 2:34 and qualified for the Olympic Trials. In 2023, she ran 2:24 at Chicago and ended up signing a Nike contract before the 2024 Olympic Trials.


We chatted about Gabi's quick rise in the professional ranks, her build to Chicago and the race itself, and what's next for her!


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