In this episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Kendall Rose, a rising star in the Dallas running community who's quickly making her mark as both an elite marathoner and certified running coach.

Kendall shares her inspiring journey from a burned-out college athlete who barely ran during her time at Texas A&M to a sub-3:05 marathoner with her sights set on breaking 3 hours at the 2025 California International Marathon (CIM). Along the way, she opens up about:

Running Highlights:

• Her unconventional return to running through a golden doodle puppy and F45 classes
• A breakthrough first half marathon (1:35) that led to marathon training
• The painful lessons from her first marathon at Irving (3:36)
• Earning her Boston Qualifier at Houston 2023 (3:22)
• The emotional experience of running Boston 2024
• Her stunning 18-minute PR at CIM 2024 (3:04:51) and the strategic race execution that made it possible

Coaching & Community:

• How she became RRCA certified and started coaching runners remotely
• Her role as a CIM Ambassador and what that means
• Leading the Not Your Average Run Club's half marathon training program with 34 runners
• The importance of building running community in Dallas and her connections with Pegasus, White Rock Running Co-op, and Frisco Running Club

Race Strategy Insights: Kendall provides fascinating insights into her strategic approach to racing, including how she studied the CIM course, executed a nearly perfect race plan, and made a bold mid-race decision at mile 13 to test her sub-3 hour potential. She discusses the art and science of coaching, the importance of trial and error in racing, and why sometimes you need to blow up at a 5K to learn how to pace properly.

Whether you're chasing your first PR, looking for coaching insights, or trying to find your running community in Dallas, Kendall's story offers valuable lessons about smart training, strategic racing, and the power of showing up consistently—even when you're shy and don't know anyone yet.

Connect with Kendall Rose: https://www.runstrongwithkendall.com/