Episode 1: From Pandemic Hobbyist to 2:36 Marathoner with Samantha Jory
In this debut episode of RUNVAN Rundown, Julia sits down with Samantha Jory—a self-proclaimed pandemic hobbyist turned competitive runner. Sam shares how she went from casually running during lockdown to clocking a 2:36 marathon and a 1:13 half, achievements that speak for themselves. They dive into her training evolution, race-day mindset, and what it’s like breaking into the elite scene as a newer face with serious momentum.