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Episode 60: Jim Gregory - marathoner
This week meet Jim Gregory. Jim is a masters-level runner. He also cycles in his training blocks. The sport provides Jim with the opportunity to set goals, maintain physical and mental health, and most importantly, the ability to spread positivity.
Jim discovered his passion for running when he was six years old growing up on his grandparent's farm. He raced his grandfather who was driving a tractor. Jim participated in track in middle and high school. He also ran cross country in high school and walked on to his university cross country team and ran a couple of years before becoming plagued with injuries and experiencing burn out. Jim returned to running in his late 30's and continues to run.
For Jim, running was a means of escape from the daily grind, not fully understanding the positive impact running was having on his physical and mental health. Jim says when he runs, he runs to "feel free", "free to just be". He began working with a coach who provided structure during his training blocks. Jim is grateful for all his coach has taught him about training, recovery, and the overall benefits of running to his life.
Once Jim was able to fully grasp what running was giving to him, he began to share it, empowering others to get out and move through partnerships with brands he used during training and on his social media channels. He has run 11 marathons and has currently completed five of the six world marathon majors (London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City). Tokyo will be his final marathon to complete the sixth.
You can find Jim on Instagram at @runman317
Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk.
Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan
Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)
Contact: [email protected]
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By Eric LoganThis week meet Jim Gregory. Jim is a masters-level runner. He also cycles in his training blocks. The sport provides Jim with the opportunity to set goals, maintain physical and mental health, and most importantly, the ability to spread positivity.
Jim discovered his passion for running when he was six years old growing up on his grandparent's farm. He raced his grandfather who was driving a tractor. Jim participated in track in middle and high school. He also ran cross country in high school and walked on to his university cross country team and ran a couple of years before becoming plagued with injuries and experiencing burn out. Jim returned to running in his late 30's and continues to run.
For Jim, running was a means of escape from the daily grind, not fully understanding the positive impact running was having on his physical and mental health. Jim says when he runs, he runs to "feel free", "free to just be". He began working with a coach who provided structure during his training blocks. Jim is grateful for all his coach has taught him about training, recovery, and the overall benefits of running to his life.
Once Jim was able to fully grasp what running was giving to him, he began to share it, empowering others to get out and move through partnerships with brands he used during training and on his social media channels. He has run 11 marathons and has currently completed five of the six world marathon majors (London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City). Tokyo will be his final marathon to complete the sixth.
You can find Jim on Instagram at @runman317
Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk.
Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan
Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)
Contact: [email protected]