On Episode 102 (yes we accidently skipped 102 the other day) we welcome Jess Lindeman to the Pod (00:12:12). Also known as runner Jess, a boy mom from Maryland who is passionate about running and fitness. She started running after her husband suggested it, and it quickly became a major part of her life. Jess is an ambassador for Pro Compression and loves wearing their socks while running. She has also ventured into the world of ultra running and has completed her first ultra race. Jess emphasizes the importance of the running community and the support and friendships she has found through the sport. Jess shares her experience of running her first half marathon and how it led her to sign up for more races. She talks about the sense of community and the joy of racing. Jess also discusses her journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon and the pressure she put on herself. She shares how she learned to enjoy racing and have a positive mindset, which ultimately led to her qualifying for Boston. In this part of the conversation, Jess also discusses her training plan and the importance of easy runs and interval training. She shares her excitement about qualifying for the Boston Marathon and her plans to enjoy the race as a victory lap. The conversation also touches on Jess's fun Instagram videos and her running routines in her basement and on trails. In this final part of the conversation, Jess Lindeman shares a funny story about the importance of being prepared for bathroom emergencies while on a trail. They discuss the 'code brown commandments' and the etiquette of going to the bathroom in nature. They also talk about the TV show Bluey and how much they love it. Jess adds the song 'Spiderwebs' by No Doubt to the Spotify playlist. They end the conversation by discussing the recent collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore and wishing Jess luck at the Boston Marathon.

During the Tros, Knute and Erika discuss the mess up they had with the episode numbers the other day and the naming of their podcast mascot. They also talk about their plans for the Boston Marathon weekend and wrap up their discussion by providing some programming updates. They express their gratitude to the guests who appeared during Boston Weeks and discuss their plans for future episodes. They also talk about their experiences running the Boston Marathon and offer well wishes to those participating in the race. The conversation ends with a reminder to stretch.

Good Luck to everyone running in the Boston Marathon! Enjoy your victory lap and look for us at mile 19!

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