253 | Jennifer Mortimer | The Queen of Millennium Running

<p>“no one cares” — just do the thing.</p><p></p><p>We are wicked excited to officially welcome the 2x NCAA All-American, U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, Boston Marathon top NH female finisher, a mom, a coach, and the queen of Millennium Running, Jennifer Mortimer to our PodFam!</p><p></p><p>What we love most is this: Jen never chased status. She chased the sport she loved.</p><p>That mindset took her from a mandatory mile in gym class to the start line with the best in the country.<br />And honestly? That same energy is why she’s such a great coach.<br /><br />No one cares if it’s messy.<br />No one cares if it’s imperfect.<br />Just show up and do the thing.</p><p></p><p>Thank you to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.backinactionchironh.com/" target="_blank">Back in Action</a> for sponsoring this episode of a local New Hampshire Runner.</p><p>Click <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://go.backinactionchironh.com/pain-free-runner-on-the-runs-guide" target="_blank">HERE </a>for the Back in Action Pain Free Running Guide.</p><p></p><p>Buy tickets to the Girls On The Run NH Sneaker Soiree <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://girlsontherunnh.ejoinme.org/2026sneakersoriee" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p></p><p>Final Two Questions brought to you by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://myracetatts.com/?ref=ERICKNUUTTUNEN" target="_blank">My Race Tatts</a></p><p></p><p>00:40 Introduction and Rivalry Dynamics</p><p>03:16 Training Plans and Race Preparations</p><p>06:02 The Happy Hour Hustle Series</p><p>08:54 Guest Introduction: Jennifer Mortimer</p><p>10:07 Transition to College Running</p><p>12:58 The Impact of Coaching on Development</p><p>16:14 Balancing Academics and Athletics</p><p>19:03 Finding Passion in Running</p><p>24:56 Reflections on Running and Community</p><p>29:14 Balancing Training and Recovery</p><p>34:11 The Journey to Olympic Trials</p><p>40:57 Leading the Millennium Running Club</p><p>51:57 Memorable Marathon Experiences</p><p>59:24 Building the Millennium Running Store</p><p>01:06:14 Coaching and Community Involvement</p><p>01:10:32 Final Thoughts with Jennifer</p><p>01:18:18 The Outro: Thank You Jennifer</p><p>01:20:25 Millennium Running Store Experience</p><p>01:23:09 Injury Management and Recovery Strategies</p><p>01:26:12 Upcoming Races and Personal Goals</p><p>01:30:31 The Streak Debate: Running and Accountability</p><p>01:32:30 Girls on the Run: Community Engagement and Events</p><p>01:37:17 Girls On The Run Promo</p><p>01:43:42 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports</p><p>01:47:24 Sandbagging: Fair Play in Golf</p><p>01:50:48 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events</p><p>01:57:50 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports</p><p>01:57:55 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events<br /></p><p></p>