50th Birthday Marathon Race Recap: Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon

After 4 months of training and 2 years of recovery from a serious stress facture, join Coach Val as she recaps her triumphant return to the marathon on her 50th birthday.

In this episode, Coach Val describes the Jack and Jill’s Downhill Marathon logistics, the course, terrain, and offers helpful tips for a successful downhill race. Listen in as she recounts the good, the bad, and the necessary pivots along the way toward the 26.2 finish line.  

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Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon in Washington state (owned by Run Super Series) https://jackjillmarathon.com/

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