Episode 87: Jenny Grimshaw on Overcoming Running Anxiety, the Power of Community, and the Importance of Perspective

31/03/2022 1h 17min

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Episode Synopsis

Jenny (Donnelly) Grimshaw, a new member of the Impalas, joins the podcast to talk about her start in running, how her relationship has evolved throughout her life, what led to a mental breakthrough, and what running means to her now.
Some highlights from our conversation:
😂 Being tricked into her first “long run”⁣
🙉 Struggling with race anxiety⁣
👯‍♀️ Finding her running community in New York City⁣
🐙The path to her QTQ and all things post-race octopus⁣⁣
❤️ Testing positive for the BRCA gene and her path to having her son, Tate⁣
🗽Running the FKT of the NYC perimeter with some of her best friends
🏃🏻‍♀️What running means to her right now⁣

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Listen to Jenny on these podcast episodes!
Jenny & Judi Donnelly on Ali on the Run
Ali on the Run Friendship Fest with Jenny Grimshaw & Grace Keller
Ali on the Run Live Olympic Trials Show
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Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.
Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.