A Whole New You : #043: Race to the Finish Line: Prepping for a Marathon w/ Amy Wilson

#043: Race to the Finish Line: Prepping for a Marathon w/ Amy Wilson

Oct 22, 2019

Amy Wilson is a wife, partner, and encourager to the love of her life, Trent. She’s also a mama to three amazing human beings ages 13, 11, and 8. Amy is a runner, former educator, book worm, podcast addict, and love warrior. She strives to be intentional in her marriage, parenting, friendships, and faith. Running was once a chore and is now a life saver for her. She often credits it for keeping her sane. Amy is an advocate for childhood cancer awareness and pediatric brain cancer in particular. She dreams of a world where there is a cure for cancer in all of its many forms. She considers herself blessed to be running Memphis as a St. Jude Hero and a member of Team Smiles for Sophie Forever for the 8th time.

Intro

[01:15] Amy’s background, personal story, and running history.

[05:20] Where to start if you want to run a marathon.

[07:00] Registration and training process.

[08:50] Inside the mind of a marathoner on race day (also why .2 in the 26.2?). Self talk and expectations.

[13:10] Fueling your body for training then race day (goo…yuck!).

[19:17] Life lessons and the running community.

[22:25] Running for purpose. Amy’s work with St. Jude and pediatric brain cancer.

Links:

Amy’s IG: @amyd_wilson

Fundraising link:

heroes.stjude.org/amydwilson2019