Kelsey Williams - "Running is a gift"

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Allison interviews Kelsey (“Dr. Williams”), a Mississippi runner and assistant principal at Florence Middle, about completing her first marathon at Jackson’s Run the Rainbow, a hilly race benefiting the state’s only children’s hospital.

They discuss how they connected through Kelsey’s social post, the emotional impact of running past the hospital, and Kelsey’s running origin during COVID after a difficult period that included her father’s death and a divorce.

Kelsey credits the Run Strong community and coaches Claire and Jeremy for personalized TrainingPeaks plans and support, shares favorite races (Run the Rainbow, Mississippi Blues, Louisiana Half, Coast), and goals including a sub-two-hour half and “Death by 5K” (10 timed 5Ks in 24 hours).

They cover fueling preferences (Gu gels), recovery habits (massage gun, staying mobile), must-haves (music—mostly worship), Brooks Launch shoes, and encouragement that every pace is a good pace and anyone can start.

Kelsey Williams - https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.williams.180072


Races Mentioned
Run the Rainbow
Molten 9-Miler
The Mississippi Blues Half Marathon
Louisiana Half Marathon
Coast Half Marathon
Big Butts Trail Run
King of the Mountain
Cocodonna 250
Death by 5k
Madison Station Half Marathon
Maine Marathon
Breaking the Loop

Shout Outs
Selena Daniel
Rod Simmons
Run Strong
Claire
Jeremy
Kinda Gritty
Whitney Stopp
Skye Guy
Allie

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