Balancing Family, Business, and Running : Linda Solomon’s Journey

In this podcast episode, Linda shares her journey as a mother of three, a business owner, and a passionate marathon runner. She discusses the challenges of balancing her family life with her running and business commitments, her experiences with the Boston Marathon, and the mental strategies she employs during races. Linda emphasizes the importance of community support in her running journey and reflects on how running has become a significant part of her lifestyle. The conversation also touches on her training preferences and favorite race day rituals.

Key Takeaways:

• Linda is a mother of three and runs two businesses.
• Planning is essential for balancing her responsibilities.
• She has run the Boston Marathon seven times.
• Community support plays a crucial role in her running journey.
• Running has become a lifestyle for her.
• She enjoys the social aspect of running with friends.
• Linda aims to complete marathons in all 50 states.
• She finds motivation in inspiring others to run.
• Mental strategies help her during challenging races.
• She prefers specific brands for her running gear and nutrition.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Linda's Journey

03:00 Balancing Life and Running

06:09 Boston Marathon Experience

09:53 The Mental Aspect of Running

12:48 Running as a Lifestyle

16:06 Support Systems in Running

18:02 Rapid Fire Questions

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