Olympic marathon alternate Jess McClain offers advice on crushing goals, your way. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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Olympic Alternate Jess McClain Signs Sponsorship Contract With Brooks
She was working full-time and coaching herself when she finished fourth at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How Boston Marathon Winner Des Linden Stays Race Ready
Slow mornings, her dogs, and evening puzzles help get the two-time Olympian through her training miles. Read the full article for The Cut.
Road to the Trials: A Race to Remember
In her post-race report from 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, elite mother-runner Neely Gracey shares her takeaways from the experience—and a few surprises. Read the full article for Women’s Running.
Meet Jessica McClain, Your Olympic Marathon Alternate
In her third marathon, she ran a patient race and a 4-minute personal best to place fourth. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Sara Hall Places Fifth at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
It’s a masters record and her highest finish in eight Trials—but Hall wanted more. Read the full article in Runner’s World.
For Olympic Trials Couple, Race Will Be One to Talk About for Generations
Matt McDonald is hoping to make the Olympic team. His fiancée, Maegan Krifchin, is running the women’s race—7 months pregnant. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How to Have a Breakthrough Race, From Trials Qualifiers Who’ve Done It
Eyeing a big personal best? These Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers cut serious time off their PRs by dialing in their routines. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Road to the Trials: Peak Performance for Busy Runners
As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she opens up about how she fits it all in—running, coaching, and family. Read the full article for Women’s Running.
Road to the Trials: How Runners Can Cope with Uncertainty
As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she shares how she navigates unexpected shifts and setbacks—and how you can, too. Read the full article for Women’s Running.