Jen Bergman

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Jen talks about her love for coffee and beer in Portland, OR. How important recovery is to training along with sleep. Her decision to go pro. Advice to college Jen and we wrap up with what her feelings on what hard work is!

Professional runner | 2x Olympic Trials Qualifier | 2020 USA Marathon Team

Jen has a 2:34.37 PR from the 2019 Chicago Marathon along with 1:11.32 in the half from Houston in 2020. She recalls her first running memory and overcoming a medical condition, Osgood Schlatter, in both knees in high school. We discuss her college recruitment and why she made the decision to attend the U of Arizona. 

After hearing about her transition to college, Jen talks about her 3rd place finish in the 2011 NCAA Outdoor 10,000. We go thru only some her accolades in college as there are many (See Links) then we move to what her transition was like to the professional ranks. We hear about her marathon debut, taking four months to travel to South America & the 2019 Chicago Marathon PR of 8 minutes! 

Jen discusses the 2020 Olympic trials race, the track & some advice for anyone who is thinking about running. Do It!