Episode 87: Jenny Grimshaw on Overcoming Running Anxiety, the Power of Community, and the Importance of Perspective

Runners of The Bay

Jenny (Donnelly) Grimshaw, a new member of the Impalas, joins the podcast to talk about her start in running, how her relationship has evolved throughout her life, what led to a mental breakthrough, and what running means to her now.

Some highlights from our conversation:

😂 Being tricked into her first “long run”⁣

🙉 Struggling with race anxiety⁣

👯‍♀️ Finding her running community in New York City⁣

🐙The path to her QTQ and all things post-race octopus⁣⁣

❤️ Testing positive for the BRCA gene and her path to having her son, Tate⁣

🗽Running the FKT of the NYC perimeter with some of her best friends

🏃🏻‍♀️What running means to her right now⁣

You can follow Jenny on Instagram and Strava.

You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay

Listen to Jenny on these podcast episodes!

Jenny & Judi Donnelly on Ali on the Run

Ali on the Run Friendship Fest with Jenny Grimshaw & Grace Keller

Ali on the Run Live Olympic Trials Show

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Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.

Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.