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Lisa Jackson has completed over 100 marathons. But she swears she’s not a natural athlete. Hmmm? Nope. She shows up at every race to have FUN. And that attitude towards running has kept her going for 100s of marathons, half marathons and even an ultra marathon!
Her running accomplishments alone make me want to chat with her for hours on end. But, before I knew what an accomplished runner she was I met her in a press group when I ran the Jerusalem Marathon. And she immediately became my favorite person. She is super friendly and adorable and just made me feel like we were old friends right away.
Then, I got to talking to her more and learned she was very close to running her 100th marathon!! Amazing.
Oh, and she’s sharing tales from her millions of miles in a book! Lisa is the author of “Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life Laughter and Coming in Last”. She has tons of stories because most races she runs along talking to people and making friends.
We’ve kept in touch since we met and she was the first person I wanted to interview for the RER podcast.
Oh, I should mention – she lives in London and is originally from South Africa so she has a super cute accent too.
Lisa and I chat about…
How she got started running – she swears she hated running as a kid.
Her FAVORITE race – that’s something special since she’s done so many!
What it’s like to FINISH LAST in a race – several times.
What is her ‘victory lap’ – favorite post-race meal.
And more!
Get her book “Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life Laughter and Coming in Last” on Amazon here.
If you get it we can chat about it like a lil running book club!
Hahaha, this was so fun and inspiring! Loved that she never identified as an athlete, same for me. I would fake sick in junior high to avoid the one-mile run. LOL! now I love marathons.
“I can see your knickers!” haha So cute. Especially love her approach to positive thinking.
Congrats on a lifetime of amazing fortitude and achievements. Thank you for sharing!
She is my favorite!
I admire Lisa Jackson’s attitude and perseverance. I also like running and mountaineering and it’s a good way to exercise. Sports are not for medals and I think they are a baptism of mind and body.
I came in first AND last once, at a sort-of race. My running club was giving out gift cards for male/female 3/6 mile routes, and I did not know that I was the ONLY female going for the 6-miler. So I busted my ass and ran as fast as I could, but I didn’t have to… I would have won that gift card even if I had walked it! Haha!! Joke’s on me.
Congratulations!!! Own every victory.
I LOVE Lisa and Your Pace or Mine! I met her on a press trip to Jamaica and we clicked right away. I was even lucky enough to be there for her 100th marathon last year! Such a great choice for your first podcast guest. Her book is such a fun read!
Danielle! She spoke very highly of you! Lisa is the best 🙂
I really enjoyed reading Your Pace or Mine! It’s such a good reminder that running isn’t about winning, it’s all about having fun and enjoying the experience. Great that you had her on the podcast!
Can’t wait to listen! I came in last at a 5k last Thursday. It was still great because I had my husband with me cheering me on as we ran in together!
I love her positive attitude, it’s a great way to live and to exercise! Her book sounds interesting!
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