#33 - Nell Rojas

Published: July 13, 2020, 9:32 a.m.

This conversation is Nell Rojas, who is an American professional long-distance runner, coach, business owner, triathlete and winner of the 2019 Grandma's Marathon (2:28:06). She also competed at the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials and finished in 9th place.

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We talk about:

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  • The Runners World article she was featured in where Runners Speak Out About Running and Race.
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  • Winning the Bolder Boulder 10k, 40 years after her dad did, and we talk about the lessons he has taught her.
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  • Not getting wrapped up in training numbers. The importance of knowing yourself and trusting your training.
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  • Knowing that strong runners come in more than one body type.
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  • Talent vs hard work.
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  • Racing with Des Linden.
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You can follow Nell online:

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Instagram: @nell_rojas_running

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Coaching: Rojas Athletics