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July 30, 2025 62 mins

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Kimmie, a dedicated athletic coach, and marathon pacer.

Kicking off with a shout-out to Rachel from Run N Tri who introduced Kimmie to Allison, Kimmie shares how a chance introduction led to a lifelong friendship.

Discover how Kimmie, part of a Coast Guard family, transitioned from a complete running novice to a marathoner and pacer.

Relocated from flat Savannah to hilly Mobile, Kimmie provides great insights into her pacing experiences, including her spontaneous jump into pacing marathons and the joy she derives from helping others meet their running goals.

Also, learn about her inspirational mantra, ‘I can handle this,’ her recovery routines, and her dedication to maintaining quality pacing standards in races globally.

Kimmie's story is not just about running but about endurance, friendship, love, and the invaluable life lessons running has brought her way.

Kimmie Blaich - https://www.facebook.com/kimmielynnruns
Elevated Running and Pacing - https://elevatedrunningandpacing.com/

Races Mentioned
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Boston Marathon
Night Moves Trail Marathon
Rome Marathon
London Marathon
Monument Marathon
Battleship 12k
Keys 100 Relay
Badwater 130
Brazil 135

Shout Outs
Rachel McCray
Run N Tri
Blue Bell Bombers
Holla at the Dolla
Clint Pagan
Alexi Pappas
Dan Bleach
Morgan
Kit Ekman
Emily Bullock
Alex
Bob Becker

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