Episode 536: Emma Kertesz – Bayshore Marathon Champion in a Big PR of 2:37

I am so excited to bring you an episode with Emma Kertesz! This is her second time on the podcast. Emma was first on the show back in 2019 for episode 215 ( listen here! ). Emma and I got to see each other at the Bayshore Marathon weekend which was amazing. Emma won the marathon and she had a big PR of three minutes and ran 2:37! Funny side story: I tripped over some cords as I saw her finishing the race because I was so excited to cheer her in. Emma is originally from Ohio. She ran for the University of Toledo and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for both her high school and college teams. She also ran for Hanson’s Brooks for a while post collegiately. Emma competed in the 2016 and the 2020 Olympic trials for the marathon. She’s had some ups and downs with injuries since then, and we talk about how she’s mentally handled her running and what to do with it. She works full-time as a director at an early childhood preschool, which is amazing. We get to hear about that job a little bit as well. Emma trains with the track club, coached by Evan Schwartz in Boulder, Colorado. I loved hearing all about their team culture in this episode an the joy that Emma finds in training with the team! What we talked about: 6:30- Her work as an director at a preschool 10:15- Recapping her race at the Bayshore Marathon 14:15- What her training looked like leading up to the race 22:50- Recapping the race 31:15- What’s next for Emma and chasing the OTQ 38:15- The Track Club team environment 40:45- How she feels about where she is at with her running career 52:00- End of podcast questions Show notes: Emma on Episode 215 Emma on Instagram Book recommendations: A Court of Thorn and Roses Homesick for Another World Remarkably Bright Creatures This Summer Will Be Different Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram Sponsors: 2Before Use the code “Lindsey” for 30% of 20 packs plus free shipping Previnex Use the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health Plus