Happy Friday! On todays episode we're joined byJordan Whitaker who is running the 130th Boston Marathon for Team Eye and Ear. We dive into the inspiring journey of Jordan, a passionate runner and discover her motivations, challenges, and insights into the world of long-distance running, charity fundraising, and the power of perseverance.

During the Tros, we recorded from different locations and had Ptara join us. We covered topics like Emma Bates and UCAN, Tiger Woods and we also dropped some pretty big news and teased more news to come for Boston in a couple weeks!

Chapters

Intro (01:00)
Supporting Friends and Crew Plans (06:00)
Media Credentials for Boston 2026 (07:14)
Introducing Jordan Whitaker (11:34)
First Marathon and Charity Fundraising (13:16)
Ultra Running Adventures (14:23)
Building Running Stories and Relationships (15:36)
Life in New Hampshire (22:07)
College Athletics and Transfers (25:47)
Passion for Running Ignited (29:52)
First Boston Marathon Experience (35:34)
Race Day Memories and Crowd Support (39:54)
Team Eye and Ear (49:19)
Winter Training and Family Life (55:45)
Boston Race Weekend Traditions (60:42)
Concert Moments and Hobbies (66:40)
Meeting Celebrities and Fun Experiences (74:01)
Jason's Ultra Challenge (84:22)
Emma Bates and Sponsorship Issues (85:11)
Importance of Relationships in Athletics (88:20)
Celebrity Endorsements and Athlete Identity (92:07)
Misinformation in Sports (94:12)
Tiger Woods’ Legal Issues (95:28)
Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events (100:36)

In this episode:

Jordan’s story of running her first marathon after a breakup and the motivation behind her journey
The emotional power of running for charity and her connection with Team Ioneer
How she balances training as a busy mom and teacher, mostly on a treadmill during winter
Her memorable Boston marathon experiences and her favorite parts of race weekend
Insight into ultra running, including her first ultra experience and recovery from hamsters wheel
Her relationship with Jared and her role as his guide during Boston
The significance of sponsorships, NIL, and brand partnerships in modern athletics
Her funny and heartfelt stories from concerts, country music, and family life
Her perspective on celebrity moments and sports legends like Tiger Woods

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