The Jersey City Half Marathon and Marathon is a new race in the North Jersey area that so many people are doing this year! With it only being the second year that the race is being held in NJ, a lot of runners are not entirely sure what to expect from this race. So, in this episode, I have Dr. Jimmy Williams here to discuss everything you need to know to be prepared for the Jersey Half Marathon and Marathon this April!
Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and Background
08:53
Race Expo and Swag
15:32
Logistics Before the Race
23:05
Fueling and Hydration
27:36
Finish Line and After Party
34:51
Course Overview
39:09
Spectator Recommendations
39:38
Spectating Tips for the Half Marathon
41:42
Race Strategy for the Half Marathon
46:15
Marathon Course Overview
53:25
Race Strategy for the Marathon
57:43
Exit Strategy and Connecting with Family and Friends
59:47
Advice for Beginner Runners
About Jimmy
Dr. Jimmy Williams is a physical therapist with a specialty in runners & endurance athletes. Jimmy has been a running & triathlon coach since 2015. This combination of a well tenured coach plus Doctor of Physical Therapy helps his clients reach their personal fitness goals whether they are currently dealing with injury or not. Jimmy is a native Florida Man who moved up to New Jersey to go to Rutgers University for his graduate degree and has been working at Finish Line Physical Therapy in Manhattan ever since. Feel free to follow him @runningjimmy_dpt on Instagram or shoot him a DM for coaching/physical therapy inquiries.
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The Jersey City Half Marathon and Marathon is a new race in the North Jersey area that so many people are doing this year! With it only being the second year that the race is being held in NJ, a lot of runners are not entirely sure what to expect from this race. So, in this episode, I have Dr. Jimmy Williams here to discuss everything you need to know to be prepared for the Jersey Half Marathon and Marathon this April!
Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and Background
08:53
Race Expo and Swag
15:32
Logistics Before the Race
23:05
Fueling and Hydration
27:36
Finish Line and After Party
34:51
Course Overview
39:09
Spectator Recommendations
39:38
Spectating Tips for the Half Marathon
41:42
Race Strategy for the Half Marathon
46:15
Marathon Course Overview
53:25
Race Strategy for the Marathon
57:43
Exit Strategy and Connecting with Family and Friends
59:47
Advice for Beginner Runners
About Jimmy
Dr. Jimmy Williams is a physical therapist with a specialty in runners & endurance athletes. Jimmy has been a running & triathlon coach since 2015. This combination of a well tenured coach plus Doctor of Physical Therapy helps his clients reach their personal fitness goals whether they are currently dealing with injury or not. Jimmy is a native Florida Man who moved up to New Jersey to go to Rutgers University for his graduate degree and has been working at Finish Line Physical Therapy in Manhattan ever since. Feel free to follow him @runningjimmy_dpt on Instagram or shoot him a DM for coaching/physical therapy inquiries.
Connect with Jimmy
Connect with Dr. Kat
Apply For Run Coaching with Dr. Kat!
To Inquire About Physical Therapy with Dr. Kat
Listen and Subscribe