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In this conversation, Erica shares how she began running in her late twenties during an abusive marriage as a way to escape and regain strength, and how running stayed with her after leaving.

Encouraged by her now-husband Joey, she skipped shorter races and ran a first half marathon, later completing more halves and many 5Ks/10Ks, with a goal to try a full marathon to see if she wants to continue beyond 13.1.

She explains how her Instagram (started July 2025) gained traction, leading to a friendship with Laura Green and the creation of their “Probably Fine” podcast, named after their habit of downplaying running ailments.

Erica discusses lessons like the importance of fueling, her preferred foods and race-day celebrations, favorite local races, playlists, gear and shoe preferences, patellar tendonitis recovery tied to back stiffness, and advice to slow down and make running your own journey.

Erica Kennedy - https://www.instagram.com/heyericak/.


Races Mentioned
Boston Marathon
Christie Clinic Race
Mahomet Half-Marathon
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

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Joey Kennedy
Laura Green
Probably Fine podcast
Alice
Grey Gaillard
Kristen Rather
Anna

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