The Bigger Picture: Carter Jensen’s First Marathon Success with Coach Jill Finklang #06

In this episode of the Spewak Training Podcast, Host Mark Spewak welcomes Spewak Training coach Jill Finklang and athlete Carter Jensen for their first podcast appearances to highlight their athlete-coach relationship, which began in July/August 2023 after Carter’s wedding while he was in law school. Carter explains he hired a coach for honest feedback, guidance, and to avoid overtraining. He chose Jill based on teammates’ recommendations and her reputation for straightforward communication. Jill describes a bigger-picture coaching philosophy that balances running with life stressors, including Carter’s bar exam, emphasizing longevity, gratitude, and disciplined training. They recap Carter’s first marathon at the Houston Marathon, where he ran 3:04 with smart pacing, supported by teammates and with Jill racing as well; Jill notes they planned a year ahead and praised Carter’s commitment, patience, and execution. In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as:Why Hire a CoachBig Picture CoachingJill Breaks Down SuccessBeyond Training RelationshipFollow Carter Jensen:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carterjensen44/Follow Coach Mark Spewak:Website:https://spewaktraining.com/jill-finklang