Summary: Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Podcast Episode 96 – Roberta Groner – World Class Runner – Full Time Nurse – Mother of 3 In Episode 96 the Fit Crazies have the honor of rapping with the ridiculously fast and remarkably humble Super Mom, Roberta Groner, age 41, of Randolph, NJ. Literally, just 2 hours off the plane home, Roberta gives us the low down on her phenomenal, news making 2:29:06, 5th place performance against a world class field at the Rotterdam Marathon. To put it simply, Roberta has a story for the ages. After competitive high school and, albeit shortened, collegiate careers, running went away. Roberta spent the next decade building her career in nursing and starting a family. But a flame was rekindled after joining some office cohorts and running the Pittsburg Half Marathon just 10 years ago. This led to a marathon in Chicago and an impressive 3-hour 12-minute (3:12) debut. But she was just getting started, a Sub 3 hour run in her second marathon was followed by races in the 2:40’s and then a true burst onto the scene with her 2:37 victory at the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon in 2016. Just Flying!!!! All of this, along with a 2:30:38, 3rd place finish at the California International Marathon in 2017 has stamped Roberta’s place among the nation’s and world’s elites. In fact, we’d bet that if the 41-year-old, full time nurse, divorced mother of three had rubbed a lamp and was granted running wishes, Roberta probably would have sold herself short in what she wished for. What’s it like to run a 2:29 and an IAAF/Olympic Standard? At 41 years of age, while still working full time and a divorced mother of three, how does she fit it all in? What are the differences in training blocks as she continues to grow as a runner? What is it like working with a new coach in Steve Magness? Do her boys know how cool their mom is? What are her nutrition and recovery routines like? What is her advice for and/or secret to success? And most importantly; What’s Next???? Whatever your role in athletics or fitness or life, Roberta’s story is not to be missed! Get Your Inspiration Here, In Episode 96! Let’s Roll! Two Fit Crazies Follow Roberta’s Path Here: Instagram: bad_boys104 Twitter: @Marathongirl245 Facebook: Roberta Pickens Groner
