Episode 101 - Amber Zimmerman; 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier

This week I had the pleasure to speak with Amber Zimmerman. She is a UNM grad and recent qualifier for the 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Trials. She earned that honor with a 2:36:26 at the Houston Marathon.

Amber recently has moved to Philadelphia, but talks about her love for New Mexico and Albuquerque and her hope to make it back out here. We talk about her journey to Albuquerque to run for UNM and her journey into triathlons and trail running.

It was fun to hear Amber talk about these other adventures in her running career that have kept it fresh for her. I love her honesty about not wanting to go through the pain of the marathon again, but training partners and friends keep pulling her back. 

She is self coached and has learned what works for her, but running slow when she needs to is a great take away. I hope you enjoy our conversation and follow Amber as she does awesome things.

Track season is really upon us. I spent Saturday afternoon watching the Millrose Games. Such amazing performances and accomplishments. It was great to see a couple of former Lobos competing at that level, but it's equally as amazing to watch local races and high school track meets. Everyone is out there doing their best to accomplish goals. It's a great time. So good luck with your goals, stay safe, and keep running, New Mexico.