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The Realities of Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Running with Jenny Jurek
The Realities of Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Running with Jenny Jurek
Family life in an athletic family can be a balancing act.
Jenny Jurek is an avid runner and adventure seeker sharing her passion of the outdoors with her two young children and husband, Scott Jurek.
After twenty years designing sustainable outdoor apparel, she recently launched her own business, “Always Up”, which offers performance products that empower parents to stay active during pregnancy and beyond.
Listen to hear about:
Camaraderie and community of running ultramarathons
Navigating athletic objectives while being a mom
Writing the book “North” with Scott
How a career in design and love for trail running complement each other
Maintaining your own identity when your partner is a famous runner
Challenges and rewards of raising kids in a place like Boulder, CO
How do you manage your own identity around running?
About Jon Levitt and For The Long Run
Jon is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA, who now lives in Boulder, CO. For The Long Run is aimed at exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.
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