In this episode we talk about:
Jon’s experience running for Georgetown University and turning professional
Why you may not need a coach, but it’s beneficial to get feedback from someone who’s knowledgeable about running
Jon’s philosophy of coaching and how he and Molly Seidel work together
The buildup to the Olympic marathon trials in Atlanta and Jon’s experience there
The impact of the Olympics’ postponement on Molly’s performance
What it was like for Jon to watch Molly medal at the Olympics and the preparation he luckily made
Jon and Molly’s future racing plans
Jon’s role as the head coach at Atalanta NYC
“The results will come if you just kind of constantly listen to your body, and then also relying on friends or mentors within the sport. Yeah, if you're looking to succeed, I think that's a recipe for success there.” - Jon Green
Resources:Ben Rosario’s video of Jon at the Olympics
Molly’s Olympic marathon finish (jump to 3:35)
Tina's interview with Mary Cain
And in case you were wondering about Jon’s ZZ plant…
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"Thank you" to Jon. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.
