Hillary Burgess, a Texan and experienced runner, shares her running journey and favorite races. She started running in 1999 and has since participated in over 60 half marathons and several full marathons. Hillary's father, a cross country and track coach, inspired her to start running. She ran her first 5K with him and never stopped. Hillary enjoys running half marathons and aims to run at least one per month. Some of her favorite races include the Jack and Jill Half Marathon in Washington, the Newburyport Half Marathon in Massachusetts, and the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon. She also loves the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Half Marathon, which she runs every year. Hilary plans trips around races to explore new places and enjoy the race experience. Hillary shares her experience running a marathon that went terribly wrong and her subsequent redemption at the Boston Marathon. She discusses the challenges she faced during the race, including falling, feeling sick, and struggling to finish. Despite the difficulties, she persevered and finished the race. Hillary also talks about her journey to qualify for and run the Boston Marathon, including raising funds for charity. She shares her plans to run all the major marathons and her love for running. Hillary shares her experience running the Boston Marathon and the challenges she faced with the cold and rainy weather. She also discusses the imposter syndrome she felt and the importance of supporting all runners, regardless of their pace. Hillary emphasizes the value of personal goals and the progress and improvement that can be measured in various ways. She shares her favorite running song and how she uses running as a time to process thoughts and come up with ideas. Hillary also talks about her Instagram presence and the connections she has made with other runners through the platform.

In the Tros, Eric and Erika catch up after what feels like a long time, Erika is all excited about Ragnar races as she just ran in Ragnar Trail and has Reach The Beach this weekend. Eric shares his experience at the Franklin Zoo Night Walk and tells his story about the twins destroying the house, again. That and much more!

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"I would run the Jack and Jill Half Marathon every single year if I could"
"The Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon was one of the most fun races I've ever done"
"I plan trips around races to explore new places and enjoy the race experience"
"Oh, it went bad. It went so bad. Oh my God."
"I trained for the race. So I'll start with that because a lot of people who look like that at the end of races, it's like, you know, they're the people that get to be, oh, I didn't train for this, but here I am."
"And then I ended up posting this video. I'm like, oh, nobody will notice it. And then somehow it's like my most viewed video of all time is me finishing this race."
"I was just amazed that I actually made it there. You know, I also felt very much very much imposter syndrome, like, oh, like I should not be here like this is."
"Yeah, like once I once I start moving, it's not as it's not as bad like, you know, your blood's pumping and everything. But I was so cold, so uncomfor

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