Jess Gibbon is the reigning Inter Counties and EnglishNational Cross Country Champion (for the second time!). She has also contributed to 4 team European Cross Country medals and taken cross country titles internationally.
In short, she is a very seasoned cross-country runner. But thishasn’t come easy. Jess has had to overcome a number of challenges to make it to these start lines. She even, like many girls and women, took a break from competing whilst at university.
Now working full time, remaining healthy, and embracingrunning fully, Jess is starting to prove to herself and the world what she is really capable of.
Jess shares how she overcame an eating disorder in herteens, which was mainly caused by her intrinsic mindset, and how she has since worked to push out the ‘internal chatter’ which is not helpful.
In particular Jess talks about racing confidence, and howshe often does not feel ready to race, but by re-framing these thoughts she puts herself front and centre on the start line.
Jess also shares how her relationship with running, happiness, and success has evolved over the years to find her happy balance. She also adds to the collection of top tier athletes who are also holding down full-time jobs.
Lots to learn from in this episode.