On Her Mark

Saucony Pro Jackie Gaughan Crunches Numbers by Day & Crushes Miles in the Morning and Night

Episode Summary

Jackie Gaughan lives in Boston, runs in Boston, and works a full-time finance job in Boston. The new Saucony pro likes her full life, crediting it for her success in the corporate world and in the sport. Jackie is excited to run her first Boston Marathon, especially as a New Hampshire native. Today we dive in to what it's like to work more hours than a normal corporate girl and run more miles than the average runner, how a second place finish at CIM has boosted her fueling confidence, anticipation for Boston and more.

Episode Notes

Jackie Gaughan lives in Boston, runs in Boston, and works a full-time finance job in Boston. The new Saucony pro likes her full life, crediting it for her success in the corporate world and in the sport. Jackie is excited to run her first Boston Marathon, especially as a New Hampshire native. Today we dive in to: 

• Excitement for her first Boston Marathon  
• How she went from collegiate running to working in boston to running professionally while working full-time in finance
• Why filling her plate (and being OK with sacrifices) helps her accomplish big goals  
• Race day non-negotiables & celebration 
• How she flipped initial intimidation when looking at the women's elite field to motivation 

Follow along with Jackie Gaughan: @jackie_gaughan