Jenni Zimlich - "Just Don't Give Up!"

Allison Gaillard and Jenni Zimlich discuss Jenni's running journey, which started after she and her husband lost their home to a flash flood in 2014. They enrolled in a Couch to 5k program and trained for their first 5k race, the Forest Gump Run in Fairhope. This experience led them to discover Ainsley's Angels, a group of adaptive athletes. Jenni shares the importance of not comparing oneself to others and how running has positively impacted her mental health.
The conversation then shifts to Crew of Kindness, an organization formed to support adaptive athletes. Jenni shares the mission of Crew of Kindness, which is to connect with other adaptive athletes and provide them with the necessary equipment, like racing chairs, helmets, and gloves, to participate in events. She also mentions the financial challenges involved in adaptive racing and how Crew of Kindness aims to make it more accessible to athletes in Mobile, Alabama.
Throughout the discussion, Jenni Zimlich shares insights on her personal journey, challenges, and the incredible work Crew of Kindness does to promote adaptive racing and support adaptive athletes. She encourages everyone to be kind, have courage, and not give up in the face of adversity, highlighting the importance of sports for mental and physical health.
Jenni Zimlich - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011077207567
Races Mentioned
Forest Gump run in Fairhope - https://www.fairhopeal.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3215/309
Disney 5k - https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyworld/disneyworld-marathon-weekend/events/5k-race/
Senior Bowl Charity Run - https://www.seniorbowl.com/wells-fargo-senior-bowl-charity-run-10k/
Do It In The Bush - https://runyourstory.com/event/do-it-in-the-bush-5k-trail-run-2024/
Trick or Trot at USA - https://www.raceentry.com/trick-or-trot-mobile/race-information
Boo Krewe 2 - https://runyourstory.com/event/boo-krewe-2-2023/
Shout Outs
Delaney Zimlich
Michael Zimlich
Elizabeth Birch
Ainsley's Angels - https://ainsleysangels.org/
Shandy Oliver - https://www.facebook.com/shandra.oliver.5
Krewe of Kindness - https://www.kreweofkindness.com/
Scott Crenshaw - https://www.facebook.com/scott.crenshaw.3
Adapt Focus - https://adaptfocus.org/
My Team Triumph - https://www.facebook.com/mttsouthernalabama
Port City Pacers - https://portcitypacers.com/
Julia
Lance Johnson - https://www.facebook.com/lance.johnson.5095
Blake
Little Red Hen - https://productionsbylittleredhen.com/
Peggy Olive - https://www.facebook.com/productionsbylittleredhen

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