Marathoning, Coaching, Resilience, Storytelling & Multifaceted Entrepreneurship with Grace Hilzen...

Host Haven sits down with social media agency owner, wedding videographer, run coach, content creator, and performance-driven athlete Grace Hilzen. Grace shares her journey from running a solo half marathon in Central Park during the pandemic to lining up for her 10th marathon—the 2026 NYC Marathon! Whether you're balancing multi-passionate career goals, overcoming a tough running injury, or looking for the best spots to spectate the New York City Marathon, this conversation is for you! In this episode, we cover: • The Journey to 10 Marathons: Going from struggling through 3 miles to chasing 26.2 miles - 10 times! • NYC Marathon Week: Training insights, race goals, and lining up for the Mastercard Priceless Start • Overcoming Marathon Injuries: What getting injured at mile 18 of a marathon taught Grace about mental resilience and growth • Running in Joy vs. Time Pressure: Unlocking peak performance by shifting your mindset away from rigid pace goals • Solo Runs vs. Group Runs: Self-discovery, mental toughness, and learning to love the solo miles • Running Superlatives: Grace’s favorite race courses, dream bucket-list events, and most meaningful finish lines • NYC Marathon Spectating Guide: The best spots along the 5-borough course to cheer on runners 📌 Connect with Grace Hilzen: • Follow on Instagram: @bygracelee (  / bygracelee  ) 🏃‍♀️ Resources & Links: • Newsletter: Subscribe for Recipes & Health Tips (https://healthbyhaven.substack.com/su...) • Support the Show: Pledge your support (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2374702/su...) for less than a cup of coffee! • Instagram: @healthbyhaven (  / healthbyhaven  ) • Website: healthbyhaven.com (http://healthbyhaven.com) 📌 Enjoying the podcast? Hit Follow or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode! Leave a 5-star rating and review to help more runners find the show. Special thanks to our sponsor, Avodah Massage Therapy (https://www.avodahmassagetherapy.com/) ! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2374702/su...)