The GJBeat Podcast kicks off the very first episode with the phenomenal Kristen Eccleton. Kristen made her way to the Roanoke area via her career as a medical professional. She left her native Michigan to explore anything and everything. She's known for multiple daily fitness events but her latest idea and accomplishment was podcast worthy. Cancellation of the Blue Ridge Double Marathon was the nudge needed to create her own unique challenge. The journey began in the middle of the night at the Peaks of Otter and ended 54 miles later in Roanoke at the usual marathon finish line. A great crowd form around her to support her journey and another great crowd formed to accompany her in her/our first podcast. Her adventurous activities are impressive but more importantly she's a great person to know.