Gabi (Gabby) Rooker
Professional marathoner and physician assistant who transitioned from gymnastics to elite marathon running, earned a Nike professional contract, and has a 2:24:29 personal best set at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 59min
Late Start? You're Not Behind! Chasing Olympic Dreams w/ Gabi Rooker s6e9
Gabi (Gabby) Rooker, a physician assistant turned Nike pro marathoner who started as a gymnast, shares her late‑start journey to a 2:24:29 marathon. She discusses finding community, transitioning sports, coaching with her husband, injury and surgery recovery, balancing medical work with elite training, and navigating fertility decisions while chasing big races.
