Long distance has made Jessica McWilliams’ heart grow fonder.

The 53-year-old Englewood resident returned to running last year after about two years off from the sport. She completed the Space Coast Half Marathon during November in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 37 seconds, besting last year’s time of 2:11:08. She placed 34th among 142 women in the 50-54 age category.