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You may know the Atlanta Track Club best from the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials BUT the team has been developing a dominance in the middle distance events under the coaching guidance of Amy and Andrew Begley. I had the opportunity to sit down in the Adidas house at the USA championship in this mini-episode to learn more about what magic is being developed down in Atlanta with Allie Wilson, Olivia Baker, and Yolanda Ngarambe.
Allie Wilson was a recent guest on More Than Running and I know Olivia Baker from way back when in NJ! Both Allie and Olivia competed in the 800m at USAs. Allie placed 4th in 1:58.35 and Olivia placed 5th in 1:58.63. Yolanda Ngarambe competes for Sweden and was acting as "coach" for the weekend to support her teammates.
Enjoy this short fun conversation (in-between rounds at USAs) where we get a sense of the ATL culture and some rapid-fire fun questions.
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Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets.
On this episode of More Than Running I spoke with my friend Emily Pritt. Emily and I share a lot of common ground within the running world as women who have held a lot hats within this space. Emily’s current titles include Athlete Services Manager at Flynn Sports Agency and Chief Operating Officer at Bowerman Track Club. She is a certified agent and travels to support Flynn Sports athletes at meets and other major events. In her role at Bowerman, Emily has grown the community youth program, launched a youth camp and creates/executes concepts to support athletes at all levels in the Bowerman organization.
Additionally, Emily is a graduate of North Carolina State University and ran in the 2017 World Cross Country Championship in Kampala, Uganda. Emily was recommended by Colleen Quigley a previous More Than Running guest. I hope you enjoy this episode all about women within the running world carving out space to lift each other up.
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Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets.
"More Than Running" needs more than distance runners it needs sprinters! This week’s guest is Kendall Ellis. You may remember Kendall from her viral 4x4 finish for USC back in 2018 where she walked down Georgia in the last 80 meters to win the NCAA title. Since 2019, Kendall has been a pro athlete for New Balance and ran at the Tokyo Olympics where she earned a bronze medal in the mixed relay.
I recently met Kendall at the Track at New Balance when she saved the day and flew across the country on a red-eye to run the 400m leg for the distance medley relay team that clocked a world's best in the event.
In this episode, we discuss Kendall’s heartbreaking 4th place at the Olympic Trials in the individual 400m and how she has reframed her mindset leading into this year running with happiness and gratitude. We also talk about Kendall’s love of reading, music and why she considers herself an introvert. Kendall is running this upcoming weekend at the USATF NYC Grand Prix her last stop before the US Championships!
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Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets.
"I don't know what that was. It was this narrow tunnel vision. I saw it slip away there for a second. It was this decision in my entire body that was like, 'No. I am going to take this spot.' It felt like something had taken over me."
This week Natosha Rogers of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project joins More Than Running to break down her third place finish at the USATF USA 10,000m Championship this past weekend at the Prefontaine Classic. Natosha outkicked Emily Infled narrowly 31:29.80 to 31:30.04 to qualify for the World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon, which will be held in July.
Natosha’s running story dates back to 2012 when she placed second at the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 10,000m but was unable to be on the team due not having the qualifying standard. For a decade, Natosha has worked her way back – including taking time away from the sport – to make peace with Hayward Field and the 10,000 meters. Learn more about Natosha’s mindset, redemption arc and her passions off the track.
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The Run Show is coming to Chicago June 4-5, this exciting new expo had been described as the Comic-Con for runners. They have incredible inspirational speakers such as Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, the Mirnavator, Sally McRae and lots more. What’s even better is we’ve been given 500 free tickets worth $15 each to give away – go to runshowusa.com to check out the full program and book tickets for yourself and your running pals with code MORETHAN.
Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets.
Welcome, Allie Wilson to More Than Running! Allie is a member of the Atlanta Track Club and a graduate of Monmouth University. This season Allie has been on a tear in the 800m recently running the World Championship Standard 1:58.18 at the Track Meet on May 12th. Allie gave everything she had a went a bit *viral* falling and winning over the finish line! Allie's positivity and team-oriented nature is infectious and this episode had me smiling the whole time. Allie's attitude toward running and recovering after multiple injuries is one we could all take some notes from.
"Our sport is so much biggest than the physical thing that we doing. There are so many incredible people you meet through this sport. Something I think about what we are doing and I think 'yeah do we have to be competitive with each other? Are we all trying to win? Are we all trying to make XYZ, yes but I think sometimes aren't we doing it together?' It feels like we are doing it together. It is so incredible to have the people around you pushing themselves to their limits simultaneously. Anyone who does this sport knows it's so much more than running!"
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Kyoku is a creamy and delicious breakfast shake that uses 16 superfoods to fill you up without feeling too full. My personal favorite way is to mix it up with mango, bananas + a little bit of almond milk. It’s a soothing and tasty way to start your day. Learn more here: http://thefeed.com/morethanrunning
The Run Show is coming to Chicago June 4-5, this exciting new expo had been described as the Comic-Con for runners. They have incredible inspirational speakers such as Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, the Mirnavator, Sally McRae and lots more. What’s even better is we’ve been given 500 free tickets worth $15 each to give away – go to runshowusa.com to check out the full program and book tickets for yourself and your running pals with code MORETHAN.
Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets.
Join me and 2012 Olympian and Brooks Sports Marketing Manager, Julie Culley, for a special recording of the More Than Running Podcast. Over Boston Marathon weekend, I had the opportunity to sit down and share Julie’s incredible story from athlete to collegiate coach to mom and more! We laugh, we cry and hear what it means to Julie to be committed to her dreams. I highly recommend this episode if you want to hear from a woman who has never given up in the face of so many types of adversity. Other topics discussed - Professional coaching changes and track career ownership - Becoming a mother during the cross country season… twice! - Transitioning to sports marketing from coaching - Goals for the future ▶ Follow Dana: Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Kyoku is a creamy and delicious breakfast shake that uses 16 superfoods to fill you up without feeling too full. My personal favorite way is to mix it up with mango, bananas + a little bit of almond milk. It's a soothing and tasty way to start your day. Learn more here: http://thefeed.com/morethanrunning The Run Show is coming to Chicago June 4-5, this exciting new expo had been described as the Comic-Con for runners. They have incredible inspirational speakers such as Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, the Mirnavator, Sally McRae and lots more. What’s even better is we’ve been given 500 free tickets worth $15 each to give away – go to runshowusa.com to check out the full program and book tickets for yourself and your running pals with code MORETHAN. Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets. Share your journey to it with #MakeItToHayward and tag @HaywardMagic – the Instagram home for the true track & field diehards, dreamers and fans. They’re sharing the magic of the sport and elevating the athletes that push it forward. Follow them on Instagram.
"I would tell them to stop having insignificant people have a significant impact on your life. I feel like that's what I would tell Nikki from a year ago. It's hard. I still tell myself that every day and it's a practice. I don't think there will ever be a time where a homophobic or transphobic comment doesn't hurt. It's practicing that over time. It's like 'Who is this person? They're so insignificant.' At the end of the day, that comment says more about them. Half the time, I just want to be like, 'Are you OK? It's 7 a.m.'"
Nikki has been on my mind to bring onto the podcast for a long time. We're close friends and now felt like the right time to have them on. Nikki made some big life changes by packing their things and moving to Flagstaff, Arizona with their girlfriend Emma Gee and their pet dog Scout. They are now being coached by Mike Smith and training alongside Elly Henes and Olympian Rachel Smith. We talk a lot about how Nikki views these changes in their life, goals for the upcoming 2022 season and their activist work within the LGBTQIA community to advocate for transgender kids.
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Kyoku is a creamy and delicious breakfast shake that uses 16 superfoods to fill you up without feeling too full. My personal favorite way is to mix it up with mango, bananas + a little bit of almond milk. It's a soothing and tasty way to start your day. Learn more here: http://thefeed.com/morethanrunning
The Run Show is coming to Chicago June 4-5, this exciting new expo had been described as the Comic-Con for runners. They have incredible inspirational speakers such as Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, the Mirnavator, Sally McRae and lots more. What’s even better is we’ve been given 500 free tickets worth $15 each to give away – go to runshowusa.com to check out the full program and book tickets for yourself and your running pals with code MORETHAN.
Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets.
This week's guest is Dani Aragon. She is a U.S. 800m and 1500m specialist who was a star at Notre Dame, a U.S. Olympic Trials finalist, an amazing human and so much more. At the beginning of the episode, you'll get a cameo from her current roommate and former Irish teammate Molly Seidel + coach Jon Green. In this episode, you'll hear a bit about what it's like being a pro runner at a training camp. She trains under coach John Trautmann and Tommy Nohilly with Empire Elite.
The reason why I wanted to bring Dani on the podcast is that her post-collegiate career has been one with trials and tribulations. She had her stint with injuries but persevered through it all due to her self-belief. Hopefully, this can resonate with other athletes as a lesson in developing your confidence in the midst of intense training.
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Kyoku is a creamy and delicious breakfast shake that uses 16 superfoods to fill you up without feeling too full. My personal favorite way is to mix it up with mango, bananas + a little bit of almond milk. It's a soothing and tasty way to start your day. Learn more here: http://thefeed.com/morethanrunning
The Run Show is coming to Chicago June 4-5, this exciting new expo had been described as the Comic-Con for runners. They have incredible inspirational speakers such as Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, the Mirnavator, Sally McRae and lots more. What’s even better is we’ve been given 500 free tickets worth $15 each to give away – go to runshowusa.com to check out the full program and book tickets for yourself and your running pals with code MORETHAN.
Summer of Hayward: Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets.
"I created another page where I was doing fashion reviews and rating outfits from red carpet events and fashion shows. That's completely not up my alley at all. I've grown up an athlete. All my friends are athletes. I had nothing to do with fashion. I just found it fun and the videos were doing incredibly well so I thought, 'I'll just roll with it.' I got into WNBA pre-game fits and that's kind of where it all started. People were like, 'Oh my gosh. Please do more of these.' I had no clue the outfits were so good but also that the WNBA was in-season. I did another one with the NWSL and the same comments were being put on my video. I took a second and realized I have grown up an athlete in three different sports, my friend group is all athletes but outside of that, there's nothing related to women's sports. We need voices for women's sports. Tiktok is the perfect platform because anybody can see your videos...I didn't expect it to be what it is now. But I'm incredibly grateful."
This week's guest is Logan Hackett also known as SportsWithLogs. If you follow this podcast, you know I love TikTok and probably annoy you by talking about it. But truly, what Logan is creating on TikTok by promoting women's sports embodies More Than Running. She is elevating stories about women in an interesting way. I've never been attuned to another place where I could have digestible pieces of content for women's sports. I get so excited when I see one of her new videos. We talk about Logan's history, what excites her about the work she's doing and her work as an advocate.
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Dana Giordano and Jasmine Todd discuss the different ways track and field athletes use social media, balancing it with their personal lives and the importance of representation across all events for female athletes. On social media, World Athletics' Michelle Sammet (a previous guest on the show) noted just how small of a fraction female athletes get in sports media but the numbers behind the sports media positions held by women are just as staggering.
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