Get to know the trials and tribulations of five amateur athletes as they balance training for an Olympic Trials Qualifying time with everyday life. These five women come from varied backgrounds, but they train together in pursuit of a common goal. The hares take on the 2:45 standard this June.
Alexandra Conway recaps her week leading in to her debut marathon at Grandma's in Duluth, the race itself, and what is next for her in the sport. Alexandra reflects back on this "business trip" that lead to a 2:54:13. She reflects back on how her outlook on the standard changed. Listen to learn her takeaways from the experience.
Kate Raphael recaps her week leading in to her debut marathon at Grandma's in Duluth, the race itself, and what is next for her in the sport. Kate bravely chased an Olympic Trials Qualifying time and came away with a finishing time of 2:53:28 and a newfound love and respect for the marathon. Listen to learn her takeaways from the experience.
Gabi and Lou go head to head in the battle of the playlists to settle once and for all, whose playlist reigns supreme and brings bangers only.
Chapter 7 of “The Why” details Louis Serafini’s delicate balancing act between athlete and coach. Truly leading by example, Louis will be toeing the line in June and chasing the OTQ Standard as well at Grandma’s. He discusses how he makes it all work, what he thinks about returning to the Olympic Trials for the second time, and how he’s just getting started.
Kate Raphael reflects on her first road 10k: a tale of accountability, knowing herself, and breaking the tape in her tune up race.
Chapter 6 of “The Why” details Ravenna Neville’s parallels between her training and her job as an attorney. Through nothing short of perseverance and hard work, Rav has chipped away at her personal bests since her marathon debut. Rav aims to make the largest jump yet in her goal to achieve an OTQ in June.
Chapter 5 of “The Why” details Jessie Petersen’s outlook on the taking a crack at her second Olympic Trials Qualifier. She discusses her original journey to the 2016 Trials in LA, where she made her marathon debut, and how this girl gang makes her journey different this time around.
Chapter 4 of “The Why” details Gabi Drummond’s approach to an OTQ at Grandma’s Marathon. She details her thoughts on relativity in the running world, the subjectivity of the OTQ Standard, and what she likes most about training with the girl gang…and with music, of course.
Chapter 3 of “The Why” details Alexandra Conway’s approach to an OTQ at Grandma’s Marathon. She details why she approached the marathon distance in 2018, the significance of objectivity, and her thoughts on “the process.”
Chapter 2 of “The Why” details Kate Raphael’s approach to an OTQ at Grandma’s Marathon. She details why this challenge is important and she details the thrill of the unknown.
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