Show notes
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Christy Nielsen joined Josh to discuss:The differences between running now and when she first got into it (4:10)Why running became a way for her to heal (12:49)How she, as a coach now, views herself as a runner when she was younger (14:45)When did the Olympic Trials enter the picture as a possibility? (17:25)Balancing training and school (22:30)Standing at the start line for the first time at the 2000 Olympic Trials (27:04)Running slow even when going after the 2004 Olympic Trials (39:24)The biggest difference between qualifying for the Olympic Trials the second time vs. the first time (41:15)What was it liking not qualifying for the Trials after believing she could? (53:43)What is her job as a running coach? (58:46)Coaching runners at varying experience and distance levels (1:01:26)Getting inducted into the Omaha Running Club Hall of Fame in 2018 (1:11:34)What she’s currently chasing (1:15:38)And a lot more!Like what you hear? Please rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend.Read Josh's weekly newsletter at chasingthreehours.com. Email Josh at [email protected], production assistance, and sound design: Ian AeilloCover art: Marissa Barton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
