Episode 326: Abdi Abdirahman – 5x Olympian racing the Olympic marathon in Tokyo

Abdi Abdirahman is a Somolian born runner and is a five time Olympian competing for the United States in the 10,000m and marathon. He made his 5th Olympic team at the 2020 Olympic marathon trials at the age of 43. In 2016, he was third at the New York City Marathon. He has a new book coming out called Abdi’s World: The Black Cactus on Life, Running, and Fun . I loved reading this book and learning more about his life and running career! In this episode, we talk about Abdi’s running career and making his 5th Olympic team, training with some of the legends in the sport, finishing 3rd at the 2016 New York City Marathon, and so much more! What we talked about: 4:55- What this past year has been like for Abdi 6:30- What it means to Abdi to qualify for his 5th Olympics 10:15- His thoughts going into the 2020 Olympic Trials in the marathon 12:55- Not making the Olympic team in 2016 15:40- Finishing 3rd place at the New York City Marathon in 2016 17:10- Abdi’s early running career 20:50- Abdi’s relationship with his coach 22:15- Training with some of the legends in the sport 30:20- The big changes that Abdi has seen in the sport throughout his career 33:20- Favorite marathon course that he has run on 34:30- Living in Arizona 37:45- Training in Ethiopia with Mo Farah 40:55- First time going back to Somalia 42:10- Transitioning to the marathon after running the 10,000m 45:55- The foundation that Abdi is starting 47:45- Message to younger athletes 49:30- Final thoughts going into the Olympic marathon 50:25- End of podcast questions Show notes: Abdi’s World: The Black Cactus on Life, Running, and Fun Abdi on Instagram Becoming by Michelle Obama Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Goodr Use code “another15” Whoop Use code “another” for 15% off your order Beam Use code “another” for 15% off your order The post Episode 326: Abdi Abdirahman – 5x Olympian racing the Olympic marathon in Tokyo appeared first on Lindsey Hein .