Episode 410: Annie Rodenfels – Running with Team BAA & Dreams in the Sport

Annie Rodenfels is on the show today! Annie is a member of Team BAA & runs for Adidas. She is a steeplechaser and placed 6th in the US Championships this summer. She had a huge year this year and in this episode we talk about those breakthroughs that she has had since training with a new group. She used to run with an Asics group in Greenville. Annie comes from a D3 college where she was a 3-time national champion and a 7-time All-American. In this episode, she talks about her untraditional path to get where she is. What we talked about: 4:15- How she is feeling after a 6th place finish at the USATF Championships this summer 5:35- Having a breakthrough year 8:50- Her training partners over the years 10:50- Her development as a professional runner over the past few years 12:25- Her lifting program 14:45- Training for the steeplechase 20:35- Plans to run a 5k 23:10- How media about her has an impact on her 26:10- Feminism and what that means to her 27:35- Coaching as Wellesley College and the decision to leave that position 33:30- How she met her husband 38:15- The different sponsorships that she has had 40:10- The decision to chase her professional running dreams 49:55- Advice to other runners that are flying under the radar 55:00- Her most memorable race this year 1:00:30- End of podcast questions Show notes: Annie on Instagram Northanger Abbey 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 The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: InsideTracker Use code “another” for 20% off your order Koala Clip Use code “another” for 10% off your order Goodr Use code “another15” for 15% off your order