Episode 417: Emily Sisson – American Record at the Chicago Marathon; 2:18:29

Emily Sisson just set the American Record in the marathon at the Chicago Marathon! She ran a 2:18:29. She also set the American Record in the half marathon in May! Emily is having herself a year!! Emily is an Olympian & ran in the 2020 Olympics in the 10,000m. In this episode, we talked all about the Chicago Marathon, what she was thinking during the race, her mindset going into the race, if she was going after the American Record, and what is next for her. It was so much fun to catch up with Emily on this episode! I recorded a pre Chicago Marathon interview over on Relay with Emily. So head over there if you want to hear from her before the race! What we talked about: 4:25- Closing hard in the marathon 6:20- Not looking at her watch during the race 9:15- The instructions that the pacers received 10:55- Mindset going into the race 12:30- Working with her pacers 13:40- Rough patches during the race 16:15- Strengthening her mindset 20:10- Molly Huddle’s mentorship to Emily 25:15- Her belief in being able to break the American Record 28:00- Being coached by Ray Treacy 32:50- Her thoughts on the 2024 Olympic trials 36:15- Her family support out on the course 45:30- What it feels like to hold an American Record Show notes: Emily on Relay Emily on Episode 310 Emily on Instagram Believe Training Journal 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: Athletic Greens Go to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.