Episode 433: Sharon Lokedi – 2022 NYC Marathon Champion

Sharon Lokedi recently won the NYC Marathon. This was her debut marathon and she ran 2:23:23. Sharon is a part of the Dark Sky Distance training group in Flagstaff, Arizona coached by Stephen Haas. She also trains in Kenya. She went to the University of Kansas where she was an NCAA Champion and a 10-time All American. She runs professionally for Under Armor. In this episode, we chat about her race at the NYC Marathon and what the race meant to her, her history with running, her training group, and more! Thank you Lagoon for supporting this episode of the podcast! If you want the best sleep of your life go take their 2 minute quiz and find the best pillow ever for you! Use the code “Lindsey” for 15% off our first order! What we talked about: 3:30- Updates from Sharon coming off of the NYC Marathon 5:25- Being back in Kenya with her family 8:45- The running community growing up 12:35- Running for Kansas 14:30- How she met her fiancé, Edward Cheserek 16:20- Her training group and training in Flagstaff and Kenya 23:00- The decision to run the marathon 24:15- Goals going into the NYC Marathon 26:00- Recapping the race 30:25- Emotions after crossing the finish line 33:45- Under Armour shoes 37:55- Accomplishing such a big goal of winning the NYC Marathon 40:45- Sharon’s big goals 44:40- End of podcast questions Show notes: Sharon on Instagram Sharon’s coach, Stephen Haas, on episode 386 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: Lagoon Use code “Lindsey” for 15% off