Episode 439: Elly Henes – Transition to Pro Running – 14:52 5k & Being Coached by Mike Smith in Flagstaff

Elly Henes is a professional runner for Adidas. She lives in Flagstaff and is coached by Mike Smith. Elly ran for NC State where she was an NCAA champion in the 5k. She won that title in 2021. This was exactly 30 years after her mom became NCAA Champion in 5k at NC State as well. She was coached by her mom at NC State. She is a 10 time All-American and 6 time ACC Champion. She placed 6th at the 2020 Olympic Trials coming right off of her NCAA title! Elly has a PR of 14:52 in the 5k which she ran in Berlin last year. Last week, we released a re-run episode with Elly’s mom, Coach Laurie Henes, who is the cross country head coach at NC State. They just won their second national title in cross country at NC State. What we talked about: 5:35- Growing up in Raleigh and then going to NC State 11:35- Being coached by Mike Smith 13:05- Her collegiate running career 15:35- Winning the NCAA title in the 5k 30 years after her mom did 19:00- Her mental health in and out of the sport 41:40- Elly’s training partners and choosing to be coached by Mike Smith 49:35- Placing 6th at the Olympic Trials 51:20- Managing expectations as a professional runner 56:00- Breaking 15 minutes in the 5k 58:15- End of podcast questions Show notes: Elly on Instagram Fire & Blood Maybe You Should Talk to Someone 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: Green Growers Farm Elderberry Syrup Use the code “Sandyboy” for free shipping Previnex Use the code “another” for 15% off Donna Marathon Use the code “Lindsey10” for 10% off your registration