Episode 498: Andrew Wheating – Operations and Content Manager with On Athletics Club & Two-Time Olympian

Andy Wheating is a two-time Olympian. He was in the Olympics in the 800m in 2008 and the 1500m in 2012. He ran for the University of Oregon and ran for the Oregon Track Club with Nike as a professional. He retired from professional running in 2018 and has now transitioned to a career with On Athletics Club as the Operations and Content Manager. What we talked about: 4:10- Andy’s news of becoming a parent in April 2024 6:10- Andy’s role at the OAC 11:15- Coaching high school athletes 14:00- Andy’s running career 24:30- The weight of becoming an Olympian 28:20- Running with Nike and now working for On 41:35- The value of social media in a professional runner’s career 45:45- Maintaining the fun and joy in the sport 50:50- The decision to retire 57:50- Advice to anyone in a transition period 58:50- End of podcast questions Show notes: Andy on Instagram 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: Lifestacks Code “ LINDSEY15 ” gives you 15% off on Amazon Lagoon Use the code “Lindsey” to get 15% off of your order Donna Marathon Use the code “Lindsey10” for 10% off your race registration Enter to win a trip to the Donna Marathon Weekend 2024