Episode 514: Andrea Pomaranski – 27th at the Olympic Trials – Masters Runner and Mom on Resiliency and Dreams

Andrea Pomaranski joins me today after her Olympic Marathon Trials race on Saturday! Andrea has the most inspiring story ever and I am just SO excited to share my conversation with her. Andrea placed 27th at the Olympic Trials in a time of 2:34. She was one of a few masters runners out there at the trials. She is also a 50k World Silver Medalist!! Wow! She has qualified for three Olympic Trials. She got into marathoning after taking NINE years off of competitive running. Andrea was an All-American in college. She is grew up in a very athletic family. All four of her and her siblings competed in D1 Athletics. She is the mom of three. Andrea has a story that her parenthood journey started in a very tragic way, losing her first two babies who were premature twins. She tells this story in the episode and how it has shaped how she views chasing her dreams. She has gone through so much in life and her strength and resilience is very clear in this episode. I am walking away from this episode with an incredible quote – “focus less on your fear and more on your dreams.” I hope we can all walk away with this from this episode. Enjoy my conversation with Andrea! What we talked about: 6:00- Recapping her race 8:00- Being a masters runner 9:15- Her running background 13:15- Her experience with losing her twins 19:35- Thoughts to share with NICU parents 21:45- Her family 25:00- Recapping her Olympic trials race 35:00- Having belief in herself and taking risks in life and sport 42:00- Parenting and youth sports 47:50- Strength training 49:20- Running the Houston Marathon before the Olympic Trials 51:50- Her silver medal at the World 50k Champs 53:50- What’s next for Andrea 55:15- Previnex 56:30- End of podcast questions Show notes: Andrea on Instagram Book recommendations: Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Goodnight Library The Alchemist Man’s Search for Meaning 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: HUUG Use code Lindsey15 for $15 off $110+ for new Customers Only Expires 4/30/24 Previnex Use the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health Plus