Episode 552: Dakotah Lindwurm – Summer Olympics to NYC Marathon This Fall; Recapping Her Year, Her Race Positivity, and Her Minnesota Roots

I’m so excited to share this episode with Dakotah Lindwurm! After recording some post-Olympics interviews, I knew I had to bring Dakotah back on the show. This will be her fourth time joining us, and it’s always a blast having her on. She last came on the show right after making the Olympic team at the trials back in February (episode 512), and she’s also been on with Sara Vaughn after the 2023 Chicago Marathon (that was episode 494 if you want to check it out). We also had her on a few years ago after her back-to-back wins at Grandma’s Marathon (episode 398). It’s been incredible watching her journey and seeing how much she’s grown these past few years! In 2020, Dakotah finished 36th at the Olympic trials with a time of 2:39:08. Since then, she’s completely wowed us with her confidence, gritty training, and contagious positivity. If you’ve ever seen Dakotah race, you know she’s known for that big smile she flashes during her races, and it’s clearly a huge part of her success! Fast forward to the 2024 Olympic trials, where she placed third and then went on to the Paris Olympics, finishing 12th as the top American with an impressive time of 2:26:44 on a super tough course. And as if that wasn’t enough, Dakotah recently announced she’ll be running the New York City Marathon, which will be so exciting to watch after her Olympic run. She’s sponsored by Puma and she got engaged at the finish line in Paris during the Olympics! I also couldn’t resist asking her a bit about her Minnesota roots, which she’s always so proud of. I absolutely love Dakotah, and I know you all do too. I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation with the one and only Dakotah Lindwurm! What we talked about: 3:30- Catching up with Dakotah post Olympic Trials and Olympics 16:10- Smiling during races 20:00- Recapping her race and feelings post race 28:00- The decision to run NYC Marathon 34:00- The physicality in the Olympic marathon 35:00- What she learned racing at the Olympics 38:00- The Olympic experience outside of the race 41:40- Believing in herself Show notes: Dakotah on Instagram Dakotah on Episode 512 Dakotah on Episode 494 Dakotah on Episode 398 Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Support our sponsors: Previnex Use the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health Plus Training for a Half Marathon or Marathon? Check out Lindsey’s Training plans! Lindsey’s Training Plans Join me at the Richmond Marathon this year!