Episode 611: Josette Andrews – USATF 5K Champion in Indianapolis!

Josette Andrews is one of my favorite runners to watch. Her enthusiasm for the sport is unmatched. She won the USATF 5K Championships on the road this past weekend in Indianapolis and breaks down the race for us today! She had a great little indoor season running 14:44 for the 5K and also running a 3,000 PR. Josette runs with On Athletics and works with Coaches Dathan Ritzenhein and Kelsey Quinn. She’s got her eyes on making the team in Tokoyo this summer on the track! Show Notes/Time Stamps: 00:00 Celebrating Josette’s National Title 03:07 Race Strategy and Execution 05:55 Pre-Race Preparation and Routine 09:08 Support from Friends and Family 12:01 Reflections on the Race Experience 15:03 Looking Ahead to Future Races 18:01 Team Dynamics and Training 20:57 The Importance of Strength Training 24:00 Transitioning to a New Training System 29:05 Navigating Injuries and Setbacks 31:03 The Journey to Olympic Trials 33:38 Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience 36:57 Training Strategies and Mindset 39:55 Cross-Training and Recovery Techniques 42:00 Nutrition and Consistency in Training 43:56 Watching and Supporting Fellow Athletes 46:55 Goals and Future Aspirations 50:59 Daily Focus and Process Goals 52:06 Recommendations and Fun Conversations Support our sponsors: Geist Half Marathon 10K & 5K In honor of the 17 th anniversary of this iconic community tradition, there is a 17% promotion next week, Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17. Use promo code 17YEARS to get 17% off every race distance! Promo ends May 17 at 11:59 pm. Cornbread Use the code “Another” at checkout for 20% off your order Maui Nui Go to mauinuivenison.com/lindsey Anderson Maple Go to andersonmaple.com and use the code “Fuel20” for 20% off