• 4. Cory McGee

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Length: 47 mins
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4. Cory McGee

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  • Today's episode is an interview with professional runner and Olympian, Cory McGee. She grew up in a small town in Mississippi, where she ended up becoming a multi-time state champion. Cory went on to run collegiately for the University of Florida, where she was a 2x NCAA runner up and 10x All-American. After graduating, Cory became a professional runner for New Balance and eventually became one of the fastest and most accomplished US women in the 1500m (her PR is 3:57!). Cory has represented Team USA 5x, including at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and has the American record in the 2k.

    We talk about:

    • Her unique childhood, growing up with 3 sisters and traveling all over the world
    • What it was like running in a small town and how her upbringing set up her relationship with food and running
    • Her transition from high school to college and what it was like learning to navigate the dorms
    • How she dealt with and came back from injury
    • Experiences with unintentional under fueling and how she was able to course correct to have a consistent and healthy career
    • Fueling adjustments she has made as a professional runner
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