Our guest today is Emma Bates - a professional distance runner and marathon specialist. Emma is a 12-time All-American, NCAA Champion in the 10,000 Meters, and a 2018 US Champion in the marathon. She’s run 15:32.46 for the 5,000-meters, 71 minutes for the half marathon, and 2:25:27 for the full marathon.
In this episode, Emma and Matt discuss what it’s like becoming a professional runner, Emma’s decision to move back to Idaho, and the path to creating the Idaho Distance Project. The two also talked about the dynamics at play between a coach and an athlete, how Emma maintains running 120 miles a week, and how she prepares for races.
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