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Episode 99

EPISODE 99  ·  TRACK & FIELD  ·  44 MIN  ·  SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Drew Hunter

Pro Distance Runner

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In this episode

This week on The Athletes Podcast features Drew Hunter. Drew is an American middle-distance runner from Purcellville, Virginia, who competes for the professional running group Tinman Elite. He set the national indoor mile record for high school boys in 2016. We talk about his most memorable moments, his life growing up, and more! We hope you enjoy this week's episode of The Athletes Podcast.

What we talk about:
1:20: How Drew got into running
2:10: drew hunter talks about his relay run
6:40: Drew Hunters childhood in sport
9:00: Influence of Drews family
12:10: Drews training regiment 
14:55: Drew talks about turning down Oregon university 
18:40: A day in the life of a professional runner
23:30: Drew describes his injury and recovery
29:30: Finding your identity outside of sport
35:10: Where will drew hunter be in 10 years
37:10: Misconceptions of running when growing up
41:10: Biggest piece of advice for the next generation of athletes

More Track & field episodes →

Marie-Eloise Leclair – Montreal to Paris Olympic sprinter (Ep. 258)  ·  Jillian Weir – Water Polo to Olympic Hammer Throw (Ep. 253)  ·  Liz Gleadle – 3x Olympian, Athlete Development (Ep. 249)  ·  Mariam Abdul-Rashid & Duan Asemota (Ep. 244)

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