228. Laura Thweatt, 2:25 Marathoner & 5th-Place Olympic Trials Finisher

"I had to keep believing that my Olympic dream was still alive until the race was over."   Laura Thweatt ran a fast, fierce, gutsy race at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta — a hard effort that earned her a fifth-place finish. But fifth place at the Trials is a tough spot: When the first three finishers make the team and the fourth-place finisher is the alternate, fifth place is so close, but so far from being on the Olympic team. On this episode, Laura — a 2:25 marathoner who runs for Saucony and is coached by Joe Bosshard — recaps her race at the Trials, offers advice for runners dealing with injuries or setbacks, and talks about how the Covid-19 crisis has affected her training so far and her year ahead.   Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for 15% off wireless headphones. (My favorite is the Aeropex!)   What you’ll get on this episode: How Laura’s doing during these “weird times” (3:45) The story behind that Saucony #dontrushchallenge video (7:20) What Laura’s days look like right now (14:40) How Laura got so strong leading up to the Trials (17:40) Recapping the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (24:05) What Laura’s post-Trials meeting with her sports psychologist was like (43:00) Laura’s advice for dealing with injuries or setbacks (51:00) Did Laura always plan to be a professional runner? (53:30)   What we mention on this episode: Saucony’s #dontrushchallenge video The "original" runner #dontrushchallenge video   Follow Laura: Instagram @lthweatt Twitter @thweatt11   Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play   SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!