Ali on the Run Show
793. Catching Up with Elise Cranny, Two-Time Olympian
She'll race the 800, the 1500, the mile, the 5K, the 10K...and in this conversation, Elise Cranny even hints at a possible marathon someday. Elise returns to the Ali on the Run Show to catch up on life since becoming a two-time Olympian (2020 and 2024). She talks about a lot of change: from Portland-based Bowerman Track Club and coach Jerry Schumacher, to Boulder-based Team Boss and coach Joe Bosshard, to now, training in Flagstaff, being coached by NAU's Jarred Cornfield, and taking a break from the team atmosphere. She explains why she made certain changes in an Olympic year, and talks about how she's feeling now, both physically and mentally. (Spoiler: She's fit, and she's headed to Sound Running's The TEN next weekend!)
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In this episode:
- What’s on tap for today? (2:30)
- Elise’s New York Times Games morning routine (5:30)
- On life lately (10:50)
- The allure of the marathon (14:35)
- Which distance has Elise’s heart right now? (18:40)
- On chasing records (24:15)
- Elise recaps her 2025 indoor season (25:45)
- How Elise is feeling right now, and whether she’s currently feeling fit (30:30)
- All about Elise’s big changes over the past few years, including changing teams, coaches, and locations (35:20)
- On being a confident racer, and how Elise handles the comparison trap (43:15)
- Why Elise chose to sign with Grand Slam Track, and how being a racer has dictated this year’s schedule (45:50)
- How Elise has handled a tough couple of years (52:00)
- What Elise is excited about right now (57:30)
- No-such-thing-as-TMI talk! (This is the stuff I mentioned!) (59:35)
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