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    Lactic Acid Podcast

    Lactic Acid Podcast

    About

    Welcome to Lactic Acid, where the host Dominique Smith elevates the sport of running and track and field through creativity and laughter. The goal of this podcast is to bridge the gap between those who make our sport unique and the fans that follow. This podcast will be centered on getting to know the personalities off the track, what makes them unique as human beings, rather than just track and field athletes. The show will include athletes, coaches, journalists and creative storytellers who make the sport unique.

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    Dominique Smith

    Episode 99: Emily Mackay talks success in her first pro season, tacos, finding joy through balance and more

    Episode 99: Emily Mackay talks success in her first pro season, tacos, finding joy through balance and more

    December 5, 2023
    1h 19m

    Athletes Mentioned

    Rising superstar Emily Mackay talks about her love for tacos, the joy she finds balancing track and life outside of the sport, Harry Potter and Harry Potter World, her dislike for water, competing at the Pan American Games, feeding little pigs on her vacation, her love for the outdoors and more!


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