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Episode 17: Straight Line Speed (Alt Title: Grant made the Olympics again)

Episode 17: Straight Line Speed (Alt Title: Grant made the Olympics again)

FromThe Halfstep Pod


Episode 17: Straight Line Speed (Alt Title: Grant made the Olympics again)

FromThe Halfstep Pod

ratings:
Length:
78 minutes
Released:
Jul 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On Episode 17 of The Halfstep Pod, Grant and Connor go chronologically from Grant's return to Park City after the 10k final, all the way through the 5k final and the reaction to Grant making the Olympic team in his second event. (2nd place in the 5k). The guys get detailed on the Trials environment, the structure and difficulty of the 5k prelims, the 10 am race start time on Sunday for the Final, and, of course, the last 100 meters of the 5k race, which saw Grant pushed out into lane 5 across the finish line. 
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Timestamps: 
3:00- Grant's time back in Park City post 10k
8:40- 5k Prelim & Prelims in general
34:00- 5k Final recap
49:00- Final sprint drama
59:30- Eye toward Olympics & Misc ramblings
Released:
Jul 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

The Halfstep Pod is a weekly conversation between Bowerman TC runner, Grant Fisher, and collegiate runner, Connor Lane. The two ex-teammates will discuss Grant's racing, training, and life as an elite athlete as he builds for the Olympic Trials. They will also talk about other current topics in the running world. Episodes will also consist of reading Grant's insta DM's, discussing historical races they've watched, and answering listener questions. halfsteppod@gmail.com instagram: @halfstep_pod