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Ep. 4 - Kellyn Taylor
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Kellyn Taylor has established herself as one of the top American marathoners since she debuted at the distance running a 2:28:40 at the Chevron Houston Marathon. Ever since she has been one of the top runners in the country a various distances. In this episode we discuss her recent training, the Peachtree road race, and her preview of the Olympic marathon trials course.
In 2019, she followed up a top-15 finish at the USATF Cross Country Championships and a win at the Pacific Pursuit 10k with an eighth-place finish at the United Airlines NYC Half. In May, she was fourth at the Volkswagen Prague Marathon in 2:26:27. At the Peachtree Road Race 10k she finished ninth in 32:37, three seconds off her road PR.
More recent highlights:
- 4th Fastest Marathon Qualifying Time for the 2020 Trials
- Achieved the Olympic Marathon Standard
- 2018 Grandma’s Marathon – 1st and Course Record (2:24:29)
- 2016 USA Olympic Trials 10,000m – 4th
- 2016 USA Olympic Trials Marathon – 6th
This episode is sponsored by AfterShokz, the award-winning headphone brand, best known for its open-ear listening experience. Powered by patented, best-in-class bone conduction technology, AfterShokz headphones sit outside your ear so you can hear your music and your surroundings. AfterShokz is a must-have headphone for runners providing the ultimate level of safety and comfort without compromising sound quality. To learn more and save $50 on AfterShokz Endurance Bundles visit https://olympictrials.aftershokz.com. Use code RTTOT at checkout.
In 2019, she followed up a top-15 finish at the USATF Cross Country Championships and a win at the Pacific Pursuit 10k with an eighth-place finish at the United Airlines NYC Half. In May, she was fourth at the Volkswagen Prague Marathon in 2:26:27. At the Peachtree Road Race 10k she finished ninth in 32:37, three seconds off her road PR.
More recent highlights:
- 4th Fastest Marathon Qualifying Time for the 2020 Trials
- Achieved the Olympic Marathon Standard
- 2018 Grandma’s Marathon – 1st and Course Record (2:24:29)
- 2016 USA Olympic Trials 10,000m – 4th
- 2016 USA Olympic Trials Marathon – 6th
This episode is sponsored by AfterShokz, the award-winning headphone brand, best known for its open-ear listening experience. Powered by patented, best-in-class bone conduction technology, AfterShokz headphones sit outside your ear so you can hear your music and your surroundings. AfterShokz is a must-have headphone for runners providing the ultimate level of safety and comfort without compromising sound quality. To learn more and save $50 on AfterShokz Endurance Bundles visit https://olympictrials.aftershokz.com. Use code RTTOT at checkout.
Released:
Jul 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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