874. Emily Sisson, Boston Marathon-Bound

About this episode

Emily Sisson discusses her preparation for the Boston Marathon and reflects on her recent races and life changes.

"That's been my thing lately: What excites me?" Emily Sisson is the American record holder in the marathon, a two-time Olympian, and a New Balance professional athlete. And right now, she's gearing up to make her Boston Marathon debut. In this conversation, Emily talks about how the Boston build has been going, and why now was the time to finally race Boston. She talks about her sixth-place finish at last month's United NYC Half, explains why she wanted more from her 2:25 finish at the New York City Marathon in the fall, and talks about making Ireland home — and making new friends in the process. FOLLOW EMILY @em_sisson_ SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to check out the brand new Ellipse, New Balance's just-released everyday trainer. (It's gorgeous!) IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Emily happy today (2:10) The adjustment period in making Ireland home (6:00) How Emily's Boston Marathon training is going (13:25) Emily reflects on her day at the 2026 United NYC Half (15:35) On navigating feeling "off" (19:50) How Emily likes to celebrate a race well run (27:45) Why Boston, and why now? (28:20) What's after Boston? (38:40) What's exciting for Emily right now? (39:40) Why Emily doesn't…

People in this episode

Host: Ali Feller

Guest: Emily Sisson

Topics covered

• marathon training
• Boston Marathon
• running performance
• athlete lifestyle
• Olympic experience

Keywords

• Emily Sisson
• Boston Marathon
• New Balance
• marathon training
• United NYC Half
• New York City Marathon
• Olympian
• running

Sponsors

New Balance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ireland

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