#9 11 Second Miss with Elle Orie

#9 11 Second Miss with Elle Orie

From Early Miles with Steve Gonser by RunSmart

April 12, 2026 · 1h 21m · Season 1 · Episode 9

About this episode

Elle Orie discusses her journey as a marathon runner while managing the demands of medical school.

Running a 2:30 marathon while attending medical school is a rare balancing act. In this episode, Steve Gonser sits down with Elle Orie to explore the path from multi-sport athlete in Orchard Park, New York, to Cornell distance runner, Colorado steeplechaser, and emerging elite marathoner. Gabrielle reflects on her late start in competitive running, her development through collegiate track and cross country, and how a strong aerobic base from swimming shaped her endurance progression. The conversation also dives into the realities of pursuing elite-level performance while managing the demands of medical training. Elle discusses waking up at 3 a.m. for runs during clinical rotations, building toward 100-mile weeks, and the emotional swing of missing the Olympic Trials standard by just 11 seconds before breaking through with a 2:30 marathon at the Chevron Houston Marathon. Along the way, she shares lessons on fueling, recovery pacing, staying healthy, and keeping the sport fun even while chasing world-class goals. Connect with our founder & host: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/stevegonserdpt/ ⁠ Connect with our guest: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielleorie/…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Gonser

Guest: Elle Orie

Topics covered

  • marathon running
  • medical school
  • athlete training
  • endurance sports
  • balancing life and sport
  • elite performance

Keywords

  • marathon
  • medical school
  • endurance
  • training
  • Olympic Trials
  • running
  • athlete

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cornell

Places: Orchard Park, New York, Colorado

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