Episode 680: Carrie Ellwood’s 2:22 at the Boston Marathon

Episode 680: Carrie Ellwood’s 2:22 at the Boston Marathon

From I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast by SandyBoy Productions

April 24, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

Carrie Ellwood discusses her breakthrough performance at the Boston Marathon and the journey that led her there.

Carrie Elwood’s performance at the Boston Marathon turned heads across the running world. In just her sixth marathon, she placed 10th overall and finished as the fourth American, running a massive personal best of 2:22 after entering the race with a 2:31 PR. Carrie is far from an overnight success. A former standout at the University of Colorado Boulder , her career has included years of injuries, time away from the sport, and a slow, intentional rebuild back to elite competition. After stepping away from running post-college to heal physically and mentally, she gradually returned, focusing on consistency, health, and rediscovering her love for the sport. That long-term approach has paid off. Now an American record holder in the 25K and the 2025 US Cross Country Champion, Carrie has steadily built toward this breakthrough moment. In this conversation, Carrie shares what finally clicked in Boston. From a new coaching setup with Andrew Castor and the Mammoth Track Club , to dialing in race-day fueling and learning to trust herself at the front of the race, this episode captures the full story behind a defining performance. She reflects on racing without fear, the years of setbacks…

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