Episode 690: Roisin Willis on Becoming an American Record Holder, First Diamond League Podium, and Finding Freedom in Racing
About this episode
Roisin Willis discusses her journey as a professional runner, including her record-breaking performances and personal challenges.
This episode is sponsored by Kava Haven, Lagoon, Noogs, and Goodr. Today on the podcast, I’m excited to welcome Roisin Willis. Roisin has had an incredible first year as a professional runner. Last summer, she won the U.S. title in the 800 meters. In January, she broke the American indoor record in the 800, and just recently she ran her first Diamond League race in Stockholm, where she finished third, ran a personal best of 1:57.56, and made the podium against one of the deepest fields in the world. Roisin trains with Mark Coogan and Team New Balance Boston. She just graduated from Stanford University, where she was a two-time NCAA champion, majoring in History with a minor in Film and Media Studies. In this conversation, Roisin reflects on her transition from collegiate running to the professional ranks, what she learned from competing in two Olympic Trials before turning 21, her experience overcoming insomnia, growing in her faith, and how she developed the confidence to compete on the world stage. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. It’s one of the best ways to support the show. What we talked about: Roisin’s first…
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