Sarah Reiter: Three Olympic Trials, Staying Joyful, and Chasing Sub-2:30

About this episode

Sarah Reiter discusses her marathon journey and insights on joy and balance in pursuing ambitious running goals.

This episode is supported by Kava Haven, Goodr, Precision Fuel and Hydration, and Wahoo. After qualifying for her third Olympic Trials with a 2:32 at CIM, Sarah Reiter joins the podcast to reflect on her marathon journey, from a difficult debut in Brooks Adrenalines to becoming a three-time Trials qualifier and leader within Tracksmith’s Stamata team. She shares what she's learned through years of racing, why she believes joy and balance are essential to longevity in the sport, and how she approaches the pressure that comes with chasing ambitious goals. Sarah also talks about pacing teammates at the Eugene Marathon, the evolution of the Olympic Trials standard, her hopes of breaking 2:30, and why she still believes the best racing of her career may be ahead of her. Whether you're chasing your first OTQ or your third, Sarah's perspective on consistency, community, and enjoying the process offers plenty to take away. Thank you to our sponsors: Precision Fuel & Hydration Precision Fuel & Hydration helps runners simplify fueling with personalized plans based on carbs, fluids, and sodium. Their science-backed tools and resources make it easier to train and race with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim

Guest: Sarah Reiter

Topics covered

• marathon journey
• Olympic Trials
• running community
• athlete mindset
• goal setting
• pacing teammates

Keywords

• Olympic Trials
• marathon
• running
• goal setting
• pacing
• Tracksmith
• athlete mindset
• 2:30
• CIM

Sponsors

Precision Fuel and Hydration, Wahoo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tracksmith

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