Grant Fisher: Behind The Scenes of an Olympian's Half Marathon Debut
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Grant Fisher discusses his half marathon debut and the lessons learned from the race.
"It's a home Olympics. The goal is to WIN." So why did a 2x Olympic medalist choose a race where success wasn't guaranteed? Grant Fisher joins us the day after his half marathon debut at the United Airlines NYC Half - where he ran 1:00:53, one of the fastest American-born debuts ever. But this wasn't a perfect race. He went out hard, took risks, and learned more because of it. This is a real-time look at how an Olympian approaches a new distance - the pacing decisions, the mindset under pressure, and what it all means for his long-term pursuit of Olympic gold. In this episode: 🧠 The mindset behind taking risks vs playing it safe 🏃♂️ What really happened in his NYC Half debut 📊 His pacing strategy - and where it went wrong ⚖️ The biggest mistakes runners make stepping up to the half 🚀 Why just starting is the hardest - and most important - step Whether you’re running your first half marathon or chasing a PB, this is a rare insight into how elites train, race, and avoid the mistakes most runners make. 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try…
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