39: At the Top of Her Game: Elise Cranny

39: At the Top of Her Game: Elise Cranny

From The Zone 2 Podcast by The Zone 2 Podcast

December 3, 2025 · 1h 7m · Episode 39

About this episode

Elise Cranny discusses her journey as a 2-time Olympian and the challenges athletes face in balancing sport and life.

Last week we heard about what it takes to run at the division 1 level. This week we're turning on the jets to talk to 2-time Olympian and American record holder in the women's indoor 5k, Elise Cranny. 🏃From turkey trots to time trials, in this episode we learn about her start in running and her quick growth which allowed her to turn pro and represent the 🇺🇸United States on the world stage in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics 🏆! We also discuss the difficulties that athletes of all levels face when balancing their sport and their lives. -------------------------- ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! For more episodes with pro runners, check out the following: ⁠30: Giving It Your All with Marielle Hall⁠ 24: Sun's out Tum's out with Alex Hermanson 18: 100 Miles of Mind Games: Inside the Ultra Life with Meg Morgan ------------------------------ Thanks for listening to The Zone 2 Podcast ! We talk about running at a conversational pace. Be sure to never miss a run, or an episode: ✔️ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weekly newsletters right to your inbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Hosts: Francis Criscione, Brian Co

Guest: Elise Cranny

Topics covered

  • running
  • Olympics
  • athlete life balance
  • professional sports
  • women in sports

Keywords

  • Elise Cranny
  • Olympian
  • 5k record holder
  • running
  • athlete challenges
  • professional running

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Places: United States

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