\"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:
π§ The mindset behind taking risks vs playing it safe
πββοΈ What really happened in his NYC Half debut
π His pacing strategy - and where it went wrong
βοΈ The biggest mistakes runners make stepping up to the half
π Why just starting is the hardest - and most important - step
Whether youβre 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.
π§ Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.
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