The Rambling Runner Podcast

#587 - Tammy Hsieh: Finish Line Drama and a Miraculous OTQ at CIM

12.07.2023 - By Matt ChittimPlay

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Tammy Hsieh shares her experience of qualifying for the Olympic Trials at the California International Marathon. She recounts the intense moments leading up to the finish line and the uncertainty that followed after she crossed the finish line with a gun time 2:37:03... but a chip time of 2:37:00. Tammy also discusses her running background and how she got into the sport. Her journey is a testament to the latent running talent that are within so many and how to explore that ability to achieve remarkable results.

Chapters

2:20 - Introduction and Witnessing History

3:20 - Approaching the CIM Finish Line

8:25 - OTQ Time and Chip Time

11:20 - Uncertainty at the Finish Line

12:15 - Confirmation of Qualification

16:30 - Previous Close Call

18:30 - Race Strategy and Pacing

23:00 - Running Background and Journey

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