What does it take to compete at the Division 1 level? In this week's episode we take a look behind the curtain of elite collegiate training with Boston College miler and steeplechaser, Colin Shaver, who shares his journey from being sidelined inhis freshman year due to injury to quickly becoming one of the best runners on the roster.

Colin breaks down the critical questions every athlete faces: What are the grueling workouts that build champions? How do you manage the constant threat of injury? What mental strategies cut through the pressure? And in the end, what is the single biggest factor that truly separates a good runner from a great one?

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For more episodes with former collegiate athletes, check out the following:

32: Chasing OTQs with Eric Ashe

30: Giving It Your All with Marielle Hall

26: Building Strong Foundations with Ben Weingart

23: Ruminating about Running: Rafe Ganji's Story

22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald

⁠15: Break to BQ with Aidan Kindopp⁠

14: Run Fast, You Must with Peter Fox

7: Fast Times with Tommy Hinojosa

5: Getting Technical with Russell Wells

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🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven

🎙️ Guest: Colin Shaver