In this episode of Beyond the Stride, host Lauren Cawley chats with Sadie Engelhardt, a standout freshman at NC State and one of the most promising young runners in the NCAA.

A former Gatorade National Player of the Year, five-time California state champion, and USA Olympic Trials qualifier, Sadie talks about her transition to college life, finding her place in NC State’s strong team culture, and what it’s like training under Coach Laurie Henes alongside some of the top distance runners in the country.

Sadie also reflects on lessons from her high school career, navigating injuries, handling pressure, and how she’s keeping her passion for the sport at the center of it all!

🎙️ Topics:

• Sadie's transition to college life

• Finding her place in NC State’s strong team culture

• Training under Coach Laurie Henes alongside the nation’s top distance runners

• Lessons from Sadie's high school career

• Navigating injuries and handling pressure

• Keeping her passion for the sport at the center of it all

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