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Episode 541: Stephanie Garcia – Retired Professional Steeplechaser; Reflections on her Career, Retirement, Motherhood, and The Evolution of her Running
I’m so excited to have Steph Garcia joining us on the podcast. Stephanie is a retired steeplechaser for New Balance. She competed in the 2011 and 2015 World Championships for Team USA. In 2016, she placed fifth at the US Olympic trials.
She was part of Furman Elite after college and then went on to run with Kim Conley and drew Wartenberg and trained with Kim for a few years before retiring. Steph is now the mother to one. Since she has retired, she’s dabbled in some Spartan races and trail races a bit. She’s a run coach and works in communications for Collegiate Sports Associates.
It was so much fun to hear her reflections on her career and hear about her emotions during the Olympic Trials this year. I loved chatting with Steph and hope that you enjoy this episode!!
What we talked about:
2:30- Her feelings during the Olympic Trials and reflecting on her own experience
16:30- Her first marathon and running postpartum
28:00- Trail running
30:00- Obstacle course racing
41:50- Setting goals in this period of her life
36:30- Reflecting on her sponsorship with New Balance
39:25- Her decision to retire from professional running
47:45- Qualifying for the 2015 World Championships
56:45- Reflecting on all of her relationships with her coaches
1:00:45- End of podcast questions
Show notes:
Steph on Instagram
Book recommendation:
Demon Copperhead
Connect with Lindsey:
Lindsey on Instagram
Lindsey on Twitter
Support our sponsors:
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I’m so excited to have Steph Garcia joining us on the podcast. Stephanie is a retired steeplechaser for New Balance. She competed in the 2011 and 2015 World Championships for Team USA. In 2016, she placed fifth at the US Olympic trials.
She was part of Furman Elite after college and then went on to run with Kim Conley and drew Wartenberg and trained with Kim for a few years before retiring. Steph is now the mother to one. Since she has retired, she’s dabbled in some Spartan races and trail races a bit. She’s a run coach and works in communications for Collegiate Sports Associates.
It was so much fun to hear her reflections on her career and hear about her emotions during the Olympic Trials this year. I loved chatting with Steph and hope that you enjoy this episode!!
What we talked about:
2:30- Her feelings during the Olympic Trials and reflecting on her own experience
16:30- Her first marathon and running postpartum
28:00- Trail running
30:00- Obstacle course racing
41:50- Setting goals in this period of her life
36:30- Reflecting on her sponsorship with New Balance
39:25- Her decision to retire from professional running
47:45- Qualifying for the 2015 World Championships
56:45- Reflecting on all of her relationships with her coaches
1:00:45- End of podcast questions
Show notes:
Steph on Instagram
Book recommendation:
Demon Copperhead
Connect with Lindsey:
Lindsey on Instagram
Lindsey on Twitter
Support our sponsors:
2Before
Use the code “Lindsey” for 30% of 20 packs plus free shipping
Previnex
Use the code “another” for 15% off
Training for a Half Marathon or Marathon? Check out Lindsey’s Training plans!
Lindsey’s Training Plans
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