Fast People

Heather MacLean: From Market Basket to Olympic Track | Episode 2


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Heather MacLean shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a low-income family to becoming one of the best runners in world. This one is for anyone who loves an underdog story.

She discusses growing up with seven siblings and a single mother, joining her high school track & field team by chance, and becoming the first person in her family to graduate from college. She also talks about navigating her early professional running years while often working full-time. 

Heather discusses overcoming the biggest injury setback of her career, and also tells the story of her recent engagement. ("You can't propose to me when I'm wearing a stupid Santa hat!")

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