In Episode #45 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview professional runner and Atlanta Track Club (ATC) athlete Allie Wilson. Allie ran three competitive seasons a year in college (indoor and outdoor track and cross country) and now races at the 800m distance internationally. She talks in the interview about the factors that she loves about running but also is very candid about the challenges that she faces in her own training as well as disappointments from performances in which she did not hit the times or place that she wanted. Allie talks about her maturation as a runner through her collegiate career and into her beginnings as a professional runner when moving to Atlanta.

During the interview, Allie explores the keys she has found in her own training that she feels have contributed to her success including her consistency in training efforts, trusting in her coaches’ training plans, and prioritizing sleep and nutrition among other factors. She also talks about her appreciation in having found such a unique and overwhelmingly positive running culture and a supportive team to train within the Atlanta Track Club. She also discusses her experience as a professional runner and her gratitude for having the ability to run and train as her main “day” job without the stress of working a job outside of running. She talks about a typical “day in the life” of a professional runner including often getting in multiple workouts per day, prioritizing active recovery practices such as using ice or compression boots, massage, and making sure to optimize nutrition and sleep.

The interview also includes moments and stories that exemplify Allie’s humility and grace and make her very relatable for the human experiences that she shares with recreational runners. Dr. Kacy and Kate talk about Allie’s strengths as a teammate to other athletes in the ATC crew and her position as a leader amongst the team. Finally, Allie, shares a story about a pivotal 800m race this year in which she fell at the finish line and the social media hype that this clip inspired. She also dispels myths about what actually happened during that race…so, check out the full podcast episode to hear her side of this story and more!