Josette Andrews' Path to the World Stage | Episode 17

Professional distance runner Josette Andrews recently qualified to represent the U.S. in the 5,000m at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. A few days before heading to the event, Josette caught up with Sarah Lorge Butler to discuss her season so far, her non-linear path to professional running, the injury that she dealt with last year, and the training that has been working well for her.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:23 Josette's last-minute prep for the world championships
• 2:55 On changing her plans to race the Diamond League Final
• 4:09 On meeting Roger Federer
• 4:52 On finishing second in the 3,000m at the DL final
• 6:04 On finishing third in the 5,000m at USAs
• 8:33 What has gone into her breakthrough this year
• 10:40 What works for her training-wise
• 13:26 Who she trains with
• 15:24 On struggling during college and keeping the faith
• 20:15 Last year's injury setback
• 22:19 Which family members will join her in Tokyo
• 22:45 On still feeling like a rookie in some ways
• 24:05 Her advice to promising runners who are struggling
• 25:17 Her coaching service, Miles to Go