Growing Up in the Sport: Mark Spewak Talks with Izzy Erdmann #20

In this episode of the Spewak Training Podcast, host Mark Spewak interviews collegiate runner Izzy Erdmann about her decade-long journey in the St. Louis running community, from starting with the Blazers and aiming to qualify for Festival of Miles as a sixth grader (running 5:39) to building team culture at Clayton High School under Coach Crowe and finding her favorite event in the 800.  Izzy reflects on running in Amsterdam with a club team, experimenting with hurdles, and getting hit by a car while biking, then discusses choosing WashU for its culture and Coach Stiles’ program, where she ran 2:15 as a freshman and was part of a national championship team. They also cover her half-Ironman triathlon experience, health setbacks including mono, shifting away from cross country to focus on track, and the importance of friendships and having fun. In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as: Festival of Miles Dream - Early PR and Middle School Grind Amsterdam Running Adventure Health Setbacks and Mindset Shift WashU Transition and Team Bond Follow Izzy Erdmann:https://www.instagram.com/izzyerd/ Follow the team: WashU Cross Country / Track & Field on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/washu_xctf/ Reach out to Mark Spewak: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marketmilestl Email: [email protected] Spewak Training Website: https://spewaktraining.com/