This week's guest is Emily Durgin - a US Champion and professional distance runner for Adidas. In this episode of The HAX Show, we talk with Emily about her move to Boulder and changing training environments, her comeback from injury, the realities of training at altitude, and her evolution from the track to the marathon. She shares her unconventional story and experience training with a variety of pro groups for New Balance, Under Armour, and Adidas over the course of her career, and offers a grounded look at navigating burnout, embracing patience, and finding longevity in the sport. Whether you're a marathoner, young athlete, or simply a fan of pro running, Emily's perspectives are sure to bring valued honesty and hard-earned insight to what it takes to chase big goals.

In this episode, we cover:

• Moving to Boulder and reshaping her training environment

• Returning from a hamstring injury and building a strong support team

• Training at altitude and learning the patience it demands

• Transitioning from collegiate running into pro training groups

• Shifting focus from the track to the marathon

• Building Tinman Elite and the future of women's marathoning

• Winning her first national title

• Coaching with Hammer & Axe and what she hopes to share with athletes

About Hammer & Axe Training

Hammer & Axe was born out of a vision shared by a handful of elite distance runners. We found, in our own training, that we ran our best when we committed to training our speed and strength equally. A focus on strength made us durable, strong, and prepared for the adversity that racing brings—we were reliable like a hammer. A focus on speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when the right moment arrived—we were sharp like an axe. We wanted to bring this feeling of speed and strength to as many runners as possible.

Our mission is to empower and guide runners to their loftiest goals through effective training and meaningful relationships.

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