Episode 554: Gabbi Jennings – 9:07 Steeplechase, 4th Place at the Olympic Trials, 5th at the Diamond League Final, and Training with Team Boss

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In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome back Gabbi Jennings for her second appearance on the podcast! If you missed her first episode, be sure to check out Episode 435 to hear her story from the beginning.

Gabbi is a joy to interview, and she brings so much insight and energy to the conversation. We reflect on her recent season, including her impressive fourth-place finish at the Olympic trials this summer—a tough position, but one that showcases what’s ahead for her!

Gabbi has faced significant challenges this past summer, but she’s still raced really strong. Recently she ran a 9:07 in the steeplechase at the Rome Diamond League. She also placed 5th in the Diamond League final after we recorded!!

We also talk about being a steeplechaser right now and how the American women are really raising the bar for the steeplechase. Gabbi runs for Adidas and is coached by Joe Bosshard with Team Boss In this episode, we discuss the supportive team dynamics with Team Boss and how that has impacted her career.

What we talked about:

6:00- Racing the Diamond League final

13:40- Takeaways from the trials

16:00- Health issues leading into the trials

26:20- How she takes care of herself during times of stress

34:10- Her artwork

38:30- Training with team boss

43:10- Changes in the steeplechase as a sport

53:00- Training in Crested Butte

56:05- End of podcast questions

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