Episode 698: Cailie Hughes – The Underdog You Need to Know Who is Doubling at USAs this Weekend

Cailie Hughes joins the podcast to share her journey from one of the most decorated high school runners in Kansas history to becoming a professional runner with Puma and Minnesota Distance Elite. Cailie opens up about why she’s embraced being an under-the-radar athlete and how patience has shaped every stage of her career.

We talk about growing up on a hobby farm, being coached by her dad, winning 13 Kansas state titles, competing for Iowa State, making Team USA for the World Cross Country Championships, and working back from injury. Cailie also shares how she’s approaching the U.S. Outdoor Championships, why she’s taking fueling more seriously than ever, and announces that she’ll be making her marathon debut this fall.

Books Mentioned

The Boys in the Boat

Educated

Through Gates of Splendor

The Nightingale

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