793. Catching Up with Elise Cranny, Two-Time Olympian

Mar 20, 2025

"That’s been a big part of the change and growth. The lesson is trusting yourself and not being afraid to figure out what works for you, even if that’s different than someone else."

She'll race the 800, the 1500, the mile, the 5K, the 10K...and in this conversation, Elise Cranny even hints at a possible marathon someday. Elise returns to the Ali on the Run Show to catch up on life since becoming a two-time Olympian (2020 and 2024). She talks about a lot of change: from Portland-based Bowerman Track Club and coach Jerry Schumacher, to Boulder-based Team Boss and coach Joe Bosshard, to now, training in Flagstaff, being coached by NAU's Jarred Cornfield, and taking a break from the team atmosphere. She explains why she made certain changes in an Olympic year, and talks about how she's feeling now, both physically and mentally. (Spoiler: She's fit, and she's headed to Sound Running's The TEN next weekend!)

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In this episode:

• What’s on tap for today? (2:30)
• Elise’s New York Times Games morning routine (5:30)
• On life lately (10:50)
• The allure of the marathon (14:35)
• Which distance has Elise’s heart right now? (18:40)
• On chasing records (24:15)
• Elise recaps her 2025 indoor season (25:45)
• How Elise is feeling right now, and whether she’s currently feeling fit (30:30)
• All about Elise’s big changes over the past few years, including changing teams, coaches, and locations (35:20)
• On being a confident racer, and how Elise handles the comparison trap (43:15)
• Why Elise chose to sign with Grand Slam Track, and how being a racer has dictated this year’s schedule (45:50)
• How Elise has handled a tough couple of years (52:00)
• What Elise is excited about right now (57:30)
• No-such-thing-as-TMI talk! (This is the stuff I mentioned!) (59:35)

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