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Winnebago junior Molly Webb joins Ándale Run to talk about confidence, team culture, and how she learned to believe she belonged among some of the best runners in Illinois 1A. Molly opens up about a time when confidence didn’t come naturally, the teammates who helped change that, and the race that showed her she was capable of more than she realized. She also talks about being part of Winnebago’s...

Ali Londrigan joins Ándale Run to talk about how her relationship with running has changed from freshman year to senior year at Glenwood. As a younger runner, Ali believed every run had to be hard. Now, she’s learned that progress often comes from being more intentional — knowing when to push, when to back off, and how to stack consistent days instead of trying to be perfect every time. Ali shares...

What changes when you stop chasing times and start remembering why you love running? Plainfield South senior Alex Batsala joins Ándale Run to talk about his transformation from finishing 58th at the Illinois 3A Cross Country State Championships as a sophomore to finishing 7th as a junior. Alex opens up about a difficult sophomore season, losing some of his joy for running, and the mindset shift th...

Kara Glenn joins Ándale Run to talk about what it’s like competing across an incredible range—from the 400 and 800 on the track to the 3200 and cross country. The Illinois 3A 800 state champion reflects on her state-title race, how she handles pressure and rankings, and why she believes growth is never a straight line. Kara also opens up about dealing with injuries, learning that every race doesn’...

What does it really take to build a championship cross-country program? Coach Mike Garber of Glenwood joins Ándale Run to talk about the culture, mindset, and relationships behind sustained success. We talk about the evolution of Glenwood’s program, the difference between coaching boys and girls, why the mental side of racing matters so much, and how athletes who may never score at state can still...

How much confidence does it take to chase a state title? According to Quaid Berger, sometimes you have to be “a little delusional.” Quaid joins Ándale Run to talk about his journey as one of the top returning runners in Illinois Class 2A, from getting his start running alongside his older brother to competing on some of the biggest stages in high school running. He opens up about dealing with an i...

What does it take to become a state champion—and help your team reach the national stage? Aidan Connors joins Ándale Run to reflect on his career at Plainfield North, from discovering running in middle school to becoming an Illinois 3200m state champion and competing at NXN. Aidan shares what it was like helping Plainfield North capture a team state championship, how he handles pressure and expect...

Ruel Newberry is already one of the top high school distance runners in the country—and he has even bigger goals ahead. After finishing 11th at NXN and running 8:46 for two miles, Ruel joins Ándale Run to talk about his journey from soccer to elite distance running, overcoming a heartbreaking fall at NXR, joining Nike Elite, and realizing he was capable of more than he thought. Now entering his ju...

From middle school rivals to state champions. Dixon sophomores Abe Garcia and Alonzo Bautista join Ándale Run to talk about how their relationship evolved from competing against each other to becoming teammates on a 2A state championship team. They share what helped them through difficult stretches of their freshman season, the importance of upperclassmen and team culture, their goals for year two...

https://pealpacedtrackclub.com/ What does it take to become a better runner? Sometimes it’s simply showing up, day after day. Coach Jake Peal joins Ándale Run to talk about his journey from an 18-minute high school runner to a 2:30 marathoner—and how those experiences shaped the way he coaches today. We get into double-threshold training, developing athletes without rushing the process, the mental...

What does it take to stay consistent when the competition keeps getting faster? Peoria Notre Dame senior Max Kirby joins Ándale Run to talk about his journey from starting cross country as conditioning for basketball to becoming a three-time Illinois All-State runner with a 14:20 3-mile PR. Max talks about his goals for his senior season, racing in an incredibly deep 2A field, leading by example,...

What does it take to build a high school running culture that lasts for decades? Deerfield head coach Scott Friedlander joins the Ándale Run Podcast to talk about the culture that helped shape him as a runner—and that he now helps carry forward as a coach. Scott shares his own journey from a 5:53 freshman miler to running at Brown University, the practice that completely changed his approach to th...

In this episode we talk with Ben about race tactics, what keeps him grounded, and recounting one of the most memorable finishes at Hoka Festival of Miles in the 800 event.

Join in and listen as we sit with Dean Geiger who was part of the 2A State Championship team for IL. We talk about how he started as a runner and his biggest lesson to why team is important to him.

This is a special collaboration with B-Man, the conversation is all about the upcoming cross country season in the state of Illinois. Enjoy this conversation and Andale!

In this first episode of season two we sit down with Mia Sirois. She is an amazing runner and better yet you’ll see that she is an amazing human being. We dive into topics of recovery, U20’s, injury, and other subjects. Enjoy this wonderful conversation.

This weeks featured Guest is none other then the “Mexican Sensation” Mateo Ramiro-Garcia. Mateo truly has a passion for the sport of running especially for the team aspects. He talks about if the team goals are front and center then eventually the personal goals will be met. You’ll get to know a passionate, charismatic young man, so dive into this conversation with us.

This week we are featuring Quentin Nauman, someone who is genuine and wants to see other High Schoolers succeed in their events. Quentin shares the first moment he broke 4 mins in the mile, shares some sound advice, and talks about his most dreaded workout. Join us as we sit and talk with one of the best High School runners in the country.

In this weeks podcast we have Lindsay Calvario as our guest. We want to help give you the tools to succeed in your running career and also in life. Lindsay is part of the running community having been a runner herself and her children involved in the sport. This week we take a dive into the mental side of running and how deal with the pressures and what to look for if you are getting burned out. A...

In this podcast we feature Tra’Monti Williams. He is has some great experiences in running, being part of a State Championship team in Cross Country, and being on a 4x8 State Championship Team, while also winning the individual 800 State Championship. We talk about all his experiences, join us in this sit down.

Join us as we sit down with one of the best long distance runners in the state of Illinois Sam Hill. We talk about ego and confidence and what’s the difference. Sam shares a little about his college recruiting process, and we dive into how he got started as a runner. Sam also shares some encouragement to all runners, so join us in this conversation.

Join us in this episode as we feature Alexa Novak. Alexa has been a 2x IL All-Stater, and has been an incredible competitor at all her meets. She shares her insights about how important nutrition has been in her journey of running. We also talk about her commitment to the University of Wisconsin. Alexa’s TikTok - Running

Join us in this conversation with Coach Evan Thorpe. He has experienced a lot in his coaching career, won the IHSA XC in ‘08, has been to many IESA XC state championships. And most recently has help start an XC summer camp. www.nileliteathletics.com

We sit down with Santiago Chavez and talk about his time where he almost quit running. Discuss his gutsy style of running, and he has enough self-confidence where he believes he can run with anyone. Join us in this conversation and see what you can learn.

In this conversation we sit down with Isabella Keller. In December she ran at Nike Cross Country Nationals and placed 4th. She shared her experience there, and talked about what she does to help stay injury free. Join us in this conversation with one of the best High School runners in the country.