The New York Times Coined the Chalain Effect

When Shalane Flanagan found out that all six World Marathon Majors would take place in less than seven weeks, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make history. After two reconstructive knee surgeries and a year off from running, the long-distance legend came back to show herself — and the next generation of women athletes — what’s possible when you put your mind to it. On this episode, she breaks down everything that inspired her to take on the marathon of marathons and gives us a look at the training and recovery plan that’s helped her rise to the challenge (and have fun along the way). She also opens up about her journey as an athlete and new mom, what it’s like to be one of the only women in the world of elite coaching, and how anyone can achieve their personal best. 
 

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• Dig deeper into the Shalane Effect and see how it’s encouraged young athletes.
• Find out how to increase girls’ participation in sports.
• Want to train with Shalane? Download the Nike Run Club app for her audio-guided runs.