Episode 404: Helen Schlachtenhaufen – Breakthroughs in 2021: 5th at the Olympic Trials in the 1500 & Recently Signed with Nike
Helen Schlachtenhaufen is a 1500m runner. She recently placed 6th at the USATF Championships in the 1500m. Last summer she placed 5th at the Olympic Trials, missing 3rd place by just 2 seconds. She then went on to run her personal best in the 1500m in 4:01 at her first Diamond League in Sweden. Helen ran for Dartmouth and also ran for the Saucony Freedom Track Club for a little bit after college. She now runs for Nike which she announced back in March.
We recorded this episode a few months ago and I am so excited to share it with you all!
What we talked about:
3:35- Training in Flagstaff
6:35- Living and training in Boston
9:05- Signing with Nike
10:45- Decision to join a team versus train alone
12:40- Her breakthrough year in 2021
15:45- Controlling nerves going into a race
20:20- Her spring track season
21:00- Helen’s boyfriend, Brian Shrader
24:35- What her training looks like
27:25- Running for Dartmouth
31:20- Running in the Ivy League
34:15- Career plans after running
39:25- Fall training
43:50- Goals in the sport
48:25- End of podcast questions
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