Fast People Elise Cranny on Joining the M11 Track Club | Episode 22
Nov 20, 2025
Two-time Olympian Elise Cranny discusses her recent move to the M11 Track Club in Manchester. She shares insights on the motivating team environment and the club's focus on middle-distance training. Elise contrasts her U.S. training with the M11's high-intensity methods and sand-dune workouts. She emphasizes her plan to focus on the 1500m and 5k while managing past overtraining. The conversation reveals her adaptations to urban life, routines with teammates like Keely Hodgkinson, and the support system vital for her career longevity.
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Team Environment Rekindles Competitive Edge
- Elise Cranny joined M11 because she missed the daily team environment and shared mission from previous groups.
- She believes training with middle-distance-focused teammates will push her anaerobic top-end speed.
Choose A Group That Forces Your Weaknesses
- Train your weaknesses by choosing a group whose strengths force you to improve in that area.
- If you need speed and anaerobic development, prioritize teams with middle-distance emphasis.
Fast Decision And Quick Move To Manchester
- Elise decided to join after quick Zooms with Trevor and Jenny and flew to Manchester within two weeks without a formal recruiting trip.
- She’s been in Manchester about 10 days and will join team camps in South Africa imminently.