THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST Inside Sadie Engelhardt’s Next Chapter: Olympic Trials at 17, 4:27 Mile, 4:07 1500… and How She Plans to Win in College
Sep 27, 2025
Sadie Engelhardt, an elite young middle-distance runner and recent high school national record holder, shares her exciting transition to NCAA competition at NC State. She reflects on her challenges, including managing injuries and balancing ambition with life outside of running. Sadie discusses her unique approach to racing, training with a supportive team, and her decision to dive into collegiate running instead of redshirting. Additionally, she reveals her new NIL partnership with Brooks and how she plans to make a mark in the competitive NCAA track scene.
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Fresh Start Advantage
- Sadie views college as a clean slate where external expectations are lower than in high school.
- She plans to use that lack of pressure to pursue her own ambitious goals without immediate public scrutiny.
Jumping In As A Freshman
- Sadie decided not to redshirt and wants to contribute to NC State immediately.
- She emphasized team-first goals and being available when the team needs her at races.
Power Of Group Training
- Training with a big collegiate group transformed Sadie's workouts and consistency.
- She credits teammates for pushing her through paces she couldn't sustain alone in high school.