“It Saved My Running Career”: The Power of Mindset with Olympian Elise Cranny

This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by two-time Olympian Elise Cranny and American record holder in the indoor 5000m.

From her breakthrough moment as a college athlete at Stanford to representing Team USA in both Tokyo and Paris, Elise opens up about the mental shifts that transformed her career and the mindset it took to not just reach the top, but stay there.

Mindset has the power to make or break your running - whether you’re just starting out or racing at the highest level. Tune in for tips that could change your perspective and your enjoyment of the sport.

We unpack:

🏅 The turning point in college where the Olympic dream finally felt real

🧠 Her evolution as an elite athlete – from chasing perfection to celebrating the wins

🚀 The importance of a healthy mindset for consistency and success

💡 Building a training rhythm she can actually sustain without burning out

🎯 Trusting her instincts, racing with boldness, and letting go of rigid splits

Elise’s story is about more than medals. It’s about self-belief, breaking the mould, and showing up with purpose.

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