I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast

Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with Conner Mantz. Conner finished eighth at the Paris Olympics this year, marking his debut on the Olympic stage. Last time he joined us back in February 2024 for episode 519, he came on with his training partner, Clayton Young. This time, I wanted to interview them separately, so we dive into Conner’s journey and his experience at the Olympics.We also touch on his mindset in training and racing. Conner runs for Nike and Maurten, is a BYU alum, and trains under coach Ed Eyestone alongside Clayton. In this episode, we discuss his process of making the Olympic team, recap his experience at the Olympics, and hear about his future goals.Conner is among the many athletes coming off the Olympics set to compete in the New York City Marathon this fall, and it’ll be exciting to see how those who just came off the Paris experience perform on the streets of New York.What we talked about:6:00- Thoughts coming off of the Olympics9:00-Ability to push his body so hard14:10- What he’s learned in the sport16:05- What he’s doing in the weight room18:00- Recapping the Olympic Marathon37:00- Having patience in races42:35- His support crew in Paris47:00- End of podcast questionsConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:LagoonUse the code “Lindsey” for 15% off your orderJoin me at the Richmond Marathon this year!

I’m super excited to chat with Priscilla Tallman, a mental performance coach and retired pro volleyball player. Priscilla has an incredible background, having trained over 500 athletes and teams. You might remember her from episode 473, where we dove into the conversation around mental performance for young athletes. She’s also the author of the 30 Day Champions Journal and the Return to Play Journal. With her experience as a former pro athlete and a master’s in clinical psychology, she’s all about helping current and former athletes sharpen their mental skills and mindset for success in every aspect of life.Her son, Joaquin, joined us on this episode. He is 16 years old and an avid mountain biker. He currently races enduro and is making the shift to downhill racing. It’s such a heartwarming conversation between mother and son, and I couldn’t help but think how proud I’d be if I were his mom.We cover topics like raising independent kids, supporting young athletes, and the importance of mindset. I really hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!This series is brought to you by Lily Trotters. If you’re on the lookout for stylish and comfy compression socks, head over to their website. They offer everything from calf sleeves to knee-high socks, perfect for recovery, travel, pregnancy, and overall vein health. Seriously, they’re the best out there! Check them out at lilytrotters.com and use the code HAVEANOTHER for 30% off your order.What we talked about:5:00- The mother son dynamic7:10- Being involved in a non-traditional sport11:50- Learning about the sport of mountain biking15:35- The dangers of the sport 21:00- Encouraging our kids to challenge themselves and instilling confidence in our kids35:00- Going all in on sport42:00- Walking through dissapointments 48:15- Pushing your body to the limits51:25- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Priscilla’s websiteBook recommendations:ChatterHow Teens WinConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:Lily TrottersUse code “HaveAnother” for 30% off your order

In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome back Gabbi Jennings for her second appearance on the podcast! If you missed her first episode, be sure to check out Episode 435 to hear her story from the beginning.Gabbi is a joy to interview, and she brings so much insight and energy to the conversation. We reflect on her recent season, including her impressive fourth-place finish at the Olympic trials this summer—a tough position, but one that showcases what’s ahead for her!Gabbi has faced significant challenges this past summer, but she’s still raced really strong. Recently she ran a 9:07 in the steeplechase at the Rome Diamond League. She also placed 5th in the Diamond League final after we recorded!!We also talk about being a steeplechaser right now and how the American women are really raising the bar for the steeplechase. Gabbi runs for Adidas and is coached by Joe Bosshard with Team Boss In this episode, we discuss the supportive team dynamics with Team Boss and how that has impacted her career.What we talked about:6:00- Racing the Diamond League final13:40- Takeaways from the trials16:00- Health issues leading into the trials26:20- How she takes care of herself during times of stress34:10- Her artwork38:30- Training with team boss43:10- Changes in the steeplechase as a sport53:00- Training in Crested Butte56:05- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Book recommendations:AttachedConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:PrevinexUse the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health Plus2BeforeUse the code “Lindsey” for 30% of 20 packs plus free shippingTraining for a Half Marathon or Marathon? Check out Lindsey’s Training plans!Lindsey’s Training Plans

Welcome to the third episode of our Parent Athlete series! Today, I’m thrilled to have Mark and Katrina Coogan on the podcast. Mark is the head coach of Team New Balance Boston, and his daughter, Katrina, is a standout runner on the team. This summer, she competed in the Olympic trials for the 10,000 meters and recently won a half marathon in her off season!Katrina also served as the team captain for track and cross country at Georgetown University. In this episode, we dive into raising hardworking kids and how to foster a healthy relationship with sports, even in a competitive environment. We’ll hear about Katrina’s experience being coached by her dad on Team New Balance Boston, which has had an incredible year with many talented athletes. They recently sent Elle Purrier-St. Pierre and Emily Mackay to the Olympics in Paris—an exciting achievement!The team has a fantastic dynamic, and it’s clear that Mark provides outstanding leadership. If you’re interested in learning more about his approach, he published a book last year titled Personal Best Running.Additionally, it’s worth noting that Katrina is the daughter of two Olympians, and we explore what that means for her journey. I hope you’re enjoying this series as much as I am!What we talked about:5:05- Nurturing your kids’ love for sports18:00- Being coached by your dad/coaching your daughter25:00- Katrina’s battle with injuries at the Olympic Trials29:35- How to manage emotions in sport when you’re going all in36:35- Instilling a hard work ethic in your kids40:40- Proudest moments46:40- What to look for in a coach1:08:00- End of podcast messageConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:Lily TrottersUse code “HaveAnother” for 30% off your order

I’m so excited to share this episode with Dakotah Lindwurm! After recording some post-Olympics interviews, I knew I had to bring Dakotah back on the show. This will be her fourth time joining us, and it’s always a blast having her on. She last came on the show right after making the Olympic team at the trials back in February (episode 512), and she’s also been on with Sara Vaughn after the 2023 Chicago Marathon (that was episode 494 if you want to check it out). We also had her on a few years ago after her back-to-back wins at Grandma’s Marathon (episode 398). It’s been incredible watching her journey and seeing how much she’s grown these past few years!In 2020, Dakotah finished 36th at the Olympic trials with a time of 2:39:08. Since then, she’s completely wowed us with her confidence, gritty training, and contagious positivity. If you’ve ever seen Dakotah race, you know she’s known for that big smile she flashes during her races, and it’s clearly a huge part of her success! Fast forward to the 2024 Olympic trials, where she placed third and then went on to the Paris Olympics, finishing 12th as the top American with an impressive time of 2:26:44 on a super tough course.And as if that wasn’t enough, Dakotah recently announced she’ll be running the New York City Marathon, which will be so exciting to watch after her Olympic run. She’s sponsored by Puma and she got engaged at the finish line in Paris during the Olympics! I also couldn’t resist asking her a bit about her Minnesota roots, which she’s always so proud of.I absolutely love Dakotah, and I know you all do too. I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation with the one and only Dakotah Lindwurm!What we talked about:3:30- Catching up with Dakotah post Olympic Trials and Olympics16:10- Smiling during races20:00- Recapping her race and feelings post race28:00- The decision to run NYC Marathon34:00- The physicality in the Olympic marathon35:00- What she learned racing at the Olympics38:00- The Olympic experience outside of the race41:40- Believing in herselfShow notes:Dakotah on InstagramDakotah on Episode 512Dakotah on Episode 494Dakotah on Episode 398Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:PrevinexUse the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health PlusTraining for a Half Marathon or Marathon? Check out Lindsey’s Training plans!Lindsey’s Training PlansJoin me at the Richmond Marathon this year!

I’m excited to release another episode of the parent-athlete series sponsored by Lily Trotters.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Monica Swanson and her son Luke Swanson. I had the pleasure of interviewing Monica on my parenting podcast last year. She’s a homeschooling mom of four boys living in Hawaii, and she’s raising some serious athletes! Three of her sons are already out of the house, but today we get to talk to her son, Luke, who is a professional surfer. Yes, a professional surfer! It was fascinating to hear both Monica’s perspective as a supportive mom and Luke’s insights into what it takes to train at such a high level from a young age.We also delved into what life is like now for them as they navigate Luke’s professional surfing career. I even asked Luke some Olympic-related questions, since I caught some of the surfing events in the Olympics and was curious about the ins and outs of the sport. Monica and Luke had some really interesting insights that I think you’ll enjoy.I love learning about sports outside of the running world, and I hope you find this episode as engaging as I did. Monica is one of my favorite people I’ve connected with through social media, and I always find her story inspiring, so it was so fun to catch up with her on this episode!And don’t forget to give our sponsor some love. Lily Trotters has the best compression socks out there. Whether you’re looking for recovery socks or a comfortable option for travel, Lily Trotters has you covered. Their styles work for both men and women, and as a woman-owned business, I’m proud to support them. I’ve been working with Lily Trotters for years, and I’m thrilled to have them back on board for this series. Don’t forget, you can get 30% off your order at lilytrotters.com with the code “HAVEANOTHER.”What we talked about:4:45- How they landed in Hawaii10:00- Thoughts on surfing in the Olympics12:15- Luke’s development as a surfer and how Monica helped to foster that love31:15- Trusting a coach as both the athlete and the parent37:45- Navigating the surfing culture53:30- The most rewarding part about being the parent of an athlete55:00- The rewarding parts of being a professional athleteShow notes:Luke on InstagramMonica on InstagramBook recommendations:The Confident MindBecoming HomeschoolersRaising AmazingConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:Lily TrottersUse code “HaveAnother” for 30% off your order

In this episode, I’m so excited to have Emily Mackay as my guest! Emily recently competed in the Paris Olympics, representing Team USA in the 1500 meters. It was such a thrill to watch her make the team—what a stacked field! Emily had to run an incredible 3:55 to secure her spot on the Olympic team alongside Nikki Hiltz and Elle Purrier-St.Pierre. It’s wild to think that just a few years ago, in the 2021 trials, Emily’s personal best in the 1500 was 4:17. Fast forward to 2024 she’s run so many PRs, including a 1:57 in the 800m.In our conversation, we dive into Emily’s incredible progression and what it took to get here. She also opens up about her Olympic experience, how she felt not making the final, and her reflections post-Olympics. Emily runs for Team New Balance Boston, coached by Mark Coogan, and if you haven’t been following them, you’re missing out—they’re one of the most exciting teams right now. And yes, we do talk about that hilarious Instagram video with Laura Green that made us love the team even more!This episode isn’t all about running, Emily shares what she’s reading, listening to, and her favorite spots in Boston. It’s a fun, well-rounded conversation that I think you’ll really enjoy.What we talked about:6:00- Training with Team NB Boston10:00- Believing in herself to make big jumps in improvement23:00- Breaking down her race at the Olympics Trials33:00- The confidence she’s gained from recent PRs35:00- Her Olympic experience52:10- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Emily on InstagramBook recommendations:A Court of Thorns and RosesThe Covenant of WaterConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:LagoonUse the code “Lindsey” for 15% off your order2BeforeUse the code “Lindsey” for 30% of 20 packs plus free shippingTraining for a Half Marathon or Marathon? Check out Lindsey’s Training plans!Lindsey’s Training Plans

I’m thrilled to introduce a new series on the podcast – the Parent-Athlete Series! In this series, I interview both parents and their children, exploring their unique journeys together. We’re kicking things off with one of my favorite runners, Sara Vaughn, and her daughter, Kiki Vaughn.You probably know Sara as the 1500-meter runner turned marathoner, with an impressive 2:23 marathon personal best. She’s also a Puma athlete, a mom of four, a realtor, and the founder of the Vaughn Child Care Fund. On top of that, she’s achieved two top-10 finishes at the Chicago Marathon.Kiki, her eldest daughter, has recently started college at Northern Arizona University (NAU), where she’ll be running track and cross country. In this episode, we dive into their experiences – Kiki growing up with a dedicated and accomplished athlete as her mom, and Sara balancing her athletic career while raising a family.This conversation was a lot of fun, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share their story. Best of luck to Kiki this fall at NAU, and to Sara as she prepares for the Chicago Marathon! If you enjoy the episode, please take a moment to leave a rating and review. Let Sara and Kiki know what you think, and I hope you enjoy listening!What we talked about:3:00- How Sara allowed Kiki to find her own passion for running6:20- How Kiki tries to keep the pressure off of her running10:10- Deciding on which college to run at18:30- Walking through a dissapointment and showing her kids how to experience failure21:45- The balance of school, work, and athletics30:45- How hard work was instilled in her32:45- Their relationship as mom and daughter35:40- Finding your identity outside of running37:00- Picking the best college for youConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:Lily TrottersUse code “HaveAnother” for 30% off your order

Today my guest is Rory Linkletter. He just ran in the Paris Olympics in the marathon. This was his first Olympic team for Team Canada, which is very exciting. He qualified for the Olympics running a 2:08:01, just nine seconds faster than the Olympic standard at the Sevilla Marathon. This race made him the second fastest Canadian of all time over the marathon distance. So amazing to see Rory’s career take off over the past few years!!Rory has been working with Ryan Hall as his coach leading up to the Olympic Games. Before that, he was with NAZ Elite under Ben Rosario, and he also was coached by Ed Eyestone in college when he ran for BYU. In this episode, we hear about those three different coaching styles and what those coaches meant to him. He is transitioning from being coached by Ryan Hall to looking for a new coach and he shares about what he is looking for in a coach in this episode.Since Rory was last on the podcast, he’s had two kids added to his family. He talks about that transition and what that’s been like training at a high level and being a dad. He recently announced he’ll be running the New York City Marathon, which is really exciting. So we talk about that and the decision that he made to do that. So excited to cheer him on at that race and see what he does!What we talked about:2:00- Catching up with Rory6:45- His experience at the Olympics16:30- His decision to run the NYC marathon21:00- Qualifying for the Olympics34:55- Training with 2 kids38:15- His partnership with Puma44:00- His relationship with Conner Mantz and Clayton Young47:00- His faith53:15- Running for Team Canada58:25- End of podcast questionsShow Notes:The Way of the RunnerConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:PrevinexUse the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health PlusTraining for a Half Marathon or Marathon? Check out Lindsey’s Training plans!Lindsey’s Training Plans

Today, my guest is Sabrina Little. Sabrina is a five time national champion. She’s a mom, she’s a professor of philosophy, she’s a trail and ultra runner, a world silver medalist and the author of the book, The Examined Runner. This is Sabrina’s second time on the podcast! If you want to hear a little bit more about her backstory, she was episode 346 of this podcast in November of 2021, where we talked about philosophy, running and motherhood. Today we catch up on what’s going on in her life. She’s now the mom of two. When we first talked, I think she was fresh off her first baby. Since then she’s written the book The Examined Runner, Why Good People Make Better Runners, is a deep dive into the conversation of how striving to be a better person make you a better runner. It’s a really great book and I loved reading it. She looks at key ideas and virtue ethics. It is one of those books where you underline, you take notes, you read it little by little and really try to understand it. And in this conversation, I loved getting inside Sabrina’s brain a little bit more. What we talked about:2:50- Catching up with Sabrina6:30- Where running is fitting into her life right now10:50- The process of writing The Examined Runner15:00- Working on our “character flaws”21:50- Happy feelings aren’t always the goal24:50- Finding purpose32:25- Envy33:40- Coaching and combining her philosophy knowledge with coaching38:05- Prioritizing where you spend your time 53:10- Last message to pull away from her bookShow notes:Sabrina on InstagramBook Suggestions:The Anxious GenerationDemon CopperheadConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterSupport our sponsors:LagoonUse the code “Lindsey” for 15% off your order2BeforeUse the code “Lindsey” for 30% of 20 packs plus free shippingTraining for a Half Marathon or Marathon? Check out Lindsey’s Training plans!Lindsey’s Training Plans