Marathoner Nell Rojas on Strength Training, Speed Work, & Low Mileage

Nell Rojas is fascinating. And fast. So fast that on February 29th, she’s got a shot at making the USA Marathon team, despite the fact that she didn't compete in her first marathon until 2018. But she then won her second marathon (the very competitive Grandma’s Marathon), and now, the Olympic Trials are just around the corner. So we talked to Nell about her unique background; the dynamics of being coached by her dad (Rick Rojas, a very accomplished runner himself); her uncommon emphasis on strength training, low-mileage, and speed work; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Growing up & playing basketball (3:18)
• Coaching young runners (8:30)
• Being coached by her dad (14:40)
• Speed work & avoiding overtraining (21:11)
• Nell’s interval training: the details (30:10)
• Race strategy & splits (32:05)
• Strength training for marathons (37:00)
• Feb. 29th: US Marathon Trials (51:10)
• Life outside of running (59:38)

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