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This is part of a continuing series at Women’s Running, with elite runner Neely Gracey, where she shared her journey and advice as she prepared for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando in February.
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By Neely Gracey with Cindy Kuzma
Trust the process, trust the pace, I told myself for the first few miles. Toward the middle, I focused on form. As the drizzle and wind picked up in the last 5K, I held strong. I crossed the finish line first, and was thrilled with my time: 2:35:28.
If you paid any attention to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando on February 3, you’re likely wondering what on earth I’m talking about. You know that three incredible women—Fiona O’Keeffe, Emily Sisson, and Dakotah Lindwurm—took the first three spots, running sub-2:26 to make the Olympic team. And there wasn’t a raindrop…
