Trials Marathoner Andrea Pomaranski on Defying Age at 41, Running 120 Mile Weeks, & How She Lifts
Release Date: 02/15/2024
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info_outlineAndrea Pomaranski just completed the 2024 Olympic Trials marathon, finishing 27th of 117 finishers in a time of 2:34:35. Andrea ran shorter distances in college and set the American under-20 record in the steeplechase in 2001. Then 22 years later, she also set the American Master’s record in the 50k. Des Linden is currently the only woman who has recorded a faster 50k!
Andrea has qualified three times for the Olympic Trials in the marathon, and finished 27th this year only 20 days after racing the Houston Marathon. She credits her success to her long term consistency in training alongside regular strength work and pilates.
As an elite marathoner, Andrea has used High Performance Lifting for the past several years to guide her strength training. In this episode we discuss her approach to training and strength work, and how she manages to run 120+ mile weeks with 3 children and a hectic schedule. Our discussion covers:
- Andrea’s experience at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials
- How Andrea manages her marathon recovery
- Structuring 120 miles of weekly running as a busy mom
- Andrea’s keys to staying healthy while running high mileage
- What’s next for Andrea!
While Andrea is faster than most of us, her story of persistence and juggling a busy schedule is relatable to everyone. Enjoy our conversation!
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Follow Andrea on Instagram
- Check out Andrea’s impressive race performances
- Read more about engineering a master’s marathon PR
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