Caroline Hill: From NCAA Heartbreak to a Twin Cities Marathon Podium
About this episode
Caroline Hill of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project joins Road to the Trials after earning a third-place finish at the Twin Cities Marathon in just her second marathon.
Caroline shares how a heartbreaking end to her collegiate career at Wake Forest led her to professional running, why she knew the marathon was her future, and how the Hansons' high-mileage training approach has helped her thrive. She also discusses the shift from chasing a time to racing for a podium spot, the importance of teammates, and what's next on her road to the 2028 Olympic Trials.
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