Two-time NCAA XC champion Graham Blanks joins us for a special edition of the Friday 15 that we are making available to everyone as part of our appreciation for all of you and to to promote Black Friday 50% Off Supporters Club memberships at LetsRun.com with code GOAT50. (gift subscriptions click here)

The Harvard senior discusses his recent victory, his training regimen, academics, and his ambitions for the 2028 Olympics and beyond. Show notes below.

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• Show notes:
• 00:00 Introduction to The Runner Box Subscription
• 00:50 Black Friday Deal at Lets Run
• 02:05 Start
• 03:06 Graham's NCAA Championship Experience
• 05:37 Course Mapping and Strategy
• 13:04 Post-Race Celebration, going dry during season
• 19:04 Jersey swap
• 23:23 Training Insights and Workouts
• 36:13 Trusting vs Questioning the Coach
• 42:04 Heps
• 47:14 Future Aspirations and Professional Running
• 49:53 Nietzsche and Life Beyond College
• 57:13 Longer Distances and Marathon
• 01:01:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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