She Didn’t Always Believe She Belonged — Molly Webb on Confidence, Team & Winning

Molly Webb didn’t always believe she belonged at the front of the race. Now a junior at Winnebago, Molly is an Illinois All-Stater and part of a defending 1A state championship team—but her biggest growth hasn’t just been on the clock. In this episode of Ándale Run, Molly talks about how her teammates helped build her confidence, the race that changed how she saw herself as a runner, and why learning to race more aggressively helped her take another step forward. We also talk about: Being part of Winnebago’s championship culture The pressure of defending a state title Why teammates have been so important to her growth Keeping running fun What makes a season successful beyond winning Learning from disappointing races Her goals for junior year What she wants younger runners to understand about the sport Molly’s story is a reminder that becoming a better runner isn’t only about getting faster. Sometimes it starts with believing you belong there. 🎙️ Subscribe to Ándale Run for conversations with high-school runners, coaches, and people shaping the sport.