From Softball to Cross Country: Alana Shain’s Late-Start Running Journey in the Bay Area #16

In this episode of the Spewak Training Podcast, host Mark Spewak talks with longtime Spewak Training athlete Alana Shain, joining virtually from the Bay Area, about her path from being a collegiate D3 softball player at Williams College who disliked running to becoming a committed runner during COVID after her gym closed.  Alana shares how a virtual half marathon sparked her love for the sport, led her to chase goals like a sub-two half and a Boston Qualifier, and eventually brought her into the Bay Area’s USATF Pacific Association racing scene with cross country, track, and road racing through teams like Oakland Track Club and a women’s club.  She discusses balancing training with life as a physician, mom, and wife, the value of community and racing skills, and a “bounce back” mindset that helps both in running and work.In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as: Virtual Connections and BalanceScheduling Runs as a Busy Mom DoctorBounce Back Mentality in RacingBounce Back Mentality in Racing Follow Alana Shain: Strava: Alana Shain Reach out to Mark Spewak: Instagram:⁠  / marketmilestl⁠   mail: ⁠mark@spewaktraining.com⁠ Spewak Training Website: ⁠https://spewaktraining.com/⁠