726. Nikki Hiltz & Emma Gee, Olympic Trials Power Couple

Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

Fitness, Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 4.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2024

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

"It was like, 'What if the worst thing happens and I don't make the team?' And then it happened, and my life was fine. And then on the other end of it, last year I won the whole thing, which was really unexpected and cool…and my life also didn't change. So I know that no matter what happens, I have a great life outside of this thing."

Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee return to the Ali on the Run Show as they both prepare to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials in Eugene, OR. Nikki is hoping to make their first Olympic team in the 1500m, while Emma achieved her longtime goal to make it to the starting line of the 3000m steeplechase, and now has a new goal for the event. They talk about their coach/athlete/partner relationship, about how they're each feeling heading into the Trials, and about what they do to set themselves up for success on race day.

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What you'll get on this episode:

How Nikki and Emma are each feeling heading into the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials (2:45)
What Nikki and Emma are packing for Eugene (7:30)
Nikki's approach to the Trials and the pressure that comes with competing when you're at the top of your game (10:25)
All about Emma's goal to qualify for the 2024 Trials (15:10)
Nikki and Emma talk about their coach/athlete/partner dynamic (24:35)
How Nikki and Emma set themselves up for success on race day (27:40)
What it's been like being followed by a documentary crew (36:20)
How Emma has approached her training (51:35)
How Nikki approaches each round of competition (54:00)

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Ali on the Run show. I'm your host Ali Feller and every week I talk with people who are doing exciting things on the run and beyond. From professional athletes and
0:15.5	celebrity runners to the everyday amateur and back of the pack runner, we are
0:20.5	here to celebrate everyone and anyone who enjoys a life on the run
0:25.0	Whether you are running towards something big or away from something that's been holding you back
0:30.0	I am here to help you pick up the pace. And today I've got a whole lot of help in that endeavor
0:36.0	from two of my very favorites, Nicky Hilts and Emma Gee.
0:41.8	Nicky and Emma are of course no strangers to the Alley on the Run show.
0:45.0	They have been here individually.
0:47.0	They have been here together.
0:48.0	And I am thrilled to have them on to welcome U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials Week.
0:56.1	The trials officially start this week in Eugene, Oregon,
1:00.3	and Emm.
1:01.1	And Nicki will both be racing and competing.
1:05.0	For Mickey, well, Nicky has had a heck of a couple years on the run
1:10.3	with some incredible performances.
1:13.0	And now, 1500 meter time.
1:15.7	Mickey is looking to make their first Olympic team
1:19.6	in the 1500 meters, so that will be thrilling to watch. And Emma's goal was to get to that starting line a few years ago
1:26.2	Emma said I want to race the Olympic trials in the 3,000 meters steeplechase, and she's doing just that.
1:33.4	She earned the qualifying time, she will be racing,
1:36.5	and her goal is to make it to that final.
1:39.0	So as always, loved catching up with these two,
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