Episode 635: Emily Mackay: Tokyo Worlds, Moving to Boulder, and Confidence in the 1500
I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast
SandyBoy Productions
4.9 • 2.1K Ratings
🗓️ 12 September 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
Hey friends, welcome to I’ll Have Another. Today I’m catching up with Emily Mackay, who just made her third World Championships team and is heading to Tokyo to race the 1500 for Team USA. Emily became an Olympian last year after placing second at the 2024 Olympic Trials, and she’s also an indoor bronze medalist from 2024. We talk about her rapid progression, that unforgettable 3:55 at the Trials, and what has changed since her move to Boulder and joining coach Pete Julian. Emily shares how she is building confidence, how she is approaching championship rounds, and what she’s focusing on as she steps onto the world stage again. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review. It helps more listeners find the show. Thanks for being here.
Episode Topics:
- Tokyo travel strategy for a 13-hour flight
- Post-race sightseeing
- Engagement update and wedding planning timeline
- Race nails and pre-race rituals
- Worlds team count, medal goals, and mindset
- USA 1500 tactics and confidence in the kick
- Racing strategy vs. Nikki Hiltz and Diamond League reps
- 14:45 indoor 5K PR, skipping the USA 5K, indoor vs. outdoor
- Coaching change to Pete Julian, move to Boulder, training partners, speed-focused work
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