Kimberley May, Shannon Flockhart And Alex Millard On Making The Jump To The Pro Ranks Together From Providence To Team New Balance Boston
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🗓️ 6 February 2026
⏱️ 39 minutes
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“That year at Providence was really special with what we all went through together. It was such a fun year! We were all very solid and united together. It ended up in a perfect way being able to continue that training together.” - Alex Millard
Kimberley May, Shannon Flockhart, and Alex Millard join us us fresh into the next chapter of their careers as members of Team New Balance Boston.
All three join the team with deep NCAA pedigrees, international experience and very different paths that somehow converged at exactly the right moment. Kimberley May leaves college as one of the most accomplished 1500-meter runners in New Zealand history. Shannon Flockhart brings European championship medals and championship toughness. Alex Millard arrives fresh off world cross country relay experience and fresh off a year that included personal bests in the 1500m, mile and 5000m.
In this conversation, they talk about what it actually feels like when the dream becomes real to signing pro contracts, navigating the transition from NIL relationships. We touch on their shared history as teammates at Providence and how that’s made the leap into the professional ranks easier, what altitude training was like, and why being around a group that includes a world champion has raised everyone’s standard.
There’s also plenty of joy in the year ahead with new routines. With 2026 ahead, all three are excited for what’s next.
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Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Guests: Kimberley May | @kiimberleymay on Instagram + Alex Millard | @alexmillard on Instagram + Shannon Flockhart | @shannon_flockhart_ on Instagram
Produced by: Jasmine Fehr | @jasminefehr on Instagram
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| 0:47.2 | from February 28th through March 1st at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island. |
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