The Highs & Lows of Competitive Running with Professional Runner Erika Kemp |s6e4
The Running Explained Podcast
Running Explained
4.6 • 534 Ratings
🗓️ 19 February 2026
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Brooks Professional Runner Erika Kemp shares her journey in the world of running, discussing her record-breaking achievements and the lessons learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of community, the highs and lows of racing, and the need for balance in life as a competitive athlete. Erika also reflects on her experiences at the World Championships and the significance of embracing diversity in the sport. Throughout the conversation, she offers valuable insights for aspiring runners and encourages listeners to focus on their unique journeys.
(00:00) Meet Erika Kemp: A Professional Runner for Brooks
(03:37) Erika's Journey: From Multi-Sport Athlete to Marathoner
(08:26) Transforming the Relationship with Running
(16:00) The Experience of Being a Competitive Runner
(21:58) Reflections on the 2025 World Championships
(28:15) Preparing for the Boston Marathon
(36:26) Finding Balance in Running and Life
(44:51) Embracing Individual Journeys in Running
Erika Kemp is a Professional Runner for Brooks who currently holds the Marathon record for fastest American-born Black woman running a 2:22. She is a two-time U.S. champion (15k and 20k distances) who currently trains out of Providence, R.I. She is currently training for the Boston Marathon this April.
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