830. Emily Venters, Training for her 26.2-Mile Debut at the 2025 Chicago Marathon
"Everything I'm doing is new. It feels like I'm going into the unknown, which is scary."
Emily Venters is officially one to watch on the U.S. women's distance running scene. The Nike-sponsored pro trains with Ed Eyestone's group in Utah, and this fall, she'll make her 26.2-mile debut at the Chicago Marathon. In this conversation, the five-time NCAA All-American talks about the road to the marathon, which hasn't always been easy. She talks about struggling in college, and debating leaving the sport altogether. She talks about dealing with injuries and disordered eating, and about having OCD…
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