Helen Schlachtenhaufen: From Walk-On to Pro Runner | Episode 18
Helen Schlachtenhaufen talks to host Sarah Lorge Butler about walking on to the cross country team at Dartmouth, having a big breakthrough her senior year, and becoming a professional runner. Helen is now eight years into her pro career, and despite running her fastest times ever last year, she found herself without a sponsor this season. Her 2025 track season was off to a promising start when an unavoidable fall at the USATF Outdoor Championships took her out for most of the rest of her season.Earlier this week, she was able to run one final race to end the season, and she pulled off a win. Helen also discusses the fact that speed runs in her family. In the 1920s, her maternal great-grandmother was one of the best 220 yard runners in the world.Cindy Kuzma's Runner's World article about Helen and her husband, Brian Shrader: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a62573906/brian-shrader-helen-schlachtenhaufen-chicago-marathon/Helen Schlachtenhaufen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenschlach/Sarah Lorge Butler on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/slorgebutler.bsky.social Fast Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastwomen/ Fast Women on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fastwomen.bsky.social Subscribe to the Fast Women newsletter: https://fastwomen.substack.com/ Thanks for being one of the original listeners of the Fast People podcast!
-------- Â
29:33
--------
29:33
Josette Andrews' Path to the World Stage | Episode 17
Professional distance runner Josette Andrews recently qualified to represent the U.S. in the 5,000m at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. A few days before heading to the event, Josette caught up with Sarah Lorge Butler to discuss her season so far, her non-linear path to professional running, the injury that she dealt with last year, and the training that has been working well for her.Josette Andrews on Instagram:Â https://www.instagram.com/josettenorris/Josette and Robby Andrews' coaching business:Â https://www.milestogocoaching.com/Sarah Lorge Butler on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/slorgebutler.bsky.social Fast Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastwomen/ Fast Women on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fastwomen.bsky.social Subscribe to the Fast Women newsletter: https://fastwomen.substack.com/ Thanks for being one of the original listeners of the Fast People podcast!
-------- Â
27:44
--------
27:44
Kate Grace's Wisdom for Pro Track & Field Athletes | Episode 16
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Olympian Kate Grace about her recent retirement after 12 years as a pro track & field athlete. Kate recently transitioned into a career in investment consulting, and she discussed some strategies that could help set pro runners up to have more flexibility when they retire from the sport. She also shared her advice for young runners, as well as her thoughts on pro training groups.This episode was recorded August 5.Kate Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastkate/Sarah Lorge Butler on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/slorgebutler.bsky.social Fast Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastwomen/ Fast Women on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fastwomen.bsky.social Subscribe to the Fast Women newsletter: https://fastwomen.substack.com/ Thanks for being one of the original listeners of the Fast People podcast!
-------- Â
30:16
--------
30:16
Hawi Keflezighi: Agent to Some of Your Favorite Runners | Episode 15
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Hawi Keflezighi about celebrating 20 years as a track & field agent. He discusses how he got his start, whether he ever doubted the agency would make it, and some of the highs and lows he's dealt with over the years.Hawi also discusses the role agents play in combating doping, whether some agents have too many clients, and agents who promise more than they can deliver.HAWI Management on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawimanagement/Sarah Lorge Butler on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/slorgebutler.bsky.social Fast Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastwomen/ Fast Women on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fastwomen.bsky.social Subscribe to the Fast Women newsletter: https://fastwomen.substack.com/ Thanks for being one of the original listeners of the Fast People podcast!
-------- Â
28:31
--------
28:31
Courtney Frerichs’ Return to Racing and Plans Beyond Track | Episode 14
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Courtney Frerichs, 2021 Olympic silver medalist and the American record holder in the steeplechase. In April 2024, Courtney tore her ACL and both her medial and lateral menisci while going over a water barrier during practice. She thought that might be the end of her professional running career, but over the past year, she has worked her way back. In May, she finished third at the USATF 5K Championships in 15:18. Courtney talked about considering retiring, working her way back, whether she'll run the steeplechase again, and some of her other goals for the future.Courtney Frerichs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyfrerichs/Sarah Lorge Butler on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/slorgebutler.bsky.social Fast Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastwomen/ Fast Women on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fastwomen.bsky.social Subscribe to the Fast Women newsletter: https://fastwomen.substack.com/ Thanks for being one of the original listeners of the Fast People podcast!
New Zealand