Ajeé Wilson on Humility and Enduring in Professional Running

Ajeé Wilson is a professional middle distance runner, running for Adidas and the Juventus Track Club in Philadelphia. She is a 2016 Olympian, 2021 hopeful and a multiple-time American Record holder. Ajeé turned Pro out of high school, foregoing the traditional NCAA path, forging her own way whilst still gaining a college degree. Ajeé’s drive and determination to succeed is prominent throughout this podcast. 

This conversation covers the following:

Her first memory running

Running with her dad and how he influenced her later in life

How her sister introduced her to track

Realizing her potential as a runner

Her first coach Dawn, and the humility that transitioned her to her current coach

Going Pro out of high school

Her mentors and role models

Training in 2020 and the pandemic

Setting the American Record in the 800 meters in Monaco and future goals

Her mantras and racing philosophy

How she downshifts

Her love for Beyonce and her go to pre-race song

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