Issue Contents: |  | About the cover model:
Shalane Flanagan is an accomplished American long-distance runner with a distinguished career in both track and road running. Born on July 8, 1981, in Boulder, Colorado, she grew up in a family with a strong running background. Her mother is Cheryl Treworgy, a former world record holder in the marathon, and her father, Steve Flanagan, was a U.S. World Cross Country Champion participant.
Flanagan's running career features many highlights:
High School Achievements: She excelled in running during her high school years in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Collegiate Career: Flanagan attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she had a successful collegiate running career. She won national titles in cross country and track.
Professional Career and Olympic Achievements: After college, she turned professional. One of her most significant achievements is winning a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which was later upgraded to silver following a doping disqualification. She also competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
Marathon Success: Flanagan transitioned to marathon running with significant success. She won the New York City Marathon in 2017, becoming the first American woman to do so in 40 years.
World Championships: She has also competed in various World Championship events, earning medals and placing highly in long-distance track events.
Coaching and Retirement: After retiring from professional running, Flanagan has moved into coaching and mentoring roles, sharing her extensive experience with upcoming runners.
Authorship: She co-authored a cookbook for athletes and has been vocal about healthy eating for performance.
...................... | |