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Podcast: For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Episode: 187. Andrea Toppin: Strong female role models and inspiring others
Description: Andrea is a chiropractor, elite marathoner for Oiselle, and a dog mom. Hazel, her naughty Shiba puppy, makes her presence known with frequent interruptions, and you can follow her on Instagram @hazelraetheshiba
In this episode we talk about:
-Andrea’s very early beginnings in running
-college recruiting decisions
-team spirit and looking beyond individual success
-deciding to become a chiropractor
-being told you would never run again to finishing a marathon, fast!
-navigating graduate studies and running
-Andrea’s naughty puppy Hazel!
-qualifying for the Olympic Trials
-body chan...