Anna Rohrer - Cultivating Patience & Running with Joy! | RunChats Ep.114

Meet Anna Rohrer, former 8x All-American for Notre Dame and 5x high school national champion whose running has been on fire of late. In the Boston marathon, Anna finished first among the masses, clocking a sensational time of 2:30:52—a personal best of nearly 6 minutes—and placed 22nd overall. Just 19 days later, she shattered the course record and achieved a new PR of 1:11:31, winning the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Indy—all while receiving tremendous local support. After graduating in 2020, Anna transitioned to professional running and joined the B.A.A's High Performance Team. However, recurring back pain compelled her to take a break from the team, focusing on allowing her mind and body to heal. During this time, she worked on training by effort, avoiding the track, and rediscovering the joy in her running. Collaborating with local physical therapists, Anna realized she was overly reliant on her hamstrings and lower back, prompting her to rewire her movement patterns to engage her glutes more effectively. Anna's Stay In the Fight Moment: Not even two broken feet and being wheelchair-bound for part of her junior year of high school could stop Anna from coming back and winning her 2nd Foot Locker Championship. "I just really had this feeling in me that it was something I needed to see through. The way that it has been able to be used for so much more good in the future has just uncovered itself so much throughout the years. To see it come full circle in a lot of different ways and then years down the road of being able to be that mentor, be that voice for other people is the reminder of why I stayed in the fight and then also why I want to continue to do so now when I face challenges." Anna's unwavering determination and sense of purpose guided her through difficult times and she now sees the value in using her experiences to inspire and mentor others as a mindset coach. Anna's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and staying in the fight as she continues to overcome challenges and inspire others along the way! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Anna: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annarohrer97 Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachannarohrer Website: https://www.next-level-racing.com Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai © 2023 Ron Romano