EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 29 MIN
Nikki Boon: Champion at Last
from D3 Glory Days Podcast · host D3 Glory Days
The last two national meets, Nikki Boon has finished runner-up. In outdoors, she was second by 38 point.Now, she is the D3 Champion and record holder.She discusses her emotional reactions to her achievements, the importance of mental preparation, and the supportive community of multi-event athletes. Nikki also reflects on her transition to Emory University from Coastal Carolina, her training adaptations, and her aspirations for the future, including the possibility of competing in the decathlon. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the significance of enjoying the sport and maintaining a healthy balance in training.THANKS TO ALL COMMUNITY EVENTSCalling all Chicagoland runners. Get your spring started with a race in Busse Woods. The Chicagoland Spring Half Marathon is on May 4th and we want to see you there. They're also offering a 10k and marathon.They're giving D3 Glory Days listeners 10% off when you use the code glorydays10 at checkout. More information: https://allcommunityevents.com/chicagolandspringmarathonHow to Support D3 Glory Days:ShirtsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
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The last two national meets, Nikki Boon has finished runner-up. In outdoors, she was second by 38 point.Now, she is the D3 Champion and record holder.She discusses her emotional reactions to her achievements, the importance of mental preparation, and the supportive community of multi-event athletes. Nikki also reflects on her transition to Emory University from Coastal Carolina, her training adaptations, and her aspirations for the future, including the possibility of competing in the decathlon. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the significance of enjoying the sport and maintaining a healthy balance in training.THANKS TO ALL COMMUNITY EVENTSCalling all Chicagoland runners. Get your spring started with a race in Busse Woods. The Chicagoland Spring Half Marathon is on May 4th and we want to see you there. They're also offering a 10k and marathon.They're giving D3 Glory Days listeners 10% off when you use the code glorydays10 at checkout. More information: https://allcommunityevents.com/chicagolandspringmarathonHow to Support D3 Glory Days:ShirtsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
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