Susanna Sullivan Interview

In this conversation, Susanna Sullivan reviews the highs and lows of her running in 2024. This includes missing the Olympic Marathon Trials in February due to an injury and Covid ... then bouncing back in October with a big marathon PR of 2:21:56 in Chicago. Sullivan has been improving steadily for a handful of years, but that Chicago performance catapulted her to the uppermost rungs of American marathon running. She'll begin her 2025 season in a couple of weeks in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon before racing an as-yet-undisclosed spring marathon. She's also seriously focused on the Tokyo World Championships Marathon in September. Here, she discusses her daily life as a teacher, her training regimen, and the importance of balancing short and long-distance races. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Susanna Sullivan's Journey 04:44 The Chicago Marathon Breakthrough 10:54 Training Philosophy and Future Goals 13:53 Balancing Short and Long Distance Racing 19:21 High School and College Running Experience 24:20 Post-College Running and Coaching Dynamics 31:47 Training Secrets and Cross-Training Insights 37:25 State of the Sport and Integrity Issues 41:55 Wishes for the Future