Grant Fisher Is Ready for the Moment of His Own Making

The U.S. record-holder has controlled everything he could control on his way to the Games in Paris. He’ll race two events. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVES]( [SUBSCRIBE]( 📺 What to Watch at the Olympics on Friday 🇫🇷 Bon matin! If you’re just really starting to watch the Olympics today because of track and field starting, you may not be used to the time zone differences. A lot of the early action will still be happening when you’re sleeping on the East Coast, and on Friday the women’s 100 prelims and men’s 1500-meter prelims got things going. Here’s a look at the afternoon slate of interesting races to follow. Race Schedule (Eastern Time) - 12:10 p.m.—Women’s 5,000 meters heats 1:10 p.m.—Mixed 4 x 400 meters relay heats 1:45 p.m.—Women’s 800 meters heats 3:20 p.m.—Men’s 10,000 meters final 🥇 Galen Rupp’s silver in 2012 is the only medal for a U.S. man in this event since 1964. The man who broke Rupp’s U.S. record, Grant Fisher, hopes to change that here. (You can read more about Grant Fisher below.) [Read More](   🇰🇪 Athlete Spotlight: Faith Kipyegon One month ago, 30-year-old Faith Kipyegon was in Paris doing what she does best—running fast and winning. On July 7, at the Paris Diamond League meet, the four-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist from Kenya lowered her own world record in the 1500 meters to a blazing 3:49.04. Kipyegon’s performance proved she is well primed in the prelude to the Paris Olympic Games, where she will focus on becoming a three-peat gold medalist in the 1500 meters—a feat that no woman has ever accomplished. (She will also double in the 5,000 meters.) “I’m always confident when I’m going to the track.” The veteran middle-distance superstar discussed her quest for more gold, life at training camp in rural Kenya, and how admiring her greatest rival motivates her to go further—and faster. [Read More](   💯 The Stat: 6:22 per mile That’s the average pace of Ecuador’s Brian Pinato, who won the 20K race walk on Thursday in a time of 1:18:55. World record holder Yang Jiayu of China won the women’s race in 1:25:54. That’s a blazing pace of 6:55 per mile. [Read More](   [Grant Fisher Is Ready for the Moment of His Own Making]( [Grant Fisher Is Ready for the Moment of His Own Making]( The U.S. record-holder has controlled everything he could control on his way to the Games in Paris. He’ll race two events. [Read More](   [‘I Can. I Will. I Must:’ Mantras and Affirmations That Propel Olympic Athletes to Victory]( [‘I Can. I Will. I Must:’ Mantras and Affirmations That Propel Olympic Athletes to Victory]( These motivating words from Olympians—and the stories behind them—can help you get through any tough run. [Read More](     [Training for a Marathon? Why Time on Feet Is a Key Metric]( [Training for a Marathon? Why Time on Feet Is a Key Metric]( According to coaches, focusing on time has key benefits for both new and experienced runners. [Read More](   [Nikki Hiltz Will Get Fired up to These Songs Before the Olympics]( [Nikki Hiltz Will Get Fired up to These Songs Before the Olympics]( This list is stacked with songs from artist such as T. Swift, King Princess, and also includes hits from SZA and others. [Read More](     [Experts Reveal How Long It Should Really Take to Walk a Mile]( [Experts Reveal How Long It Should Really Take to Walk a Mile]( Plus, how to find a speed that works for you. [Read More](   [From College Walk-On to the Olympic Games, Emily Mackay Just Keeps Getting Better]( [From College Walk-On to the Olympic Games, Emily Mackay Just Keeps Getting Better]( The 26-year-old is embracing her underdog status in the 1500—could she be a surprise medalist? [Read More](   [Weight Loss After 40](   [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:rwmembership@runnersworld.com) Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Runner's World is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779