Shalane Flanagan's Exit Interview

Posted Oct 31, 2019
Shalane Flanagan drafted up her 712-word retirement announcement message during the summer. As she recovered from knee surgery, Flanagan, 37, pondered a transition into coaching. When she brought up the topic, her coach, Jerry Schumacher, would change the subject. Flanagan is one of the most accomplished distance runners of all-time. (Sports Illustrated)

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