Q&A: Shalane Flanagan talks retirement plans

Posted Nov 3, 2019
Shalane Flanagan, four-time Olympian and winner of the 2017 New York City Marathon, called it quits on her running career in October — sort of. Flanagan, who is 38 and has long trained with Nike’s Bowerman Track Club, is moving into coaching and television work. She will serve as the color analyst for ABC’s telecast of the New York City Marathon. (Boston.com)

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