I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast

Izzi Batt-Doyle is on the podcast today after an absolutely incredible performance at the Chicago Marathon! Izzi ran 2:20:38, finishing sixth overall, taking more than two minutes off her personal best, and breaking the Australian marathon record!

Izzi is a two-time Olympian in the 5,000m and now holds the Australian records in the 10K, half marathon, and marathon. She is such a force, and I really wanted to make sure her performance in Chicago got the attention it deserved.

What I love about this conversation is that while Chicago looks like a massive breakthrough, Izzi explains why it was really the result of years of consistency, patience, and believing in what she was capable of. We talk about the changes she made to her training, including actually running fewer miles, how she approached racing in the heat, and what it was like to move from tenth to sixth place in the final mile!

We also talk about her fiancé Riley, who coaches her and paced her the entire way in Chicago, their businesses together in Australia, her journey through the NCAA and two Olympic Games, and what she’s hoping to accomplish in LA in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032.

I loved getting to know Izzi and hearing more about the work behind this incredible performance. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!

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Today on the podcast, I’m so excited to welcome McKendree Hickory, the 2026 Leadville 100 champion! A huge day and a huge summer for her, and we get to hear all about that experience, what went into the training, how the race went down, and what she’s looking forward to next. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Mount to Coast!

McKendree has her PhD and is the Head of Coaching at Next Arrow, where she partners with senior leaders navigating rapid growth. I love that she can use her psychology, leadership growth, and the skills she uses for work in running as well, and we talk about that a little bit in the conversation.

On top of winning Leadville in 2026 in a time of 19:36:12, she’s also the 2024 High Lonesome 100 winner. McKendree finished third at the 2025 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile, and she was part of a historic all-female overall podium at the Aspen Marathon.

This conversation is especially interesting, discussing both the work she does professionally in corporate environments as well as being a professional runner supported by Mount to Coast. She was so easy to talk to and super inspiring. Enjoy my conversation with McKendree!

Support our Sponsors:

AquaOmega: AquaOmega offers concentrated omega-3 supplements made exclusively from anchovies and available in soft gels or liquid form to support heart health, brain function, mood, and healthy aging. Go to MyAquaOmega.com/another and use code ANOTHER for 20% off.

Goodr: Goodr sunglasses are no-slip, no-bounce, all polarized, and actually affordable, with tons of fun styles and colors for summer. Go to goodr.com/another for $10 off your first order.

Run Hard Half: The Run Hard Half in Lexington, South Carolina, offers a 5K, 10K, and half marathon on November 14, with the event supporting the Run Hard Children’s Program and its work teaching life skills to kids through running. Go to RunHardHalf.org and use code ANOTHER10 for 10% off registration.

Mount to Coast is a performance footwear brand focused on supporting runners who push beyond traditional race formats, especially in the ultrarunning space. Rather than taking a standard approach to race weekend activations, the brand leaned into its identity by backing unique efforts like Double Boston, providing athletes with both gear and logistical support to take on unconventional challenges. Their C1 shoe is designed with long-distance comfort in mind, offering substantial cushioning that holds up over extended efforts on the road. The brand’s approach reflects a commitment to endurance, creativity, and meeting runners where they are, whether that’s chasing a personal best or taking on something entirely outside the norm.

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Jess McClain is back on the podcast ahead of the NYC Marathon! After finishing fifth at the 2026 Boston Marathon in 2:20:49, the fastest time ever run by an American woman on the course, Jess continues to establish herself as one of the top marathoners in the country.

Jess and I catch up on her recent 66:53 half marathon PR at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, her progression from running the Mesa Marathon for fun to becoming an Olympic Trials contender, and what she’s looking forward to in New York. We also talk about how she’s approaching the road to the 2028 Olympics after narrowly missing the team in 2024.

We get into her relationship with coach David Roche, why she chooses to navigate professional running without an agent, and how she balances elite training with her full-time role as a nonprofit executive director and her new involvement as a part owner of The Marathon Project. Plus, Jess reflects on her decision to return to Brooks, the friendships she’s built in the sport, and why keeping running fun and maintaining perspective have been so important to her success.

Support our Sponsors:

DONNA Marathon Weekend: Join me February 5–7, 2027 in Jacksonville, Florida, for the 20th anniversary celebration supporting breast cancer patients and research. Register at breastcancermarathon.com with code LINDSEY10 for 10% off.

Lagoon – Getting good sleep is one of the best things I can do for my recovery, and I truly love my Lagoon pillow. I sleep hot, so the Cooling Otter Pillow has been a game changer, and I love that I can customize the fill to get just the right amount of support. Take their quick sleep quiz and use code LINDSEY for 15% off your order.

BEAM Minerals: Beam Minerals provides mineral and electrolyte replenishment, with the Advanced Set pairing Electrolyze and Micro-Boost in one simple daily routine. Go to BeamMinerals.com/another for 15% off, automatically applied at checkout.

Indy Monumental Marathon: Join me, Ally Brettnacher, Athletic Annex, and Brooks for a post-race celebration at Brothers Bar & Grill on Mass Ave from 3–6 PM. Tickets here! Shakeout run details here. 

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I’m really excited to have Lisa Landrum on the podcast today! Lisa is a running and strength coach who has run and paced distances from the 5K to 100 miles. She’s a Boston Marathon finisher and multi-time qualifier, and she’s also completed the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim.

Lisa is the founder of RunCLTRun, a connector of the running community, and co-founder of Crown Collective, a race event community and marketing hub in Charlotte. She’s also a mom of three!

One of the things Lisa does that I love so much is host an annual running camp for high school girls. We talk about that, her work building community through running, and her involvement with Around the Crown 10K, which I ran back in August.

One of my favorite things about Around the Crown is its pay-what-you-can registration model, which makes racing more accessible. Lisa shares more about how that works, and I really hope more races will consider doing something similar!

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Lisa!

Links:

Learn more about Lisa: https://forwardmotionclt.com/lisa-landrum

Around the Crown 10K: https://aroundthecrown10k.com
Our Sponsors: 

Kava Haven: Kava Haven is a consciously crafted, kava-infused non-alcoholic spirit designed to provide a refreshing alternative to alcohol with a little buzz and none of the booze. Go to KavaHaven.com/IllHaveAnother for 15% off your order, automatically applied through the landing page.

AquaOmega: AquaOmega offers concentrated omega-3 supplements made exclusively from anchovies and available in soft gels or liquid form to support heart health, brain function, mood, and healthy aging. Go to MyAquaOmega.com/another and use code ANOTHER for 20% off.

Goodr: Goodr sunglasses are no-slip, no-bounce, all polarized, and actually affordable, with tons of fun styles and colors for summer. Go to goodr.com/another for $10 off your first order.

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Emma Grace Hurley is back on the podcast, and this time she’s getting ready for a big first: her marathon debut at the Chicago Marathon.

Emma Grace has put together an incredible year across just about every distance. She won the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, set an American record in the 8K, finished second at the USATF 5K Championships, and most recently placed fifth at the World Half Marathon Championships in Copenhagen, running 66:23 as the top American finisher.

In this conversation, I catch up with Emma Grace ahead of Chicago to talk about the decision to move up to the marathon, how training has looked, what she’s learned from racing the half marathon, and how she’s approaching 26.2 for the first time.

Emma Grace is sponsored by ASICS and coached by Andrew and Amy Yoder Begley.

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Lagoon – Getting good sleep is one of the best things I can do for my recovery, and I truly love my Lagoon pillow. I sleep hot, so the Cooling Otter Pillow has been a game changer, and I love that I can customize the fill to get just the right amount of support. Take their quick sleep quiz and use code LINDSEY for 15% off your order.

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