Alec Merlino | Finding Your Why in Endurance Sports & Life as a Full-Time Content Creator

In this episode Emma is joined by Lydia Keating for a fourth time on the podcast! Lydia is a content creator, writer, and runner living in NYC. This year she went to culinary school in Ireland and traveled all summer long which we get into. We talk about our embarrassing moments, being in a relationship, mental health, and so many more random tangents of course. Such a fun episode with a lot of twists and turns!Find Lydia on TikTok: @lydialoo121 & @daddysnorlaxx. Follow Lydia on Instagram @lydialoo12. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this much anticipated episode Emma sits down with Athing Mu, 1:54.97 800m runner and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist at just 19 years old. After a crazy last few years, Athing talks about her journey at Texas A&M and deciding to move to LA to train in a new, professional environment. She talks about what her life looks like during the season, how her approaches have been different each year and her mindset going into each season. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Athing on Instagram at @athiiing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down with Yared Nuguse, professional runner for On Athletics Club in Boulder. He recently broke the American Record at Pre Classic in the mile with an incredible 3:43.97. In this episode Yared talks about how he got started in running, his phenomenal first year as a professional, goals and timeline for his running career and his life outside of being a runner. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Yared on Instagram at @yaredthegoose.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down with Bryce Hoppel, professional 800m runner for Adidas, Olympian and World Championship finalist. In this episode Bryce talks about how he got his start in running, developing as an athlete at his level and figuring out what he needs to do to get to the next level, life as a pro in Lawrence, his best race ever in Monaco and more. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Bryce on Instagram at @brycehoppel.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down (in-person!!!) with Alec Merlino, full-time endurance athlete and content creator living in Carlsbad! In this episode, Alec talks about how he got his start with endurance sports and triathlon, being a content creator, finding his "why" with endurance sports during a bike ride in Hawaii and so much more. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Alec on Instagram at @alec.merlino and on YouTube.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down with Josh Kerr, professional runner for Brooks Beasts who most recently won the World Championships in Budapest in the 1500m! In this episode Josh talks about how he felt after crossing the finish line, his relationship with Jakob, how he approached Worlds strategically, goals for his running career and so much more. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Josh on Instagram at @joshhkerr.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down with Krissy Gear, professional runner for HOKA and NAZ Elite who most recently won the USA title in the 3000m steeplechase! In this episode Krissy talks about her incredible rookie season, a disappointing Worlds, dealing with stress when traveling abroad as an athlete, overcoming imposter syndrome and her goals. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Krissy on Instagram at @krissygear13.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down with Grayson Murphy, professional runner for Saucony who specializes in track, road, trail and mountain running! In this episode Grayson talks about what all goes into being a World Mountain running champion, goals for her running career, the key to staying injury free after a hard 2022, balancing different types of running and social media as a professional athlete. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Grayson on Instagram at @racin__grayson.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down with Cory McGee, the Team Boss and New Balance athlete who just ran a 4:18 mile, the 3rd fastest mile in American history. She dives into how she overcomes bad races, and talks about the reason she thinks she is such a successful athlete. She also talks about her goals for this outdoor track season. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Cory on Instagram at @corymcgeeruns & on Twitter at @corymcgeeruns!Click here to shop Convos Over Cold Brew merchandise!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Emma sits down for a solo episode talking about how her 2023 has gone so far, dealing with injury and the comeback, & what her plan is for running and training this year. She talks about prioritizing happiness and how it's hard to let go of expectations from her past. She also dives into her new boyfriend and hard launching on Instagram. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod.Click here to shop Convos Over Cold Brew merchandise!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy