Carrie chats with Olympian and multi-talented creative Alexi Pappas! They discuss Alexi’s experience guiding visually impaired runner Lisa Thompson at marathons like Boston, Chicago, and London, as well as their plans for the upcoming Berlin Marathon. Alexi also shares about her shoulder injury and time at the Paris Olympics, how running has inspired them to take chances in life, her new podcast “Mentor Buffet,” upcoming projects, and the power of women supporting women.
Recorded September 23, 2024
Alexi Pappas
Alexi, a Greek-American athlete, is the Greek national record holder in the 10,000 meters, with a personal best of 31:36 set at the Rio Olympics. She graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and ran for the University of Oregon as a fifth-year student, contributing to two NCAA victories. Alexi currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
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