Q&A | Olympic Trails Qualifier: Enoch Nadler

 
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In preparation for the 2020 trials in Atlanta, we wanted to give everyone a chance to get to know the Boulder Underground OTQ 2020 group better. So we did a Q&A with everyone that will be running in Atlanta on February 29.

Yesterday we started with Kelsey Beckmann, second up is Enoch Nadler. He trains in Gainesville, Florida.

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What is your “day” job?

Enoch

Running Coach/ Owner of Team Florida Track Club

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When and where did you run your OTQ?

Enoch

CIM 2017

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What is your marathon PR?

Enoch

2:13:04

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Have you qualified for the Olympic Trials before?

Enoch

Yes, 2016 but skipped it to travel the world.

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If so, when and what event?

Enoch

Marathon, with a Half Marathon to qualify 

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What did running the OTQ feel like?

Enoch

It was painful the last 5k but it felt great to do it in my first try! 

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What was the most difficult part of running the OTQ?

Enoch

Not falling over on the home stretch when my legs were giving out.

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What was the most exciting part of running the OTQ?

Enoch

Finishing my first marathon.

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Who are your favorite training partners?

Enoch

I train alone during the week but I get to run with my team for long runs, so my team! 

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What’s been your favorite part of this training block?

Enoch

It's been nice training through the colder months here in Florida! 

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What have you worked really hard on during this training block?

Enoch

Running Form! 

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Who are the members of your “team” and their roles?

Enoch

My Wife Angela! She supports me in everything I do! And my team of runners! 

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What is your goal for the trials?

Enoch

Run my best race on that day and make a run at the top 10! 

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What will you be most excited about on the start line?

Enoch

Having all my friends, family and runners in attendance! 

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What would you consider a good day on February 29?

Enoch

Running the race I know I'm capable of and competing hard the last loop!


You can follow Enoch’s running and coaching journey on Instagram at @team_ftc.

Editor’s note: this Q&A has been edited for length and clarity.