06. Makenzie Steele // Walk-On to Roster Spot at Clemson, Lessons from D1 Running, Content Creator on Social Media, and New Journey as Creative Intern for GoDucks

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The Third Lap

Adele Alexander

9 episodes

4 days ago

In racing and in life, it's the hard middle laps, not just the finish line that define who we are. The Third Lap Podcast was created to open up honest conversations about the “in-between”. Otherwise known as the uncertain, uncomfortable, yet deeply transformative moments in both running and life. Through candid conversations with runners of all levels, from hobby joggers to elites, The Third Lap explores what it means to keep showing up when the path forward isn’t clear. Each episode aims to remind listeners that no one’s journey is perfectly linear. Trust the process & happy listening!

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06. Makenzie Steele // Walk-On to Roster Spot at Clemson, Lessons from D1 Running, Content Creator on Social Media, and New Journey as Creative Intern for GoDucks

The Third Lap

52 minutes 24 seconds

1 month ago

06. Makenzie Steele // Walk-On to Roster Spot at Clemson, Lessons from D1 Running, Content Creator on Social Media, and New Journey as Creative Intern for GoDucks

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Makenzie Steele, also known as @goodfoodgoodrun, who has built a loyal community of over 44k followers on Instagram, along with a YouTube and TikTok presence. Makenzie and I first connected years ago through our shared love of food and running, and now that friendship has come full circle into today’s conversation.

We dive into her journey from high school soccer player to walking on at Clemson and earning a roster spot on the cross country and track team, and what it was really like to embrace the challenges of being a D1 athlete. She opens up about her premature retirement due to injury, and how that setback ultimately allowed her to lean further into photography, content creation, and now a creative media role with @GoDucks while pursuing her MBA at Oregon.

Makenzie also shares how she resonates with the idea of the "Third Lap", navigating the difficult but often glamorized early 20s while balancing athletics, creativity, and career growth. This is such a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy!

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