Two-time Olympian Karissa Schweizer joins Pending Ratification, talking with co-hosts Keenan Gray and Maddie Mooney, running through her journey as an athlete, navigating injuries, goal setting, and so much more.

Schweizer, who trains out of Portland and is sponsored by Nike, touches on her international success over the years, the ups and downs of running transitions, the importance of building mental resilience, and what keeps her motivated both in the short term and long term.

Schweizer has had tremendous success over the past decade. The five-time NCAA champion at the University of Missouri joined the Bowerman Track Club out of college and immediately became a force at the professional level. The Iowa native qualified for the Olympic Games in both Tokyo and Paris, running both the 5000m and 10,000m. Schweizer ranks US#4 all-time in both the 5000m and 10,000m events, with personal bests of 14:26.34 and 30:18.05.

Make sure to follow Karissa on Instagram at @karissaschweiz4 and keep up to speed on her latest accomplishments on the track on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray and Maddie Mooney, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.