After researching for this interview and chatting to Izzi, I quickly realised what a fantastic role model she already is! Yes, she’s a running star in the making having just placed a highly competitive 2nd at the 2021 Zatopek 10,000m in an astonishing 31:43! However, she is also such a great advocate for living a balanced life and encouraging others: be it her and her boyfriend’s highly successful ‘Run as One’ coaching business (Riley Cocks- also an incredibly established runner), her appreciation of healthy eating, or her love of psychology and meditation. At just 25, Izzi has an incredibly mature view of the world and sure does like to keep busy! We also hear much more about Izzi’s US collegiate career, her experiences with injury, her favourite training sessions, what she’s learnt from her coaches, her fascination with the marathon and her future life goals! I really enjoyed this chat, I’m sure many of you will too! So, be sure to follow Izzi Batt-Doyle’s career, as I’m sure there will be many more exciting times ahead!