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    Lactic Acid Podcast

    Lactic Acid Podcast

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    Welcome to Lactic Acid, where the host Dominique Smith elevates the sport of running and track and field through creativity and laughter. The goal of this podcast is to bridge the gap between those who make our sport unique and the fans that follow. This podcast will be centered on getting to know the personalities off the track, what makes them unique as human beings, rather than just track and field athletes. The show will include athletes, coaches, journalists and creative storytellers who make the sport unique.

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    Dominique Smith

    Episode 90: Valerie Constien talks Popeye's biscuits, recovering from injury, Waffle House, the importance of fast food & more

    Episode 90: Valerie Constien talks Popeye's biscuits, recovering from injury, Waffle House, the importance of fast food & more

    August 15, 2023
    1h 13m

    Athletes Mentioned

    Olympic steeplechaser Valerie Constien talks about her recovery from tearing her ACL, signing with Nike, Popeye's biscuits, Waffle House and the importance of fast-food, her YouTube Channel (everyone follow it  @valerieconstien8711 ) her new car and why she loves it, why she's still having fun in the sport and more! 

    The Brave Like Gabe 5k is quickly approaching, but it's not too late to sign up! Use the code LACTICACID for a discount on the race registration. Be sure to register for the race here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/SaintPaul/BraveLikeGabe5K


    Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order. Follow along on RunnersWorld: https://www.runnersworld.com/author/2... Follow along on FanHub: https://fanhubtf.com Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dominique Smith Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast TikTok: Lacticacid_podcast For any current or aspiring runners looking for elite coaching, USATF certified coach Larry Lopez is your guy. Contact larry@truepotentialrunning.com for more information. Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women.org/subscribe/ For those who are interested in playing Taylor Swift jeopardy: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/2022-12…

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