Katie Mackey is a professional runner for Brooks Sports, specializing in the 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m distances on the track, but also having success on the roads and in cross country. She boasts personal best times of 2:01 (800m), 4:03 (1500m), 8:43 (3000m), and 15:04 (5000m). Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Katie (nee Follett) went to Seattle in 2006 to attend the University of Washington, where she became an 8 time All-American for the Huskies and contributed to a

Katie Mackey raced to an eighth place finish in the 3000m at the World Indoor Championships earlier this year, securing herself as a top competitor among the world-elite. But, if that’s all you know, then you don’t know Katie. She is a dynamic health advocate, youth wellness leader, family-focused, faith-driven individual, and of course, a force on the track. We caught up with Katie to talk about her ‘pit crew’, what keeps her pushing day-in and day-out, and more. AthleteBiz