Lauren Fleshman

Lauren Fleshman is a retired professional runner, coach, and entrepreneur who competed for fifteen years at the national and international level. A five-time NCAA champion at Stanford University, she won two USA national titles in the 5,000 meters and became known for her advocacy around women's health in sports. She co-founded Picky Bars, a real-food energy bar company, and now coaches runners while speaking widely about athlete development and sports culture. Her memoir "Good for a Girl" chronicles her journey through elite running and examines how the sport often fails young women athletes.