Craig Engels, “I love pure racing and seeing who the best racer is.”
by Jeff Benjamin
1) How’s your training coming along?
2. I’d think after indoor season this is an outdoor track year to pursue records and personal bests – do you agree?
Craig Engels: “I actually hate going after records. You’re chasing something fleeting and temporary. I love pure racing and seeing who the best racer is.”
3. As a visitor here How do you like the Ocean Breeze facility?
Craig Engels: “This will be my first time returning since winning my first USA title! I’m stoked to be back.”
4. With all the changes in the sport throughout more than a decade of you competing – super shoes, nutrition, bi-carb – how do you still stay sharp & motivated?
Craig Engels: “I just keep the sport fun. I don’t make it my identity. I’m sure in 10 more years there will be a new training method of quadruple threshold every 6 hours and sleeping between. Technology and information will continue changing but in the end I just love competing.”
Eugene, Oregon, USA
July 31 – August 3, 2025, photo by Kevin Morris