Molly Huddle wrapped up a disappointing college running career in 2007 and sequestered herself in Rhode Island, looking for more. But now, after a decade doing laps on the Providence College track 400 yards from her house alongside walkers and joggers oblivious to an Olympian commanding the inside lane, the 31-year-old Huddle has transformed herself into one of the best distance runners in the world.
Now she will take on the New York City Marathon. Her marathon debut in November will come after she races in middle-distance events at the Olympics this summer in Rio de Janeiro.