Meet the 2025 SWM Athletes: Hannah Ballowe (Pop Up Miles Champ)

Hannah Ballowe (Pop Up Miles Champ) | Women’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Instagram

Sponsor: adidas
College: Virginia Tech
Mile PR: 4:41.35

I moved to Raleigh in August 2024 to start my PhD at NC State, where I focus my studies on athlete health and mental health resources. When I moved to Raleigh, I was able to join incredible teammates and coaches and continue running here!
I love reading lots of genres of books and am always looking for suggestions.
I competed for Virginia Tech for 5 years and finished in May of 2024.
My boyfriend, Harrison, and I got a Great Pyrenees puppy named Jolene this past January.
I work for VOICEINSPORT, which is an advocacy group for women’s sports.

What is your song of the Summer? I’ve been liking “The Ruling Class” by Loose Fur
What’s one place you’ve run that you wish everyone could grab a few miles on? There’s a gravel road near Blacksburg called Eggleston that has such pretty mountain views.
What’s your favorite way to hydrate to beat the heat of the Summer? Lemon-lime flavored hydration drink (Nuun or Liquid IV usually). And a lot of fruit!
What’s something you do for fun in your “offseason?” For the past two years, I ran a marathon for fun after my season ended, but I’m not sure I’ll do it again this year… I also like hiking!
Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? My dad went to NCSU and we have been Wolfpack fans my whole life! I also go to NC State now and live in Raleigh.