Meet the 2021 Competitors: Rebecca Mehra

Rebecca Mehra | Women’s Elite Mile

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Sponsor: Oiselle Littlewing Athletics
College: Stanford
Mile PR: 4:30.80

5 Things About Me: Rebecca Mehra

1. I have two kitties that I adopted from the humane society in October- their names are Cali and Kobe.
2. I got my start in running in junior lifeguards, on the beaches of Southern California.
3. I tweeted about helping an elderly couple that went viral in the beginning of the pandemic, and subsequently got to meet Ellen.
4. I speak and can read and write in Hindi!
5. My favorite food is cheese.

5 Fast Questions

1. What’s something people should add to their Netflix (or any streaming service) or Podcast queue? One of my favorite new shows is Ted Lasso- it’s a must-watch feel-good show. Lots of amazing running podcasts out there, but I love Ali on the Run.
2. What’s your favorite training shoe right now (or ever)? Hoka Gaviota has been by go-to the past 4 years!
3. If you have to go fast food, what’s your go-to? Chipotle. And I would even eat it before a race.
4. Do you have any connections to Raleigh or North Carolina? Raleigh Distance Project ladies!!
5. The sport of Track & Field would be more exciting (or better) if… we promote commentators who are funny/know what they are talking about on broadcasts. And promote events like Sir Walter Miler that bring together the community and make it FUN to attend!

Learn more about Rebecca at: VIS Experience | Eat with the Pros | Run with the Pros