Ep. 181 - Catching Up With Oregon's Finest: 2X Oregon 6A State Champ and BYU Commit Malachi Schoenherr

First kilometer. Out in front. Everything clicking. Then the race turns, and the season suddenly feels different.

Malachi Schoenherr is a senior who’s built his career on patience, discipline, and trust in his process. Being a two-time Oregon State Champ, he’s been one of the most consistent front-runners in the Northwest for years. And this season tested that identity.

After finishing 2nd at the Oregon 6A State meet, he went into NXR Northwest as one of the clear favorites. He took control early and led through the first kilometer. Then the pace shifted. The field surged. He faded to 39th. One race that clashed with months of work and years of expectation.

The disappointment stayed with him. So did the questions. Now is a moment to pause, reflect, and reset before one final track season.

This conversation lives in that in-between space. The space between letting go of what happened and getting ready for what’s next. We talk about identity, pressure, and learning how to compete freely again.

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