Ep. 197 - The Most Underrated Region in the Nation: Sitting Down with 15X DC State Champ Abigail Anstett

15 state titles. A national championship relay. And a runner determined to prove that Washington, DC deserves a place in the national conversation. This week on The Sunday Shakeout, I sat down with Georgetown Visitation rising senior Abby Anstett. The Vienna, Virginia native has quietly built one of the most accomplished resumes in high school distance running. Competing for Georgetown Visitation in Washington, DC, Anstett has become a 15-time DC State Champion while helping elevate a region that often goes overlooked on the national stage. Her 2026 indoor season was a breakthrough. At Nike Indoor Nationals, Anstett placed third in the Championship Mile against one of the deepest fields in the country. Later that same day, she returned to lead Georgetown Visitation's 4x800-meter relay to a national title, one of the defining moments of her career. What makes Anstett's story especially unique is where it has unfolded. Unlike many elite programs across the country, Georgetown Visitation does not have its own track. Training in the heart of Washington, DC has required creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace limitations that many athletes never face. In this conversation, we dive into why Abby believes DC track and field remains one of the most underappreciated regions in the country. We discuss what it means to carry the expectations that come with being a perennial state champion, how she learned to become a racer rather than simply a runner. More than anything, this episode is about perspective. It's about maximizing what you have, representing something bigger than yourself, and finding ways to grow even when you're already winning. Tap into the Abby Anstett Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following The Sunday Shakeout on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review. I would also appreciate it if you shared it with a friend who you think would benefit from it.