Track-Ish, hosted by Joshua Potts, is back on MileSplit to showcase the personalities of our best high school cross country runners. In every show, Joshua Potts delves into what makes these athletes great, allowing them space to be themselves on the national stage.
Michigan standout Natasza Dudek joins the show just hours after winning the Brooks XC Championships at Balboa Park. In the aftermath of her victory, Dudek reflects on what it means to claim a national title on the same course where her sister won in 2019.
Natasza Dudek Accolades
- Michigan State XC Meet Record Holder
- 2025 Brooks XC Champion
- 2025 NXN Champion
- Completed an Undefeated Season
- First Girl to win NXN and a National Championship at Balboa Park in the same year
In this episode, Dudek discusses the level of competition at Brooks XC and what it's like to race against elite peers like Blair Barlet and Jaelyn Williams. She also highlights the culture at Ann Arbor Pioneer (MI), noting the significance of sending both a girls' and a boys' qualifier. Lastly, Dudek shares insight into her mindset and what continues to push her to her limits.
