U.S. distance runner Alexi Pappas partners with Hawi Management
U.S. distance runner and filmmaker Alexi Pappas has partnered with Merhawi Keflezighi of Hawi Management as her USATF authorized athlete representative. “I think Hawi will definitely enable me to do what I do best, even better,” Pappas told Sporting News. “I’m excited because I have this big community and platform through Nike and Tracktown USA. I love the relationships I already have with my coach and my sponsors.” Pappas first met Keflezighi at the 2013 Beach to Beacon 10K road race in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The energy around Keflezighi that day caught the attention of Pappas and the two have crossed paths at several road races along the way. “What I like about Hawi is that he is so open to out-of-the-box and creative thinking,” Pappas said. “I’m not sure what that will look like for me, but I know I’m in good company with him and his athletes.” Pappas fits the mold of a Keflezighi client. Merhawi also represents his older brother and 2014 Boston Marathon champion, Meb Keflezighi....