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Boston Marathon Qualifier: How Andrew Smith Ran 2:53 at Houston
Houston Marathon qualifier Andrew Smith ran 2:53:52 in January 2026 to earn his Boston Marathon 2027 BQ β with a hamstring cramp at mile 24 nearly derailing everything...
Jason Schuchard, President of BMW Dallas Marathon, on Selling Out & Launching the McKinney Historic Half
What does it take to run one of Texas's most iconic marathons β and then launch a brand new one from scratch?This week, Chris sits down with Jason Schuchard, President...
Finding Your Pack: How Eric Bretl Went from Solo Runner to Sub-2:36 Marathoner
Eric Bretl's running story is one of humility, growth, and the undeniable power of community. In this episode, Eric shares how a humbling 1:34 half marathon finish β a...
Joe Hale: Two-Time Dallas Marathon Champ on Mileage, Injury & Coming Back
Joe Hale has won the Dallas Marathon twice β and in 2025 came back from a year battling an Achilles injury to finish third in one of the most competitive fields the ra...
Braden Keefer: From Smoking in College to a 2:47 Marathon
Braden Keefer's running story is one of redemption and consistency. After running mediocre times in high school and never making varsity, Braden quit running entirely ...