When Greg Macken began running he was close to 250 pounds. He started that run by saying to himself, “Just jog to the stop sign, once you get there you can walk.” Later that year, Greg finally made the decision to get sober and, in doing so, reversed the trajectory of his life which was headed towards “prison, a psych ward, or death.” Since then, he has completed countless road races including 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and a handful of marathons. Greg recently set a new marathon PR with a smoking 3:00:50! In this episode, Greg takes a deep dive into the depths of his life and how he got himself out, all with the help of running.
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#526 - A New Olympic Trials Qualifying Focused Marathon!
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#524 - Cole Crosby: First to Complete the Speed Project OG Route Solo from LA to Vegas (346 miles)
#523 - Nigel Mcgregor: The Power of Dedication
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#521 - Holley Samuel RD, CPT - Fueling Your Runs with Calories and Carbs
#520 - Nico Montañez: Training Breakdown and 7th at the United Airlines NYC Half
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#518 - Kim Levinsky: Dual Sport College Athlete to Ultrarunner and Race Director/Owner
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#514 - Chris Mancini: Pursuing Your Passions
#513 - Christine Yu: Sport Science Corner
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