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#62 He Quit His Job to Chase Sub-2:10 & Race the Best | Joey Whelan

#62 He Quit His Job to Chase Sub-2:10 & Race the Best | Joey Whelan22 aug58 min

Joey Whelan was running 2:13 - 2:15 marathons while balancing running with work when he decided he had one more shot to see how good he could become. With the support of his wife, he quit his job, went all in on running, and eventually broke 2:10. Joey talks about what changed when running became his full time pursuit, racing multiple marathons a year, recovering quickly enough to keep coming back, and what each race has taught him. We get into Berlin's brutal heat, winning and setting...