This Marathon’s Not Just a Race, But a Premier Experience: The Marathon Project with Ben Rosario

IThe Marathon Project is back and bigger than ever.

Ben Rosario spent two years as a member of the Hansons Brooks Distance Project, was the special events director for the GO! Saint Louis Marathon, founded the Northern Arizona Elite professional team, and co-founded a specialty running store--Big River Running Company.

Now, Ben’s the CEO of The Marathon Project, an annual event in Chandler, Arizona that features an amateur and a professional marathon in one weekend.

Listen to hear about:

• What does success mean, anyway?

• Origins of and goals for The Marathon Project

• The 2025 event, including an all-ages, all abilities 5k, a gold wave marathon for amateurs, and a pro marathon.

• The impact of super shoes on the current running boom

• Ben’s coaching philosophy and structuring a year for peak marathon performance

What is your definition of success?

About Jon Levitt and For The Long Run

Jon is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA, who now lives in Boulder, CO. For The Long Run is aimed at exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.

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