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 course records, representing Team USA, training at 100+ miles per week, and the small details he's learning as he tries to close the gap to the next level.

Now, after winning 11 marathons, running under 2:10 and holding five course records, Joey isn't interested in staying where he knows he can win. He's headed to Chicago to find out how he stacks up against some of the best runners in the country and he's not finished yet.

This one is about betting on yourself, finding another level, and seeing what happens when you go all in.



Chapters

00:00 Going All In on Running

09:21 Chasing Sub-2:10: Berlin, CIM & Going Full-Time

16:16 Learning to Race Like the Elites

21:17 Racing the Best & Chasing the Majors

28:30 What Every Marathon Has Taught Him

35:54 What Separates a 2:09 Marathoner?

44:46 Recovery, Fueling & Life as a Pro

52:34 Nothing to Lose: What Comes Next

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