From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner cover art

From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner

From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner

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 🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run *Aletheia is an American company making a wearable sensor designed to improve your running form. Their motto is *Run Stronger. Avoid Injury. And Know Why. Get a free 30-day trial plus 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial In one of the coolest stories in running, Ethan Shuley went from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07:14 in just 15 months — making him the sixth fastest American ever. The 27-year-old unsponsored runner living in Tokyo has shocked the running world. Just two years ago, he hadn't broken 15 minutes for 5K. He ran only one race in college with an 8:45 for 3,000 meters. How did this happen? We dive into his journey — from quitting running at BYU due to injuries, to the Japanese racing philosophy of "send it and die gracefully," training 125+ miles per week on six days, and why he's now a 2028 Olympic contender being coached via Instagram DMs. 🎁 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content:Join the Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Ethan Shuley's Strava ProfileEthan's YouTube Channel - Dating Apps in Japan VideoBrett Larner's Japan Running News CoverageJake from Run.Japan YouTube ChannelAletheia Run - Get Free 30 Day Trial + 10% off with code LETSRUN10LetsRun.com Prediction Contest - Win Free Aletheia Sensor Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor / Intro03:53 Ethan's 2:07 Marathon at Osaka08:06 Race Strategy and Cramping12:55 The Japanese Racing Philosophy14:41 The Kobe Marathon Experience17:55 Training Philosophy in Japan22:20 Training and Mileage Breakdown25:57 Life in Japan and Going Pro30:10 Working Full-Time While Training31:33 High School and College Career36:01 The Comeback - Lifting to Ultras38:05 Adapting to Japanese Culture40:29 Moving to Japan and Language Learning43:59 Ultra Running and Speed Work47:51 Doping Questions and Testing49:48 Injury History and Recovery56:15 Training Solo vs. With Groups57:15 Training Partners and 2028 Olympic Goals60:07 Coaching with Isaac Wood61:35 Dating in Japan67:00 Sponsors and Closing Contact us:Email podcast@letsrun.comCall or text 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon World Record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together, they move beyond the PR headlines to provide the insider reporting and unfiltered debate that serious fans and industry insiders rely on. Go Deeper: Get the Bonus Podcast: Supporters Club members get an exclusive second podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks. Join the LRC Supporters Club hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact Us: Call 1-844-LETSRUN (538-7786) or email letsrun@letsrun.com Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/182bc6ce-7f8f-4411-a41d-81ce85176414
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