Ben Johnson - 2:52 Debut Marathon to a 2:35, Process Mastermind and Content King

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Ben Johnson. Ben is a 38 year-old 2:35 marathoner and content creator from Minneapolis, MN. He started running in 2018 and ran his marathon debut in 2019. Since then, he has run 31 marathons and improved his personal best to 2:35 at the 2024 Grandma's Marathon in June.
You may know him from his Instagram page, where he has an impressive 145k followers and makes videos about opening packages of new running equipment, reviewing running equipment, and his own training. His success has led to partnerships with major brands such as Nike, Coros, and Dick's Sporting Goods.
We discussed how he started running and producing content, how he balances his time between a full-time job, family, and running, and also what's next for him. Enjoy!
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