Chasing Three Hours
Chasing Three Hours
66. Dan van den Berg
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66. Dan van den Berg

Dan van den Berg unpacks some hard years on and off the trail, discusses big goals, and what's next

On this episode, Dan Van Den Berg joined Josh to discuss:

  • How has his race at the Eugene Marathon sat with him over the last few months? (3:40)

  • The loss of his mother, being sick, and taking a step back from running (10:08)

  • Growing up in The Netherlands, moving to Canada as a boy, and his relationship with athletics (12:55)

  • Ending up in an ambulance on his way to the hospital after his first half marathon (22:07)

  • Bouncing back at his first marathon and that race unlocking things for the future (28:49)

  • How good of a job did he do at enjoying his first marathon? (32:20)

  • Why 2023 took a negative turn and what it meant going into 2024 (36:39)

  • Feeling good going into the 2024 Eugene Marathon (47:37)

  • What would 2020 Dan think of what he was able to do four years later? (52:57)

  • What has running meant to him throughout so much he’s gone through? (57:13)

  • What he’s currently chasing (1:02:49)

And a whole lot more!

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Music, production assistance, and sound design: Ian Aeillo

Cover art: Marissa Peterson

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