Chasing Three Hours
Chasing Three Hours
98. Ryan Zavala
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98. Ryan Zavala

Ryan Zavala joins Josh to discuss why his running has taken off over the last five years, embracing sobriety, and so, so much more.

Josh welcomes Ryan Zavala to the podcast to discuss:

  • How his training has gone ahead of the 2025 Boston Marathon (2:14)

  • Knowing there’s always a runner out there crazier than you (17:01)

  • Wrestling in college (18:06)

  • Graduating college and falling away from running, only to come back because of a neighbor (29:06)

  • Embracing sobriety (37:16)

  • Why 2022 was the right time for his first marathon, chasing three hours, and why he ran it where he did (43:34)

  • Was breaking three hours everything he hoped it would be? (50:37)

  • A DNF at his second marathon and carrying that to his first Boston Marathon (54:39)

  • What he’s currently chasing (1:08:43)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Music, production assistance, and sound design: Ian Aeillo

Cover art: Marissa Peterson

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