#192 Kristian's Corner: News on Boston Marathon, Puma Project 3, Heat & Motivation

Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbKristian steps away from guest interviews for a solo update episode, covering everything going on in his own running and behind the scenes at the podcast. He reintroduces himself for newer listeners, gets honest about a rough stretch of motivation after Boston, and officially announces a new partnership between the Marathon Podcast Sponsorship and Puma Project 3.Kristian also breaks down the latest Boston Marathon qualifying updates, including the new downhill course rules, pre-verification deadlines, and where cutoff time predictions currently stand heading into 2027.In this episode:- A quick reintroduction: from professional speed skating to running- Going from a 2:52 marathon debut to a 2:44 in Boston- Being honest about losing motivation to run after Boston- Selling the treadmill and considering the Wahoo Kickr Run- Announcing the Puma Project 3 and Marathon Podcast Sponsorship partnership- How the Marathon Podcast Sponsorship started and who it supports- Training in the Puma Fast-R3 ahead of Valencia- Boston Marathon 2027 qualifying window and pre-verification deadline- New rules limiting downhill courses for Boston qualification- Current cutoff time predictions for the 2027 raceTimestamps00:32 Welcome and what this update episode will cover01:58 Reintroduction: from pro speed skating to running02:39 First marathon, Boston qualifier, and starting the podcast03:46 Why he started the podcast and the freedom of his day job04:51 Being honest about not always loving to run05:41 The Marathon Hat and funding the athlete sponsorship07:31 How training has actually been going lately08:15 Losing motivation after Boston and getting married09:04 Would he be happy if he stopped running?10:09 Getting the motivation back12:37 Working with coach John Green and staying transparent14:50 Running in the heat: the poor man's altitude17:44 Balancing pushing through heat vs listening to your body19:22 On monetizing the podcast (or not)20:05 What actually drives him: growth and community feedback21:52 Why he sold the treadmill and eyeing the Wahoo Kickr Run26:38 Announcing the Puma Project 3 partnership27:21 How the Marathon Podcast Sponsorship started30:10 Who qualifies for the sponsorship and how it works32:20 What Puma Project 3 is and how athletes are selected34:14 What the new partnership means going forward36:45 Training in the Puma Fast-R3 ahead of Valencia38:48 Boston Marathon updates: pre-verifying your time41:25 The 2027 qualifying window and key dates42:43 New downhill course rules explained45:35 Boston cutoff time speculation and predictions50:38 Why Boston might be more attainable than you think52:00 How many qualified but didn't get in for 202653:07 Closing thoughts and what's coming FridayStart your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwickFull episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY