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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 1H 22M

219 | Meb Keflezighi | Boston Marathon Champion

from On The Runs · host Monday Night Media

Welcome Meb, to the PodFamJoin us as we dive into Meb Keflezighi's (06:30) inspiring running journey, from his early days in Eritrea to his legendary marathon career, including Boston, New York, and Olympic experiences. Discover lessons on resilience, training, and the spirit of competition that can motivate runners at all levels. Meb Keflezighi spared no details about his 2014 Boston Marathon experience, overcoming adversity, and inspiring millions. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories, mental strategies, and the true meaning of perseverance in this heartfelt interview with Meb.Meb FoundationMeb's InstagramGuest Segment brought to you by My Race TattsDuring the Tros we are LIVE from the Millennium Running Cheap Marathon in Windham, New Hampshire after Six Star Erika wrapped up her Marathon and talking to many runners throughout the day (Episode coming on Thursday) and we had a couple fun appearances from Andy and DJ Darren Roy to cap off this episode.Chapters00:00 Intro - LIVE from the Millennium Running Cheap Marathon06:30 Meb Keflezighi09:29 Meb's First Marathon Experience12:32 Lessons Learned from the New York City Marathon15:32 The Impact of Eritrea on Meb's Running Journey18:31 Meb's Boston Marathon Journey21:23 Overcoming Challenges and Injuries24:34 The Road to Victory25:40 The Trials and Tribulations of Racing28:27 The Impact of Loss on a Runner's Journey31:31 The Significance of the Boston Marathon36:19 Reflections on the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing38:15 Preparing for Redemption in 201442:46 The Race of a Lifetime: 2014 Boston Marathon46:46 The Emotional Journey of the Boston Marathon49:55 Strategic Decisions During the Race52:12 The Moment of Victory55:34 Life After Winning the Boston Marathon58:40 A Call from the President01:01:46 Living the American Dream01:07:18 Outro - LIVE from the Millennium Running Cheap MarathonMonday Night MediaMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!

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