#51 The Running Gamer: From Video Games to a 2:37 Marathon | Malik Jordan

Malik J, better known as The Running Gamer, found a way to combine two passions that don't often overlap: running and video games.In this episode, Malik shares how a simple challenge led him into the sport, why he nearly walked away from running after college, and how Detroit's running community helped bring him back. We talk about building a unique identity online, racing two 5Ks in less than 12 hours, traveling to Spain for the Seville Marathon with ASICS, and the lessons he's learned chasing faster times.Most importantly, Malik explains why runners get into trouble when they start comparing themselves to everyone else and why trusting your own process matters more than copying the pros.Whether you're training for your first race, chasing a marathon PR, or trying to find your place in the running community, this conversation is a reminder that there is more than one path to success.Chapters00:00 Back to Back 5Ks & Chasing Sub 1706:25 The Running Gamer: Combining Gaming & Running11:10 How Running Changed His Life15:51 From Spartan Races to a 2:37 Marathon20:56 Don't Train Like Everyone Else26:23 Experiencing the Seville Marathon32:56 NYC Half Marathon Experience42:12 Berlin, Bigger Goals & What's Next46:25 The Detroit Running CommunityFollow Malik:instagram.com/mjordan5.0/Follow The People Run Podcast:instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/