#69 How a Middle School Teacher Became a 2:54 Marathoner | Adriana Prince

Adriana Prince is a full time middle school teacher, a 2:54 marathoner, and a runner who regularly logs 70-90 miles a week. But what makes her story interesting isn't just how much she runs. It's how much she loves doing it.In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Adriana shares how she found her way into running, stepped away from competitive racing, and rediscovered the joy that eventually led her to a sub three hour marathon. We get into her early morning routine, balancing training with teaching, learning when to back off, and the role faith and community play in her life.Now, with the Chicago Marathon approaching, Adriana is preparing to chase a new personal best. We talk about what's changed in her training, what she's learned from previous races, and what she hopes to take away from Chicago beyond the finish time.Chapters00:00 Why Adriana Loves Running04:20 From Casual Runner to Competitor10:05 From 3:14 to 2:5419:43 What the 2:54 Finish Meant21:55 13 Miles Before Teaching31:00 Workouts, Treadmills & Tough Days40:04 Running as Worship43:12 When Running Stops Being Fun48:19 Chicago Marathon: Chasing Sub-2:5052:52 What Makes a Successful Race Weekend?Follow Adriana:https://wwwinstagram.com/runningthelife_/Follow The People Run Podcast:instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/Music: instagram.com/mech__beats