Episode 144: Anthony Bruns - Nothing Comes Easy

Anthony Bruns is 46 years old and ran a 2:33:38 in the MARATHON at CIM (California International Marathon). And he was disappointed... you get the idea, he's fast. Thank you, TJ Dailey, for the introduction.During this episode, sponsored by Noogs, we talk about:His “ultimate hypeman”, TJ Dailey, a friend he’s known since kindergarten (EP 68)Being part of a running family and competing in Junior Olympics Experiencing burnout and losing his love of runningRunning his first marathon in Chicago during college and breaking three hoursDividing his running life into three parts - youth, college and then adult runningA diving board accident that happened in his early 30s that nearly ended his running career - and required a full leg cast for six weeksRekindling his childhood friendship with TJ Dailey after years of not seeing each other by pacing him for 20 miles during a 100 mile raceMindset - if you believe it you can do it Using Strava to say super motivated during COVID by stealing segments Breaking 2:40 by the age of 40Trying super shoes for the first time The Great American 5,000, a virtual race from San Francisco to New York Winning the Masters age group at CIM Chasing Colorado soil records (fastest times run in the state of Colorado)How he keeps track of all of his race timesWhat it’s like to line up as an elite Masters runner at BostonExperiences at other races like CIM and Disney How he runs most of his marathons without taking water or gels CIM 2025Sponsor DetailsNoogs - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off your orderPast Guests Mentioned TJ Dailey - EP68Mark Guyer - EP59Cameron Balser - EP75