EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 53 MIN
Sam Forstner: From 0x NCAA Qualifier to 2:19 Marathoner
from D3 Glory Days Podcast · host D3 Glory Days
At Ripon College, Sam Forstner didn't qualify for nationls nor won a conference title. He left as a 14:58 5ker with goals of taking on the roads.Sam Forstner shares his incredible journey leading up to the Boston Marathon, where he achieved a personal best of 2:19.He discusses the challenges he faced with injuries, the support from his community, and the insights gained from the Puma Project. Sam reflects on his race day experience, the mental preparation involved, and his future goals as he continues to push the limits of his running career.How to Support D3 Glory Days:ShirtsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
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At Ripon College, Sam Forstner didn't qualify for nationls nor won a conference title. He left as a 14:58 5ker with goals of taking on the roads.Sam Forstner shares his incredible journey leading up to the Boston Marathon, where he achieved a personal best of 2:19.He discusses the challenges he faced with injuries, the support from his community, and the insights gained from the Puma Project. Sam reflects on his race day experience, the mental preparation involved, and his future goals as he continues to push the limits of his running career.How to Support D3 Glory Days:ShirtsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
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