How a Track Athlete Ran a 2:19 in His First Marathon | Simon Berube | TRJ #154

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⭐⭐ How a Track Athlete Ran a 2:19 in His First Marathon | Simon Berube | TRJ #154

What does it take to run a 2:19 marathon…on your first attempt?

In this episode of The Running Journey, we sit down with Simon Berube, one of the fastest runners Manitoba has ever produced. Coming from a strong track background, Simon made the jump to the marathon, and shocked just about everyone by running 2:19 in his debut 42.2 km.

We break down:

- Simon's early running and track days
- His University of Manitoba career
- The decision to attempt a marathon
- How his training actually looked
- Track workouts vs marathon prep
- What race day was really like
- Nutrition, fueling, and what's next

Whether you're a marathoner, track athlete, or just love hearing how elite performances come together, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at a truly special debut.

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Our Guest, Simon Berube
00:03:10 - Simon's Running Journey & Early Track Days
00:14:07 - Simon's UofM Track Highlights
00:17:59 - Back to Track Training
00:21:16 - The Build Up to Simon's First Marathon
00:30:29 - Simon's Marathon Training
00:34:39 - Track Workouts
00:39:05 - The Decision to Run a Marathon
00:45:32 - The Marathon
00:58:28 - What's Next?
01:04:03 - Nutrition While Training
01:05:12 - Final Questions & Thoughts

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