The Zone 2 Podcast30 Heinä 2025

26: Building Strong Foundations with Ben Weingart

🧱 This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with retired collegiate runner and founder of the Brick Layers Union: Ben Weingart!

We kick things off with some light banter before diving into Ben’s running origins, life transitions, and thoughts on self-discipline.

🏃 Who are the Brick Layers Union, and why run with them?
🧩 How does BLU’s online presence tell a unique story?
🗺️ Why should you go run an “out of the box” relay?

If you want to learn more about the Brick Layers Union, check them out on Instagram, and catch them for a group run at the BU Bridge every Wednesday at 6:45 am.

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⭐️ Did you like this episode? Don’t forget to leave 5⭐️! Be sure to check out these interviews about other Boston-based run clubs:

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22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald

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🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven

🎙️ Guest: Ben Weingart

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