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Ben Rosario is back! The Co-Founder & CEO of The Marathon Project returns to Inspired Soles just four months after his first appearance to share exciting updates about the race’s 2025 edition—and so much more.
Since our last conversation, TMP has announced partnerships with Blanks Sports Nutrition (yes, everyone gets bottle service!) and FloTrack, revealed a new start time, detailed the prize purse, and continued registration for the Gold Wave—the competitive amateur field for runners chasing their best performances.
In this episode, Ben and I also dive into recent industry headlines, including the doping suspension of marathon world record holder Ruth Chepng'etich, as well as Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4 attempt.
Plus, Ben opens up about his surprising new chapter—becoming a middle school teacher—and the introspection that led to this next step. We talk about what fuels recreational runners, how we’re all more competitive than we let on, and how running is a lot like golf (which might explain a few things about my family!).
Whether you’re a serious amateur, a fan of the sport, or just curious about what’s next for The Marathon Project, this episode delivers.
Join Carolyn & Johnny at TMP
- Register with our unique link: https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Chandler/TheMarathonProject?raceRefCode=rrDDNwh0
Connect with Ben & Learn More About TMP:
- Instagram: @marathonproj
- Website: themarathonproject.com
- Ben's 1st interview on Inspired Soles: The Marathon Project Returns in 2025
Connect with Carolyn:
- Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin
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