#10 Pushing the Limit with Ethan Shuley

We recorded this episode at 5 a.m. to catch Ethan Shuley while he’s in Japan living and training.Before running 2:07 and landing one of the top 10 fastest U.S. marathon times, Ethan’s start in the sport wasn’t what you’d expect. He talks through the early days of struggling to keep up, skipping races, and not enjoying running… and the moments that shifted his mindset.In this conversation, we get into:His early experience with running and what almost pushed him away from the sportThe turning point that changed how he approached trainingWhat his current setup looks like training in JapanHow his perspective on effort, consistency, and competition evolvedThis is a look at what actually shaped one of the fastest marathoners in the U.S. right now.Connect with our founder & host:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stevegonserdpt/⁠ ⁠Connect with our guest:⁠https://www.instagram.com/ethanshuley/If you’d like to learn more about runsmart. Personalized running, strength, and recovery plans designed by Physical Therapists. Check us out at:⁠⁠https://runsmartonline.com/⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/runsmartofficial⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runsmartofficial⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@runsmartofficial