Running was a punishment for Ben. In fact, Ben never considered that running could do anything more than get you in shape. Oh how wrong he was...
Running wasn't something that came easy to Ben. After graduating high school, and over 210 pounds, he realized he needed to change his ways and get in shape. Strapping on a pair of running shoes, he pushed though the hardest run of his life.
A little while later, Ben's Mom dared him to run his first marathon, that's when things changed. After a painful first marathon, Ben knew he could do better. Ben singed up for his second in Park City, UT, and after beating his first time, he was HOOKED.
Running became his way of life. Research, training, healthy habits, and passion fueled Ben to become the amazing runner he is today.
Awesome training partners like Riley Cook (see Riley's podcast: Episode 18) taught Ben "how to hurt" when times got tough. That grit and determination has lead Ben to a 2:23 personal best!
Riley has turned that running passion into an outstanding coaching philosophy. As the current coach of Weber High's Cross Country Team, Ben teaches his athletes to never make excuses, and treat every day like it's your best.
Listen to Ben's amazing story now!
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