Episode 428: Ben Blankenship – 1500m Olympian Moving to the Marathon with Coach Ryan Hall

Ben Blankenship is a 2016 Olympian in the 1500m where he placed 8th in the finals. He is US 10k Champion from 2018 and a National Club Cross Champion. He is training for his first marathon under the coaching of Ryan Hall. We chat all about his running history as well as what it is like to now be training as a marathoner. Photo credit: Jessica Gabriel (@jgabriel16) What we talked about: 4:00- Ben’s transition into the marathon 6:15- Running the 1500m 13:00- His support in the running community 16:35- Post collegiate running 21:10- The Oregon Track Club 23:45- Training alone 35:40- His relationship with Ryan Hall and the decision to coach with him 40:05- Where he is at in his marathon training 46:40- Getting advice from other marathoners 50:55- What he is looking forward to with the marathon 56:50- End of podcast questions Show notes: Into the Raging Sea Ben on Instagram Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: Green Growers Farm Elderberry Syrup Use the code “Sandyboy” for free shipping Previnex Use the code “another” for 15% off InsideTracker Go to InsideTracker.com/Another or use code “another” for 20% off your order