This Marathon’s Not Just a Race, But a Premier Experience: The Marathon Project with Ben Rosario

The Marathon Project is back and bigger than ever. Ben Rosario spent two years as a member of the Hansons Brooks Distance Project, was the special events director for the GO! Saint Louis Marathon, founded the Northern Arizona Elite professional team, and co-founded a specialty running store--Big River Running Company. Now, Ben’s the CEO of The Marathon Project, an annual event in Chandler, Arizona that features an amateur and a professional marathon in one weekend. Listen to hear about: What does success mean, anyway? Origins of and goals for The Marathon Project The 2025 event, including an all-ages, all abilities 5k, a gold wave marathon for amateurs, and a pro marathon. The impact of super shoes on the current running boom Ben’s coaching philosophy and structuring a year for peak marathon performance Stay connected: The Marathon Project: themarathonproject.com Ben on Instagram: instagram.com/coachbenrosario1 The Marathon Project on Instagram: instagram.com/marathonproj X: @themarathonproj BlueSky: @themarathonproject For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Shokz: They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. ⁠Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase. Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org . Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.