“In 2013, I learned how fragile life is. I crossed the Boston Marathon finish line 30 minutes before the bombing, and everything changed in an instant. That day reminded me that running is about much more than times and medals—it’s about community and resilience.
Giving away my medal was one of the hardest things I’ve done, but it felt like the right thing to do.” – Brent Cunningham.
I just launched an inspiring new podcast about The Boston Marathon, with some crazy stories from the day of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Brent is one of the members of our PB Program. He shares how he improved from 12 min / mile (7:27 min / km) to 8:48 min / mile (5:28 min / km) at his MAF / Zone 2 heart rate. You can watch it HERE on YouTube.
- 0:00 – Intro
- 0:30 – Brent’s Running Journey and Progress
- 2:12 – Path Projects Shoutout
- 3:10 – Brent’s Boston Marathon Experience and the 2013 Bombing
- 17:16 – The Story Behind Giving Away His Boston Marathon Medal
- 26:31 – Lessons from Boston: The Power of Names and Noticing Others
- 35:22 – Discovering MAF Training and Embracing Low Heart Rate Running
- 53:00 – Reflections on Purpose, Mission, and Intentional Living
- 1:00:29 – Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Running and Life
- 1:06:36 – Tips for Becoming a Stronger, Healthier, and Happier Athlete
- 1:08:52 – Favorite Takeaways and Lessons
► Click HERE to watch the full video.
► Or listen on Spotify or your other favorite podcast platform.
Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I do. Have fun out there on your runs!
Cheers,
Floris Gierman
P.S. if you’d like help to improve your running to the next level, check out our running coaching program at PBprogram.com or watch what about PB members have to say HERE.
