Episode 19 – Dathan Ritzenhein on Strength Training and Marathon Fueling

Ritz has more career highlights than there are spectators at the Boston Marathon (ok maybe not but still!):

• 3x Olympian at the 10,000m and marathon distances
• Former US Record holder in the 5,000m (12:56.27)
• 3rd fastest American marathon time in history (2:07:47)
• Three-time USA Cross Country Champion
• Two-time Foot Locker National high-school Cross Country Champion
• Half-marathon PR of 60:00 (2nd best HM time in US history)

A Generation UCAN-sponsored athlete, he is now preparing to run the River Bank Run 25k this May.

I kicked off the episode with an embarrassing story - one I debated sharing but I thought it was funny. Enjoy!

On more serious topics, we chat about:

• His injury prevention approach that's helped him rebound after so injuries (stress fractures, hernias, Achilles problems, and more)
• His favorite confidence-building workout
• His go-to meal after a marathon
• Eating pop-tarts the night before racing a marathon
• How his training has changed since turning pro

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dathan Ritzenhein!