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Can I Run a Sub-2:30 Marathon? | Episode 1: Starting From Scratch

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Can I Run a Sub-2:30 Marathon? | Episode 1: Starting From Scratch

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Can I Run a Sub-2:30 Marathon? | Episode 1: Starting From Scratch

Elijah Orr›
Jul 9, 20254:086.3K views
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This is my 5th attempt to run a marathon under 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The goal? 2:29:59 or bust.

Over the next few months, I’ll be documenting every step of this training block — workouts, long runs, setbacks, and breakthroughs — as I chase one of the hardest amateur running milestones out there: the sub-2:30 marathon.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

What I’ve learned from the past 4 attempts

My current fitness & starting point

What’s going to be different this time around

Whether you’re a marathoner chasing your own PR, or just here to follow the grind, I appreciate you being here. Let’s chase it down — one mile at a time.

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