Interview with former Marathon WR Holder Brian Reynolds - Double Leg Amputee “Monster Runner”

Background Story:

• Double Amputee Distance Runner
  • Former Marathon WR Holder for bilateral below knee amputees 3:03:22 
    • Chicago
  • Broke Double Amputee Half Marathon 
    • Wineglass Race Series Marathon in NYC
    • P.R. at 1:17:05

So what happened to YOU, give us your story about your condition!

Powerlifting Days:

At age 23, could Powerlift 485 Lbs @ 132 pounds.

• How did you train to achieve such absurd numbers!?
• How did you overcome lifting without squatting or using your lower half? What equipment did you use? 

Running Journey/ WR Chasing 

Walk us through your journey to running marathons, you went from powerlifting to running because…? 

• Tell us the story behind that transition. 
• In the article made by Runners World, you state that “Running is about consistency” what kept you motivated/driven or inspired to stay consistent with your running to push through barriers and become a “monster runner”?

What sort of training/running do you do leading up to a Marathon?

• Are there major setbacks to your training? Do the prosthetics cause any issues to your body when running 50+ a week?
• I read that you train with  the ElliptiGO bike, How does tool help you in your training? 
• Any strength training on top of running?

So you attempted Breaking the 3-hour mark in the marathon at Chicago, walk us through that event.

• What went wrong? 
• What were some of the setbacks? 
• Whens your next race? 

Ending questions:

What fuels you to continue pursuing your sub 3 hr marathon? 

How do you overcome your worst times, like when you don’t feel like training or when negative thoughts enter your head?

Looking back at your powerlifting days, did you see yourself getting super involved in running?

What is one life lesson you will never forget?