🏅 This week, we’re thrilled to introduce Mike Beeman, who you may know from his energetic and motivational TikTok videos featuring his mantra: “Slay the day, rep the steps!”—always followed by his signature dab. Known online as @Runboston48, Mike has an incredible 48 Boston Marathon finishes under his belt and is looking ahead to number 49. We spent some time talking with Mike to hear about his unique perspective on distance running, community, longevity, and how the sport has evolved over his 56 years of running.

In this episode:

– How has the sport of running changed over the decades?

– How has social media influenced Mike’s experience as a runner?

– What advice does he have for beginners starting their running journey?

💎 All that and more in this absolute gem of an episode.

And if you haven’t already, be sure to check him out on TikTok and read more about his journey in People or on boston.com. 

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Don’t forget to leave 5⭐️! For anyone interested in distance running, it doesn’t get bigger than the Boston Marathon. We recommend checking out these episodes featuring other Boston Marathon finishers:

16: This Episode is a Banger: Seth Wolfman on Building Boston’s Friendliest Run Club

13: Sticking the Landing with Savannah Gigandet

11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen

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🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven

🎙️ Guest: Mike Beeman