After graduating from the University of Tulsa, Ben Preisner took his years of track and cross-country training and started testing them out on the roads. Following a couple of progressively faster half marathons, he set his sights on the full. 

When COVID derailed his original plan to debut at the London Marathon, Ben applied for and ran The Marathon Project in 2020, where he ran a remarkable 2:10:17.

In this episode, we discuss qualifying for and racing at the Tokyo Olympics, his rise from being the fifth fastest Canadian marathoner to now being the second fastest, and his gutsy run at scoring a spot on the Paris Olympic team. 

Ben is ridiculously smart and I think you will really enjoy hearing how his logical mindset and calm, steady approach to life shows up in both his training and racing. 

Follow Ben @ben.preisner

 

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EPISODE SPONSOR: UNDER ARMOUR EASTSIDE 10K

The Under Armour Eastside 10K is quickly approaching on September 21 in Vancouver. The CRS West team has just revealed the race shirt, and it's amazing: with sizes ranging from women's XS to men's XXL and a fantastic technical fabric, this will be your new go-to training shirt. You also have the option to choose the Impact Bib program, where $10 from your race registration will be donated to charity instead of receiving a shirt!

To find out more about the Under Armour Eastside 10K or to register now, visit www.canadarunningseries.com

 

Theme music: Joseph McDade