This rebuild didn’t happen in one race  it happened over years.

In this episode, Max Sauers breaks down how he rebuilt his body to run 2:32 after injuries, setbacks, and hard lessons from multiple marathons along the way, including Chicago and most recently Buckeye.

This isn’t about chasing a perfect race. It’s about identifying weaknesses, committing to strength, increasing mileage the right way, and letting consistency do the work. We cover what actually changed, why it wasn’t nutrition at first, how fueling had to evolve with volume, and what it takes to stay sharp across distances.

We also get into what Instagram doesn’t show, the role of the Rebuild Running Team, and advice for runners focused on long term, sustainable progress.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Max Sauers

04:15 Where everything changed

08:15 Addressing injuries & weaknesses

12:29 Why it wasn’t nutrition, it was strength

19:33 From 1700 miles to 2500 miles a year 

33:38 Fueling had to grow with the mileage

40:46 Staying sharp at every distance

44:08 What Instagram doesn't show

49:34 Rebuild Running Team

52:22 Advice for Runners

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