For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training for the Boston Marathon


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Golfing might help your running more than you’d think.

Scott Stallings is a 3x PGA Tour winner who earned the reputation as "The Fittest on Tour" due to his fitness-first lifestyle.

In April, Scott will be participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon - his first-ever Marathon - while raising funds for and supporting Golf Fights Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families living with the disease.

Listen to hear about:

  • Balancing a professional golf career, being a father, and training to run 

  • Golf’s attention to detail, preparation, and adaptation being similar to running

  • Starting from scratch with running 

  • Mental and physical challenges of training for the Boston Marathon 

  • The addictive nature of running and its community

  • Stay connected:

    • Scott on Instagram: instagram.com/scottstallings

    • Support Golf Fights Cancer: golffightscancer.org/what-we-do

    • For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod

    • Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt

    • Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com

    • This episode is supported by:

      • Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at boulderthon.org.

      • Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.

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