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



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