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#732 - Dan Montgomery: A 15 Min. PR and 3:11 Marathon at 51
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:39:25
Publish Date: 2026-04-03 13:07:00
Description:

Join us as Dan Montgomery shares his remarkable evolution from casual runner to competitive marathoner over 25 years - including a blistering 3:11:53 at the McKirdy Micro Marathon at 51 years old! Discover how disciplined training, strategic nutrition, and unwavering commitment transformed his body and performance. This episode offers valuable insights for runners of all levels aiming for continuous improvement.


Main Topics:

  • Dan's unlikely start in running and early marathon experiences
  • His journey through injuries, nutrition adjustments, and body composition changes
  • How working with a nutritionist and focusing on macros improved his marathon times
  • The mental shift from health to performance goals
  • The discipline and routines behind his race day success
  • Strategies for sodium management and fueling in cold weather
  • His ambitious long-term goals, including chasing the marathon majors record
  • The importance of mindset, consistency, and trusting the process



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