Want to run your fastest marathon at 60? Here’s how Ron did it.

In this episode, you’ll discover how a 64-year-old marathoner has completed 82 marathons by focusing on consistency, recovery, and mindset. Learn how you can apply the same principles to improve your own running performance, no matter your age. We explore why age is just a number, how small tweaks in your daily habits can make big differences, and why embracing a long-term view will help you reach your running goals.

Notable Quotables

1. "Over the long haul, consistency is what separates the successful."
2. "Hard days hard, easy days easy."
3. "Stay in the fight."
4. "You have to fail a lot in life to learn and grow."
5. "You can’t blame it on anyone but yourself."

Key Takeaways

1. Consistency is key to both performance improvement and injury prevention.
2. Recovery days are equally important as hard training days to optimize results.
3. Age is not a barrier to performance, but a reason to stay adaptable and consistent.

Timestamps

• [00:00] Consistency in training separates successful marathoners from the rest.
• [03:36] Lessons from Ron’s first marathon and overcoming failure.
• [05:45] "Stay in the fight" – a mindset lesson from Ron’s 30 years of running.
• [09:18] Why consistency is more important than speed in marathon training.
• [12:00] The importance of balancing hard days with easy ones.
• [14:43] Taking ownership of your injuries and performance.
• [16:33] Why having a long-term view in running is crucial for success.
• [17:46] Ron’s favorite places to run in New York City.
• [18:14] Wrapping up Ron’s marathon journey and his running future.

Links & Learnings

• The One Percent Better Runner Newsletter
• DLake Runs on Instagram
• Ron Romano Instagram
• Abbot’s World Majors
• Sydney Marathon

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