From Bodybuilder to Boston Qualifier: Eli Rodriguez's Running Journey
About this episode
Eli Rodriguez shares his journey from bodybuilder to Boston qualifier, discussing his experiences and goals in running.
Eli Rodriguez went from tearing his rotator cuff as a bodybuilder to qualifying for Boston — twice — in just a few years of running. In this live episode recorded at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza the day before the 2026 Boston Marathon, Eli shares how he went sub-3 in only his second marathon, what he learned from his first Boston, and why he's chasing a 2:49 this year. Plus, his take on how run clubs like Trained Pegasus changed everything.
People in this episode
Host: Chris Detzel
Guest: Eli Rodriguez
Topics covered
- running journey
- Boston Marathon
- qualifying times
- marathon training
- run clubs
Keywords
- Eli Rodriguez
- Boston qualifier
- marathon
- running
- Trained Pegasus
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Boston, Hilton Boston Park Plaza
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