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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