Aidan Reed: Chasing the Marathon While Falling in Love With the Half

About this episode

Aidan Reed discusses his journey as a versatile runner and his ambitions in the marathon while balancing life outside of running.

This episode is supported by Kava Haven and Precision Fuel and Hydration. Aidan Reed has quietly become one of the most versatile runners in the American road scene, finding success everywhere from the 10-mile to the half marathon while continuing to chase breakthroughs in the marathon. In this conversation, he reflects on life with the Roots Running Project, the evolution of American marathoning, and what it’s really like trying to compete at the highest level during one of the deepest eras the sport has seen. Aidan also opens up about his experiences at both the Olympic Marathon and Track Trials, his ambitions to represent Team USA internationally, and the importance of building a life outside of running through community organizing and activism. It’s an honest conversation about ambition, identity, and what keeps him motivated heading toward 2028. Thank you to our sponsors: Precision Fuel and Hydration helps athletes take the guesswork out of fueling by breaking performance down into its essential components: carbohydrates, fluids, and sodium. Their science-backed approach allows runners to dial in each variable independently, making it easier to troubleshoot training issues…

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim

Guest: Aidan Reed

Topics covered

• marathon running
• half marathon
• athlete experiences
• community organizing
• American road scene

Keywords

• Aidan Reed
• marathon
• half marathon
• Roots Running Project
• Olympic Trials
• community organizing
• Precision Fuel and Hydration
• Kava Haven

Sponsors

Precision Fuel and Hydration, Kava Haven

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roots Running Project

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