Marathon man: 26.2 miles of human limitations

In one year, Dr. Jim Roberts ran 7 marathons. He once completed marathons on 3 consecutive days. He has run a marathon in all 50 states – 49 of which he finished in less than 4 hours.

Only one question comes to mind when chatting with a seasoned marathon runner like Dr. Roberts: Why?

Whether it’s a test of personal perseverance or a hobby with friends, Dr. Roberts has found several reasons to complete the 26.2 mile race over and over again. On today’s episode, we discuss the reason he started running and how he trains and prepares himself for the grueling race.

Hear the entire episode at www.edinboro.edu/tartantalks or wherever you listen to podcasts.