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Do You Have to Run a Marathon to Be a Runner?

Author
Christopher Ford
Published
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.fordyruns.com/longrun

Do you need to run a marathon to call yourself a runner? 🏃‍♂️ In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest questions in the running community: what actually makes someone a runner?


Whether you’re training for your first 5K, running for fun, or dreaming of a marathon, this episode will help you feel confident in your running journey. We’ll talk about:


Why you don’t need to run 26.2 miles to be considered a runner

The difference between recreational runners and marathoners

Running motivation for beginners

How to build confidence no matter your pace or distance

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I really a runner?” — this one’s for you.


👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment sharing what makes you feel like a runner!


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