Ashton Swinford: 30 Marathons, Sugar Water, and a 2:36:51 OTQ

Ashton Swinford joins Lindsey and Peter after running 2:36:51 at the Indy Monumental Marathon, securing her Olympic Trials qualifier with just seconds to spare.

Ten years and 30 marathons after debuting in 3:20, Ashton shares her incredible progression from a college runner who couldn't break 20 minutes in the 5K to an Olympic Trials qualifier. She breaks down her dramatic sprint to the finish, why doing less finally helped her break through a plateau, how she races marathons just three weeks apart, and her unconventional fueling strategy involving homemade sugar water.

A story of patience, persistence, and finding success on your own terms.

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