When Uly Morazan signed up for his first half marathon, he didn’t even own running shoes. Four months later, he crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon, joining the 1% of people who can call themselves marathon runners.

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben Parker sits down with Uly - actor, comedian, and LGBTQ+ creator - to unpack his chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey from “I hate running” to marathon finisher.

Uly brings the raw, relatable reality of training for your first marathon - from his first-ever gel (“disgusting”), to discovering salt tabs, to learning that sometimes walking is part of running. His story is messy, honest, and proof that your attitude and sense of humour can carry you through the toughest miles.

What You'll Learn:

✅ Uly’s firsts: gels, salt tabs, carb loading & all the rookie mistakes

💪 Running for beginners: how to build mileage safely through setbacks

🥤 Fueling tips: lessons learned the hard way about gels, hydration & recovery

❤️ Staying motivated: how community, confidence & small wins keep you going

🧠 Marathon mindset: how humour and attitude get you through the chaos

Whether you’re just starting your first 5K or dreaming of your own marathon, Uly’s story will make you realise you’re not alone in figuring it all out.

Because the truth is - you don’t have to think of yourself as a ‘runner’ to start.

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