Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training for the Boston Marathon

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Golfing might help your running more than you’d think.

Scott Stallings is a 3x PGA Tour winner who earned the reputation as "The Fittest on Tour" due to his fitness-first lifestyle.

In April, Scott will be participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon - his first-ever Marathon - while raising funds for and supporting Golf Fights Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families living with the disease.

Listen to hear about:

• Balancing a professional golf career, being a father, and training to run
• Golf’s attention to detail, preparation, and adaptation being similar to running
• Starting from scratch with running
• Mental and physical challenges of training for the Boston Marathon
• The addictive nature of running and its community

Stay connected:

• Scott on Instagram: instagram.com/scottstallings
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• Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com

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