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First-Time Boston Marathoner Will Christensen on 100-Mile Weeks & Chasing 2:40
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- DFW Running Talk
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- Apr 14, 2026
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Summary
Will Christensen went from running his first marathon at the BMW Dallas Marathon in 3:55 to qualifying for Boston with a 2:47 at a tiny under-100-person race in Grand Island, Nebraska — and now he's heading to Hopkinton with an A goal of 2:40. In this episode, the Army veteran and Dallas-based runner shares his full journey: a near-miss BQ at Big Sur (2:57 when he needed 2:55), finding the Nebraska State Marathon as his secret weapon, peaking at 100 miles per week with Addison Circle Running Club, and why he's running Boston with no music — just pure vibes, the Wellesley Scream Tunnel, and a turn down Boylston Street. This episode is part of our Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton series, featuring DFW runners chasing the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 20th. 🎙️ Subscribe to DFW Running Talk so you never miss an episode. 📬 Newsletter: dfwrunningtalk.substack.com 🏁 Presented by Rise Racing Co. — Don't miss the Panther City Ultra on May 16th at Marion Sansom Park in Fort Worth. Four distances: 5K, 10K, 25K & 50K. Use code DFW for 10% off: www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra