# From Bodybuilder to Boston Qualifier: Eli Rodriguez's Running Journey

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Podcast: [DFW Running Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155)
Published: 2026-04-20T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dfwrunningtalk.com/episodes/from-bodybuilder-to-boston-qualifier-eli-rodriguezs-running-journey
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## Resource

Eli Rodriguez went from tearing his rotator cuff as a bodybuilder to qualifying for Boston — twice — in just a few years of running. In this live episode recorded at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza the day before the 2026 Boston Marathon, Eli shares how he went sub-3 in only his second marathon, what he learned from his first Boston, and why he's chasing a 2:49 this year. Plus, his take on how run clubs like Trained Pegasus changed everything.

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