# The Pacer, The Coach, The Community: Fonz Gonzales on 10 Boston Marathons and What Keeps Him Going

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Podcast: [DFW Running Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155)
Published: 2026-04-20T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 485

## Resource

Recorded live at the Hilton Park Plaza in Boston, Chris sits down with Train Pegasus coach and Dallas running legend Alfonzo "Fonz" Gonzales on the eve of his 10th Boston Marathon. Fonz breaks down why he keeps coming back year after year (hint: it's not for himself), shares his race-day strategy for 2026 — a disciplined progression run targeting around 2:45 while using Boston as a tune-up for the Sendai Half Marathon — and drops timeless advice on how to survive the Newton Hills and attack after Heartbreak. If you've ever gone out too hot at Boston, this one's for you.

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