# Will Zouhair Talbi Win Boston? | The Quiet Rise of America's Third-Fastest Marathoner

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Podcast: [The Runna Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-runna-podcast-6896622)
Published: 2026-03-20T05:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/therunnapodcast/episodes/therunnapodcast-episode-102-zouhair-talbi
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## Resource

Zouhair Talbi just ran 59:41, placing 1st American at the United Airlines NYC Half - and we got the inside scoop.  Fresh off a 2nd place finish last weekend, elite runner and Olympian Zouhair Talbi joins us to break down the mindset, decisions, and race instincts behind elite performance - and what it means heading into Boston in five weeks. Zouhair takes us inside the race - sharing how he reads his body within the first mile, how he decides when to surge, and why sometimes the smartest move is not to follow the pack.  Highlights include:  🎯 How Zouhair ran a 59:41 PB  🏃‍♀️ Behind his 2:05 marathon breakthrough 🏅 His Olympic career and handling setbacks 🚀 His Boston strategy and goals This episode is for runners who want to understand what elite performance actually looks like - and the mindset required when the margins are small and the stakes are high. 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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