{"podcast":{"title":"DFW Running Talk","slug":"dfw-running-talk-7048155","podcast_index_feed_id":7048155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dfw-running-talk","website_url":"http://www.dfwrunningtalk.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6GqtSfkXeX8YJwKTaO2mZPR0BaHSa_a7Ugle-S8GU0c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjBj/NjdkMDVlOWRjYTZl/YjFjYTc2MzBjYmUw/ZGRlNC5wbmc.jpg","author":"Chris Detzel","episode_count":128,"summary":"\"DFW Running Talk\" is a podcast dedicated to the vibrant running community in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Each episode features in-depth conversations with local running experts, including coaches, athletes, race directors, and dieticians. We explore training tips, upcoming events, nutrition advice, and inspiring stories from the DFW running scene. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, tune in to connect with and learn from the diverse voices shaping our local running culture.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-07T22:20:57.716163+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155"},"episode":{"title":"Stuck at 2:58 for a Decade—Then a 2:37 Marathon","slug":"stuck-at-2-58-for-a-decade-then-a-2-37-marathon","published_at":"2026-08-17T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155/stuck-at-2-58-for-a-decade-then-a-2-37-marathon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155","url":"https://podcast.dfwrunningtalk.com/episodes/stuck-at-2-58-for-a-decade-then-a-2-37-marathon","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/de3c1f2d/67ab124a.mp3","summary":"The former TCU runner, CFO, and father of two explains how he progressed from a 3:28 marathon debut to a Boston qualifier—and ultimately one of the strongest races of his life. We get into the marathon training volume that changed everything, why 55–60 miles per week wasn’t enough for his goals, how the DFW Sloths pushed him toward 70–90-mile weeks, and the race-day pacing decision that saved his CIM. Jeff also shares what runners chasing a sub-3-hour marathon, Boston qualifier, BQ, or major marathon PR can learn from his long plateau: improvement comes from patience, community, fueling, recovery, and years of consistent work. (00:00) Jeff Pels and the long road to 2:37 (12:25) From a 3:28 debut to a sub-3 Boston qualifier (17:24) What finally broke the 2:58 marathon plateau (22:44) Increasing from 55 to 90 miles per week (28:38) How the DFW Sloths made him faster (33:37) Rebounding from a difficult Boston Marathon (38:06) The race strategy behind his 2:37 at CIM (50:18) Patience, community, and long-term improvement Follow DFW Running Talk on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Rate the show—it’s one of the biggest things you can do to help new runners find us. Know a DFW runner we should feature? Send us a message at chris@dfwrunningtalk.com. DFW Running Talk—the stories behind Dallas–Fort Worth’s runners. https://dfwrunningtalk.com https://youtube.com/@DFWRunningTalk https://instagram.com/dfwrunningtalk https://dfwrunningtalk.substack.com","meta_description":"The former TCU runner, CFO, and father of two explains how he progressed from a 3:28 marathon debut to a Boston qualifier—and ultimately one of the strong…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3130,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dfw-running-talk-7048155/episodes/stuck-at-2-58-for-a-decade-then-a-2-37-marathon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155/stuck-at-2-58-for-a-decade-then-a-2-37-marathon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}