Ep.121 || Futsum Zienasellassie | Preparing for First NYC Marathon | Secrets to Start of NAU XC Dynasty | African Culture on U.S. Running Scene from 2 Black Runners

Ep.121 || Futsum Zienasellassie | Preparing for First NYC Marathon | Secrets to Start of NAU XC Dynasty | African Culture on U.S. Running Scene

1 hour 17 minutes Posted Oct 31, 2023 at 5:58 pm.

How we know Futsum

Intro

Coming back to Hoka

Experiencing the first World Road Running World Championships

African culture in the U.S. running scene

New York City Marathon Build Up

Meb Keflezki's influence on Futsum

Preparing for 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Approaching the Sport differently

Futsum Gives Aaron Advice on First Half Marathon

Was Futsum convinced to do the Marathon?

NAU is a Pro Team

Futsum's advice to High School Runners & Coaches

Aaron should've went to NAU

Who should we have next on 2BR? What mark do you want to leave on the sport?

The Cool Down

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Futsum Zienasellassie joins your favorite 2 Black Runners to talk about running the NYC Marathon this Sunday. Plus he discusses the start of the NAU XC dynasty in 2016, being part of the first World Road Racing Championships, the effect of African culture on the U.S. running scene.

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