This week Stu and Noah sit down with Alex Burks, a graduate of SUNY Geneseo. More often than not on this podcast we’re talking through the journeys of D3 superstars, Alex doesn’t quite fit that mold. A zero-time All American, Alex was a solid varsity runner on a national-caliber team, but never racked up individual accolades. We’re talking to Alex because he believed in his potential as a runner and never gave up on his dreams.

In early May, Alex won a small marathon in a breakthrough time of 2:16:51. Alex describes himself as an emotional runner, and that comes through in a video recorded at the race finish, as years of hard work pay off in a single moment. There’s plenty to unpack in Alex’s journey as a runner and your hosts left this conversation truly inspired.

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SHOW NOTES AND QUOTES

On the Lost Boys Track Club:

On where he is at with his training and what’s next:

How much his 2:16 marathon meant:

On keeping the dream alive :

On chasing dreams:

Reflecting on college: