Peter Sagal’s career has included stints as a playwright, screenwriter, stage director, actor, an extra in a Michael Jackson video and of course radio.

He has been the host of the popular NPR News Quiz Show “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” since 1998 heard by millions of listeners each week via radio and podcast.

Aside from comedy, broadcasting and writing, the other passion in his life has been running.

He went from a considering himself neighborhood jogger to what he considers a fairly serious runner.

Like many facing age 40, Peter found himself needing to make a change in his health and fitness. He found that change through running along with personal fulfillment and inspiring many others to achieve their goals in the process.

He has notched sub-40 minutes in the 10K, sub-1:30 in the half marathon and an impressive marathon PR of 3:09:25 at age 46 after at one point wondering if his fastest days were behind him.

He is active in the running community in Chicago, has helped organize races, is an advocate for the sport also writes a column for Runner’s World.

Most recently, he has found himself dedicating time to pay it forward by serving as a guide to visually impaired runners in the Boston Marathon.

In this light yet insightful episode, Peter shares his running journey and highlights including:

The point in his training he knew he was on track
His advice to staying committed and trusting the plan
What he specifically did in his training to crush his marathon PR by 11 minutes
Why what you can do without extreme discomfort is a good measure of fitness
The specific training experience that gave him confidence on the start line of his best marathon
Overcoming the deep post-race blues in the aftermath of a race result he never thought possible
Where he found a new motivation to continue running when PRs were no longer important
His experience serving as a guide for blind runners
A recount of finishing just 4 minutes ahead of the bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon
How he keeps up with running while traveling for his radio show
His thoughts on the differences and similarities of runners across the United States
The best piece of running advice he has ever received

Coaching Minute
Criteria for when and how you should consider changing your training.
Success Quote
Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Eienstien
Links Mentioned in the Show
Podcast Awards - Nominate Runner Academy for Best Health and Fitness Podcast
PeterSagal.com
@peterruns - Follow Peter's musings about running on Twitter
Wait Wait..Don't Tell Me! - Peter's NPR Show