On today's Run to the Top Podcast, the type of athlete that works in our group is the type of

athlete that just wants to compete and place well, the type of athlete that's going to be much more excited about

getting third at Boston or fourth or whatever it might be or sixth, then they are with some time,

you know, that they've deemed to be so important in their in their own mind.

Welcome to the Run to the Top Podcast from Runners Connect,

where it's all about learning from the best and most inspiring minds in the sport.

Together, we can train a smarter, healthier, and faster running community.

Now here's your host, Stephanie Kay Atwood.

Welcome, this is Stephanie K Atwood, Boston Marathon Qualifier Coach and host for the

Wren to the Top Podcast.

On today's episode, we are talking with Ben Rosario,

coach of the Hokan Nas Elite in Flagstaff, Arizona.

We'll be discussing the upcoming 2019 Boston Marathon and who Ben believes are the top

contenders from his own team and the overall field. Stay with us for more Boston talk as we head into this exciting part of the year when the Boston Marathon takes the limelight in racing.

Welcome Ben Rosario.

Thank you so much for having me.

Oh, you're very welcome.

Your name has been in many, many parts of running over the years.

So it's good to have you here.

Ben Rosario was a Division II all American at Truman State University before landing a spot on the

Hansons Brooks Distance Project team in 2003. There he became the youngest qualifier for the 2004 Olympic trials in the marathon.

In 2005, Ben finished second at the U.S. Marathon Championships at the Twin Cities Marathon and ended his competitive career with

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