From 4 Hours to 2:32: Eric Floberg on Running Fast, Filmmaking, and Doing Life With Purpose

THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

Running, Sports

4.8 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 8 June 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

He’s gone from a four-hour marathoner to a 2:32 powerhouse — today, we’re sitting down with the unstoppable Eric Floberg.

Based in Chicago, Eric has become a standout in the running world for his incredible marathon transformation — going from a 3:59 debut to a blazing 2:32:44 personal best. But his impact doesn’t stop at the finish line.

Eric is also a master storyteller. Through his cinematic running videos, he’s built a powerful connection with a global audience. With over 250,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 100,000 Instagram followers, he’s proving that running isn’t just about racing — it’s about meaning, movement, and message.

He’s clocked impressive PRs across the board — 16:15 in the 5K, 1:12:24 in the half, and of course, that 2:32 marathon. But what makes Eric’s story really stand out is how he balances elite-level training with family life, filmmaking, and authenticity in everything he shares.

Today's podcast is a conversation between two friends. We discuss BPN's Last Man Standing, running a 2:32 Marathon, Packers vs Bears, filmaking, work / life balance, training insights, and so much more.

This one is fun. A chill, convo. Perfect for your next run.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	The next time you get to do this is half a year from now. Do it now. Like, just go. Um, so I think that that really helps. I think, uh, true, it's phrase, it's just pain is legendary. Just the whole, like, yeah, this is such a, oh, it's such a small percentage of your life lived on a marathon course. Like, the amount of pain you endure is intense and it's a suffer fest.
0:23.6	It's just so small in the comparison of how many hours you live in your lifetime.
0:28.4	It's like, this is what you've been training for.
0:30.4	This is what you want.
0:31.3	Do it now.
0:35.4	That was Eric Floberg today on the Running Effect podcast. I'm your host, Dominic Schleader. I'm thrilled
0:39.7	you've clicked on today's episode. It's a little bit of a different one. A lot of my conversations,
0:44.9	as I'm sure you know, if you're a returning listener, are not interview based, but a little more formal,
0:49.9	a little more I'm having that guest on for the first time recapping their accomplishments,
0:53.8	their backstory.
0:54.5	Well, Floberg has been on the podcast back in 2003, where we documented his upper in the
0:59.7	sport of running and a lot of like more serious subjects.
1:02.2	Today's conversation is a discussion between two friends.
1:05.3	It's a really fun one.
1:06.7	We talk smack as I'm a Packers fan.
1:08.8	He's a Bears fan.
1:09.7	We talk about the BPN, Last Man
1:12.2	Standing Race, Floberg's thoughts on getting into ultra-marathons. We talk about his work-life balance,
1:18.2	being a dad, a husband, a runner, a filmmaker, a business owner, all the things. I thoroughly
1:24.4	enjoyed this one. This is perfect for your next run because you're a fly on the wall on a conversation with two friends. I hope you enjoy it. If you do share it with friend, a teammate, someone who you think would find value and benefit from it. Also give us a five-star view. It'll take five seconds out of your day. And give us a follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to podcasts, so you never miss another episode.
1:45.3	I appreciate you all.
1:46.5	The podcast is crushing it.
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