in Rotterdam, he has his sights set on going sub-2:06 and making another Olympic team in 2028.Hillary joins Lindsey and Peter to talk about what he’s learned through his first two marathons, how marathon training compares to the steeplechase, and why patience, fueling, and endurance have become such a big focus. He also shares his remarkable path from coming to the U.S. on a college scholarship to serving in the Army while training at an elite level, and why he credits the military with helping shape both his running career and his mindset.They also talk about studying his competitors, averaging 130 miles per week, learning from training partners, and why he believes the 2028 Olympic Trials could be one of the most competitive yet.In this episode:Transitioning from the steeplechase to the marathonRunning 2:08 in Rotterdam and chasing sub-2:06His goal of making a third Olympic teamServing in the U.S. Army while training professionallyWhy the military shaped his approach to competitionLearning marathon fueling and race strategyTraining 130-mile weeksStudying his competitors ahead of 2028Looking ahead to Valencia and the Olympic TrialsThank you to our sponsors:ZBiotics is a genetically engineered pre-alcohol probiotic designed to help break down an alcohol byproduct associated with rough mornings. Take it before your first drink to enjoy your night without sacrificing the next day. Get 15% off your first order at zbiotics.com with code TRIALS26.Kila makes custom performance insoles using super shoe foams, designed specifically for your feet. Just download the Kila app, scan your feet in less than five minutes, and your custom insoles are built and shipped to you. They’re comfortable, responsive, and bring super shoe technology to a personalized insole. Get $50 off your first order at kilarun.com with code ROADTOTHETRIALS.