Chasing Three Hours
Chasing Three Hours
Josh Peterson
39. Ahmed Hamed
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Feb 23, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ahmed Hamed joined Josh to discuss:When his first markers of success were with running
The running community growing beyond geography
Balancing running for his college with school and extracurriculars
Why running makes him a better person
Often being the only Arab or Muslin in his running communities
Running the 2023 Boston Marathon during Ramadan
Going after big goals at the 2023 Chicago Marathon
What inspires him to run at this stage in his journey?
What he's currently chasing
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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ahmed Hamed joined Josh to discuss:When his first markers of success were with running (9:20)The running community growing beyond geography (19:02)Balancing running for his college with school and extracurriculars (30:46)Why running makes him a better person (36:20)Often being the only Arab or Muslin in his running communities (42:58)Running the 2023 Boston Marathon during Ramadan (47:07)Going after big goals at the 2023 Chicago Marathon (55:27)What inspires him to run at this stage in his journey? (59:13)What he's currently chasing (1:01:38)And a whole lot more!Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser here!Like what you hear? Please rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend.Read Josh's weekly newsletter at chasingthreehours.com.Know anyone that would be a great fit for the pod or just want to drop Josh a note? Email [email protected], production assistance, and sound design: Ian AeilloCover art: Marissa Peterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.