From a cancer diagnosis at 17 to the relentless hills of Newton, Karl Hodgson joins us for a deep dive into the grit, the gear, and the no-filter reality of the 2026 Boston Marathon.This isn't just a race recap; it’s a masterclass in perspective. Karl opens up about how running shifted his life path and why, sometimes, a 2:50:37 in Boston is worth more than any flat-course PB.Inside the Episode:The Boston Breakdown: Why the downhill start is a trap and how the Newton Hills actually feel at mile 20.Health & Resilience: Life after Hodgkin’s lymphoma and why running is about more than just medals.The Six Star Accident: How Karl ended up chasing the majors without ever actually planning to.Training vs. Reality: Juggling night shifts, injury scares, and the psychological spiral of race week.Behind the Mic: Podcast rivalries, merch, and why we do this for the love of the running community."Boston is harder than it looks—by a long way. Structure helps, but context matters." - Karl Hodgson 2026Megan Boxall Runs Britain Tracker

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