Episode SummaryVince Varallo, runner and author,  talks about his 9 year journey to sub-3 marathon, the iconic Boston marathon, Boston Buddies group and mindset of elitesShow Notes01:10 – Vince introduces himself and talks about his first marathon in 201007:40 – Vince discusses his next few races and how he got very close to 3 hour marathon mark 17:35 – Forming the “Boston Buddies” Facebook Group20:00 – Boston Marathon 201823:30 – “Boston Buddies: Boston Marathon 2018” book 26:35 – Switch to Hanson’s Marathon Method for 201928:20 – Personal coaching enroute to sub-3 marathon at Dublin 201932:35 – Mindset of elite runners 35:55 – Quiz Time!39:15 – Vince’s recommendations of books, websites/blogs and other resourcesContact VinceEmail: vince@bostonbuddiesrunclub.comBoston Buddies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BostonMarathonTrainingBook RecommendationsBoston Buddies: Boston Marathon 2018 (Amazon Link)Boston Marathon by Tom Derderian (Amazon Link)My Life on the Run by Bart Yasso (Amazon Link)Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon (Amazon Link)Hanson’s Marathon Method by Luke Humphrey (Amazon Link)Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajJoin WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and SubscribeThank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher CastboxTuneIn