Dante Hatem | Puma Athlete · Run Coach · Pediatric ICU Nurse | 130th Boston Marathon · Finish Time: 2:35:30 · 668th Overall / 29,344 On April 20, 2026, I crossed the finish line on Boylston Street at the 130th Boston Marathon. My body, my plan, and my mind were all in the same place at the same time. I ran a 3-minute and 15-second personal record and a 4 minute 38-second course PR — my second consecutive Boston — wearing Puma's Fast R3 racing shoes as part of their PROJECT THREE challenge,...

Running faster isn't about magic workouts or secret formulas. It's about understanding the physiology of performance and applying proven principles consistently. Here's a practical framework for athletes serious about improvement. Progressive Overload: The Foundation Progress your workouts systematically every few weeks by manipulating four key variables: shorter recovery intervals, faster pieces, longer repetitions, and more total reps. This gradual progression forces adaptation without...

Attached is my exact training plan with all of my notes as well as coaches notes to land me a 2:40 marathon in Boston. Disclaimer: this...