Mario Fraioli: Boston Marathon, Running, Coaching, Consistency, Community, and the Runner’s Mindset
- Greg Inglin
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Experience the passion, grit, and community at the heart of running with this inspiring episode featuring Mario Fraioli - renowned running coach, Boston Marathon veteran, and creator of The Morning Shakeout podcast and newsletter. Mario opens up about his deep connection to the Boston Marathon, his journey from improving as a young cross country runner to building a legacy as a coach, and the lessons learned from mentors who shaped his path.
In this conversation, Mario shares advice on running, the rise in marathon participation, and how consistency, community, and storytelling fuel both marathon runners and everyday athletes. Whether you’re an aspiring marathon runner, a coach, or simply love endurance races, this episode is packed with wisdom and motivation to power your running journey.
What you can expect from this episode:
- Boston Marathon stories: Why running the Boston Marathon six times shaped Mario’s coaching philosophy and forged a lifelong bond with the event and community.
- Endurance, strength & coaching success: Insights into running, strength and conditioning, the critical role of consistency, and building relationships with marathon runners and cross country athletes.
- Behind The Morning Shakeout: The evolution of Mario’s acclaimed newsletter and podcast, thoughts on communication in the digital age, the running boom, the power of paying it forward in coaching, and the runner's mindset.
Guest Resources:
Mario Fraioli - Website, Coaching, Instagram
More About My Guest: Mario Fraioli is an acclaimed running coach, writer, and six-time Boston Marathon finisher. He is the creator of The Morning Shakeout, a celebrated newsletter and podcast dedicated to running culture, coaching, and storytelling. With a background in competitive cross country and marathon running, Mario has inspired thousands through his coaching, writing, and passion for building strong, supportive running communities.
