How do you go from job-hunting after college to a 2:05:54 marathon, run in Toledo, in one year? Vinny Mauri did it, and now he’s one of the most talked-about.... Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Vinny Mauri, a self-coached marathoner, ran 45 miles on a treadmill in Ohio before the Chicago Marathon. He completed the session by running long reps and intervals, totaling 36 miles of work.
Mauri's training included a morning session of long reps and an afternoon session of intervals. He ran at his body's pace, averaging 4:56 per mile. He described the session as hard but felt strong throughout. Read more culture coverage.
This training day was part of his preparation for the Chicago Marathon, where he finished 10th. Mauri's training regimen included two hard days a week, with this session being one of them. Related: Vinny Mauri on Record Pace for 30K at Chicago Marathon.
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Vinny Mauri ran 45 miles on a treadmill in Ohio, preparing for the Chicago Marathon. Vinny Mauri, a self-coached marathoner, ran 45 miles on a treadmill in Ohio before the Chicago Marathon. He completed the session by running long reps and intervals, totaling 36 miles of work.
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Runner World published this brief on October 13, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 13, 2026.
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