Sep 4, 2025
You'll want to lace up for this one!
In this episode of the Athletics Ontario podcast, we sit down with
elite marathoner Ben Preisner to unpack his remarkable journey from
an athlete in Milton, Ontario, to a national and international
competitor.
Ben shares candid insights on his transition from a team sport to
running and his time as a collegiate athlete at the University of
Tulsa, where he balanced a demanding chemical engineering degree
with grueling training.
Ben also dives deep into his mental approach to high-level
competition and reveals his intense preparations for the ultimate
test: the World Marathon Championships in Tokyo this September
2025. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his training,
offering his rapid-fire advice on consistency, community, and the
joy of running.
Learn more about Ben
at: https://www.instagram.com/ben.preisner/
Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2025-membership