The Runna Podcast Schooner Scorer: How to Run Sub-3 Marathons Without Making HUGE Sacrifices
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Oct 24, 2025 Join Alex Hendy, known as Schooner Scorer, a social creator and sub-3-hour marathoner, who blends running with beer culture. He discusses balancing PBs and pints, sharing how he dropped a 2:51 marathon time in Chicago with smart pacing. Alex reveals his unique approach to mental health tied to running and describes his community-building efforts with Schooner Social meetups. He emphasizes that chasing personal bests doesn't mean sacrificing lifestyle, showing that fitness and fun can indeed go hand in hand.
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Running Came Back During COVID
- Alex started running as a child, stopped around 15, then reignited his love for running during COVID after a car crash limited weightlifting.
- He returned to running via park runs and quickly rediscovered competitiveness and enjoyment.
Beer Reviews Became A Career
- Schooner Scorer began as a private Instagram beer-review idea inspired by Dave Portnoy and a mate, then went full-time for a year to see if it would work.
- The account grew from a handful of followers into a large community after he committed to it seriously.
Running As 'Paying The Deposits'
- Alex frames running as "paying the deposits" to enjoy social drinking without guilt, creating a sustainable balance between training and social life.
- He says running clears his head after nights out and directly benefits his mental health.