Ep. 15: Harper Keihl: From Struggling 3 Miles to a 1:44 Half Marathon

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with my friend Harper Keihl to talk about what it really looks like to fall in love with running — and how quickly life can change when you commit to the process.

Just over a year ago, Harper struggled through a 3-mile group run. Today, he’s run a 1:44 half marathon in Austin and is fully immersed in the Austin running community, training with Goodpain Athletics and chasing his next PR.

We talk about: • What finally made running “click”
• The mental shift that comes with consistency
• Training in Austin and finding the right people to grow with
• How goals evolve once you realize what you’re capable of

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re late to running, stuck at the beginning, or unsure if they belong. Harper’s story is proof that progress doesn’t take decades — it takes commitment.

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