Butler County, PA · Marathon & Ultra
Never stop.
Just go.
I’m Jacob — husband, dad of three, and a 2:51 marathoner and 100K finisher. I share what I run in, what I’m learning, and coach anyone who wants to go one more.
About
From rock bottom to the start line.
Former Slippery Rock soccer player turned geospatial pro and distance runner. Running became my therapy and my discipline — now my mission is helping other people find that same edge.
Read my story →
How I help
Built to give back to the running community.
What I Use
My gear, ranked honestly.
Alphaflys to Injinji socks to the gels that do (and don’t) sit right — everything I train and race in, rated five stars down to two.
Explore the rankings →Alphafly 4
The 2:51 marathon shoe.
PF Gels
Never upsets my stomach.
955 Solar
Never comes off my wrist.
Energy Gel
Thick — just not for me.
Thoughts
Lessons from the road.
Training hard in Butler County
Zone 2 miles, relentless hills, and the support that makes it possible.
Chasing the sub-3 marathon
What it took to run 2:59:59 in Pittsburgh — and what’s next.
Why I run: discipline over motivation
Running as therapy, faith, and the price of inaction.
Let’s go one more.
Whether you want a training plan or just someone in your corner — reach out. First conversation’s on me.