<p>From a cancer diagnosis at 17 to the relentless hills of Newton, Karl Hodgson joins us for a deep dive into the grit, the gear, and the <em>no-filter </em>reality of the 2026 Boston Marathon.</p><p>This isn't just a race recap; it’s a masterclass in perspective. Karl opens up about how running shifted his life path and why, sometimes, a 2:50:37 in Boston is worth more than any flat-course PB.</p><p><strong>Inside the Episode:</strong></p><p>The Boston Breakdown: Why the <em>downhill </em>start is a trap and how the Newton Hills actually feel at mile 20.</p><p>Health &amp; Resilience: Life after Hodgkin’s lymphoma and why running is about more than just medals.</p><p>The <em>Six Star Accident</em>: How Karl ended up chasing the majors without ever actually planning to.</p><p>Training vs. Reality: Juggling night shifts, injury scares, and the psychological spiral of race week.</p><p>Behind the Mic: Podcast rivalries, merch, and why we do this for the love of the running community.</p><p><em>"Boston is harder than it looks—by a long way. Structure helps, but context matters." - </em><em><strong>Karl Hodgson 2026</strong></em></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://pro.yb.tl/meganboxall/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Megan Boxall Runs Britain Tracker</a></p>