Top Marathoners Fiona O’Keeffe, Joel Reichow, and Daniel Mata Share Their Running Journeys

This week, Becs is joined by some of the top finishers from the TCS New York City Marathon—the top American woman, Fiona O’Keeffe; the top American man, Joel Reichow; and the top nonbinary runner, Daniel Mata. They share personal recaps of their incredible performances and how they balance the demands of everyday life while continuing to excel in the sport. Fiona’s astounding 2:22:49 finish broke the American course record in New York and reaffirmed her status as a true marathon star. Joel’s impressive rise into running elite during the 2025 season includes winning Grandma’s Marathon this past summer and finishing sixth in New York with a 2:09:56 negative‑split run. Daniel’s talent was on full display, winning the nonbinary category and running a personal best of 2:41:39 to claim their first marathon victory. These rising marathon stars talk about what it takes to be at the top of their game.

00:00 – Intro + Post-Race Recovery
05:21 – Fiona O'Keeffe: From Trials to NYC
12:31 – Fiona’s NYC Race Tactics & Training
20:22 – Fiona on Climate & What’s Next
24:14 – Daniel Mata: Non-Binary Champion’s Journey
30:45 – Daniel’s NYC Win & Reflections
38:02 – Joel Reichow: From Underdog to Top 6
45:23 – Joel's Race Strategy & Olympic Dreams
53:13 – Meb’s Minute + Outro

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