Schooner Scorer: How to Run Sub-3 Marathons Without Giving Up Fun

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Schooner Scorer, the sub-3 marathoner with 500K+ followers who turned a pub joke into an internet sensation.

From rating beers to running a 2:51 in Chicago, Alex proves you can chase PBs and pints without losing your love for the sport. Fresh off his marathon PB, he shares how Schooner Scorer went from a uni in-joke to a 500K+ community.

We discuss:
🔥 Running a 1:20 half marathon in Copenhagen on 4 hours’ sleep
🎥 Fresh off the finish line: his sub-3 Chicago Marathon debrief
💭 “Paying the deposits” - his approach to earning balance through running
🧠 Why mental health and physical health are directly connected
🤝 His running roots & how Schooner Scorer really came about
💡 The truth about being a creator in the running world
Whether you’re chasing a marathon PB, trying to find balance, or just love beer and running equally - this episode discusses the art of doing both.

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⚠️ Disclaimer:
The views and experiences shared in this episode reflect Schooner Scorer’s personal opinions and lifestyle choices. The Runna Podcast and Runna do not promote or encourage excessive drinking or unsafe behaviour. We believe in balance, wellbeing, and making informed choices that support a healthy lifestyle. Please always drink responsibly and prioritise your health.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Can you really do both?
01:10 – From Hull to viral sensation: Alex’s running story since age 4
04:00 – How Schooner Scorer started: Newcastle Uni, beers & a private Instagram
07:40 – The method behind his viral one-take beer reviews
09:40 – “Paying the deposits”: earning balance through running
11:20 – “I drink because I run, and run because I drink”
13:00 – Mental health, fitness & why they’re linked
15:00 – Building Schooner Socials: a drinking club with a fitness problem
16:40 – “I’ve commercialised my life” — content vs reality
19:00 – Running a 1:20 half in Copenhagen after 4 hours’ sleep
20:30 – Sub-3 marathons: 2:51 in Chicago & what’s next
24:40 – How he uses Runna 365 days a year
27:00 – Dream race, favourite beer & post-marathon fajitas 🌮🍺

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