#229 Supadupaslim (Michael Morris): The Slowest Kid on the Team Became a 2:15 Marathoner

<p>The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com.</p><p>Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN</p><p>Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: <a href="https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb">https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb</a></p><p>Michael, better known as SupaDupa Slim, is a 2:15 marathoner from Austin, Texas, coached by Jeff Cunningham of Bat City Track Lab. His path to 2:15 has been anything but linear: from the slow kid on the team in a small Texas town, to a marathon that fell apart in the second half, to missing the Olympic Trials standard by seconds, and finally to running 2:15 at the McCurdy Pro Marathon and qualifying.</p><p>In this conversation, Michael breaks down what actually moved the needle: small, steady jumps instead of big leaps, a smarter approach to mileage, learning to run marathon pace without fear, and why time alone should never define you as a runner. He walks through his training week for the marathon, the block behind the 2:15, and the race itself. He also explains where the SupaDupa Slim name comes from.</p><p>Before the interview, Kristian shares his own training update on the road to a sub-2:30 attempt in Valencia, including a 3:21 per kilometer opener in a session he did not expect to hold.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Where the name SupaDupa Slim comes from</li><li>From slow kid to 2:15 marathoner, 25 years of running</li><li>Two first marathons and what they taught him</li><li>Overtraining, injury and rebuilding with patience</li><li>Why small jumps and consistency beat big leaps</li><li>How to chase a faster pace without freezing up</li><li>A full marathon training week and the block behind the 2:15</li><li>His mileage philosophy and advice for runners</li><li>The McCurdy Pro Marathon, mile by mile</li><li>Next up: the Houston Half Marathon and a Boston pro field hope</li></ul><p>Timestamps<br>00:00 Introducing Michael<br>01:44 Kristian’s training update<br>02:08 Saysky<br>14:45 Interview begins<br>14:52 The name SupaDupa Slim<br>16:52 What running means to Michael<br>20:03 Staying consistent for 25 years<br>22:32 Growing up with running siblings<br>26:40 His first marathons<br>32:43 Learning what it takes<br>39:01 Injury and rebuilding<br>41:00 Time goals and the ceilings we create<br>44:53 Learning to run faster paces<br>48:17 Commitment and decision making<br>51:07 Coach Jeff Cunningham<br>53:32 A marathon block