Isaac Rochell, a retired NFL defensive end, has admitted that training for a marathon is "way harder than football" as he prepares to run the Chicago Marathon.
Rochell, 29, spent seven years playing in the NFL for teams like the Chargers, Colts, Browns, and Raiders. After announcing his retirement on his wife's podcast, he has found a new challenge in marathon running.
"I went from wearing this jersey [NFL shirt] to this jersey [marathon bib]."
Rochell aims to finish the Chicago Marathon in 3:15. He has been open about the difficulties of marathon training, stating it is more challenging than preparing for an NFL game.
Author's summary: Retired NFL player takes on marathon challenge.