“Prepping for a Marathon Is Way Harder Than Prepping for an NFL Game”: Retired DE Isaac Rochell Gets Honest Before Running the Chicago Marathon

Retired NFL Player Isaac Rochell Takes on the Chicago Marathon

Isaac Rochell, a retired NFL defensive end, has admitted that training for a marathon is "way harder than football" as he prepares for the Chicago Marathon.

Rochell, 29, who played for the Chargers, Colts, Browns, and Raiders, announced his retirement from football on his wife's podcast, saying he's "super happy to be done" and "really accomplished".

"I went from wearing this jersey [NFL shirt] to this jersey [marathon bib]."

Now, he's gearing up for the Chicago Marathon, targeting a 3:15 finish. Rochell has found a new challenge to test his discipline in marathon running.

Author's summary: Retired NFL player takes on Chicago Marathon.

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