Retired NFL Player Isaac Rochell Takes on Marathon Running
Retired NFL defensive end Isaac Rochell admits that training for a marathon is "way harder than football" as he prepares for the Chicago Marathon.
Rochell, 29, spent seven years in the NFL, playing for the Chargers, Colts, Browns, and Raiders. After announcing his retirement on his wife's podcast, he has taken on a new challenge: 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 found that marathon training is a significant departure from his football days, requiring a different kind of discipline.
- Retired NFL player Isaac Rochell is running the Chicago Marathon
- He finds marathon training "way harder than football"
- Rochell aims to finish the marathon in 3:15
Author's summary: Retired NFL player takes on marathon running.