Benjamin Ligan
Long-Distance Runner — Charlotte, NC
Benjamin Ligan — also known as Ben Ligan — is a Charlotte-based long-distance runner and Ohio State marketing graduate. This is where he writes about training, endurance, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable running practice.
About Benjamin
Benjamin Ligan is a marketing graduate of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is training for the Charleston Half Marathon and writes about what actually works — building a base, managing pace, running through summer heat, fueling on long runs, and staying consistent through a full-time work schedule.
During his time at Ohio State, Benjamin competed on the Men’s Club Volleyball team for four years, traveling nationally and contributing to two national runner-up finishes. The discipline that shaped his time as a college athlete now shapes his approach to long-distance running.
His approach to running is straightforward: show up, stay consistent, trust the process.
“The habits that build durable careers are the same ones that build lasting athletic performance — patience, preparation, and showing up every day.”
— Benjamin Ligan
What I Write About
Honest writing about running — what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to keep going.
Training and Base Building
How to build real aerobic fitness — weekly mileage, long run structure, and what it actually means to train consistently over months, not weeks.
Race Preparation
Half marathon training, pacing strategy, taper weeks, and everything that goes into preparing for race day — from the training plan to the starting line.
Recovery and Fueling
Strength training for runners, nutrition on long runs, managing heat, and the recovery habits that make the next training week possible.
Follow Along
Benjamin writes regularly about training, running in Charlotte, and preparing for his next race. Follow the blog for new posts.
From the Blog
Recent writing on training, race prep, and building a running practice that lasts.