Retired NFL Player Isaac Rochell Takes on Chicago Marathon
Retired NFL defensive end Isaac Rochell admits that training for a marathon is "way harder than football" as he targets a 3:15 finish in 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 is gearing up for the Chicago Marathon, and he's being honest about the experience. He says that marathon training is "way harder than football."
- Retired NFL player Isaac Rochell is running the Chicago Marathon
- He targets a 3:15 finish
- Marathon training is "way harder than football," according to Rochell
Author's summary: Retired NFL player Isaac Rochell takes on marathon running.