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Bill Rodgers Interview
In this episode, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bill Rodgers's first Boston Marathon win in 1975. Bill reflects on his early struggles, the pivotal moments that reignited his passion for runnin…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Jackie Gaughan Interview
In this engaging podcast episode, Jackie Gaughan, a rising star in the marathon running scene, shares her journey, insights, and experiences in the sport. From her impressive performance at the 2024 …
Published on 7 months ago
Ray Flynn Interview
In this episode of Running State of the Sport, hosts Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch chat with Ray Flynn, a former elite miler and current athlete manager. They discuss Flynn's extensive career in ath…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Edwin Moses Interview
In this episode, hosts Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch talk with Edwin Moses, a legendary figure in track and field. During his competitive career, he won 122 consecutive 400 meter hurdles races--a st…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Susanna Sullivan Interview
In this conversation, Susanna Sullivan reviews the highs and lows of her running in 2024. This includes missing the Olympic Marathon Trials in February due to an injury and Covid ... then bouncing ba…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Daniel Romanchuk Interview
Daniel Romanchuk is one of the world's top wheelchair racers. This fall, he won the New York City Marathon and, a week later, the BAA Boston Half Marathon. He set a course record in the latter event.…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ted Metellus, NYC Marathon race director
Ted Metellus is race director of the TCS New York City Marathon. In many ways, he’s a miracle maker. How else do you get 50,000+ runners from midtown Manhattan to Staten Island, and then back again (…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Jessica McClain Interview
Some think Jessica McClain was the "tough luck kid" of 2024. After all, she finished 4th in both the Olympic Marathon Trials and the Olympic Track Trials 10,000. And fourth is the worst position, rig…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Carey Pinkowski Chicago Marathon Interview
Carey Pinkowski is the longest serving race director of a World Marathon Major race, having taken the helm at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon way back in 1990. Before that, he was an elite runne…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Mike Scannell Interview (Grant Fisher's coach)
Mike Scannell coached Grant Fisher to two bronze medals (5000 and 10,000 meters) in the Paris Olympics--a feat no American runner had achieved previously. Which brings up a good question: Who is Mike…
Published on 1 year ago