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Today in Running History

Hillary Barrett

While there is no shortage of podcasts that focus on the mechanics of running, I was surprised to find very little that looks at the history of our sport. I created the daily podcast “Today In Running History” to fill this space. In eight minutes or less, listeners will learn the backstories and lasting impact of some of the biggest names and milestones in running history, plus some they might not know about yet. Like the sport itself, Today In Running History is for all of us, from passionate and

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9:00

September 17, 1942 - Doris Brown Heritage is born

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/30

Today is Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 and on this day in 1942, American runner Doris Brown Heritage, and the ONLY 5-time International Cross Country Champion, was born in Gig Harbor, Washington. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need some help on the technical side, I HIGHLY suggest reaching out to Rob. His

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11:10

September 16, 490 BCE - Pheidippides runs first ever...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/30

Today is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and sometime around this day in 490 BC, legend has it that Greek messenger Pheidippides completed the ultra-ultra marathon that would inspire the most iconic event in the modern Olympic Games, along with an entire culture built around the desire to follow in his footsteps. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History can save 20% off your order using my code "Hillary" at checkout. ⁠⁠⁠Here is the link⁠⁠⁠ to MyRaceTatts. This episode was edited

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7:51

September 15, 2024 - last Sydney Marathon before...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/23

Today is Monday, September 15, 2025, and on this day in 2024, 20,272 runners completed the Sydney Marathon in its final iteration before joining the Abbott World Marathon Majors. In this episode we will learn about the humble origins of this race, its quest to become the 7th Major, and how Sydney looks different this year and beyond.

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8:18

September 14, 1972 - Lasse Viren sets new 5,000m...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/19

Today is Sunday, September 14th, 2025, and on this day in 1972, Finnish runner Lasse Viren broke the 5,000 meter world record in Helsinki with a time of 13:16.4, just 4 days after winning double Olympic gold in the 5 and 10,000 meters.

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0:32

September 13, 1970 - first New York City Marathon

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/19

Hello everyone! This is a placeholder for the actual episode so that the dates' order does not change. Please check back in a couple of days for the real deal.

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16:15

September 12, 2014 - Murderer/Olympian Oscar...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/17

Today is Friday, September 12, 2025, and on this day in 2014, darling of the London Paralympic Games turned murderer Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of causing the death of Reeva Steenkamp 19 months before.It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscription service that I've been using for the past 3 years to make sure I'm properly fueled for all of my runs. All new subscribers to the RunnerBox by

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27:57

September 11, 2012 - Underwater marathon world record...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/16

Today is Thursday, September 11, 2025 and on this day in 2012, American physiotherapist Dr. Mike Studer set a new world record for the underwater marathon at his clinic in South Salem, Oregon. In this episode, we’ll hear from Studer himself about how he prepared for this challenge, why he did it, and what surprising components made the feat harder than you’d imagine. You can check out Studer's book, "The Brain That Chooses Itself" here. This episode and every single other was edited and

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45:42

September 10, 1972 - Frank Shorter wins Olympic...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/15

Today is Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 and on this day in 1972, American Frank Shorter won gold at Olympic Marathon in Munich, less than a minute after an imposter had attempted to claim the victory as his own. In this episode, we’ll meet with Frank himself to hear his memories of that day that are way more interesting than the kid who tried to overshadow him. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob

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40:05

Sept 9, 2000 - inline skater Chad Hedrick wins Berlin...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/13

Today is Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 and on this day in 2000, American skating champion Chad Hedrick won the inline skating division at the Berlin Marathon. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the world’s largest inline marathon, as well as the only Abbott World Major with a skating division, and then sit down for a conversation with Hedrick himself to hear about a very different side of marathoning. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History can save 20% off your order

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10:18

September 8, 1881 - Harry Hillman is born

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/12

Today is Monday, September 8, 2025, and on this day in 1881, future three-time Olympian, longtime Dartmouth and US Olympic track and field coach, and co-developer of a safer hurdle Harry Hillman was born in Brooklyn, New York. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need some help on the technical side, I HIGHLY suggest

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7:59

September 7, 1965 - Uta Pippig is born

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/12

Today is Sunday, September 7th, 2025, and on this day in 1965, 3-time Berlin Marathon champion Uta Pippig was born in Leipzig, East Germany. In this episode we will learn more about her early life at the epicenter of the Cold War, and how that first Berlin win in 1990 began an incredible career with 7 World Marathon Major wins in 7 years. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If

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13:25

September 6, 1907 - 61-time Boston Marathoner Johnny...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/10

Today is Saturday, September 6th, 2025, and on this day in 1907, Boston Marathon legend John A Kelley was born in Medford, Massachusetts. In this episode, we’ll hear how as a young man, Kelley made a name for himself as a two-time Boston Marathon champion, and then dive into how his running career evolved over the decades, ending with his 58th Boston Marathon finish at the age of 84. It is #SaltySaturday, which means that this episode is sponsored by SaltStick. The summer heat is not going

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14:16

September 5, 2008 - Prison Release for Marion Jones...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/08

Today is Friday, September 5, 2025, and on this day in 2008, disgraced sprinter Marion Jones completed a 6-month prison stint for her involvement in the BALCO doping scandal and a linked check-fraud scheme. In this episode, we'll discuss Jones's athletic career pre-scandal, how the how the crimes and punishment played out, and what Jones has done to make amends in the 17 years since. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition

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29:13

September 4, 1972 - Kipchoge Keino wins Olympic gold...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/07

Today is Thursday, September 4th, 2025 and on this day in 1972, Kenyan superstar Kipchoge Keino won Olympic gold in the men’s 3,000 meter steeplechase, setting a new Olympic record in the process. In this very special pod-ception episode, I am joined by Tommy McClellan, host of the Laugh and Run Podcast, and together we break down Keino’s background, Olympic performances, and lasting legacy. You can find the Laugh & Run pod on Youtube here. This episode and every single other was edited and

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7:46

September 3, 1947 - Boston Marathon champion Ronald...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/06

Today is Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and on this day in 1947, Nova Scotia and the tightly knit and still-small running community mourned the death of Ronald J MacDonald, husband, father, country doctor, proud Canadian, Olympian, and winner of the 2nd-ever Boston Marathon. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need

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9:32

September 2, 1960 - Wilma Rudolph wins first of 3...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/05

Today is Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 and on this day in 1960, Wilma Rudolph won the first of 3 gold medals she would earn at the Rome Olympics. In this episode, we’ll learn more about Rudolph’s sickly childhood,and hear how she overcame the odds to become the fastest woman in the world. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History can save 20% off your order using my code "Hillary" at checkout. ⁠⁠⁠Here is the link⁠⁠⁠ to MyRaceTatts. This episode was edited and produced by my

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38:54

September 1, 1980 - Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ends

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/04

Today is Monday, September 1st, 2025 and on this day in 1980, Canadian athlete and activist Terry Fox ended his Marathon of Hope after running for 143 days and making it 3,339 miles and raising more than $1 million for the Cancer Society. In this episode, we will learn more about Fox and how he turned his own battle with osteosarcoma into a movement to help others, then hear from the COO of the Terry Fox Foundation, Martha McClew, about Fox’s lasting legacy. You can learn more about and support

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12:42

August 31, 1904 - Tswana tribesmen Jan Mashiani and...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/03

Today is Sunday, August 31st, 2025, and on this day in 1904, Tswana tribesmen Jan Mashiani and Len Taunyane departed St Louis after having competed in the Olympic Marathon the previous day. In this episode, we’ll learn more about how Mashiani and Taunyane became the first Black athletes of any country to compete in the Games, what obstacles they overcame along the way, and why so much of their story remains shrouded in

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41:28

August 30, 1904 - rat poison, hitchhiking, & a...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/02

Today is Saturday, August 30th, 2025 and on this day in 1904, 32 men ran the marathon at the St. Louis Olympics. In this very special pod-ception episode, I am joined by St. Louis resident and host of the Happy Pace podcast, Elaine Sims, and we will discuss every bizarre detail of the first Olympic marathon run on American soil. You can check out the Happy Pace Podcast on Spotify here, and on Apple Podcasts here. Today is also #SaltySaturday, which means that this episode is sponsored by

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12:16

August 29, 2004 - Vanderlei de Lima attacked during...

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/01

Today is August 29, 2025, and on this day in 2004, Vanderlei de Lima finished third in the 2004 Olympic marathon in Athens, behind Italy’s Stefano Baldini and American Meb Keflezighi, the latter of whom won Team USA’s first medal in the marathon since 1976. In this episode, we’ll look back on the event’s medalists, who refused to be derailed by the brief but impactful act of violence. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports

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