x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

sports running

All Episodes

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

10:08

August 28, 1981 - 3rd mile world record in 9 days...

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/31

Today is Thursday, August 28th, 2025 and on this day in 1981, English phenom Sebastian Coe reclaimed his mile world record from fellow Brit Steve Ovett, marking the third time the duo had traded the record in just 9 days. In this episode we’ll learn more about the 2 men who dominated middle distance running for the first half of the 1980s, the 5 times in 23 months that they traded marathon world records, and the third Brit who claimed the record just 4 years later. Today is "Let’s Run

en

50:37

August 27, 1983 - first Leadville 100

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/30

Today is Wednesday, August 27th, and on this day in 1983, Ken Chlouber and Merlilee Maupin hosted the first Leadville Trail 100 in Leadville, Colorado.In this episode, we’ll talk to Ken and Merilee about how they turned their small mining town into the home of one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the United States. 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

en

35:30

August 26, 1988 - Hillary Allen is born

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/28

Today is Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 and on this day in 1988, American trail runner Hillary Allen was born. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Allen herself to discuss how she got into running in the first place, talk about her near-fatal fall back in 2017, and hear how she put the pieces back together and to become one of the top mountain trail runners 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

en

37:55

August 25, 1996 - Jean Driscoll wins Paralympic Marathon

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/27

Today is Monday, August 25th, 2025, and on this day in 1996, American wheelchair racer Jean Driscoll won gold at the T52/53 marathon at the Atlanta Paralympics. In this episode, we’ll hear directly from Jean herself about how she got into athletics, her incredible career as one of the most decorated American wheelchair racers of all time, and what she’s been up to in the 25 years since retiring. A huge thank you to the 26.2 Foundation for helping me connect with Jean, and of course to Jean

en

13:17

August 24, 1980 - Toshiko D'Elia becomes first woman...

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/26

Today is Sunday, August 24th, 2025 and on this day in 1980, American masters runner Toshiko D'Elia became the first woman over the age of 50 to run a marathon in less than 3 hours. In this episode, I will tell you about D’Elia’s hardscrabble childhood in Kyoto, the surprising way she became a runner, and what she accomplished as a pioneer not just in women’s running, but in the then-new arena of masters running. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob

en

41:23

August 23, 1975 - 2-time Boston Marathon champion...

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/26

Today is Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 and on this day in 1975, two-time Boston marathon champion Ellison “Tarzan” Brown died at the age of 61. In this episode we will learn about Brown’s background as a member of the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, hear how he famously overtook hometown favorite Johnny Kelley during the 1936 Boston Marathon, which led to the naming of the infamous “Heartbreak Hill”, and then sit down for a conversation with Brown’s granddaughter Anna to hear what Tarzan Brown

en

36:28

August 22, 2025 - Deena Kastor wins bronze at the...

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/24

Today is Friday, August 22nd, 2025 and on this day in 2004, Deena Kastor won the bronze medal in the women’s marathon at the Athens Olympics, making her only the second American woman in history to reach that podium. In this episode, I’ll briefly cover Kastor’s background prior to the 2004 Games, and then we’ll sit down for a conversation with Deena Kastor herself. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and

en

12:37

August 21, 1985 - Mary Decker-Slaney breaks mile...

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/24

Today is Thursday, August 21, 2025, and on this day in 1985, Mary Decker-Slaney broke the women’s world record in the mile, further cementing her place as the most accomplished American female middle-distance runner of the 20th century. In this episode, we will learn more about running prodigy Mary Decker-Slaney, who did SO much more within her decades-long career than simply fall at the 1984 Olympics, as we covered on August 10th.

en

11:51

August 20, 1922 - first women's international track meet

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/22

Today is Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, and on this day in 1922, 77 female athletes competed at the first ever Women’s World Games in Paris. In this episode, we’ll learn about Alice Milliat, who spearheaded the fight for the inclusion of women’s track and field events in the early 1900s, hear what that first women’s track meet in 1922 looked like, and discuss the role played by the Women’s World Games in the IOC’s eventual capitulation 6 years later.

en

39:51

August 19, 1946 - Boston Marathon champion Amby...

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/20

Today is Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 and on this day in 1946, Amby Burfoot was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this episode, we’ll hear how Burfoot became the first college student to win the Boston Marathon in 1968 and how his career evolved from the running world to Runner’s World in the decades that followed, then welcome Amby Burfoot himself for a conversation about his lifelong love of the sport. You can find Burfoot's books, including my favorite "First Ladies of Running" here, and

en

08:14

August 18, 2004 - fake motorcycle crash causes 2...

Today in Running History ·

2025/08/20

Today is Monday, August 18, 2025 and on this day in 2004, Greek sprinters Katerina Thanou and Kostas Kenteris withdrew from their events at the Olympics in Athens after faking a motorcycle crash to avoid drug testing. In this episode, we'll learn more about the two disgraced athletes and the crazy idea they came up with in an attempt to bypass the doping tests they knew they would fail. This episode was edited and produced by my friend Rob Garcia, who many of y'all may know by his own podcast

en

88 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN