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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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09:51

July 8, 2019 - Boston Marathon cheater Rosie Ruiz dies

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/08

Today is Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and on this day in 2019, Rosie Ruiz, the woman who famously cheated her way to a first place finish at the 1980 Boston Marathon, died at the age of 66.In this episode, we will learn more about Ruiz's life pre-infamy, take a deep dive into her ridiculous "win" in 1980, and find out if she ever made amends with the BAA. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or on

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09:01

July 7, 1999 - Hicham El Guerrouj sets the current...

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/07

Today is Monday, July 7, 2025 and on this day in 1999, Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj ran what remains the fastest mile in history. In this episode we will learn about El Guerrouj's running career leading up to that evening, hear how that spectacular race played out, and discuss what's next in the world of middle distance running. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠, or on Instagram as

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08:59

July 6, 1917 - Arthur Lydiard is born

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/06

Today is Sunday, July 6, 2025, and on this day in 1917, legendary running coach Arthur Lydiard was born in Auckland, New Zealand. In today's episode, we will talk about Arthur Lydiard's legacy as the coach to multiple Olympic medalists, learn about his training philosophy that has become commonplace today, and celebrate his believe that running for fun and fitness is for everyone. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠Rob on

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20:01

July 5, 1986 - Ingrid Kristiansen breaks her own...

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/05

Today is Saturday, July 5, and on this day in 1986, Norwegian runner Ingrid Kristiansen broke the 10,000m world record she set one year earlier in an incredible 30:13.74 In this episode we will talk about Kristiansen's many wins throughout the 1980s (including more than half of the marathons she ever entered), learn more about this record-shattering performance in the summer of 1986, and hear from Ingrid Kristiansen herself about what that day was really like. This episode is sponsored by

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34:30

July 4, 1886 - Tom Longboat is born

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/04

Today is Friday, July 4, 2025, and on this day in 1886, Tom Longboat was born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, Canada. In today's episode, we will talk about Tom Longboat's experience and legacy as an indigenous runner, hear how he won the Boston Marathon in 1907, and talk to his great, great grandson, Kristian, who is literally running in his footsteps. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠⁠,

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23:29

July 3, 1983 - Calvin Smith breaks the 100m world record

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/03

Today is Thursday, July 3, 2025, and on this day in 1983, American sprinter Calvin Smith lowered the 100m world record to 9.93 seconds. In today's episode we will talk about the history of the 100m sprint and Smith's career leading up to that fateful race, then hear from Calvin Smith directly about what it felt like to run the single fastest race of the entire 1980s. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠Rob on the Run on

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10:50

July 2, 1868 - Bill Hayward is born

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/02

Today is Wednesday, July 2, and on this day in 1868, Bill Hayward was born. In today's episode we discuss the first of three Bills to build the Oregon track program into what it is today. The original Bill, Coach Bill Hayward. We will also discuss how his legacy of "Hayward Magic" remains alive and well today at Hayward Field in Eugene. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠, or on Instagram as

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36:09

July 1, 1948 - Bill Bowerman becomes head track coach...

Today in Running History ·

2025/07/01

Today is Tuesday, July 1, and on this day in 1948, Bill Bowerman became the head track coach at the University of Oregon. On this episode, we discuss Bowerman's legacy as both a coach to some of the best runners of the mid-20th century and as someone who helped spread running to everyday people. Then, we'll meet Coach Bowerman's middle son, Jay, to learn what he was like away from the track. This episode is sponsored by MyRaceTatts, the awesome temporary tattoos with motivational phrases that I

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