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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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39:23

January 1976 - Jan Merrill wins first Wanamaker Mile...

Today in Running History ·

2026/02/01

Today is Friday, January 30th, and on this day in 1976, 19yo American middle-distance runner Jan Merrill became the winner of the first-ever women’s Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, marking the fall of yet another gender barrier to collapse in the 1970s.In this episode, we'll meet Jan and hear what it was like to be a young female athlete at the height of America's running boom - at Millrose, the Olympics, and beyond. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by

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January 1939 - Nina Kuscsik is born

Today in Running History ·

2026/01/28

Today is Tuesday, January 26th, 2026 and this month in 1939, Nina Kuscsik, a pioneering advocate for gender equality in running, was born in Brooklyn, New York. Kuscsik’s successful lobbying of the AAU in 1971 resulted in immediate changes to the rules governing women’s running, and to the Boston Marathon’s first fully legit women’s race the following year. 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

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41:34

January 1980 - Jeff Galloway finishes in 2:16:35 at...

Today in Running History ·

2026/01/22

Today is Friday, January 16th, 2026 and this week in 1980, 34-year-old Jeff Galloway finished third in the Houston Marathon by using the Run-Walk-Run method he had pioneered six years earlier, and which remains one of the things this icon of the running world, now 80, is known for today. I’m ecstatic to bring you my recent interview with Jeff Galloway, whose contributions to the sport of running are extensive and varied. Most impactful to me personally is his creation of the Galloway Method,

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31:52

December 1975 - Jacqueline Hansen wins Honolulu Marathon

Today in Running History ·

2026/01/01

Today is Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, and 50 years ago this month, Jacqueline Hansen set a course record and logged her fifth marathon win in 3 years in the third-ever Honolulu Marathon. In this episode, I sit down with Hansen to hear about that memorable 1975 victory, which became one of many milestones in a career that continues to this day. 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

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40:47

First Millinocket Marathon held - December 2015

Today in Running History ·

2025/12/27

It is December in northern Maine, and today’s race marks the 10-year anniversary of the first Millinocket Marathon, held on December 12, 2015, to provide a boon to an area especially hard hit by the 2008 financial crisis. In this episode, I sit down with founder, race director, and native Mainer Gary Allen to hear all about this cult favorite marathon. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly

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40:35

Adam Goucher wins 1993 Foot Locker XC National...

Today in Running History ·

2025/12/09

Today is Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 and this week in 1993, Adam Goucher of Colorado Springs won the Foot Locker XC National Championships in San Diego in a time of 14:41, defeating by 12 seconds the hometown favorite, one Meb Keflezighi, and achieving a time that still remains tied for the 6th fastest in the event’s 47-year history. In this episode we’ll sit down with Goucher himself to hear about the race that cemented his place in American cross country history, and how that experience led to

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35:09

Paula Radcliffe wins 2007 NYC Marathon (10 months...

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2025/11/23

Today is Friday, November 21st, 2025 and this month in 2007, British marathoner Paula Radcliffe clenched her second of four NYC Marathon victories, just 10 months after becoming a mother. In this episode, I sit down with Paula herself to discuss motherhood, marathoning, her 23-year journey to becoming a 6 Star World Marathon Major finisher. 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

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9:47

S5E2 - first ever political protest at the Olympics...

Today in Running History ·

2025/11/14

Today is Tuesday, November 11th, and this week in 1957, Peter O’Connor, the man known as the “Irish Antelope” and the first-ever Olympic political protester died at 85 at his home in Waterford, halfway between Dublin and Cork, on the eastern coast of Ireland.In this episode, we'll learn more about the forgotten 1906 Olympics in Athens, and hear why exactly O'Connor decided to shimmy up a flagpole during his medal ceremony. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History can save

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40:23

S5E1 - Meb Keflezighi wins the 2009 NYC Marathon

Today in Running History ·

2025/11/10

Today is Friday, November 7th, and this week in 2009, Meb Keflegzighi won the NYC Marathon on his fifth try, becoming the first American man to claim that title in 27 years, and doing so in a personal best of 2:09:15. In this episode, I’ll be joined by Meb himself to hear all about that historic November day in New York. 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

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S4E4 - Bill Rodgers wins 4th consecutive NYC Marathon

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2025/10/29

Today is Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 and this week in 1979, American Bill Rodgers became the New York City Marathon champion for the fourth consecutive time. To this day, Bill remains the only man to have ever won the NYC Marathon on 4 occasions. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Rodgers himself to hear what that day was really like. 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

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22:45

S4E3 - Bill Dellinger & his last shot at Olympic glory

Today in Running History ·

2025/10/11

Today is Friday, October 10th, 2025, and this month in 1964, after 2 lackluster Olympic performances, American Bill Dellinger came out of retirement at the geriatric age of 30 to win a bronze medal in the 5,000m at the Tokyo Olympics. In this episode, we will learn more about Dellinger’s incredible comeback story, sit down with his nephew to hear what Bill was like off the track, and discuss the lasting legacy of Dellinger’s 91 year life. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode

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10:36

S4E2 - first and only Olympic medal for the country...

Today in Running History ·

2025/10/11

Today is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 and this week in 1988, Ahmed Salah won a bronze medal in the men’s marathon at the Olympics in Seoul, which was the first and only Olympic medal ever won by the country of Djibouti. In this episode, we'll learn more about Salah, his country, and why that Olympic podium was so significant. 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

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20:20

S4E1 - Interview with Hal Higdon

Today in Running History ·

2025/10/04

Today is Friday, October 3rd, 2025 and this week in 2016, legendary runner and writer Hal Higdon published his book “Run Fast,” a comprehensive guide for runners looking to improve their speed and reach new PRs. In this episode, I sit down with Higdon himself to discuss a few of the incredible contributions he’s made to the world of running in his 94 years of life so far. For more information on his books, app, and training program, please check out Hal Higdon's website here. It is

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4:55

October 1, 2025 - Hillary makes an announcement about...

Today in Running History ·

2025/10/02

Today is Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 and on this day 3 months ago, I launched this podcast. In this episode, I will tell you what I have learned since launching on July 1st, and where we go from here.

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24:04

September 28, 1997 - Catherina McKiernan wins Berlin...

Today in Running History ·

2025/10/02

Today is September 28, 2025 and on this day in 1997, Irish runner Catherina McKiernan won the 24th annual Berlin Marathon in what was both a course and national record, as well as the fastest marathon debut by a woman in history at that time. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Catherina herself to hear what that day was really like. This episode is sponsored by MyRaceTatts, and listeners of Today in Running History can save 20% off your order using my code "Hillary" at checkout. ⁠⁠⁠Here is

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15:05

September 20, 1942 - first postpartum world record...

Today in Running History ·

2025/10/02

Today is Saturday, September 20, 2025, and on this day in 1942, Dutch phenom Fanny Blankers-Koen set her first world record since becoming a mom 13 months earlier on her way to becoming the Female Athlete of the Century. In this episode we'll learn more about Blankers-Koen, the only woman in history to win 4 gold medals at a single Olympics, and hear why that first postpartum world record was so unprecedented. It is #SaltySaturday, which means that this episode is sponsored by SaltStick. The

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10:35

September 19, 1896 - first marathon in North America

Today in Running History ·

2025/10/02

Today is Friday, September 19, 2025, and on this day in 1896, the very first marathon in North America was put on by New York’s Knickerbocker Athletic Club. 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 Fuel Goods will automatically receive $10 to spend

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13:09

September 18, 1960 - first Paralympic Games

Today in Running History ·

2025/09/30

Today is Thursday, September 18, and on this day in 1960, the first Paralympic Games were held in Rome. As a reminder, the Paralympic World Championships are taking place from September 27th to October 1st in New Delhi, and I highly encourage all of y’all to check them out.

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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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