Today in Running History

Today is Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 and on this day in 1958, 5 men ran a mile in under 4 minutes, with the winner setting a new world record of 3:54.3 In this episode, we learn about those 5 men - Herb Elliott, Ronnie Delany, Murray Halberg, Merv Lincoln, and Albie Thomas - plus Billy Morton, the man who made the race possible, and whose legacy led to the annual Morton Games, still held in that very stadium. 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 email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com   And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send me an email at ⁠⁠runningupthathillary@gmail.com⁠

Today is Saturday, July 26, 2025 and on this day in 1913, legendary Canadian marathoner Gerard Cote was born in a small town outside of Montreal, Quebec. In this episode, we will hear about Cote's humble beginnings, discuss some of the 264 races he ran during his 20-year career - including 4 Boston Marathon wins - and learn about the one course record he purposely refused to beat. It's #SaltySaturday, which means that today's episode is sponsored by SaltStick. Their Fast Chews are, hands down, my favorite way to consume electrolytes mid-run. At the time when this airs, I'll be about 8 miles into my Saturday long run and on my 2nd or 3rd packet of FastChews! Listeners of the pod can also save 20% off of your entire SaltStick purchase by using ⁠⁠this link⁠⁠. 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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.  Bibliography: https://library.olympics.com/Default/doc/SYRACUSE/38981/the-olympic-marathon-david-e-martin-roger-w-h-gynn?_lg=en-GB https://www.baa.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/BostonMarathonHistoricalResults.pdf https://kids.kiddle.co/G%C3%A9rard_C%C3%B4t%C3%A9 https://runningmagazine.ca/uncategorized/feature-gerard-cote-canadas-greatest-boston-marathoner/ https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/66003 https://olympic.ca/team-canada/gerard-cote/

Today is Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 and on this day in 1974, legendary American sprinter Maurice Greene was born in Kansas City, Kansas. In this episode, we'll hear about Greene's rise to the top, which records he took down, and why he needed a fire extinguisher after one particularly fast race. I will also go on a bit of a rant about athletes (not Greene) doping, mid-episode. 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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.    Bibliography: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ex-olympic-star-maurice-greene-reacts-after-hs-girl-gets-disqualified-over-fire-extinguisher-celebration https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/maurice-greene-kansas-city-kansas-native-and-former-olympian-gives-inside-track-on-rise-to-fame https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/maurice-greene-7572.php https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/maurice-greene https://worldathletics.org/news/news/maurice-greene-spearheads-iaaf-grand-prix-in https://worldathletics.org/news/news/biography-maurice-greene-usa https://web.archive.org/web/20120618062114/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/athens/track/2004-07-08-cover-greene_x.htm https://worldathletics.org/news/news/world-titles-count-the-most-for-greene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSt0SMgIa9g https://www.extremeweatherwatch.com/cities/kansas-city/year-1974 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130428/sports/sports31.html#google_vignette https://www.kshof.org/team/maurice-greene https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-a-2003-08-25-33-greene-66860352/259676.html https://worldathletics.org/news/news/single-message-from-single-minded-greene https://www.kshb.com/sports/olympics/100-days-of-kansas-city-area-olympians-maurice-greene-track https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article285590292.html

Today is Saturday, July 19, 2025 and on this day in 1900, 14 men started the second ever Olympic marathon, and only half of them finished. In this episode, we'll learn about the 1900 Paris Olympics - which were held as a component of that year's World Fair - and the inhospitable conditions that made a full half of the athletes who began the marathon able to complete it. Plus, the secret that the champion was keeping from Olympic officials...   It's #SaltySaturday, which means that today's episode is sponsored by SaltStick. This is, hands down, my favorite way to consume electrolytes mid-run.   Right now until THE END OF TOMORROW, July 20th, SaltStick has a Strava challenge going on in conjunction with Fleet Feet. All you have to do is ⁠sign up here⁠, run 5K between now and next Sunday, and you will automatically receive a sample pack of SaltStick!   Even cooler, one entrant will receive a $5,000 shopping spree to their local Fleet Feet!   Listeners of the pod can also save 20% off of your SaltStick purchase by using ⁠this link⁠. 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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.  Bibliography: https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/68519 https://www.olympedia.org/results/56066 https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-games/paris-1900 https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-games/paris-1900/results/athletics/marathon-men https://www.paris.fr/en/pages/the-incredible-story-of-michel-theato-1900-games-marathon-winner-27633 https://www.runblogrun.com/2024/07/this-day-in-track-field-july-19-michel-theato-wins-paris-olympic-marathon-1900-by-walt-murphy-news-and-results-service.html

Today is Friday, July 18, 2025, and on this day in 2004, middle distance phenom Carrie Tollefson won the 1,500 meter final at the US Olympic track and field trials in Sacramento, CA. In this episode we will hear about Tollefson's devastating loss in the 5,000 meters earlier in the trials, learn how she pivoted her focus toward the 1,500 to win and make the Olympic team, and then we'll sit down with Carrie Tollefson herself to hear what that day was really like. 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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.    Bibliography: https://mn.milesplit.com/articles/280307/olympic-legends-of-minnesota-carrie-tollefson https://www.letsrun.com/2004/w1500mfinal.php https://ucan.co/blogs/energy-lab/olympian-carrie-tollefson-on-digging-deep-and-not-holding-back https://villanovarunning.blogspot.com/2012/05/carrie-tollefson-one-last-shot-to.html https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/carrie-tollefson-14322879 https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/get-involved/game-changers/carrie-tollefson https://villanova.com/news/1999/6/21/tollefson_wins_fourth_career_national_championship.aspx https://www.alltime-athletics.com/w_5000ok.htm https://mn.milesplit.com/articles/325950/all-time-minnesota-class-a-state-champions-1975-present https://trackandfieldnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2004.pdf

Today is Thursday, July 17, 2025 and on this day in 1988, Florence Griffith-Joyner, better known as FloJo, celebrated breaking the women's 100m world record in an incredible time of 10.49 seconds. To this day, her record still stands. 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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.    Bibliography: https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-flojo-records-8b1b7f8cf40dbe90a80bd40e308ab590 https://www.npr.org/2023/09/21/1200371618/remembering-olympic-gold-medalist-florence-flo-jo-griffith-joyner https://www.recognizepod.com/135-challenge/florence-griffith-joyner-the-ruler https://www.usatf.org/athlete-bios/florence-griffith-joyner https://trackandfieldnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1988.pdf https://lawattstimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=342:the-mother-behind-the-olympian-reveals-the-spirit-that-was-flo-jo&catid=12&Itemid=110 Aaseng, N. “A to Z of African American Athletes”. (2011). Facts on File. https://books.google.com/books?id=iSxylfm58foC&q=florence+delorez+griffith&pg=PA91#v=snippet&q=florence%20delorez%20griffith&f=false https://www.espn.com/classic/s/add_griffith_joyner_florence.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-06-26-sp-8397-story.html https://sports.yahoo.com/elaine-thompson-herah-narrowly-misses-212228141.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

Today is Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and on this day in 1978, the first annual Boilermaker race was held in Utica, New York - a race that would grow to one of the biggest and most iconic 15Ks in the country. In this episode we will learn about the radiator company that started it all, what that first race looked like back in '78, and then meet Joe Wilczynski, one of 7 athletes who has completed all 48 editions of the Boilermaker. 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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.    Bibliography: Pitarresi, J. (2002), “Utica Boilermaker: America’s premier 15K road race”. North Country Books. Utica, Ny.  https://uticaboilers.com/why-choose-us/company-history/ https://www.wktv.com/news/boilermaker-founder-looks-back-on-46-years-of-race-history/article_9e98a256-1467-11ee-a772-67bdda303cbe.html https://www.romesentinel.com/boilermaker-2025-womens-15k-winner-veronica-loleo/article_eaa0ad7c-13d6-49e2-94fe-ee2277adba3a.html http://www.polymorphs.net/results/boilermaker/1978_boilermaker_res.html https://www.greatersyracusesportshalloffame.com/kathy-mills-parker https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/13089/IndividualResult/BHYq?resultSetId=566284#U107227411 https://www.uticaod.com/story/news/local/2025/07/13/boilermaker-utica-2025-live-updates-race-winners/84510160007/ https://foundationhoc.org/community-impact/community-impactinitiatives/donor-profile-earle-c-reed https://www.cityofutica.com/community/events/Boilermaker https://www.boilermaker.com//15k/#1666200824667-5ba3b48c-a350

Today is Tuesday, July 15, 2025, and on this day in 1912, 68 men set out to run the Olympic Marathon in Stockholm, Sweden. In this episode we will hear about the 35 who finished, the one who collapsed and died, and the one who went missing, only to be found 54 years later. This episode is sponsored by MyRaceTatts, the awesome temporary tattoos with motivational phrases that I love to wear during races. Listeners of Today in Running History can get 15% of your purchase with this link, or by using my code "HILLARY" at checkout.  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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.   

Today is Monday, July 14, 2025, and on this day in 2022, Jim Thorpe was finally re-instated as the sole winner of the 2 Olympic gold medals he won at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm.    First we'll learn about the logistics of Thorpe's events - the decathlon and the pentathlon - and then we will mee Dr. Matt Andrews, an American sports historian and professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Dr. Andrews will tell us how Thorpe's story played out, and why it took over a century to make things right.    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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.    Bibliography: https://www.unc.edu/discover/jim-thorpes-olympic-wins-restored-110-years-later/ https://mylesapparel.com/blogs/journal/the-greatest-athlete-of-all-time?srsltid=AfmBOorPgbADvMckmBNQdxV-1HDpS_Gd--s8VjFF1_pVsIr9An50kByw https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/jim-thorpe-backlash-olympic-medals-debacle-and-demise-carlisle https://history.unc.edu/faculty-members/matthew-andrews/

Today is Saturday, July 12, 2025, and on this day in 1809, Captain Robert Barclay finished his final of 1,000 miles, walked in 1,000 consecutive days, a feat that took an astonishing 42 days in all. First we'll discuss the background of this so-called "father of pedestrianism", then we'll hear how the monumental walk played out over the course of 6 weeks, and finally we'll learn if anyone has been crazy enough to attempt the "Barclay Match" in the two centuries since. It's #SaltySaturday, which means that today's episode is sponsored by SaltStick. This is, hands down, my favorite way to consume electrolytes mid-run. Right now until July 20th, SaltStick has a Strava challenge going on in conjunction with Fleet Feet. All you have to do is sign up here, run 5K between now and next Sunday, and you will automatically receive a sample pack of SaltStick! Even cooler, one entrant will receive a $5,000 shopping spree to their local Fleet Feet! Listeners of the pod can also save 20% off of your SaltStick purchase by using this link. 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 @robontherunpod. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.  Bibliography: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/9270 https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/01/11/robert-barclay-allardice-is-the-father-of-pedestrianism-he-walked-1000-miles-in-1000-hours/ https://sshf.sportscotland.org.uk/inductees/captain-robert-barclay-allardice/index.html https://ultrarunninghistory.com/1000-milers-part-2/ https://ultrarunninghistory.com/1000-milers-1/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/athletics/london_marathon_2003/2945711.stm

Today is Friday, July 11, 2025, and on this day in 1912, not 3, not 4, not 5, but SIX men shared the podium for the Pole Vault at the Olympics in Stockholm. In this episode we will learn a brief history of the unique sport of pole vaulting, hear about how the competition at the 1912 Olympics occurred, and discuss whether a similar situation could play out today. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, Rob on the Run ⁠⁠here⁠⁠, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary, or check out my website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Bibliography: https://worldathletics.org/disciplines/jumps/pole-vault https://www.gillporter.com/gill_store/blog/post/what-goes-up https://vaultermagazine.com/evolution-of-the-pole-vault/ https://illumin.usc.edu/2702-2/ https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/27723/at-the-1912-olympics-pole-vault-why-were-bronze-medals-awarded-when-a-gold-and https://www.olympiandatabase.com/index.php?id=11269&L=1 https://olympic.ca/team-canada/william-happeny/ https://www.olympedia.org/editions/6/sports/ATH https://web.archive.org/web/20200417173914/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1912/ATH/mens-pole-vault.html https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/66080

Today is Thursday, July 10, 2025, and on this day in 1922, Jamaican sprinter Herb McKenley was born. In this episode we'll learn about his early years, discuss his versatile and record-shattering career as a professional runner, and hear how his contributions led to Jamaica becoming the track and field powerhouse that it is today. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, Rob on the Run ⁠here⁠, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary, or check out my website ⁠here⁠.    Bibliography: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:7167b969-e183-4608-b3ab-a5e77b4038ef?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover https://www.trackandfieldjamaica.com/team/herb-mckenley https://worldathletics.org/news/news/world-record-breaker-herb-mckenley-passes-awa-1 https://jis.gov.jm/information/famous-jamaicans/herbert-henry-mckenley/ https://joa.org.jm/olympic_athlete/herb-mckenley/ https://www.jamaicaexperiences.com/blogs/details/article/top-10-jamaican-track-and-field-athletic-stars https://nlj.gov.jm/Herb_Mckenley.pdf https://pennrelays.com/sports/2023/2/8/records-results.aspx

Today is Wednesday, July 8, 2025, and on this day in 1978, American distance runner Kara Goucher was born. In this episode, we'll learn more about Kara's background, I'll do a top 5 countdown on why she's my personal favorite runner of all time, and then we'll hear from Kara herself about motherhood, Minnesota, and the advice she'd give her younger self. This episode is sponsored by MyRaceTatts, the awesome temporary tattoos with motivational phrases that I love to wear during races. Listeners of Today in Running History can get 15% of your purchase with this link, or by using my code "HILLARY" at checkout.    During today's episode, I reference the two books that Kara Goucher authored: The Longest Race can be purchased here Strong can be purchased here This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, Rob on the Run here, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary, or check out my website here.    Bibliography: Goucher, K. (2023). "The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team". Gallery Books http://www.karagoucher.com/about/ https://cubuffs.com/honors/cu-athletic-hall-of-fame/kara-grgaswheeler-goucher/52 https://www.oiselle.com/pages/kara-goucher?srsltid=AfmBOoowkRkAd92NhfVkhcxolXAaw-Mkl68MgUQ1nc5s1DfSuU9y3cBo Edit to add - upon listening to this episode myself, I realize that I made 3 errors. Kara and Adam got married in 2001, her book is called "Strong" without an "er", and Billy Mills' win was in 1964.

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 Instagram as @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.  Bibliography: https://www.baa.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/BostonMarathonHistoricalResults.pdf https://www.thesportscol.com/2024/03/this-women-pulled-a-rosie-ruiz/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/the-buzzer-rosie-ruiz-boston-marathon-jacqueline-gareau-1.6426886 https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,984407-2,00.html https://time.com/3822577/rosie-ruiz-history/  https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/rosie-ruiz-dies-boston-marathon https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/west-palm-beach-fl/rosie-vivas-8774911?fbclid=IwAR1YjL5FUf6xsNaBIABRkX-4POTUyI29W77QSmVzGEvJpbuUiXZB-MUFp1A https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a28615122/rosie-ruiz-boston-marathon-dies/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-21/rosie-ruiz-fakes-boston-marathon-win

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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.  Bibliography: https://web.archive.org/web/20070210141511/http://wls3.com/running/elg.php https://www.deseret.com/sports/2023/2/21/23601453/super-shoes-overwhelming-track-and-field-record-book/ https://worldathletics.org/news/report/el-guerrouj-smashes-mile-record-as-johnson-da https://africa-news-agency.com/hicham-el-guerrouj-from-track-to-business-an-exceptional-journey/ https://www.abramundi.org/post/hicham-el-guerrouj-legend-and-symbol-of-moroccan-athletics https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=259970 https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/jakob-ingebrigtsen-takes-third-straight-diamond-league-title-in-chaotic-1500m-final/ https://worldathletics.org/records/all-time-toplists/middlelong/one-mile/all/men/senior

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 SaltStick, my favorite source of electrolytes during long runs, especially in the summer. They recently came out with a caffeinated version of their FastChews, and I am basically living off of them while putting myself through the hell that is summer marathon training in Texas. Listeners can save 20% off your purchase by using this link at any time, or use this one to purchase through Amazon during the upcoming Prime Days for some extra savings! 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 @robontherunpod.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com. Bibliography: https://www.european-athletics.com/news/golden-moments-kristiansen-scintillating-000m-stuttgart https://www.nytimes.com/1986/07/06/sports/kristiansen-breaks-record.html https://athleticsweekly.com/news/interviews/ingrid-kristiansen-my-greatest-race-1039970267/ https://trackandfieldnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/eTN1986_16_GoodwillG.pdf

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, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.  Bibliography: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-bm1901/59647473/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/125-years-running-here-are-some-fast-facts-about-the-around-the-bay-road-race-1.5077295 https://bayrace.com/history/ https://longboatroadrunners.com/about-longboat/ https://cache.boston.com/marathon/history/1907.shtml https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-marathon/2014/04/14/scenes-from-the-finish-line/ https://windspeaker.com/news/footprints/tom-longboat-athlete-whose-travels-were-far-and-fast https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canada/tom-longboat-junior-public-school

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 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 on anything at the marketplace, and listeners of Today in Running History can save $10 off your first box by using my code "HILLARY10" at checkout. Check out the Fuel Goods website here!   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 email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com   And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠runningupthathillary@gmail.com⁠

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 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 @robontherunpod.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.    Bibliography:   https://web.archive.org/web/20200417173730/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1988/ATH/mens-marathon.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070608102447/http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/AFRIQUE/PLEINAIR/RECDJIBOUTI.txt https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/hussein-ahmed-salah https://web.archive.org/web/20161203220336/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sa/ahmed-salah-1.html https://www.reddit.com/r/Somalia/comments/1czykg4/how_to_become_a_champion_ahmed_salahs_untold/ https://www.olympics.com/en/news/djiboutis-42-kilometre-run-to-olympic-glory https://www.olympics.com/en/news/djiboutis-42-kilometre-run-to-olympic-glory  

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 #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 on anything at the marketplace, and listeners of Today in Running History can save $10 off your first box by using my code "HILLARY10" at checkout. Check out the Fuel Goods website here!   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 email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com   And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠runningupthathillary@gmail.com⁠