Today in Running History
Today in Running History is your daily dose of the most unforgettable moments in the world of running. From legendary races and record-breaking performances to quirky, obscure, and downright outrageous stories, each short episode dives into a key event that happened on this day in the sport’s rich history. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, a casual jogger, or a running trivia nerd, this podcast brings the past to life - one stride at a time.
Episodes
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...
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 Olym...
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 t...
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 abou...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 marath...
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 g...
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 direct...
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 a...
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.
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