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In this episode we talk to a pioneer of American distance running. Hal Higdon competed in 8 US Olympic Trials including a 5th place finish in the 3000m steeplechase in 1960. He also finished 5th at the 1964 Boston Marathon in a time of 2:21:55. His success rolled over into the masters ranks when he ran 9:18.6 in the steeplechase and set the M40 record. That is to say nothing of his award-winning journalism career or the thousands upon thousands of people he has helped through his training plans. If you are a lifelong learner and a student of history you will really enjoy this episode. Coach Higdon also talks about training and what his experiences have taught him concerning best practices.
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*The opening montage for this episode was borrowed from a scene in Disney’s “McFarland, USA” where actor Kevin Costner plays the role of coach Jim White.*