Explore the fascinating history of running from ancient Greece to modern innovations, highlighting key milestones, technological advances, and inspiring stories of perseverance. In this episode, Sophie takes you through a brief history lesson - when the first marathon was run, Kathrine Switzer's nearly getting kicked out of Boston Marathon, the 4-minute mile and 2-hour marathon barriers, as well as her own personal running journey.

This episode is sponsored by ASICS - celebrating the release of the brand new Superblast 3. Check them out here

Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: A Dive into Running History

03:38 Pheidippides and the Birth of the Marathon

06:34 The Evolution of the Marathon Distance

09:50 Breaking Barriers: Roger Bannister and the Four-Minute Mile

12:42 The Rise of Mass Participation in Running

15:26 Katherine Switzer: A Trailblazer for Women in Running

20:40 The Need for Women's Sports Opportunities

21:10 The Evolution of Women's Marathon Running

23:54 The Rise of Popularity in Running

24:44 Breaking Barriers: The Two-Hour Marathon Challenge

26:36 The Evolution of Athletic Footwear

32:34 The Impact of Minimalism and Barefoot Running

33:41 The Evolution of Running Shoe Technology

43:25 Personal Journey in Running

49:14 The Impact of Running on Life