Are humans designed for long distance running? When was the first running meet? And what about those famous runners in history, from Pheidippides through to the dirtiest race in history. All this and more as writer and runner Duncan Larkin joins the pod to chat history of running.

Duncan Larkin Links

The 30-Minute Runner: Smart Training for Busy Beginners

Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well-Being

One Minute at 11,000 Feet

Born to Run, Christopher McDougall

Running with the Kenyans, Adharanand Finn

Once a Runner: A Novel

Lore of Running, Tim Noakes

Park Run Locations

Ollie Links

Ollie on X/Twitter

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