In this episode, hosts Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch talk with Edwin Moses, a legendary figure in track and field. During his competitive career, he won 122 consecutive 400 meter hurdles races--a streak that lasted almost 10 years, and is unlikely ever to be beaten.

The conversation includes Moses's significant contributions to sports beyond the track, including anti-doping efforts and social change through the Laureus World Sports Academy. Moses shares personal insights on competition, training, and overcoming challenges, while also reflecting on the current state of athletics and the future of the sport.

Key moments in the podcast:

The Legacy of Edwin Moses

07:20

Reliving the Glory: The Documentary Experience

10:18

A Serious Film: Insights from the Documentary

13:16

The Journey of a Champion: Edwin's Early Life

16:09

The Evolution of Track and Field: A Personal Perspective

19:00

The Science of Hurdling: Technique and Strategy

22:04

The Anti-Doping Movement: Edwin's Advocacy

25:17

The Contrast of Eras: Modern Athletes vs. Edwin Moses

35:24

The Long Road to Clean Sports

39:02

Current State of Doping in Athletics

42:34

The Impact of Laureus on Social Change

48:00

The Future of Track and Field

51:38

The Role of the IOC in Athletics

54:28

Reflections on Jimmy Carter

57:35

Overcoming Personal Challenges

01:03:21

The State of Running and Athletics

WHERE TO FIND "RUNNING: STATE OF THE SPORT"

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In this conversation, Susanna Sullivan reviews the highs and lows of her running in 2024. This includes missing the Olympic Marathon Trials in February due to an injury and Covid ... then bouncing back in October with a big marathon PR of 2:21:56 in Chicago. Sullivan has been improving steadily for a handful of years, but that Chicago performance catapulted her to the uppermost rungs of American marathon running. She'll begin her 2025 season in a couple of weeks in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon before racing an as-yet-undisclosed spring marathon. She's also seriously focused on the Tokyo World Championships Marathon in September. Here, she discusses her daily life as a teacher, her training regimen, and the importance of balancing short and long-distance races.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Susanna Sullivan's Journey

04:44 The Chicago Marathon Breakthrough

10:54 Training Philosophy and Future Goals

13:53 Balancing Short and Long Distance Racing

19:21 High School and College Running Experience

24:20 Post-College Running and Coaching Dynamics

31:47 Training Secrets and Cross-Training Insights

37:25 State of the Sport and Integrity Issues

41:55 Wishes for the Future

Daniel Romanchuk is one of the world's top wheelchair racers. This fall, he won the New York City Marathon and, a week later, the BAA Boston Half Marathon. He set a course record in the latter event.

In August, Romanchuk entered 5 events in the Paris Paralympics, winning gold in the 5000 meters and bronze in the marathon.

Born with spina bifida--a not-fully-formed spine--Romanchuk spent his early years trying to keep up with two older siblings. He enrolled in an adaptive sports program in his hometown, Baltimore, at age 5, and has been pursuing one sport (or many) ever since.

In this podcast interview, he talks about:

# his summer and fall of races

# why he did his first marathon at age 14

# how wheelchair athletes train

# why so many of them are located, as he is, at the University of Illinois/Champaign

# how wheelchair racing has evolved during his years in the sport

# ways he hopes to make racing wheelchairs less expensive and more accessible

# and much more

WHERE TO FIND "RUNNING: STATE OF THE SPORT"

Use your smartphone to download podcast apps from Apple, Spotify, Pandora, or YouTube Podcasts. Once you've selected your favorite app, search for "running state of the sport."With your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can also listen direct to “Running: State of the Sport” at the below internet links.

Apple

Spotify

Audible

Pandora

I Heart Radio

YouTube

"Running: State of the Sport" is brought to you by MarathonHandbook.com and RunLongRunHealthy.com.

Marathon Handbook is the world’s leading marathon website, with a special focus on trustworthy running information and free, runner-tested training plans for all ability levels.

"Run Long, Run Healthy" is Amby’s weekly newsletter with the newest, most scientific, and most useful training advice for runners.