Chris French is originally from Hobart, but now live in Queensland. He boasts some impressive personal bests over 5 and 10km, running 14:28 and 29:50. He has won Cadbury Marathon and City to Casino twice and use to train with well-known runners Russell Foley, Michael Dalton, Dean Giblin and the late Colin Oliver. Chris was a teacher for a number of years before changing careers and working in the correctional services. We talk about his friendship with close mate and Devonport runner Michael Potter, some of the hurdles he has face in his life, where he sees the sport of athletics heading into future and what it was like to be coached by legend coaches Max Cherry and Albert Johnson.  If this podcast brings up any issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 131114.   If you're enjoying the show, there is an option to donate which helps pay for the cost and up keep of the production. You can do so via this link https://everydaylions.org/everyday-lions-podcast/