The first running boom in the 1970’s produced some of today’s most iconic road racing events such as Falmouth and Litchfield that attract capacity fields year in and out. The era also produced mega marathons such as NYC and Chicago that are now destination events attracting runners from all over the world with elite international fields. Athletic shoe companies such as Nike and New Balance went from little known brands to global enterprises fueling the sport with the sponsorship of road races, track events and the elite athletes that competed in them.
The running boom also produced a unique cast of characters that made running events, and their post race parties, extremely entertaining. The era was pre internet and the randomness of who would show up at the races made it even more special. This podcast is about their stories and walks you through how they got involved in the sport and what they are doing now.
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The first running boom in the 1970’s produced some of today’s most iconic road racing events such as Falmouth and Litchfield that attract capacity fields year in and out. The era also produced mega marathons such as NYC and Chicago that are now destination events attracting runners from all over the world with elite international fields. Athletic shoe companies such as Nike and New Balance went from little known brands to global enterprises fueling the sport with the sponsorship of road races, track events and the elite athletes that competed in them.
The running boom also produced a unique cast of characters that made running events, and their post race parties, extremely entertaining. The era was pre internet and the randomness of who would show up at the races made it even more special. This podcast is about their stories and walks you through how they got involved in the sport and what they are doing now.
Our guest this episode is Olympic Trials qualifier, coach and community organizer Mark Robinson
The Runners Reunion Podcast
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Our guest this episode is Olympic Trials qualifier, coach and community organizer Mark Robinson
Our guest this episode is 10 time All American Mark Robinson. A graduate of Catholic University, and longtime coach of his alma mater, Robinson did not begin running until his senior year at McKinley Technical High School in Washington, D.C. Despite a late start in the sport, he posted impressive results by clocking a 4:15 mile and 9:16 two mile in high school. His success continued at Catholic University and at an international level competing in the 1976 Olympic Trials and on the European Track Circuit as an 800-meter specialist. Mark’s passion for the sport continues to this day as head boys coach at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, D.C. We will discuss Mark’s career on and off the track and his dedication to community development. When not coaching track you may be lucky enough to sit with him in the stands at a major track meet and enjoy his deep insight into the sport and his analysis of each event that is more than likely to be spot on!
Longtime Catholic U. coach helps grow local high school’s running program
The Runners Reunion Podcast
The first running boom in the 1970’s produced some of today’s most iconic road racing events such as Falmouth and Litchfield that attract capacity fields year in and out. The era also produced mega marathons such as NYC and Chicago that are now destination events attracting runners from all over the world with elite international fields. Athletic shoe companies such as Nike and New Balance went from little known brands to global enterprises fueling the sport with the sponsorship of road races, track events and the elite athletes that competed in them.
The running boom also produced a unique cast of characters that made running events, and their post race parties, extremely entertaining. The era was pre internet and the randomness of who would show up at the races made it even more special. This podcast is about their stories and walks you through how they got involved in the sport and what they are doing now.
