While there is no shortage of podcasts that focus on the mechanics of running, I was surprised to find very little that looks at the history of our sport. I created the daily podcast “Today In Running History” to fill this space. In eight minutes or less, listeners will learn the backstories and lasting impact of some of the biggest names and milestones in running history, plus some they might not know about yet. Like the sport itself, Today In Running History is for all of us, from passionate and facts-obsessed sports-history geeks to the most casual of newbies.
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While there is no shortage of podcasts that focus on the mechanics of running, I was surprised to find very little that looks at the history of our sport. I created the daily podcast “Today In Running History” to fill this space. In eight minutes or less, listeners will learn the backstories and lasting impact of some of the biggest names and milestones in running history, plus some they might not know about yet. Like the sport itself, Today In Running History is for all of us, from passionate and facts-obsessed sports-history geeks to the most casual of newbies.
September 11, 2012 - Underwater marathon world record set by Mike Studer
Today in Running History
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September 11, 2012 - Underwater marathon world record set by Mike Studer
Today is Thursday, September 11, 2025 and on this day in 2012, American physiotherapist Dr. Mike Studer set a new world record for the underwater marathon at his clinic in South Salem, Oregon.
In this episode, we’ll hear from Studer himself about how he prepared for this challenge, why he did it, and what surprising components made the feat harder than you’d imagine.
You can check out Studer's book, "The Brain That Chooses Itself" here.
This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own podcast "Rob on the Run". If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need some help on the technical side, I HIGHLY suggest reaching out to Rob. His email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com
And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow me on Instagram, or send me an email at runningupthathillary@gmail.com
Bibliography:
https://www.marathons.com/en/running-gag/mike-studer-the-man-who-ran-a-marathon-underwater/
https://www.amazon.com/Brain-That-Chooses-Itself-Personalized/dp/B0DLP7JVFY
https://www.worldrecordacademy.com/sports/longest_distance_run_underwater_Mike_Studer_sets_world_record_113073.html
https://www.litegait.com/instructor/mike-studer
https://www.tedxsalem.com/physical-therapist-mike-studer-world-record-holder/
Today in Running History
While there is no shortage of podcasts that focus on the mechanics of running, I was surprised to find very little that looks at the history of our sport. I created the daily podcast “Today In Running History” to fill this space. In eight minutes or less, listeners will learn the backstories and lasting impact of some of the biggest names and milestones in running history, plus some they might not know about yet. Like the sport itself, Today In Running History is for all of us, from passionate and facts-obsessed sports-history geeks to the most casual of newbies.
