Listen "The History of Running with Duncan Larkin"
Episode Synopsis
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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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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