Today is Monday, July 7, 2025 and on this day in 1999, Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj ran what remains the fastest mile in history.

In this episode we will learn about El Guerrouj's running career leading up to that evening, hear how that spectacular race played out, and discuss what's next in the world of middle distance running.

This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.

Bibliography:

• ⁠https://web.archive.org/web/20070210141511/http://wls3.com/running/elg.php⁠

• ⁠https://www.deseret.com/sports/2023/2/21/23601453/super-shoes-overwhelming-track-and-field-record-book/⁠

• ⁠https://worldathletics.org/news/report/el-guerrouj-smashes-mile-record-as-johnson-da⁠

• ⁠https://africa-news-agency.com/hicham-el-guerrouj-from-track-to-business-an-exceptional-journey/⁠

• ⁠https://www.abramundi.org/post/hicham-el-guerrouj-legend-and-symbol-of-moroccan-athletics⁠

• ⁠https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=259970⁠

• ⁠https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/jakob-ingebrigtsen-takes-third-straight-diamond-league-title-in-chaotic-1500m-final/⁠

• ⁠https://worldathletics.org/records/all-time-toplists/middlelong/one-mile/all/men/senior⁠

Today is Sunday, July 6, 2025, and on this day in 1917, legendary running coach Arthur Lydiard was born in Auckland, New Zealand.

In today's episode, we will talk about Arthur Lydiard's legacy as the coach to multiple Olympic medalists, learn about his training philosophy that has become commonplace today, and celebrate his believe that running for fun and fitness is for everyone.

This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠⁠, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com.

Bibliography:

• ⁠https://athletics.org.nz/legends/arthur-lydiard/⁠

• ⁠https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20797781/essential-lydiard/⁠

• ⁠https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/arthur-lydiard⁠

• ⁠https://coachsaltmarsh.com/the-lydiard-effect-cross-country-training/⁠

• ⁠https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/6l3/lydiard-arthur-leslie/print⁠

• ⁠https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/odd-man-out/⁠

• ⁠https://janecopland.com/2019/02/26/running-into-obsession-the-church-of-arthur-lydiard/⁠

• ⁠https://run.outsideonline.com/training/training-plans/marathon/eliud-kipchoge-marathon-workout-training-principles⁠

• ⁠https://www.aucklandjoggers.co.nz/about-3⁠

Today is Saturday, July 5, and on this day in 1986, Norwegian runner Ingrid Kristiansen broke the 10,000m world record she set one year earlier in an incredible 30:13.74

In this episode we will talk about Kristiansen's many wins throughout the 1980s (including more than half of the marathons she ever entered), learn more about this record-shattering performance in the summer of 1986, and hear from Ingrid Kristiansen herself about what that day was really like.

This episode is sponsored by SaltStick, my favorite source of electrolytes during long runs, especially in the summer. They recently came out with a caffeinated version of their FastChews, and I am basically living off of them while putting myself through the hell that is summer marathon training in Texas.

Listeners can save⁠ 20% off your purchase by using this link⁠ at any time, or⁠ use this one to purchase through Amazon⁠ during the upcoming Prime Days for some extra savings!

This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on ⁠Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary⁠, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com. Bibliography:

• ⁠https://www.european-athletics.com/news/golden-moments-kristiansen-scintillating-000m-stuttgart⁠
• ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/1986/07/06/sports/kristiansen-breaks-record.html⁠
• ⁠https://athleticsweekly.com/news/interviews/ingrid-kristiansen-my-greatest-race-1039970267/⁠
• ⁠https://trackandfieldnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/eTN1986_16_GoodwillG.pdf⁠

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