Running through the Decades Series 1 of 4: The Early Days of Modern Running Boom 50s and 60s

Runners, take your mark! Prepare to embark on a captivating journey tracing the evolution of running from ancient Greece to modern-day Olympics. 

We promise a fascinating discussion about the epic history of running, filled with awe-inspiring tales of record-breaking athletes like Spiridon Lewis who touched the finish line sans modern running gear. 

Brace to unravel the intriguing origin story of the Marathon, once a male-only event, and the persisting patriarchy that shadows the running world today.

Get ready for an engaging exploration of the 1950s and 60s, a golden era marked by extraordinary breakthroughs in running. From Emil Zapotec's distinctive style and commitment to Abebe Bikila's historic barefoot marathon win at the 1960 Rome Olympics and Jim Ryan shattering world records in 1966, we cover the 1950s and 1960s lates and greats of running. 

And we couldn't overlook the phenomenal Catherine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967. 

Discover a wealth of insights into running stats, fueling, and hydration strategies of this period and how pop culture continues to shape the running world.

But this episode isn't only about running. Culinary enthusiasts, listen up! 

We take an appetizing detour to find out what folks were eating in those decades even embracing Julia Childs' iconic "What the Hell" attitude and timeless recipes. 

We'll whisk you through snacks, popular sayings, hobbies, and the tunes you want to be grooving to when you join in on this epic 1950 & 1960s run. 

Join us for a fun-filled, enlightening, and historic run through the ages. Trust us, this is a series you wouldn't want to miss!

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