The Backstory of Sir Walter Miler: Community, Growth, and Athlete Engagement

In this conversation, Lindsey, Tommie, Matt, and Peter are joined by Sandy Roberts and Pat Price, founders of the Sir Walter Miler. They dive deep into the history and evolution of the Sir Walter Miler event.

Topics discussed:

• Introduction to the Sir Walter Miler event

• The community engagement aspect

• Evolution of the event over the years

• The role of top athletes and sponsorship

• Infield access for fans and athlete engagement

• The “dreamer” component of the race

• Challenges in event organization and logistics

• The importance of teamwork and volunteers

• The process of selecting athletes and building the field

• Future plans and succession for the event