Ep 438: Running to the Edge - Matthew Futterman

Published: Oct. 18, 2019, 6:24 p.m.

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Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed is a new book by New York Times Deputy Editor Matthew Futterman

Matt, a avid runner, tells the story of the evolution of running from the 1950s, when it was just as odd to see a naked person walking down the street as it is to see someone running, until today. \\xa0He describes this evolution of speed and endurance through the story of Bob Larsen, a hall of fame track field coach. \\xa0He explains what we have learned about running science through the experience that Coach Larsen had coaching the small-town Jamul Toads to a national championship and coaching the great Meb Keflzighi\'s amazing career.

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