MAIN TOPIC: 10 Epic Moments in Running History

Running history is rich with bravery, triumphs of the human spirit, and near super hero human ability. Throughout history we have been inspired by athletes to take on our own goals and challenge with heart and determination.

In this episode we discuss 10 epic moments in track and field history with running history buff, Nate “Q” Van Holten.

We could do many episodes chatting about epic moments in track and field history, so we were only able to talk about a handful of amazing moments. You will be inspired and entertained to be sure.

Here are some legends of track and field history whom we discuss (ok, there ended up being more than 10):

• Deena Kastor
• Kathrine Switzer
• Joan Benoit Samuelson
• Abdebe Bikila
• Eluid Kipchoge
• El G
• Geb vs Tergat (check out their battle HERE)
• Abdebe Bikila
• Ted Corbitt
• Allyson Felix (check out the race we spoke about HERE)
• Usain Bolt (Beijing 2008 triple golds, check them out HERE)
• Jesse Owens

About our guest

Nate “Q” Van Holten

• Coach at Q Elite, coaches Team USA racewalker, John Cody Rische who was on the podcast Rebuilding Momentum. 
• Assistant Coach at Grand Valley State University
• He has coached multiple athletes to the Olympic Trials and the U.S Junior Championships.
• Coached several individual national champions at the NAIA collegiate level
• The Van Holtens are involved in the running community. Currently Q’s wife, Jane training for a half marathon on behalf of World Vision. You can give to the cause here.
• Q is a track and field history buff and collector of historic track and field items.

Here is the photo of Zach’s team led by coach Q in college.

Allyson Felix and the Ripley Family

Usain Bolt and Andi (who is pregnant with Miles)

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