• S4E4 - Bill Rodgers wins 4th consecutive NYC Marathon
    Oct 29 2025

    Today is Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 and this week in 1979, American Bill Rodgers became the New York City Marathon champion for the fourth consecutive time.

    To this day, Bill remains the only man to have ever won the NYC Marathon on 4 occasions. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Rodgers himself to hear what that day was really like.

    It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History can save 20% off your order using my code "Hillary" at checkout. ⁠⁠⁠Here is the link⁠⁠⁠ to MyRaceTatts.

    I want to thank all of you for your patience during my unplanned 2-week hiatus, and I would not like to thank my flu shot for anything at all.

    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.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • S4E3 - Bill Dellinger & his last shot at Olympic glory
    Oct 11 2025

    Today is Friday, October 10th, 2025, and this month in 1964, after 2 lackluster Olympic performances, American Bill Dellinger came out of retirement at the geriatric age of 30 to win a bronze medal in the 5,000m at the Tokyo Olympics.

    In this episode, we will learn more about Dellinger’s incredible comeback story, sit down with his nephew to hear what Bill was like off the track, and discuss the lasting legacy of Dellinger’s 91 year life.

    It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscription service that I've been using for the past 3 years to make sure I'm properly fueled for all of my runs.

    All new subscribers to the RunnerBox by Fuel Goods will automatically receive $10 to spend on anything at the marketplace, and listeners of Today in Running History can save $10 off your first box by using my code "HILLARY10" at checkout.

    Check out the Fuel Goods website here!

    This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need some help on the technical side, I HIGHLY suggest reaching out to Rob. His email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com

    And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠runningupthathillary@gmail.com⁠

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    23 mins
  • S4E2 - first and only Olympic medal for the country of Djibouti
    Oct 11 2025

    Today is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 and this week in 1988, Ahmed Salah won a bronze medal in the men’s marathon at the Olympics in Seoul, which was the first and only Olympic medal ever won by the country of Djibouti.

    In this episode, we'll learn more about Salah, his country, and why that Olympic podium was so significant.

    It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History can save 20% off your order using my code "Hillary" at checkout. ⁠⁠⁠Here is the link⁠⁠⁠ to MyRaceTatts.

    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/20200417173730/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1988/ATH/mens-marathon.html
    • https://web.archive.org/web/20070608102447/http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/AFRIQUE/PLEINAIR/RECDJIBOUTI.txt
    • https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/hussein-ahmed-salah
    • https://web.archive.org/web/20161203220336/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sa/ahmed-salah-1.html
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/Somalia/comments/1czykg4/how_to_become_a_champion_ahmed_salahs_untold/
    • https://www.olympics.com/en/news/djiboutis-42-kilometre-run-to-olympic-glory
    • https://www.olympics.com/en/news/djiboutis-42-kilometre-run-to-olympic-glory

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    11 mins
  • S4E1 - Hal Higdon interview - 94 years of running wisdom
    Oct 4 2025

    Today is Friday, October 3rd, 2025 and this week in 2016, legendary runner and writer Hal Higdon published his book “Run Fast,” a comprehensive guide for runners looking to improve their speed and reach new PRs.

    In this episode, I sit down with Higdon himself to discuss a few of the incredible contributions he’s made to the world of running in his 94 years of life so far.

    For more information on his books, app, and training program, please check out Hal Higdon's website here.

    It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscription service that I've been using for the past 3 years to make sure I'm properly fueled for all of my runs.

    All new subscribers to the RunnerBox by Fuel Goods will automatically receive $10 to spend on anything at the marketplace, and listeners of Today in Running History can save $10 off your first box by using my code "HILLARY10" at checkout.

    Check out the Fuel Goods website here!

    This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need some help on the technical side, I HIGHLY suggest reaching out to Rob. His email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com

    And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠runningupthathillary@gmail.com⁠

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    20 mins
  • October 1, 2025 - Hillary makes an announcement about the podcast
    Oct 2 2025

    Today is Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 and on this day 3 months ago, I launched this podcast. In this episode, I will tell you what I have learned since launching on July 1st, and where we go from here.

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    5 mins
  • September 28, 1997 - Catherina McKiernan wins Berlin Marathon
    Oct 2 2025

    Today is September 28, 2025 and on this day in 1997, Irish runner Catherina McKiernan won the 24th annual Berlin Marathon in what was both a course and national record, as well as the fastest marathon debut by a woman in history at that time.

    In this episode, we’ll sit down with Catherina herself to hear what that day was really like.

    This episode is sponsored by MyRaceTatts, and listeners of Today in Running History can save 20% off your order using my code "Hillary" at checkout. ⁠⁠⁠Here is the link⁠⁠⁠ to MyRaceTatts.

    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.

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    24 mins
  • September 20, 1942 - first postpartum world record set by Fanny Blankers-Koen
    Oct 2 2025

    Today is Saturday, September 20, 2025, and on this day in 1942, Dutch phenom Fanny Blankers-Koen set her first world record since becoming a mom 13 months earlier on her way to becoming the Female Athlete of the Century.

    In this episode we'll learn more about Blankers-Koen, the only woman in history to win 4 gold medals at a single Olympics, and hear why that first postpartum world record was so unprecedented.

    It is #SaltySaturday, which means that this episode is sponsored by SaltStick. The summer heat is not going anywhere any time soon, which means that we all need to be replenishing electrolytes lost in sweat.

    The FastChews from SaltStick are my personal favorite way to get electrolytes in mid-run, and they come in some great flavors, plus caffeinated and uncaffeinated versions, too! Listeners of Today In Running History can save 20% off of your order using⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠.

    AND, as I mention in this episode, SaltStick's sister brand Bonk Breaker is discontinuing their energy bars. Until they are gone for good, you can get a box for free with ANY Bonk Breaker purchase (I love the OMG! Chews) by using the code "ONELASTBOX" at checkout here.

    This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need some help on the technical side, I HIGHLY suggest reaching out to Rob. His email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com

    And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠runningupthathillary@gmail.com⁠

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    15 mins
  • September 19, 1896 - first marathon in North America
    Oct 2 2025

    Today is Friday, September 19, 2025, and on this day in 1896, the very first marathon in North America was put on by New York’s Knickerbocker Athletic Club.

    It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscription service that I've been using for the past 3 years to make sure I'm properly fueled for all of my runs.

    All new subscribers to the RunnerBox by Fuel Goods will automatically receive $10 to spend on anything at the marketplace, and listeners of Today in Running History can save $10 off your first box by using my code "HILLARY10" at checkout.

    Check out the Fuel Goods website here!

    This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are looking to get into the podcasting or Youtube space, but need some help on the technical side, I HIGHLY suggest reaching out to Rob. His email is robontherunpodcast@gmail.com

    And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠runningupthathillary@gmail.com⁠

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    11 mins