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Podcast 66: Female running pioneer and Lydiard protégé LORRAINE MOLLER -Part 2/2

Posted July 20th, 2007 at 9:51 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 66 of The Final Sprint Podcast features the second and final installment of a two-part, in-depth interview with the legendary female running pioneer and passionate Lydiard protégé LORRAINE MOLLER. (Click here to listen to part 1 of this interview featured in Episode 65).

Lorraine began an unprecedented, 28-year international career by running barefoot in her native New Zealand. At the age of 41, she concluded her running her career with her fourth Olympic marathon, becoming the only woman in the world to have completed each of the first four Olympic marathons for women. Her multitude of other accomplishments include the longest debut winning marathon streak in history, a Boston Marathon title, and an Olympic bronze medal.

In part 2 of the interview, Lorraine talks about her upcoming autobiography “On the Wings of Mercury”, her decision to retire and her life since, coaching, the advent of the women’s marathon and the special relationship between herself and fellow women’s running pioneers: Kathrine Switzer, Grete Waitz, and Joan Benoit Samuelson.

Download the podcast to hear Lorraine discuss these topics, as well as, helping to create the Arthur Lydiard Foundation, her charity efforts and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Lorraine Moller
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 13.9 MB
Length: 20:16

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Podcast 65: Female running pioneer and Lydiard protégé LORRAINE MOLLER -Part 1/2

Posted July 18th, 2007 at 6:24 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 65 of The Final Sprint Podcast features the first installment of a two-part, in-depth interview with the legendary female running pioneer and passionate Lydiard protégé LORRAINE MOLLER.

(Note: Part two will be published on Friday in Episode 66).

Lorraine began an unprecedented, 28-year international career by running barefoot in her native New Zealand. At the age of 41, she concluded her running her career with her fourth Olympic marathon, becoming the only woman in the world to have completed each of the first four Olympic marathons for women. Her multitude of other accomplishments include the longest debut winning marathon streak in history, a Boston Marathon title, and an Olympic bronze medal.

In part 1 of the interview, Lorraine talks about the development and progression of her career, being driven by that “pioneering kiwi spirit”, the metamorphosis of female athletics, her bond with iconic running coach Arthur Lydiard, misconceptions about his training philosophies, and why her regimen so seamlessly prepared her for the marathon.

Download the podcast to hear Lorraine discuss these topics, as well as, the special meaning of being inducted to the Colorado Running Hall of Fame and her belief that running is a personal and spiritual journey that enabled her to develop the often under-appreciated, but yet crucial element to success in both athletics and in life: self-understanding and the mental framework of a champion.

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Lorraine Moller
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 17.3 MB
Length: 25:15

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Podcast 17: Interview with U.S. hurdling phenom Danielle Carruthers

Posted February 19th, 2007 at 1:26 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features my interview with hurdling phenom Danielle Carruthers.

Danielle, a fellow Indiana University Hoosier, is a a two-time USA Indoor champion, 10-time All-American and the new protégé of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers. In the interview Danielle talks about competing against Gail at the Millrose Games, what it’s like to be coached by an Olympic legend, her upcoming races and goals for 2007.

Download the podcast to hear Danielle discuss those topics and how she has been able to overcome a multitude of challenges, including a difficult childhood and a serious knee injury, to become one of America’s most promising, young hurdlers!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Danielle Carruthers
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 20.4MB
Length: 00:29:45

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