On today's Run to the Top Podcast.

They would look out the window and see this guy drive up in a

rambler convertible and reached into the back of his

rambler and throw his chair on the road and jump into the chair

and roll into the hospital and basically say,

they told you what you can't do. I'm here to tell you what you can't do.

I'm here to tell you what you can't do.

Welcome to the Run to the Top podcast

from Runners Connect, where it's all about learning

from the best and most inspiring minds in the sport.

Together, we can train a smarter, healthier, and faster running community.

Now here's your host Stephanie Kay Atwood.

Welcome. This is Stephanie K Atwood, Boston Marathon Qualifier Coach and host for the Run to the Top Podcast. On today's Run to the Top

podcast we meet Bob Babbitt, longtime runner and triathlete, co-founder of

competitor magazine, creator of the

Muddy Buddy Ride and Rent Series and a hell of a storyteller to boot.

His book, Never a Bad Day, is a collection of favorite editorials that he wrote for Competitor magazine from 1987 through 2010.

Today's episode will focus on five outstanding athletes interviewed by Bob who have overcome incredible disasters

danger and difficulties to continue as runners and competitors.

You'll be hearing about Meb Kefleski, possibly America's greatest marathoner of all time,

and his epic story originating in fleeing with his family from Africa.

You'll hear about endurance runner Johann Otter,

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