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The Runner's World Show

Episode 48: Duel in the Sun

The Runner's World Show

Runner's World / Panoply

Sports

4.3530 Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2017

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

A conversation from our archives. Legends Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley discuss their historic race at the 1982 Boston Marathon. The pair talks us through what they were thinking and feeling in the final miles of perhaps the greatest race of all time—their “Duel in the Sun.” (1:30) We preview the very first episode of season three of Human Race, which begins this Tuesday, April 11. (26:20) In the Kick, why trail runners should be on the lookout for ticks this year, an unbelievable performance at the Prague Half Marathon, one person finishes what might be the toughest race in the world. (36:03) The Runner’s World Show is brought to you by Bombas. For an exclusive 20 percent off your first order of incredibly comfortable socks, plus a money-back guarantee, go to Bombas.com/run. You’ll even get free shipping on orders of $30 or more. Episode Credits: Host: David Willey   Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, Brian Dalek and Rachel Swaby The Runner's World Show is a proud part of Panoply. Check out our show page here. Follow us on Twitter (@rwaudio) and Facebook (Runner's World Audio). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

There once was a woman who lived in a shoe.

0:03.0

A size too snug, but what could she do?

0:06.0

But that's not where her story ends.

0:08.0

Thanks to a little help from her Experian friends,

0:11.0

she got her score into much better shape

0:13.0

and relocated to a box fresh new place,

0:16.0

with room to grow and a mortgage to suit.

0:19.0

Now, she lives in a spacious four-bedroom cowboy boots.

0:23.3

Better your Experian credit score to help get mortgage ready. Experian, better your score,

0:28.7

better your story.

0:32.5

Welcome to The Runner's World Show, where each week we entertain you, inspire you, and inform you about all things running. I'm David Willie, editor-in-chief of Runner's World Show, where each week we entertain you, inspire you, and inform you about all

0:37.9

things running. I'm David Willie, editor-in-chief of Runner's World. We are very excited about

0:43.4

this week's show. We are going to preview the very first episode of Season 3 of Human Race,

0:49.3

our sibling podcast, which airs this Tuesday, April 11th. Then in the kick, why you trail runners should be on the

0:57.5

lookout, unfortunately, for more ticks this year, and a recap of what might be the hardest

1:02.9

race in the world, the Barclay Marathons. But first, we bring you something terrific from our

1:09.2

archives. A conversation I had with Boston

1:12.4

Marathon Legends, Alberto Salazar, and Dick Beardsley, on the 30th anniversary of their epic

1:18.7

1982 duel in the sun. The pair talk us through what they were thinking and feeling in the

1:25.1

final miles of what was perhaps the greatest race of all time.

1:29.3

That's coming up.

1:30.7

Thanks for joining us.

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