Legends: 1982 Boston Marathon

The inaugural episode in the Legends series breaking down classic races & highlighting legendary runners. We breakdown the 1982 Boston Marathon & highlight Alberto Salazar & Dick Beardsley.

Show Notes

Episode Breakdown
0:00 - Introduction of Legends

10:45 - Culture & Running Scene in 1982

17:55 - Background on Race Protagonists

34:55 - Race Discussion & Analysis

51:00 - The Race Finale

1:00:15 - Career Epilogue

1:13:15 - Hot Takes on Alberto

1:27:00 - Final Questions about Race

Links

Boston Marathon 1982 Video footage - https://www.runnerspace.com/video.php?video_id=62014

Duel in the Sun - https://www.amazon.com/Duel-Sun-Beardsley-Americas-Greatest/dp/1594866287

Creators & Guests

Producer

Steve Sisson

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