What is a REAL Runner?

What are the makings of a REAL runner? Tune in now and find out!

Timestamps of big takeaways

[00:04] - Introduction and Boston Marathon Discussion

- Coach Caroline introduces the topic of the Boston Marathon, curtailing the number of runners allowed, especially charity runners and slower runners.

- Coach Valerie discusses the increasing popularity of marathons, and how the Boston marathon is making qualifying even more competitive.

[03:22] Defining a "Real Runner"

- Coach Valerie talks about the early days of marathons when everyone tried to run the whole way, before run-walking became more accepted.

- The coaches discuss whether marathons should require qualifying times like Boston and whether or not that's fair to slower runners.

- Coach Valerie emphasizes that if you run, you're ...