Hardware Podcasts

006 - “The Courage to Start” with John Bingham

Let's Combinate · 10 Nov 2021 · 1h 03m

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John Bingham, author of 'The Courage to Start' and creator of the 'Penguin Chronicles' column for Runner's World, discusses his journey from an overweight 43-year-old academic to running 45 marathons. He explains the origin of his 'penguin' persona, which represented slow, joyful running rather than elite performance, and details how he launched the Rock and Roll Marathon series to create a supportive environment for non-elite runners. Bingham also shares insights on race logistics, the myth of 'the wall,' and the importance of finding personal joy in physical activity without comparing oneself to others.

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Runner's World, Rock and Roll Marathon, Poler, Marine Corps Marathon, London Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Jeff Galloway, Khalid Khannouchi, Frank Shorter

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