Running--State of the Sport

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Dan Schlesinger--marathon great and fine artist

October 01, 2026

As a freshman at Yale in the spring of 1974, Dan Schlesinger broke the school's record in the 6-mile run. That record was previously held by a guy named Frank Shorter. Remember this for your next running trivia game.Schlesinger did much more in his running career, and also on the long, twisting path that eventually led to his current work as a fine artist. In the 1982 NYC Marathon, Schlesinger came out of seemingly nowhere to finish third in 2:11:54. He was beaten only by Alberto Salazar ...

German Silva--Mexican marathon great

September 11, 2026

In the latest episode of the podcast, "Running: State Of The Sport," George and Amby chat with German Silva, winner of the 1994 and 1995 New York City Marathons.Silva grew up as one of 13 children living in a small Mexican town without electricity. His father thought running was a waste of time. It was better to pick oranges in the local orchard.However, the young Silva fell in love with running, and ran strongly in the steeplechase and 10,000 meters before finding his best distance...

Rod Dixon--New Zealand great

August 25, 2026

Rod Dixon is one of the alltime great runners from New Zealand--a country that has produced far more than its expected share of top runners. This possibly extends from the influence of Arthur Lydiard, the immensely influential New Zealand coach from the early 1960s to the present day.[In this episode, George and Amby also discuss Yomif Kejelcha's half marathon record, Jenny Simpson's health update, and Ethan Strand's 1500-meter win over Cole Hocker and Jacob Ingebrigtsen.]Dixon wo...

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How do I get in touch with Running--State of the Sport?

Running--State of the Sport is hosted by Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch. Its publicly listed email is amburf@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Running--State of the Sport?

The publicly listed email for Running--State of the Sport: amburf@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Running--State of the Sport have?

Podseeker estimates Running--State of the Sport reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Running--State of the Sport?

Running--State of the Sport typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elite or Olympic-level running experience, major marathon or road-race victories, respected authorship or coaching expertise, or senior leadership in organizations and businesses shaping the sport. Common among recent guests: Olympic participation or medals; Major marathon victories; National or Olympic Trials success. Recent guests include German Silva, Rod Dixon, and Pete Pfitzinger.

How hard is it to get booked on Running--State of the Sport?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Running--State of the Sport cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Running, Marathon, Road Racing, and Endurance Training. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.