237: The Mile That Changed Everything: Jim Ryun's Story
In this episode, we’re joined by the legendary Jim Ryun, one of the most famous names in American middle-distance running, to talk about the coach who redirected his life, the moment he understood what breaking the 4-minute mile really meant, and why “ownership” is the skill that outlasts talent. Jim takes us from being a teenage Olympian to racing at Mexico City altitude, then back to the quieter memories of Tokyo that still shape how he views people and competition.
Because we’re the Rise and Run crew, we also bring it home to runDisney. Jim shares his connection to the first Walt Disney…
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