Chapter

A Conversation on Running with Mark Cucuzzella
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47:40 - 54:51 (07:11)

Mark shares his experiences as an accomplished marathoner and gives insights on training methods and techniques for runners looking to improve their performance.

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The pacers play a crucial role in maintaining the pace during Bannister's attempt to beat the four-minute mile in 1954, with Chris Chataway taking over for the third lap and just a few seconds over the desired pace at the three-quarter mark causing some tension.
47:40 - 48:41 (01:01)
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Sports
Summary

The pacers play a crucial role in maintaining the pace during Bannister's attempt to beat the four-minute mile in 1954, with Chris Chataway taking over for the third lap and just a few seconds over the desired pace at the three-quarter mark causing some tension.

Chapter
A Conversation on Running with Mark Cucuzzella
Episode
The 4-minute Mile: Greatest Sports Story?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The breaking of the psychological barrier of running a four minute mile, previously thought to be impossible, led to a breakthrough in runners achieving the feat following Roger Banister's record in 1954.
48:41 - 53:11 (04:30)
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Running, Athletics
Summary

The breaking of the psychological barrier of running a four minute mile, previously thought to be impossible, led to a breakthrough in runners achieving the feat following Roger Banister's record in 1954.

Chapter
A Conversation on Running with Mark Cucuzzella
Episode
The 4-minute Mile: Greatest Sports Story?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The story of Dick Fosbury, an Olympic athlete who revolutionized the high jump by inventing the "Fosbury Flop," and how his name became synonymous with taking risks that pay off.
53:11 - 54:51 (01:40)
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Risk-taking
Summary

The story of Dick Fosbury, an Olympic athlete who revolutionized the high jump by inventing the "Fosbury Flop," and how his name became synonymous with taking risks that pay off.

Chapter
A Conversation on Running with Mark Cucuzzella
Episode
The 4-minute Mile: Greatest Sports Story?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know