Hal Higdon lets it all hang out in long interview with Bob Anderson
Hal Higdon, a masters running pioneer and world champion, is a prolific writer at age 80. He recently gave what may be his definitive interview with Bob Anderson, founder of Distance Running News, which became Runner’s World. Check out the interview. Hal properly gives credit to David Pain for starting the show: “An unsung hero was David H. R. Pain, who started a track & field meet for runners over 40 in San Diego in 1966.” Hal also says, in response to the question Do you feel old?: “I would be kidding you if I said I bounced out of bed each morning feeling as frisky as I did when I was in my 20s. But I move a lot better than most my age. Often when people learn my age, they are surprised, thinking me much younger.” That’s the best! Stay young, Hal.
Hal Higdon with his wife, Rose, and daughter Laura Sandall.
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When I was an Iowa high school middle-distance and cross-country runner in the early 1970s, I ordered a copy of “On the Run From Dogs and People”. The day it arrived, I sat at the kitchen table laughing out loud. It is truly a funny book, and I would recommend it for all runners. It is the story of our lives. I still have it.
Hal, you rock! Keep on keepin’ on!
Sue Deppe
Hal and I spent the summer of 1956 in Finland learning how to run. Our coach was the famous Armas Valste, Finland’s National Team coach. He taught us how to land softly and efficiently. It has paid off because I’m into my 64th year of competition. I’m honored to be in Hal’s book “On the Run From Dogs and People.” Smartty
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