Greg Meyer, the 1983 Boston Marathon champion, is the last American man to win the race. Here he details his training and racing leading up to that historic victory, and he discusses the mistakes he sees today’s American runners making that prevent them from stripping him of his unwanted title. (16:08)
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Scott,
That was awesome!! thanks so much for doing that interview, asking those questions!!, and posting it. GREAT stuff!
nate
These are awesome podcasts. In an effort to make them more accessible, is it possible to also include transcripts below the audio link? That would be immensely helpful!
Cheers,
- Jason.
Great stuff!!
Thank you for making it available to all.
Shalini
Really good, loved it!
[...] Greg Meyer Would Prefer Not to be Last American Boston Winner The distinction gets mentioned often enough, even by us. Funny that the American men actually swept the top five places at that 1983 Boston Marathon, suggesting an era of U.S. dominance might be on the horizon. No such luck. Winner Greg Meyer wishes another American would win on Patriots' Day, and in a podcast with Scott Douglas, he talks about mistakes they make that keep that from happening. Meyer also details his own training and racing regimen leading up to that epochal Boston win. More [...]
Thank you! I often wondered how elite marathoners manage their careers since they spend most of the year training and yet race so infrequently! If money is the motivation, then it makes sense that they have longevity. It seems that to win a major, we would need more talented American runners with pure love for running and winning; not savvy businessmen.
Hi,
thanks so much for this podcast. Meyer’s win came at just the time I started running as a seventeen-year-old. I was devouring books/magazines on running. The picture of him crossing the finish line is forever burned in my memory. I still use Meyer for inspiration when spring comes, the snow melts and Boston comes around. Its funny how those things stay with you. Thanks again.
Almost 30 years ago, the running and racing was just as Greg said: racing. We have lost the real toughness those guys and gals had. If you develop the endurance, the pace will come.
Great stuff! I have had the pleasure of talking with Greg on numerous occasions and hoisting a beer or two with some pizza! He did a very comprehensive interview with me a couple of years ago that readers would enjoy at http://www.garycohenrunning.com/Interviews/Meyer.aspx
Very interesting and informative interview; Greg makes a lot of sense. I think he still holds the 10k record at the Colonial Relays.
Keep up the great work, Scott.
He is the most recent, not the last, at least that we know of for sure!
Note Meyer was not at altitude. Maybe to much focus these days about training at altitude. Hard training at tempo type pace. GBTC had a good group training together.
I think many dont race as they are afraid of what the results may show. Dont be afraid.