After winning the 1969 ncaa title in the 10,000meters title during his senior year at yale, shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and cross country courses, but it was in the marathon that shorter achieved his greatest fame and. Reflections on a gold medal life by frank shorter 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at. Frank charles shorter is a former american longdistance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 summer olympics. My marathon ebook by frank shorter 9781623367251 rakuten kobo. For olympics nerds and running history nerds like me. After winning the 1969 ncaa title in the 10,000meters title during his senior year at yale, shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and cross country courses, but it was in the marathon that shorter achieved his. That was the 70s and early 80s, the apex of the american running boom, when runners like bill rodgers and alberto salazar, greg meyer and dick beardsleyand frank shorterwere marathon. Frank shorter is an icon in the running world, as evidenced by the bronze statue of him in boulder, where he has lived since the 1970s.
For olympian frank shorter, running was an escape from a troubled home wbur. Frank shorter, the selfproclaimed father of the modern. By all accounts, frank shorter is the father of the modern running boom. For part of that period, he was president and ceo of florida track club, the outfit that spawned 1972 olympians frank shorter marathon gold, jack bachelor marathon 9 th, and jeff galloway 10,000m every distance runner alive in this country on september 10, 1972 was glued to the tube. Reflections on a gold medal life, shorter shares his running stories and the motivation behind his victories. During that same time, the number of participants in the boston marathon increased nearly 8fold between 1970 and. Franks new book is called my marathon, reflections on a gold medal life. For olympian frank shorter, running was an escape from a. In 1972, he won the marathon at the munich olympics in two. Frank shorter reflections on a gold medal life marathon. Frank charles shorter born october 31, 1947 is an american former longdistance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 summer olympics and the silver medal at the 1976 summer olympics. Reflections on a gold medal life by frank shorter, john brant. You may recall there was a notsofarpast time when many of the big marathonsboston, new york, etc.
Changs china bistros training table menu, the legendary distance runner is still actively involved with the running community and remains an icon to runners across the country. Frank shorterwho won gold in marathon in the 1972 summer olympicsis often credited for starting the running boom across the united states in the 1970s. He tells the story of running to school as a seventhgrader, carrying his books. He spins a captivating narrative about winning the 72 olympic marathon, leading the fight against illegal doping, and. Frank shorter analyzing the greats united states youtube. Nov 02, 2012 as the first to take home olympic gold in the marathon for the u. In the book, how road racers train, frank shorter reports this being a stable session of his.
Frank shorter recounts his olympic experiencerunning with. Olympian frank shorter is the most uncommon of athletes. But on the day of the olympic marathon, as he waited to run, shorter. Shorter was part of the great usa running elite and central character in the outstanding florida track club. Shorter went on to win five aau titles at six miles10,000 m. May 01, 2018 my marathon reflections on a gold medal life is a revealing memoir by frank shorter, the father of american distance running. Frank shorter played a big role in igniting the worldwide running boom of the. Click here for more information about this activity healthy learning paths invites you to spread the power of health at the 11th annual frank shorter race4kids health 5k and expo.
After winning the 1969 ncaa title in the 10,000 meters during his senior year at yale, shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and crosscountry courses, but it was in the marathon that shorter achieved his greatest fame and recognition. I had planned to run it like a track race with strategic surges to blow up my competitors by putting them into oxygen debt, so that is the way i prepared. Frank shorter, the selfproclaimed father of the modern distance running movement, achieved greatness in long distance running. My marathon reflections on a gold medal life is a revealing memoir by frank shorter, the father of american distance running. Frank shorter has always been one of my heroes in the running world. In 1972, shorter famously won the gold medal at the munich olympics, breaking a. Hes accomplished more than any other american distance runner, and the only american male to. For olympian frank shorter, running was an escape from a home. The mystery man who won the 1976 olympic marathon runners. Dec 26, 2018 frank shorter is considered to be one of the greatest marathoners ever for the united states.
For fans of the perfect mile and born to run, a riveting, threepronged narrative about the golden era of running in americathe 1970sas seen through running greats, frank shorter, bill rodgers, and alberto salazar. Frank shorter, left, winner of the grueling olympic marathon race in munich on sept. August 2, 2016 he won the olympic marathon in munich in 1972, a dramatic triumph that helped fuel the running boom. I watched him win the olympic marathon in munich on our familys television and fretted along with the announcers when an impostor ran into the stadium ahead of him trying to steal his olympic glory. His olympic success, along with the achievements of other american runners, is credited with igniting the running boom in the united states. Aug 18, 2010 roy benson coached the crosscountry and track teams at the university of florida from 196979. Besides being a regular contributor to runners world magazine and television commentator, shorter is the founding chairman of the united states anti doping agency. Roy benson coached the crosscountry and track teams at the university of florida from 196979. After winning the 1969 ncaa title in the 10,000meters title during his senior year at yale, shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and cross country courses, but it was in the marathon that shorter achieved his greatest fame and recognition. Apr 10, 2014 frank shorterwho won gold in marathon in the 1972 summer olympicsis often credited for starting the running boom across the united states in the 1970s. The excerpt appeared in the august 2016 issue of runners. Reflections on a gold medal life is a revealing memoir by. As the first to take home olympic gold in the marathon for the u.
Interview with frank shorter franks new book is called my marathon, reflections on a gold medal life. In 1972, shorter famously won the gold medal at the munich olympics, breaking a 64 year drought in the. Pretty good detail on frank shorters rise from a pretty fair hs distance runner to a versatile athlete that could run national and world class 5ks, 10ks and marathons. Aug 02, 2016 for olympian frank shorter, running was an escape from a troubled home. Dec 22, 2019 frank shorter has been a hero of mine ever since i was a little boy. Frank shorter bio, stats, and results olympics at sports.
Aug 02, 2016 frank shorter, left, winner of the grueling olympic marathon race in munich on sept. I started running crosscountry the next year when i began high school. Aug 31, 2016 interview with frank shorter franks new book is called my marathon, reflections on a gold medal life. The inventor of running the training of frank shorter runners. For olympian frank shorter, running was an escape from a troubled home. For part of that period, he was president and ceo of florida track club, the outfit that spawned 1972 olympians frank shorter marathon gold, jack bachelor marathon 9 th, and jeff galloway 10,000m. August 2, 2016 he won the olympic marathon in munich. Jul 27, 2016 frank shorter is an icon in the running world, as evidenced by the bronze statue of him in boulder, where he has lived since the 1970s. Frank shorter won two olympic marathon medals a gold in 1972 at munich and a silver at montreal in 1976 and remains renowned as one of americas top distance runners of all time. Frank shorter has been a hero of mine ever since i was a little boy. Frank shorter is considered to be one of the greatest marathoners ever for the united states. Olympic goldmedalist frank shorter is still passionate about the running today. Oct 22, 2016 frank shorter has always been one of my heroes in the running world. Reflections on a gold medal life by frank shorter my rating.
Winner of the gold medal in the olympic marathon in the 1972 munich games and a silver medal in the montreal games in 1976, frank shorter put running on the map in the u. Whenever i research training methods from the greats of the golden era 1950s 1970s of distance running, i am awestruck by the intensity of their workouts. He won the gold medal in the 1972 olympic marathon, which still stands today as the only u. I had planned to run it like a track race with strategic surges to blow up my competitors by putting them into oxygen debt.
His victory is credited with igniting the running boom in the united states of the 1970s. Our conversation spans many decades of franks life, you will hear about how he won the 1972 olympic marathon in munich, his training philosophy, track workouts, dealing with pain, the bizarre twists and turns of a very full life. The mystery man who won the 1976 olympic marathon runner. After winning the 1969 ncaa title in the 10,000meters title during his senior year at yale, shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and cross country courses, but it was in the marathon. After winning the 1969 ncaa title in the 10,000 meters during his senior year at yale, shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and crosscountry courses, but it was in the marathon that shorter achieved his greatest fame. How boulder became an international mecca for distance. Olympic gold medalist frank shorter wants you to join runners, walkers, and crawlers to rally for the health of kids. Selfcoaching tips from olympian frank shorter active. Jun 21, 2018 by all accounts, frank shorter is the father of the modern running boom. This is an excerpt from frank shorters new autobiography, my marathon, published by rodale, owner of runner s world. My marathon is a remarkable book because it not only recounts franks many. Shorter fully admits in the book that he is not much of a writer, and the prose can be accordingly repetitive and flat now and again.
Ar november book discussion my marathon by frank shorter. My marathon by frank shorter overdrive rakuten overdrive. This book is about a legendary american marathoner frank shorters life. Frank shorter was the father of the running boom in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Hes accomplished more than any other american distance runner, and the only american male to win a gold medal in the marathon. Jul 18, 2016 frank shorter grabs a bottle with soft drink from a table while running through downtown munich at the 25 km mark of the marathon on sept. Frank shorter grabs a bottle with soft drink from a table while running through downtown munich at the 25 km mark of the marathon on sept. Reflections on a gold medal life is a revealing memoir by frank shorter, the father of american distance running. He started as a long distance track runner, winning the ncaa six miles for yale in 1969. The yale university graduate first moved to boulder in 1970 to train.
Aug 02, 2016 for olympian frank shorter, running was an escape from a troubled home wbur. My marathon by frank shorter penguin books australia. Our conversation spans many decades of franks life, you will hear about how he won the 1972 olympic marathon in munich, his training philosophy, track workouts, dealing with pain, the bizarre twists and turns of a very full life and some. Frank shorters marathon didnt end with olympic gold. His olympic success, along with the achievements of other american runners, is credited with igniting the running boom in the united states during the 1970s. Frank shorters gold and silver medals in the 1972 and 1976 olympic marathons, respectively, and jim fixxs bestseller, the complete book of running, helped fuel this trend as running became a mainstream fitness activity. Reflections on a gold medal life by frank shorter 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. My marathon is a remarkable book because it not only recounts franks many accomplishments on the track and the road, but also because it reveals the. The torch he won the olympic marathon in munich in 1972, a dramatic triumph.
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