This week I had the pleasure to speak with New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame coach Dr. Ron Maestas. We talk about how he got into teaching and coaching, how cross country was not his first choice, and how much coach Dr. Joe Vigil helped shape his own coaching.
Dr. Maestas took a few detours to get to New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, but he had an impact on the runners and the community. He coached the men to 3 top 4 NAIA finishes, including a 2nd place finish in 1989.
We also talk about his racquetball career as a solo player and with his son and being a referee for baseball, softball, basketball, and wrestling. He even gives me a lesson on the legendary Ted Banks, former track and field coach at El Paso, who I did not remember.
It was a great conversation, with some wonderful stories that I hope you enjoy.
The weather is warming up and it's a great time to get outside, so be safe, share the paths, and keep running, New Mexico.
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Episode 72 - Doug Dorame, Former Albuquerque High Athletic Director, Girls Basketball, & Track Coach
Episode 71 - Laurynn Sisneros, 2021 Cross Country and 3200 Track Champion
Episode 70 - Traci Kinney, Local Runner Training for her First Marathon
Episode 69 - Josh Kerr, Brooks Beast and 1500 American Soil Record Holder
Episode 68 - Curtis Beach, Former Pro Decathlete and current Volunteer Coach at Duke
Episode 67 - Mikaela Osler, ColoradoTrail FKT
Episode 66 - Charlotte Prouse, Canadian Steeplechaser for UNM T&F
Episode 65 - Victoria Martinez Collins, former USATF qualifier and DII Champion
Episode 64 - Lauren Green, Nevada Wolfpack
Episode 63 - Jim Ciccarello, La Cueva Girls Track Coach
Episode 62 - Adam Kedge, Albuquerque Academy XC and Track Coach
Episode 61 - Kurt Coonrod, President of the Albuquerque Road Runners
Episode 60 - Jackie Martinez, NMAA Assistant Director of Sports
Episode 59 - Rio Rancho Girls, 2021 5A NM XC Champs
Episode 58 - Ric Rojas
Episode 57 - Kathy and Rob Hipwood
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