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That’s exactly how Australian running legend Steve Moneghetti began his marathon career at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. The result? A bronze medal and probably nobody more surprised than Steve himself.
Steve began running almost by accident on a random invitation from a neighbor to take part in a youth cross country race. That seemingly inauspicious invitation was the spark for a career that spanned from the 1985 World Cross Country Championships through the 2000 Olympic Marathon.
In that time of rapid and dramatic shifts in information and opinions about the sport of running, Steve was notable for his steady results and faith in himself, his coach, and his program.
Throughout his entire running life, which continues to this day, Steve has, first and foremost, maintained his love of the simple act of running. He shares his belief that the mistake that many runners make is making running too complicated
A few of the things that Steve and I discussed included:
We’d like to thank Steve for his time and wish him the best of luck in the future.
Running Is Simple – Don’t Complicate It: An Interview With Steve Moneghetti
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