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Using Running to Give Back: An Interview With Australian Marathon Icon Rob de Castella
One such runner is Australian marathoner Rob de Castella.
Known as a fierce competitor who never gave an inch to anyone, Rob raced marathons so hard that he often needed several months after a marathon to fully recover and be ready to race again.
Rob trained in almost exactly the same way under the same coach for the best part of 15 years. His training system is a model for many Australian runners and coaches today.
However, Rob is best known these days for his work with the Indigenous Marathon Project, a program that trains indigenous Australians (or “aborigines”) for races around Australia and ultimately the New York City Marathon.
A few of the topics we discussed included:
This is clearly a former champion who wants to give back to the country that supported him for so long.
Using Running to Give Back: An Interview With Australian Marathon Icon Rob de Castella
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