237: The Mile That Changed Everything: Jim Ryun's Story
About this episode
Jim Ryun shares his journey from teenage Olympian to understanding the significance of breaking the 4-minute mile.
In this episode, we’re joined by the legendary Jim Ryun, one of the most famous names in American middle-distance running, to talk about the coach who redirected his life, the moment he understood what breaking the 4-minute mile really meant, and why “ownership” is the skill that outlasts talent. Jim takes us from being a teenage Olympian to racing at Mexico City altitude, then back to the quieter memories of Tokyo that still shape how he views people and competition. Because we’re the Rise ...
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