Jack Fultz, 1976 Boston Marathon champ
From Running--State of the Sport by Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch
March 23, 2026 · 1h 11m
About this episode
Jack Fultz discusses his unique experiences as both a champion and a last-place finisher in the Boston Marathon, along with his coaching insights.
Jack Fultz is the only runner to have finished first in the Boston Marathon, and also last. In this new podcast, Fultz talks about both memorable experiences. In April, Fultz celebrates the 50th anniversary of his epic victory in the 1976 "Run For The Hoses"--the hottest race in Boston's 129 year history. He didn't run particularly fast that day, 2:20:19, but who runs fast in 90-degree heat. Two years later, in better conditions, Fultz returned to finish 4th in 2:11:17. For the last several decades, Fultz has been coaching the big Dana Farber charity team that raises funds to fight cancer. During that period, 95% of his runners, often beginners or little experienced runners, have completed the Boston course. Fultz's history with these runners has made him a foremost authority on how to train for Boston's challenging course, and how to pace yourself on Marathon Day itself. Many of his tips are more analytical and nuanced than you can find anywhere else. WHERE TO FIND "RUNNING: STATE OF THE SPORT" Use your smartphone to download our podcast from Apple, Spotify, Pandora, or YouTube Podcasts. Once you've selected your favorite app, search for "running state…
People in this episode
Hosts: Amby Burfoot, George Hirsch
Guest: Jack Fultz
Topics covered
- Boston Marathon
- running history
- marathon training
- coaching
- race experiences
Keywords
- Boston Marathon
- Jack Fultz
- marathon training
- running tips
- Dana Farber
Sponsors
Marathon Handbook, RunLongRunHealthy.com
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dana Farber
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