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    Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

    Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

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    Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper provide tips and tricks for running farther, faster, and stronger. After running the Boston Marathon 32 times collectively, Julie and Lisa, along with weekly guests, provide advice for training and racing. While specific to Boston, this podcast is appropriate for runners of all levels and ages.

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    Episode 233: Women’s Running Pioneer, Gordon Bakoulis

    Episode 233: Women’s Running Pioneer, Gordon Bakoulis

    January 24, 2025
    1h 18m

    What a treat to speak with the legendary Gordon Bakoulis!


    Gordon qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials five consecutive times between 1988 and 2004. Gordon was also a finalist in the 1992 U.S. Olympic 10,000m Trials and achieved a 2:33 marathon PR.


    Gordon shares her running journey, including competing at the second ever Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials, and how she remains a competitive and injury-free runner after running at a high level for over four decades


    In addition to running, Gordon has been a coach for forty years and currently coaches for the New York Road Runners, where she also serves as the editorial director .


    Gordon can be found on Instagram at

    https://www.instagram.com/gordonbakoulis


    We LOVED this conversation!


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    Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our NEW website (www.runfartherandfaster.com)!


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