EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 52 MIN
Episode 94: Beyond Winning - Gary Walton on Coaching, Running and a Life of Purpose
from Steep Ravine...Deep Thoughts About Running · host matta8
Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank sit down with Gary Walton to trace his journey from high‑school runner to UC Davis coach and founding dean of the Graduate School of Management. They discuss Walton’s coaching philosophy, the Sage's 10‑mile tradition, his 88‑mile endurance run, a dramatic Achilles injury and comeback, and later life passions like jazz saxophone and mentoring in Prague. The episode highlights themes of leadership, balance, and the lasting impact a coach can have on athletes’ lives, showing how athletics can shape character and lifelong success.
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Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank sit down with Gary Walton to trace his journey from high‑school runner to UC Davis coach and founding dean of the Graduate School of Management. They discuss Walton’s coaching philosophy, the Sage's 10‑mile tradition, his 88‑mile endurance run, a dramatic Achilles injury and comeback, and later life passions like jazz saxophone and mentoring in Prague. The episode highlights themes of leadership, balance, and the lasting impact a coach can have on athletes’ lives, showing how athletics can shape character and lifelong success.
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