EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 1H 3M
From Walk-On to Category One: Hank Pfeifle's Journey in Running and Cycling
from The Runners Reunion Podcast · host rgillooly1405
As a senior at UVM Hank Pfeifle walked on to the cross-country team and instantly became one of the interchangeable top runners on a very competitive team. The cross-country skier was inspired by the likes of Vermont legend John Dimick who encouraged him to give cross country a try. Dimick was just one of the many mentors that Hank encountered during his elite running and cycling career that included participating in the famous Dr. Ken Cooper 1975 Elite Runners Study. We hope you enjoy this episode that covers Hank’s unique journey from running down Gary Bjorklund and Mike Slack at the Maple Leaf Half Marathon to his remarkable transition to compete as a category 1 cyclist in mid 40’s.
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As a senior at UVM Hank Pfeifle walked on to the cross-country team and instantly became one of the interchangeable top runners on a very competitive team. The cross-country skier was inspired by the likes of Vermont legend John Dimick who encouraged him to give cross country a try. Dimick was just one of the many mentors that Hank encountered during his elite running and cycling career that included participating in the famous Dr. Ken Cooper 1975 Elite Runners Study. We hope you enjoy this episode that covers Hank’s unique journey from running down Gary Bjorklund and Mike Slack at the Maple Leaf Half Marathon to his remarkable transition to compete as a category 1 cyclist in mid 40’s.
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From Walk-On to Category One: Hank Pfeifle's Journey in Running and Cycling
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