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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 27 MIN

I Broke 5 Minutes in the Mile. Then I Watched the Tape.

from A Thousand Tiny Steps · host Barb Higgins

I broke 5 minutes in the mile - and it's not how I remember it. Memory is such a crazy thing that changes over time. We amplify some parts of our memory and dull others to fit the image we want to see. That's what I did, but I have it on video to compare to my memory and it's wild to see. Video is linked here and it's helpful to watch to follow along with this episode! Key Takeaways:    [0:00] Your memories change over time  [2:11] Watching the video of me breaking 5 minutes in the mile  [3:40] Going from asthmatic to realizing my potential  [4:34] Finding out women couldn't get track scholarships  [5:42] The backlash from Title IX  [8:32] The first lap was how I remember, but the second… [10:34] Going head to head and winning  [12:54] I never realized Kathy had a whole crowd cheering for her  [14:26] Girls track teams were small, but they didn't have opportunities before this [18:00] More girls than boys do track now  [20:41] Girls support each other in sports - even as competitors  [21:56] Certain girls got overshadowed by champions  [23:28] I would love to have an episode with the women in this race    Resources:   Video of Me Breaking 5 Minutes! Connect with Barb:   Leave me a message   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

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