July 5, 1986 - Ingrid Kristiansen breaks her own 10,000m world record

Today is Saturday, July 5, and on this day in 1986, Norwegian runner Ingrid Kristiansen broke the 10,000m world record she set one year earlier in an incredible 30:13.74 In this episode we will talk about Kristiansen's many wins throughout the 1980s (including more than half of the marathons she ever entered), learn more about this record-shattering performance in the summer of 1986, and hear from Ingrid Kristiansen herself about what that day was really like. This episode is sponsored by SaltStick, my favorite source of electrolytes during long runs, especially in the summer. They recently came out with a caffeinated version of their FastChews, and I am basically living off of them while putting myself through the hell that is summer marathon training in Texas. Listeners can save 20% off your purchase by using this link at any time, or use this one to purchase through Amazon during the upcoming Prime Days for some extra savings! This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, Rob on the Run on Youtube, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share, then connect with me on Instagram as well at @running_up_that_hillary, or check out my website at runningupthathillary.com. Bibliography: https://www.european-athletics.com/news/golden-moments-kristiansen-scintillating-000m-stuttgart https://www.nytimes.com/1986/07/06/sports/kristiansen-breaks-record.html https://athleticsweekly.com/news/interviews/ingrid-kristiansen-my-greatest-race-1039970267/ https://trackandfieldnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/eTN1986_16_GoodwillG.pdf