Our guest this episode is Olympic Trials qualifier, coach and community organizer Mark Robinson

What this episode covers

Our guest this episode is 10 time All American Mark Robinson.  A graduate of Catholic University, and longtime coach of his alma mater, Robinson did not begin running until his senior year at McKinley Technical High School in Washington, D.C.  Despite a late start in the sport, he posted impressive results by clocking a 4:15 mile and 9:16 two mile in high school.  His success continued at Catholic University and at an international level competing in the 1976 Olympic Trials and on the European Track Circuit as an 800-meter specialist.  Mark’s passion for the sport continues to this day as head boys coach at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, D.C.  We will discuss Mark’s career on and off the track and his dedication to community development.  When not coaching track you may be lucky enough to sit with him in the stands at a major track meet and enjoy his deep insight into the sport and his analysis of each event that is more than likely to be spot on! Longtime Catholic U. coach helps grow local high school’s running program

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