Have you ever wondered where the phrase "Go the Extra Mile" comes from? Strap yourselves in for an enlightening ride back thousands of years ago, as we unearth the true origins of this enduring idiom. We take a time machine to ancient Greece, stop in the era of the Roman empire, briefly check out the first Olympics, and flash forward to talk modern day ultra races.
If you’re not too tired from this trip we grab a pair of running shoes to sprint into the history of endurance athletes. From figuratively going the extra mile to literally going the extra mile we will leave no fun fact unexplored!
This episode has history, politics, religion, science, and humor all wrapped up in one! So lace up your shoes get ready for a marathon of an episode!
Show References
Born to Run: a Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Ever Seen – Christopher McDougall
Audio Book
Choosing to Run: A Memoir – Des Linden
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – David Goggins
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