Run from the Norm
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Run from the Norm | Episode 26: Eric Orton on Running, Identity, and Playing the Long Game
1 hour 38 minutes Posted Apr 1, 2026 at 11:58 am.
Introduction to Eric Orton
The Warm-Up Chat
Young Eric’s Roots
Early Athletic Influences
Transition to College
The Shift to Endurance
Discovering the Endurance World
The Move to Denver
Embracing Change
The Birth of Born to Run
Coaching Evolution
The Importance of Foot Health
The Role of Shoes
Finding Joy in Running
Legacy Reflections
Connecting with Eric Online
Closing Thoughts and Motivation
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I sat down with Eric Orton — coach, runner, writer, and someone who’s had a massive impact on how a lot of us think about running.
If you’ve ever read Born to Run, Born to Run 2, or his own work The Cool Impossible, you’ll recognize the name. But this conversation goes way beyond that.
We talked about running, identity, music, and the long game... the stuff that keeps us moving forward over time.
 
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