"When I ran the Cherry Blossom (10 Miler), it was very windy. And what I did in that time (46:11), I felt like I could have sustained that pace for a while. Plus the environment – the wind, the temperature was very cold… Based on the training I was doing, my coach felt like I could go under 60 (minutes). We've been planning on just getting a solid half, and then a really fast half. It's really in my mind. So hopefully. Hopefully, after the track season this year I can find a really fast (half marathon) and try to get the American record there."
Hillary Bor is a two-time U.S. Olympian in the steeplechase and the third-fastest American steeplechaser in history. He is preparing to make his half marathon debut at the United Airlines NYC Half on March 17. This is a highly-anticipated half marathon debut since Bor ran 46:11 last year to break Greg Meyer’s American record of 46:13 for 10 miles at the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler. Even with his track success, he’s taken well to the roads.
In this episode, Bor talks about his hopes for a career on the roads, why he thought Ryan Hall’s 59:43 American record could be attainable, when he’s thinking about the marathon and why his training group under coach Scott Simmons has him set up for success. He also has unfinished business on the track as he looks to make his third Olympic team this summer for Paris.
Hillary also shares some of his own story coming from Kenya from an accomplished running family, his NCAA career at Iowa State and then joining the U.S. Army before his running career took off.
Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Guest: Hillary Bor | @bor.hillary on Instagram
Time Stamps:
4:21: Sharing about battling injuries in 2023.
5:15 - Why he’s choosing to race at the NYC Half Marathon.
7:15 - His upcoming plans for racing on the roads and track.
8:25 - How he broke his foot while racing in Rabat.
10:12 - Details on his injury recovery.
10:59 - How his injury impacted steeplechase training.
12:16 - His transition from the track to the roads.
14:59 - Aspirations for the American half marathon record.
15:50 - What his weekly training structure looks like.
17:03 - His plans for the 2024 Olympic Trials.
18:31 - Thoughts on his steeplechase competitors.
21:39 - Thoughts on the U.S. steeplechase scene.
25:34 - Mindset on closing speed at Diamond League races.
27:30 - His family’s history with running.
34:33 - His relationship with his brother.
35:54 - Mindset on his accomplishments.
37:46 - What he’s most excited about this year.
40:10 - What running was like growing up in Kenya.
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