Journey to Gold Zone Podcast with Guest, David Katz

Описание: In this episode of the Journey to Gold Zone podcast, hosts Amy Begley and Rob Mullett interview David Katz, the Road Running Technical Council Chair for USATF. They delve into the often-overlooked world of course measuring in road running, discussing its importance for race integrity, the techniques used for accurate measurement, and the challenges faced by course measurers. Katz shares insights on the role of technology, the necessity of having measures present on race day, and the standards required for record eligibility.

Chapters
00:00 Behind the Scenes of Road Running
03:04 The Importance of Course Measuring
05:49 Measuring Techniques and Accuracy
09:10 Challenges in Course Measurement
12:02 The Role of Technology in Course Measurement
15:00 Ensuring Course Integrity on Race Day
17:58 Record Eligibility and Course Standards
20:45 Navigating Race Choices for Athletes
24:06 Cross Country and Trail Running Certification Challenges
26:56 The Importance of Accurate Course Measurement
31:10 Designing Courses for Major Events
36:35 Behind the Scenes of Olympic Course Management
40:35 Becoming a Course Measurer: Steps and Skills Needed

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