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40 °F Forecast | Road Cams Monday, December 6, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Menu Guide How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Passport to the Rogue Valley EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend October 14, 2004 Running legend Lydiard to speak at SOU ASHLAND — Jogging isn’t something you’d expect to have been invented. Yet, there is a man who is credited for doing just that, and he’ll speak at Southern Oregon University. Arthur Lydiard, 87, and regarded as one of the world’s most influential distance running coaches, will speak at 6 p.m. next Thursday at Stevenson Union for a clinic-lecture and question-and- answer session. He will also conduct a book signing for his latest publication, "Run to the Top." The method of physical fitness by gradually increasing stamina is a simple one, used by millions of runners worldwide as part of their fitness regimen. Advertisement Using himself as test subject, Lydiard developed a program to train his country’s track athletes, helping to propel New Zealand to the top of world middle-distance running. He sprang to international prominence when two of his proteges, Peter Snell and Murray Halberg, won Olympic gold medals in 1960. As his team of runners went on to dominate international track and marathon running in the years to come, Lydiard’s revolutionary training regimen helped build the popularity of the fitness craze of jogging. "We feel very fortunate to be hosting one of the top running coaches of all time on the first stop of his tour of America," Raider track and field coach Michael Jones said. "If you are interested in running, jogging or any type of aerobic activity, this clinic will be well worth your time." Admission to the Lydiard event is free, but organizers ask for a donation to help offset related costs. For more information, contact Jones at 552-6209. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities