New Books in History – When Running Made History

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New Books in History host Colin Mustful presents an interview with Roger Robinson, author of the book, When Running Made History. Robinson, who is a literary scholar, award-winning writer, and longtime elite runner, talks about the vast and often untold history of running as seen through his own eyes. Sharing details of specific races while also looking at the societal changes and impacts of running, Robison shows readers how running has and will continue to make history.

Colin Mustful

Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, an independent press dedicated to publishing historical narratives rooted in factual events and compelling characters. A celebrated author and historian whose novel “Reclaiming Mni Sota” recently won the Midwest Book Award for Literary/Contemporary/Historical Fiction, Mustful has penned five historical novels that delve into the complex eras of settler-colonialism and Native American displacement. Combining his interests in history and writing, Mustful holds a Master of Arts in history and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and believes deeply in the power of understanding history to shape a just and sustainable future.

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