BONUS: Running in the ’70s Podcast – Episode 418 | Duane “Peanut” Harms: Coach, Centipede Creator, Running Ambassador, and Master Storyteller

BONUS: Running in the ’70s Podcast – Episode 418 | Duane “Peanut” Harms: Coach, Centipede Creator, Running Ambassador, and Master Storyteller

In this episode, Matthew Kleinosky sits down with legendary coach and running personality Duane “Peanut” Harms, whose remarkable journey spans more than five decades in the sport. From discovering running almost by accident as a high school baseball player to coaching national teams, helping launch HOKA, and shaping generations of athletes, Peanut shares stories that are equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and unforgettable.

Memorable Quotes

“The path to success was not thinking about the immensity of the task. It was just to embark.”


“The greatest honor is when kids continue to run after they leave your program.”


“You coach the kids you get.”


“There might be part-time pay, but there is no part-time coaching.”


“I know I've impacted a lot of people positively, and hopefully they pass that along.”


Key Takeaways

Mentorship can completely alter the trajectory of a young person's life.

Great coaching is about developing people, not simply producing results.

Lifelong participation matters more than short-term success.

Multi-sport experiences create stronger athletes and more well-rounded people.

Running communities thrive when competition and fun coexist.

Success often begins by simply taking the first step and getting started.


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Running in the ’70s with Matthew Kleinosky explores the stories, people, and culture that helped shape the running boom and continue to inspire runners today.



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