World Record Dad Calum Neff

Calum Neff- World Record Holder in Stroller Marathon and
10k

 


This week we talk with Calum Neff, who holds the Guinness world
record in the marathon and the 10k while pushing a stroller, or
as they say in the UK, while pushing a "pram."


 


Calum’s accomplishments are amazing and he has a unique
perspective on getting fit as a family.   Currently residing
in Houston, TX, he started running at four years old. His wife,
Julie, and his three young daughters have helped define Calum’s
running career after earning a series of Guinness World Records
racing while pushing his daughters in the stroller. But he also
is a diverse runner competing in all distances on all terrains in
a single year, from speed on the track to grueling ultras in the
mountains and everything in-between.  He also runs his own
coaching business called Hardloop Endurance in Houston.


 


So just how fast do you have to run while pushing a young human
in a stroller to earn a Guinness World Record?  Pretty darn
fast! Calum ran 2:31 in the marathon, 1:11 in the half, and 31:43
in the 10k. That is lightning fast even without a stroller!


Not only is Calum fast, but he involves his family in his
accomplishments, which is not easy to do.  You can tell that
he takes his job as a parent and a husband very seriously, but
also manages to have a great time in the process.


Take a listen as we learn about his training and racing
endeavors. Perhaps you will be inspired to gear up the kid(s) and
push yourself to new achievements.
Questions Calum is asked:

 


3:18 How did you get into racing with a stroller and how did you
decide to go after stroller records?


4:30 Was it your idea or your daughter’s?


5:22 Can you recap your recent 10K WR you just got in February?


7:30 What tips do you have for stroller running?


8:43 What do you look for in a jogging stroller?


9:27 Do you switch hands and how often would you switch in a 5k?


9:47 What is your daughter doing during the race?


10:57 How would you describe your race footage?


11:38 What are the reactions of other racers to you?


12:28 Do you have stroller-specific training?


13:36 What tips do you have to stay fit as a family?


15:51 What strength training do you do with your kids?


19:15 Do you ever run without your kids?


20:02 What advice do you have for those looking at online running
coaches?


21:34 Will you coach your daughters at some point?


22:24 What advice would you give parents who are looking for a
coach for their kids?


24:28 How do you walk the line of nurturing and pushing?


26:45 Any more WR attempts on the horizon?


27:45 What are the differences between single and double
strollers?


29:08 Any plans to reclaim the Half Marathon Stroller Record?


29:40 What advice would you give yourself back when you started
running and weight training?


30:53 What is the best gift running has given you?


31:49 How can people connect with you?
Quotes by Calum:

 


“Running takes so long to develop. Stay consistent; stay at it
through not only the good times, but the bad runs, as well.”


 


“Imagine you’re watching a movie and your kids are in that movie,
but YOU’RE NOT. And you’re at the theater. You would never stand
up in the theater and scream at the screen; you would never try
to change the plot. Showing up to sports with that attitude is
going to improve not only your kid’s enjoyment of the game,
whatever that game is, but it will improve your relationship.”


 


“A lot of my work in the gym is just very light weight, but very
focused on single-leg stability, because you’re either on your
left or on your right when you’re running. It’s great to be in a
single plane and strong that way, but as soon as you’re off
kilter or getting fatigued late in the marathon, you really need
to have those extra stability muscles and core strength to kick
in.”


 


“Allie, when I did the marathon record, she was four. This is
something that she’ll remember for the rest of her life and just
to be running alongside Olympians was the coolest thing to share
with her.”


 


“Stay fluid on the (stroler) bar. I always see parents with the
double-handed death-grip on their stroller like it’s just going
to fly away from them. It makes you whole body very rigid and
your form goes out the window.”






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Calum Neff World Record Half Marathon with Stroller Periscope
Footage


Calum Neff World Record 10K with Stroller Footage


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Thule Double Glide


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