Episode 26 - Ed Eyestone - Olympic Running Coach, Former Olympian

Ed Eyestone is the Director of Track and Field & Head Men's Cross Country Coach at Brigham Young University. This year, Ed Coached x4 athletes to the Olympics, including Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Kenneth Rooks, and James Corrigan. Kenneth Rooks came home with the Silver Medal for steeplechase and Conner Mantz and Clayton Young took 8th and 9th, respectively, in the Marathon Distance. Ed himself was also a professional distance runner for 15 years, and participated in x2 Olympic Games (1988, 1992). This episode, we talk about Ed's Coaching style, his relationship to his athletes, and a recap of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. You can follow Ed on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/edeyestone/ https://byucougars.com/staff/ed-eyestone This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner. Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com #olympiccoach #paris2024 #kennethrooks #connermantz #claytonyoung #steeplechase #marathon #byutrackandfield #byucrosscountry