Olympic track coach. He was an innovative track and field coach. Cerutty coached numerous Olympic & world champion runners in Portsea, Australia. His most famous athlete, Herb Elliott, was the Olympic Champion and World Record Holder in the 1500-meter and mile runs. Elliot was never defeated. Cerutty authored several books, including the classic 'Middle Distance Running' published in 1964 by Pelham Books of London. Controversial and ahead of his times, Cerutty believed in low-arm carriage, barefoot running, hill running, and a natural foods diet. His runners did hill repeats on the sand dunes near his home in Portsea, Australia. He is still considered one of the greatest running coaches in history.
Olympic track coach. He was an innovative track and field coach. Cerutty coached numerous Olympic & world champion runners in Portsea, Australia. His most famous athlete, Herb Elliott, was the Olympic Champion and World Record Holder in the 1500-meter and mile runs. Elliot was never defeated. Cerutty authored several books, including the classic 'Middle Distance Running' published in 1964 by Pelham Books of London. Controversial and ahead of his times, Cerutty believed in low-arm carriage, barefoot running, hill running, and a natural foods diet. His runners did hill repeats on the sand dunes near his home in Portsea, Australia. He is still considered one of the greatest running coaches in history.
Bio by: Joe Fulton
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