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“Bushman” - D. Miner. Part 1 - College Days - “Slow Down. Be Patient. Pace Yourself.”

October 02, 2023 Dr. Scott McNeal Season 1 Episode 22

Sports Veteran Spotlight!

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Dewayne “Bushman” Miner, former DI and DII cross-country and track student-athlete. 4 x All-American. 5 NCAA rings. Part of University of Arkansas 1993 triple crown national championships (cross-country, indoor and outdoor track. Dewayne shares stories from this high octane period.

Bushman remains a high-caliber runner while engaging roles as educator, outdoorsman (CO), coach, devoted father and husband, and conspicuous Taco Bell connoisseur.

Dewayne reflects on his early running days, notes his sad departure from his hometown into his “meat grinding” tenure at DI University of Arkansas, and ponders his life-changing transfer to a smaller DII school.

Want practical running advice?  Like, what are the best leaves with which to wipe after a mid-run dump? Get your answer here! 

Finally, Dewayne shares what he wishes he knew then that he knows now. Listen and let him give context to this episode’s title.

Dr. M. and Bushman thank our UNOFFICIAL sponsor – Taco Bell – for years of access to wonderful, affordable, high-fat, and gaseous cuisine.  Certainly, the Thinking Man’s fast food. 

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