WPDSports Press On Podcast
Ever want to know what’s in the minds and hearts of both collegiate student-athletes and veterans athletes alike? Sometimes not much. Other times? To know would blow your mind! Just ask them.
Join educator and sports mentor Dr. Scott McNeal as he, collegiate student-athletes, and veteran athletes engage in personal, somewhat unscripted monthly conversations about life and faith at the intersection of soul and sport.
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WPDSports Press On Podcast
"The Captain" - M. Curp. Part 1. Be Patient – Positive - Persistent. Goat Yoga Optional!
Smokin' Special Guest!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “The Captain” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central Missouri State University (CMSU); professional New Balance sponsored runner for 15 years (1983-1997); former US 20K record holder (1986); former US half marathon record holder (1985-2007); US Olympic Trials participant (1984-1996), and former half-marathon world record holder (1985-1990).
In part one, Mark reflects on his early days learning the value of hard work on his family’s Missouri farm and discovering in high school that he can…well…run.
Mark secures a $100 athletic scholarship at CMSU, stuffs his 5”3 105-pound body into his 1966 Ford Mustang, and heads to college. Mark reflects on his student-athlete collegiate years (athletic, academic, social, spiritual). He finds his stride after a slow start, embraces academics, keeps his nose clean, and becomes a multi-year All-American, positioning himself, somewhat unknowingly, for an interim 15-year career as a New Balance sponsored professional runner. Shhh...he throws down a world record in the half-marathon that lasts five years (1985-1990). Polo, MO proud!
Mark currently resides in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. He and his wife, Teri, have five grown children (combined) and three grandsons. After professional running and after 21 years in the corporate world, Mark changes directions, hoping to make a positive impact in the world through coaching. More information at MarkCurp.com.
In his semi-retirement, Mark works as a paraprofessional and coach at a local high school. He also works with individual athletes on a one-to-one basis. Currently, Mark faithfully presses onward and through his second cancer occurrence.
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