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Sara Hall on Her New Book, Racing Boston at 43, and Her Trip to the American Record

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:28:16 -0000

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Sara Hall talks to Jonathan Gault ahead of her fifth Boston Marathon to discuss her new memoir, For the Love of the Grind (buy here on Amazon, here to support independent booksellers) Hall opens up about writing the book herself, her use of magic mushrooms before setting the American half marathon record, and the emotional toll of Ruth Chepngetich's positive doping test on her own career. She also talks about adoption, motherhood, training on the StairMaster as a secret weapon, and why she's still racing five marathons in six months at age 42. Hall's goal for Boston: crack the top 10.

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00:00 Start
00:23 Introduction
01:09 Sara Hall on Writing Her Memoir
03:17 The Writing Process
05:56 Why Write the Book Now
07:56 John Ball: The Quirky Body Work Guru
10:10 Choosing Stanford on a Half Scholarship
12:46 Magic Mushrooms and the Half Marathon Record
17:32 Adoption, Motherhood, and Identity
20:21 Ruth Chepngetich and the Toll of Doping
24:10 The StairMaster as a Secret Weapon
27:15 Five Marathons in Six Months
29:19 Training at 9,000 Feet and Lessons From Ethiopia
31:09 Still Racing at 43: Longevity and the Love of the Grind
32:59 What Drives Sara Now and Boston Goals
35:36 Supporters Club and Outro

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Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

Gout Gout's 19.67, Cam Myers' 3:29, LA Olympic Ticket Prices + Cooper Lutkenhaus

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:34:00 -0000

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Gout Gout electrified Australian athletics with a 19.67 in the 200 meters, but was a swirling diagonal wind behind the eye-popping times? The crew breaks down why every finalist PR'd and what it really means. Cam Myers joined ultra-rare company with a 3:29 wire-to-wire 1500, while the women's 1500 DQ reversal sparked a fiery debate about obstruction rules and whether track and field needs instant replay. Jackson Spencer dropped an 8:31 meet record at Arcadia, LA 2028 ticket prices have fans in sticker shock, and the Supporters Club gets an exclusive interview with 17-year-old world indoor champion Cooper Lutkenhaus.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe

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00:00 Supporters Club
00:33 Music
00:56 Intro and Episode Preview
06:52 Gout Gout Runs 19.67 at Australian Championships
08:10 Did Wind Give Gout Gout a Hidden Advantage?
12:49 Why 200m Wind Gauges Can Be Misleading
20:08 Historic Sprint Anomalies From Flo-Jo to Tobi Amusan
24:49 Cam Myers' 3:29 Wire-to-Wire 1500 Stunner
29:29 Is Myers' Front-Running Strategy a Threat to Ingebrigtsen?
33:41 Hollingsworth DQ Overturned in Women's 1500 Controversy
36:12 Track and Field Desperately Needs Video Replay
37:34 Who Should Be DQ'd: Hull or Hollingsworth?
39:47 Was Hull's Inside Block Legal or Obstruction?
45:48 Weldon's Verdict: No DQ for Jess Hull
49:14 Jakob vs Hull: Is Shutting the Door a Legal Move?
54:49 Ingebrigtsen Won't Race Until July
55:57 Jackson Spencer's 8:31 Meet Record at Arcadia Invitational
61:09 LA 2028 Olympic Tickets: Sticker Shock and Outrage
63:36 How Expensive Will the Olympics Really Be?
71:22 Is the Olympics Worth It or Should You Just Go to Worlds?
75:21 Breaking News: Diana Rossini Out at The Athletic
76:15 Boston Marathon Preview and Supporters Club Meetup
77:57 Cooper Lutkenhaus: World Indoor Champion at 17
80:15 Winning World Indoors: Tactics and Confidence
87:42 Life as a 17-Year-Old Professional Runner
92:52 World Champion in the High School Hallways
99:05 Outdoor Season Plans and Diamond League Debut
103:53 Dream Venues and Racing Where Rudisha Set His Record
106:27 World Indoors Final: The Decisive Move With 200 to Go
109:21 Outdoor Goals and the Sub-Four Mile Race Against His Brother
113:26 World Under-20s, USA Outdoors, and What's Next
117:16 Jim Ryun Comparisons and Why 800m Times Are So Fast

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Simeon Birnbaum: "No One Cares About Second Place" - His Quest to Win NCAAs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum joins the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after off a breakout NCAA indoor season. The former South Dakota high school phenom - who left the high school ranks #2 all-time at 1500 & 3200/2-mile - finished second in the NCAA indoor 3,000m and reveals the tactical mistake that cost him the title. Birnbaum says the Habtom Samuel DQ was "pretty soft" and discusses how running fast means nothing, all that matters is winning titles. He opens up about choosing Jerry Schumacher over other programs, the injuires that derailed his early college career, Schumacher's strict no-Strava policy, the NIL landscape for track athletes, and why he picked Diadora over Nike.

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Timestamps

0:00 Start
2:43 Birnbaum's Breakthrough NCAA Season
3:18 What Cost Him The NCAA 3,000 Title
6:05 Birnbaum On The Habtom Samuel DQ
8:54 Balancing Oregon Travel And Classes
10:51 Outdoor Goals: NCAA Titles In The 1500 And 5,000
13:01 Long-Term Goals And LA 2028
13:33 Why He Chose Oregon And Jerry Schumacher
18:35 Adjusting To Jerry Schumacher's Training
20:39 How He Finally Stayed Healthy
27:28 NIL Deals And Choosing Diadora Over Nike
32:02 The Sunglasses Origin Story
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Jane Hedengren, Sha'Carri's Return, a Marathon Shake-Up & Simeon Birnbaum guest

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:52:33 -0000

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Jonathan Gault and Robert Johnson break down Jane Hedengren's astonishing 10,000m collegiate record and debate whether the hype around her long-term medal prospects is getting ahead of reality. They also react to Sha'Carri Richardson's season-opening win at the Stawell Gift, dig into World Athletics' plan to remove the marathon from the World Championships, and examine Jimmy Gressier's rebound, Botswana's sprint surge, and the latest Michael Norman what-ifs before closing with an interview featuring Oregon star Simeon Birnbaum at 63:08.

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00:00 Intro Music
00:22 Newsletter And Episode Intro
05:30 Jane Hedengren's 10,000m Record And Ceiling Debate
17:41 Who Is America's Best Women's 10,000m Runner?
21:29 Alicia Monson Update And The Medal Standard
26:58 Sha'Carri Richardson Returns At The Stawell Gift
36:39 World Athletics Splits Off The Marathon Championships
47:37 Jimmy Gressier's Rebound And Botswana Sprint Buzz
53:15 Michael Norman, Quincy Wilson, And Sprint What-Ifs
60:18 Supporters Club Pitch And Boston Preview
63:08 Simeon Birnbaum Interview Begins
65:28 Birnbaum's Breakthrough NCAA Season
66:03 What Cost Him The NCAA 3,000 Title
68:50 Birnbaum On The Hampton Samuel DQ
71:41 Balancing Oregon Travel And Classes
73:37 Outdoor Goals: NCAA Titles In The 1500 And 5,000
75:47 Long-Term Goals And LA 2028
76:18 Why He Chose Oregon And Jerry Schumacher
81:22 Adjusting To Jerry Schumacher's Training
83:25 How He Finally Stayed Healthy

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Josh Kerr (guest): chasing mile world record + beating Cole Hocker: "It was f***ing awesome"

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:45:28 -0000

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Josh Kerr is going after one of the most historic world records in the sport, Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record. After winning his second straight World Indoor 3000m title in Torun, Kerr sat down with LetsRun.com to lay out his plan to break the 27-year-old mark of 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League on July 18th. He wants a negative split, he's picking his own pacers, and he's not moving the race if it rains. Kerr talks race field politics, whether Cole Hocker or Jakob Ingebrigtsen could crash the party, the mile vs. 1500 debate, his bicarb usage, the rise of Western milers, and what it would mean to join Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, and Steve Cram as a British mile world record holder. Plus: Danny Mackey, Brooks Beasts, and Josh's daily trainer pick, the Brooks Glycerin 23 and the workout shoe: Brooks Hyperion Elite

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00:00 Music
00:33 Intro and Welcome
02:25 World Indoor 3000m Race Tactics
05:18 How Satisfying Was the World Indoor Title
07:23 Bouncing Back and Building for 2025
09:10 The Mile World Record Announcement
12:39 Weather Worries and Why London
15:17 Who Gets to Race and the Business of Running
19:13 Pacing Strategy and Negative Splits
23:09 Biggest Rival and the Golden Age of the Mile
25:26 British Mile Legacy and Chasing History
28:50 Mile vs 1500: Which Record Is Harder
33:50 Bicarb and the Rise of Western Runners
36:37 Danny Mackey, Jakob, and Looking Ahead
41:52 Shoe Picks: Glycerin and Hyperion

Josh Kerr world record attempt, Shelby, secret doping bans, and the pacer who couldn't win

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:47:22 -0000

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Josh Kerr has announced Project 222, targeting Hicham El Guerrouj's Mile World Record of 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League on July 18th, a record that has stood since 1999. The crew debates his chances, Cole Hocker's potential spoiler role, and whether the Bowerman Mile at Pre could see the record fall first. In Australia, 19-year-old Cam Myers ran 3:30 for 1500m, demolishing world indoor medalist Adam Spencer by seven seconds. Shelby Houlihan didn't come close to Alicia Monson's American record at 10,000m but was still a pretty decent run. A Rojo Rant erupts over the Berlin Half Marathon, where pacer Dennis Kipkemoi was seemingly told not to win after bridging past leader Andrea Kiptoo. Plus, details emerge on Adaejah Hodge's secret 17-month doping ban and the AIU's controversial use of silent suspensions.

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00:00 Flagstaff Coaching Clinic
00:39 Aletheia Sponsor
01:38 Episode Preview and NCAA Tournament Chat
07:28 Josh Kerr Announces Project 222
13:28 Brooks Speed Suit and Record Logistics
18:07 Can Cole Hocker Crash the Party?
25:26 Niels Laros Injury Update and the Mile's Future
28:53 Cam Myers Puts On a Show in Melbourne
30:57 Hobbs Kessler and Teen Phenom Expectations
35:44 Gout Gout, Texas Sprinting, and Young Phenoms
43:34 Rojo Rant: Berlin Half Marathon Scandal
49:48 Should Pacers Be Allowed to Win?
53:31 Integrity of Competition and Rabbit Ethics
59:09 Shelby Houlihan's 10K and US Women's Distance Depth
62:58 Adaejah Hodge's Secret Doping Ban
68:06 Silent Bans and Anti-Doping Transparency
72:58 Youth Doping Crisis and Unanswered Questions
76:35 Previewing the Top US Runners for 2026
78:54 Outro and Supporters Club

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The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

World Indoors Stunners: Cooper's Gold, Hodgkinson's Domination, Africa's Shutout

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:01:16 -0000

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Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, became the youngest men's individual world champion in any track event by winning the 800 at World Indoors in Torun, Poland, then celebrated at McDonald's with a Big Mac and a gold medal around his neck. Keely Hodgkinson obliterated the women's 800 field by over three seconds and anchored Britain's four-by-four relay within the hour. Africa was completely shut out of the running medal podium for the first time in World Indoors history. Off the track, World Athletics granted the US seven women's entries at the World Road Running Championships half marathon after the Atlanta course debacle, and reports surfaced that the London Marathon may expand to two days in 2027.

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Timestamps

00:00 Supporters Club and Sponsor
00:58 World Indoors Recap Overview
02:19 Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins World Indoor Gold
06:49 Cooper Meets Let's Run at McDonald's
10:32 Cooper's Tactical Masterclass Breakdown
13:09 Youngest Men's World Champion in History
15:23 Managing Expectations for a 17-Year-Old Champion
18:48 Cooper's Ceiling, Wanyonyi, and the 800 Meter Rivalry
22:20 Dreaming of LA 2028 and Keeping Cooper Grounded
25:38 Coach Capeau's Open-Minded Approach
27:16 Keely Hodgkinson Dominates the Women's 800
33:52 Jordan Anthony and Sprint Stars Shine
37:54 Biggest Winners and Losers From Torun
45:20 Cole Hocker's Perspective and Men's 1500 Parity
50:12 Prediction Contest and Aletheia Sponsor
55:22 Team USA's Medal Haul at World Indoors
59:21 Africa Shut Out of the Podium
63:47 US Women's Half Marathon Selection Controversy
66:08 USATF's Seven-Woman Solution Breaks Down
73:56 London Marathon Eyes a Two-Day Event
80:49 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy Update
84:45 Outro and Supporters Club

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Cooper Gets Gold and his coach Chris Capeau joins us to talk about it + Keely, Hunter Bell gold

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:10:54 -0000

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Cooper Lutkenhaus, just 17 years old, became the youngest world champion in World Indoor Championships history, winning the men's 800 in Toruń, Poland — on spring break. His coach Chris Capeau joined the show live to break down the race tactics and what makes Cooper different. Keely Hodgkinson dominated the women's 800 in 1:55.3, then stunned with a 50.1 anchor on Britain's 4x400. Georgia Hunter Bell claimed 1500 gold, capping a historic day for British distance running. East Africa went home without a single distance medal, and Mariano Garcia pulled off a brilliant wire-to-wire 1500 win for Spain.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe

Timestamps

00:00 Music
00:22 Intro / Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins World Gold
02:42 Coach Chris Capeau on Cooper's Race Tactics
05:42 Why Cooper Ran a Full Indoor Season
09:04 Cooper's Family and What Makes Him Different
11:57 World Champion on Spring Break
16:14 Coach Capeau Watches the Final From Texas
18:17 From Tokyo Flame-Out to World Champion
20:17 Cooper's Winter Training and Leveling Up
24:10 Farewell to Coach Capeau and Bold Predictions
27:00 Men's 1500: Mariano Garcia Goes Wire to Wire
32:26 Women's 1500: Georgia Hunter Bell Takes Gold
35:58 Keely Hodgkinson and Women's 800 Results
39:00 Biggest Winners and Losers of the Meet
41:16 Nikki Hiltz: Seven US Titles but Can They Win Gold?
44:03 Keely's 4x400 Anchor and Non-Distance Highlights
47:54 NCAA, Cole Hocker, and Final Thoughts

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Kerr puts Hocker to sleep, Battocletti gold, Mackay silver, Lutkenhause cruises, (10 minute sneak peak)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:04:50 -0000

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Josh Kerr outmaneuvered Cole Hocker to take the men's 3000 and claim his third world title, throwing Hocker's signature celebration back at him. Cooper Lutkenhaus dominated his 800m semifinal with the fastest time at World Indoors since 1997, positioning the 17-year-old Texan as a legitimate gold medal threat. Sprint upsets rocked the straightaways as Julien Alfred and Trey Cunningham both fell short of expectations. Simon Ehammer broke Ashton Eaton's heptathlon world record, while Emily Mackay delivered a stunning silver in the women's 3000m and Nadia Battocletti got gold.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Sponsor / Intro
00:23 Introduction and Race Preview
02:44 Men's 3000m Final: Kerr vs Hocker Showdown
05:01 Hocker's Tactical Missteps
06:43 The Celebration and Rivalry
11:12 Jan Shrub's Stunning Bronze
13:10 Nuguse Disappoints, Beamish Off the Pace
16:55 Women's 3000m: Emily Mackay Silver, Batocletti Gold
21:11 John, Let's Turn to the Women's 3K
24:31 East Africans Struggle at World Indoors
24:56 Sprint Upsets: Alfred and Cunningham Stunned
27:06 Cooper Lutkenhaus: A Star Is Born
28:38 World Record in Heptathlon, Mondo Wins Pole Vault
29:34 Two-Section 400m Finals Debate
31:18 Men's 400m: Morales Williams vs McCray Battle
33:00 Lutkenhaus: From Prodigy to World Stage
39:12 Can Lutkenhaus Break the World Record?
40:06 Final Preview and Calf Sleeve Mystery
41:34 Women's 800 and Sunday Preview
45:29 On Location in Toruń, Poland

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Bonus: 2026 World Indoors Preview

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:47:52 -0000

The LetsRun.com crew previews the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Poland. The men's 3000m headlines with a Paris Olympics rematch featuring Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus attempts to become the youngest world indoor champion ever. On the women's side, Georgia Hunter Bell and Nikki Hiltz battle for 1500m gold with Faith Kipyegon absent, while Keely Hodgkinson enters as the prohibitive favorite in the 800m.

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Timestamps

0:00 Music
00:23 Intro and World Indoors Preview Setup
01:50 Men's 3000m: Hocker vs Kerr vs Beamish vs Nuguse
07:36 Men's 800m: Can 17-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus Win?
12:18 Men's 1500m: Isaac Nader Seeks Validation
14:31 Men's 60m: Star-Studded Sprint Showdown
16:50 Women's Sprint Preview and 1500m Battle
21:25 Women's 3000m: Battocletti vs Hailu
23:35 Women's 800m: The Keely Hodgkinson Coronation
26:28 Closing and Supporters Club Plug

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Jane Hedengren delivers, Fisher flops, Colin Sahlman, Tesfay Runs 2:10, and secret NCAA doping bans

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:05:21 -0000

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Jane Hedengren announced herself as the most electrifying American freshman in NCAA history, front-running to double gold at NCAA Indoors. Colin Sahlman capped a remarkable weekend with the 3,000 title amid a controversial DQ, while Carter Cutting pulled off a surprise win in the NCAA mile.

Grant Fisher's 14th-place NYC Half debut sparked a sharp debate about his road future, and Fotyen Tesfay stunned the world with a 2:10:51 marathon debut in Barcelona.

Then Adaejah Hodge's secret doping suspension before she led Georgia to the NCAA title, and the protest at D3 nations of Seth Clevenger's wins.

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00:00 Intro / Sponsor / World Indoors Preview
06:00 Jane Hedengren Dominates NCAA Indoors
13:25 Shoudl she go pro
19:16 Sprint Fireworks and Team Titles at NCAAs
24:38 Colin Sahlman's Big Weekend and the 3,000 Controversy
26:58 The DQ
33:37 NCAA Mile: Carter Cutting's Surprise Win
41:54 Rojo Voicemail: Grant Fisher's Half Marathon Debut
43:06 Reaction to Grant Fisher's NYC Half Performance
52:20 Alex Maier and Other Americans Shine in New York
57:58 Fotyen Tesfay Runs 2:10:51 at Barcelona Marathon
1:11:49 Aja Hodge's Secret Doping Ban Revealed After NCAA Title
1:23:22 Seth Clevenger's D3 wins and podium protests
1:37:33 Supporters Club / Outro

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Kiplimo's 57:20 World Record, Grant Fisher's debut, LA Marathon chaos & Fred Kerley's state of affairs

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:40:40 -0000

The LA Marathon delivered the closest finish in race history but controversy erupted when video revealed leader Michael Kamau avoiding a spectator on the course followed a lead vehicle off course and ending us losing $15,000 by the slimmest of margins. Jacob Kiplimo cemented his half marathon dominance with a 57:20 world record in Lisbon without a pacer, and the crew debates whether runners without Olympic track gold can be considered all-time greats. Grant Fisher makes his much-anticipated half marathon debut at the NYC Half on Sunday, Fred Kerley's two-year whereabouts ban is officially confirmed , and Michael Johnson faces fraud allegations as Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy heats up.

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00:00 Intro and Supporters Club
02:32 LA Marathon Sprint Finish and Leader Runs Off Course
13:30 What Went Wrong at the LA Marathon Finish
23:28 Kiplimo's Dominance and Half Marathon World Record
29:55 Barstool Sports Tweets Running and Kiplimo Goes Viral
37:20 Defining All-Time Greats Without Olympic Gold
39:12 Grant Fisher's NYC Half Marathon Debut Preview
40:13 Can Fisher Contend for the Win?
51:18 Fisher's Training Breakdown and Race Expectations
56:07 GPS Watches and Training Technology Evolution
61:57 LA Marathon's 18-Mile Finisher Medal Controversy
66:38 Fred Kerley's Two-Year Ban and Enhanced Games
82:21 NCAA Indoor Championships Preview
85:48 Grand Slam Track Fraud Allegations

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Cole Wins 3K - Then Misses the Team. Nikki #7, Cooper #1, US Half Marathon Chaos & NCAA Doping Investigation

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:30:00 -0000

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USA Indoors delivered chaos, breakthroughs, and greatness. Cole Hocker won a classic 3000, then failed to make the world team in the 1500 less than 24 hours later. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus made his US title #1 look easy. Nikki Hiltz made it an amazing seven straight in the 1500. Meanwhile, the U.S. Half Marathon Championships unraveled when the lead vehicle sent the top women off course, and we dig into our investigation into NCAA Division III doping allegations and a loophole that needs fixing.

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00:00 Aletheia Sponsor / Intro
00:51 Episode Overview
04:21 Cole Hocker's Stunning 1500m Loss at USA Indoors
06:23 Why a Slow Pace Made This Race So Unpredictable
09:05 Tactical Breakdown: What Went Wrong for Hocker and Nuguse
13:44 Nathan Green, Luke Houser, and Davis Bove Make Their Mark
15:51 Women's 1500: Nikki Hiltz Wins a Record 7th Straight US Title
19:32 The World Standards Debate: Why Can't a Mile Count?
23:24 Lindsay Butler's Breakout and the Art of Closing Off the Rail
29:31 Nikki Hiltz vs. Elle St. Pierre: Who's Really Better?
40:43 Cooper Lutkenhaus: 17-Year-Old US 800m Champion
44:51 Cooper at World Indoors: What to Expect in Poland
49:28 Texas High School Sprinting Is Absurdly Loaded
52:17 Men's 3000 Rewind: Nico Young's Positioning Problem
55:03 Noah Lyles, Nike's Rough Weekend, and Other USA Indoors Notes
56:01 USATF Half Marathon Chaos: Top Women Led Off Course
59:39 How Should USATF Fix the Half Marathon Mess?
71:49 Tokyo Marathon: Kosgei Returns, Sprint Finish in the Men's Race
79:44 The Wildest Pacing Decision You'll See This Year
85:02 Brigid Kosgei's Comeback and the Shoe Technology Theory
87:38 Rita Jeptoo Busted Again and a Suspicious US-Based Suspension
89:50 D3 Doping Investigation: The Seth Clevenger Story
97:03 NCAA's Broken Drug Policy and What Needs to Change
107:50 Wrap-Up / Outro

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USAs Day 1: Hocker gets it done, Nuguse edges Nico, Mackay upset Elle, Cooper masterclass, Sage ???

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:39:04 -0000

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Day 1 of USA Indoors delivered a men's 3000m classic. Cole Hocker edged Yared Nuguse by hundredths of a second after Nico Young's costly mistake, cost him a World Indoor spot.

Emily Mackay upset Elle St. Pierre in the women's 3K, Sage Hurta Klecker crashed out in the 800m prelims, and 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus looked like a future star. Plus: Tokyo Marathon preview and the USATF TV streaming disaster.

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00:00 Sponsor / Intro (Aletheia Run use code LETSRUN10 )
01:00 Men's 3000m Instant Reaction: Hocker, Nuguse, Young
02:30 Hocker Wins Epic Three-Way Battle
10:35 Nico Young's Costly Tactical Mistake
18:01 Could Nico Young Still Make the Team? (1500m Double Entry)
22:11 Women's 3000m: Emily Mackay Upsets Ellie St. Pierre
24:10 Pete Julian Coaching Mackay
30:27 Women's 800m: Sage Hurta Klecker Out in Prelims
34:31 Men's 800m: Cooper Lutkenhaus' Tactical Masterclass
37:08 Debating Cooper Lutkenhaus Race IQ
45:04 Tokyo Marathon Preview
51:05 USATF TV Streaming Disaster
52:48 Day 2 Preview and Closing

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From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:19:09 -0000

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In one of the coolest stories in running, Ethan Shuley went from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07:14 in just 15 months — making him the sixth fastest American ever. The 27-year-old unsponsored runner living in Tokyo has shocked the running world. Just two years ago, he hadn't broken 15 minutes for 5K. He ran only one race in college with an 8:45 for 3,000 meters.

How did this happen? We dive into his journey — from quitting running at BYU due to injuries, to the Japanese racing philosophy of "send it and die gracefully," training 125+ miles per week on six days, and why he's now a 2028 Olympic contender being coached via Instagram DMs.

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00:00 Sponsor / Intro
03:53 Ethan's 2:07 Marathon at Osaka
08:06 Race Strategy and Cramping
12:55 The Japanese Racing Philosophy
14:41 The Kobe Marathon Experience
17:55 Training Philosophy in Japan
22:20 Training and Mileage Breakdown
25:57 Life in Japan and Going Pro
30:10 Working Full-Time While Training
31:33 High School and College Career
36:01 The Comeback - Lifting to Ultras
38:05 Adapting to Japanese Culture
40:29 Moving to Japan and Language Learning
43:59 Ultra Running and Speed Work
47:51 Doping Questions and Testing
49:48 Injury History and Recovery
56:15 Training Solo vs. With Groups
57:15 Training Partners and 2028 Olympic Goals
60:07 Coaching with Isaac Wood
61:35 Dating in Japan
67:00 Sponsors and Closing

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Keely's 1:54 World Record, Ethan Shuley's 2:07 Miracle, USA Indoors, DQ Gun Salute Controversy

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:00 -0000

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Keely Hodgkinson ran 1:54.87 to break the indoor 800m world record. Can she get the outdoor record next? Ethan Shuley, a 27-year-old American living in Japan who finished one college race, proved Dreams Become Reality as he ran 2:07:14 at the Osaka Marathon to become the sixth-fastest American ever on a record eligible course. The guys debate what a 2:07 means in the super shoe era.

Plus: Tshepiso Masalela was DQ'd for a finger gun gesture at Azeddine Habz in Toruń, drawing comparisons to Noah Lyles' celebration. USA Indoors preview features a stacked men's 3K (Nico Young, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Ethan Strand). Sam Ruthe wrapped his US tour with a 7:43 3K, and Oregon's DMR team survived travel chaos to qualify for NCAAs.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe

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00:00 Music
00:23 Start
05:15 Winter Olympics Coverage and What Track Can Learn
13:30 Ben True's Running and Skiing Career
16:30 Keely Hodgkinson's Indoor 800m World Record
18:16 Can Keely Break the Outdoor World Record?
26:52 Cooper Lutkenhaus vs Keely Hodgkinson World Record Debate
30:30 Ethan Shuley's Stunning 2:07 Marathon in Osaka
38:00 Ethan Shuley's Marathon Progression and Japan Training
44:29 What Does a 2:07 Marathon Mean in 2026?
48:00 Super Shoes and the Changing Marathon Standards
52:36 Masalela-Habz DQ Controversy and Noah Lyles Comparison
58:00 Noah Lyles Comparison and Celebration Debate
63:50 USA Indoor Championships Preview
68:34 Sam Ruthe's US Tour Recap
73:00 Sam Ruthe's Progression and Training Philosophy
77:57 Oregon's DMR Travel Saga and BU Meet Highlights

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Hocker’s AR + Lutkenhaus 1:44, + Nico's Kick + Elle’s Record Comeback - Can the US Sweep World Indoors? + Keely 1:56 and Sam Ruthe

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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Cole Hocker breaks the American indoor mile record, Nico Young drops an amazing kick to win the 3,000, and Cooper Lutkenhaus keeps rising in the 800 as the guys debate how these performances translate to USA Indoors and World Indoors.

Then it’s over to the women: Keely Hodgkinson’s 1:56.33 and what it means for the 800 (and the world record chase), plus Elle St. Pierre’s postpartum American record. After that, the conversation bounces through a wild BU 3,000 finish, marathon and road action, and Noah Lyles’ Tyson Invitational appearance before closing with an interview with Amanda Heidecker and Taylor Wheaton, the co-chairs behind the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, about what it took to pull it off — crowds, logistics, volunteers, and whether Tallahassee would ever host again.

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00:00 Sponsor / Intro
07:30 Cole Hocker’s American Indoor Mile Record
18:00 World Indoors Plans And Qualifying Standards
20:45 Sam Ruthe Learns The Pro Game
29:00 Media Pressure And Post-Race Interviews
34:48 Cooper Lutkenhaus And Nico Young Break Out
40:00 800 Tactics: Can Cooper Medal?
47:00 USA Indoors Preview: The Depth Chart
50:00 Asics Sound Running Invite: Atmosphere And Takeaways
53:00 Grand Slam Track Fallout
56:00 Josh Hoey Vs. Cooper Lutkenhaus Debate
1:02:30 Keely Hodgkinson And The Women’s 800 Boom
1:06:50 Lievin Preview And The New 800 Break Line
1:10:04 Elle St. Pierre’s Postpartum American Record
1:17:00 Elle Vs. Nikki Hiltz At USA Indoors
1:22:40 NCAA Mile Record And Age Debate
1:23:55 BU Men’s 3000: Langan-Sands Controversy
1:29:42 Marathon Madness: Alisa Vainio’s Breakthrough
1:34:17 Weini Kelati’s Barcelona Half Marathon Record
1:39:00 Noah Lyles At Tyson Invitational
1:45:04 Interview: Amanda Heidecker And Taylor Wheaton
1:49:00 Tallahassee Feedback, Attendance, And Crowd Energy
1:56:00 How You Host World Athletics: Logistics And Standards
2:01:30 Volunteers And The Behind-The-Scenes Operation
2:07:30 Would Tallahassee Host Again?
2:15:00 The Course, Infrastructure, And What’s Next
2:20:00 Wrap-Up

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Femke Bol's 800m Debut, Jakob's Surgery, USAs to NYC, Grand Slam Track's $6M Bankruptcy Deal

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:20:00 -0000

Femke Bol made her 800m debut. What did we think?

Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy plan will pay the athletes nearly everything they are owed, but vendors only 1.5%.

Plus: Why track and field will never be popular year-round (and why that's okay), USATF Outdoor Championships are coming to New York for the first time since 1991, and Robert shares his thoughts on ski jumping regulations that you won't believe.

The guys also preview this weekend's stacked meets including the ASICS Sound Invite featuring Cole Hocker vs. Sam Ruthe in the mile and Cooper Lutkenhaus in the 800m, answer listener emails, and debate whether cross country running belongs in the Winter Olympics.

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00:00 Intro & Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Achilles Surgery
07:59 Cross Country in the Winter Olympics Debate
15:59 Why Track & Field Will Never Be Popular Year-Round
17:59 Femke Bol's 800m Debut: Encouraging or Disappointing?
26:14 800m Pacing Analysis with Justin Rinaldi
35:14 Robert's Ski Jumping Joke
38:14 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships Moving to New York
49:13 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy Plan Explained
62:14 Preview: ASICS Sound Invite & Valentine Invitational
68:14 Listener Emails: Western Runners & Doping Conspiracy Theories

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Sam Ruthe 3:48 Mile @ 16, Cole Hocker #1 in World?, Millrose, Kiplimo's Record Gets Tossed

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:16:52 -0000

The 118th Millrose Games delivered a great show and we break it all down. But the biggest performance of the weekend was in Boston not Millrose as Sam Ruthe, just 16 years old, ran 3:48 in the mile to become the youngest man ever under 3:50 by more than a full year. Cam Myers dominated the Wannamaker Mile in 3:47, Colin Sahlman broke a 37-year-old NCAA 800m record with a 1:44.7 victory, and Cole Hocker looked every bit the world's best distance runner in winning the two mile. Meanwhile, Roisin Willis set the American indoor 800m record in Boston, Nikki Hiltz got a big win, and Cooper Luktenhaus added another high school record to his collection.

But it wasn't all celebrations. Is Bryce Hoppel's window closing? Why can't Ollie Hoare find his form? Is Hobbs Kessler's injury excuse a relief or a red flag? The episode also digs into the controversial decision by World Athletics to invalidate Jacob Kiplimo's 56:42 half marathon world record due to drafting behind the lead vehicle. Plus: Is it good for young stars to experience defeat? Should Cam Myers skip World Indoors for a domestic meet? And what exactly happened with the Millrose pacing lights?

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Thread: Cole Hocker is the #1 distance runner in the world right now: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027201
Jacob Kiplimo's world record invalidated: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027173
Millrose two mile pacer responds: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14024895
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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and Soccer Banter
02:55 Jon's Birthday
05:06 LetsRun Meetup in SF
09:32 Sam Ruthe's Historic 3:48 Mile at 16
11:00 Comparing Teen Phenoms: Ruthe, Ingebrigtsen, Laros, and Myers
26:23 Colin Sahlman's 1:44 800m and NCAA Record
40:08 Bryce Hoppel, Donovan Brazier, and the Men's 800 Landscape
46:00 Cole Hocker Wins Millrose Two Mile
47:23 Is Cole Hocker the World's Best Distance Runner?
55:00 Cam Myers Dominates the Wannamaker Mile
59:00 Hobbs Kessler's Struggles and Ollie Hoare's Decline
64:50 Athing Mu, Jane Hedengren, and Learning to Lose
70:20 Nikki Hiltz Wins the Women's Wanamaker Mile
73:13 Can Hiltz win Olympic gold in LA 2028, what about Faith Kipyegon?
82:30 Cooper Luktenhaus's High School 600m Record
86:00 Roisin Willis Sets American 800m Record
96:25 Jacob Kiplimo's Half Marathon Record Invalidated
100:14 Millrose Pacing Controversy and Weekend Wrap-Up

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Hoey & Kessler World Records, Lutkenhaus 1:45, Millrose Sneak Peak + Michael Johnson's $2.7 Million Loan to Grand Slam Track

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0000

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The 2026 indoor season exploded with two world records and jaw-dropping performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Josh Hoey, with the help of his brother, got the 800m world indoor record (1:42.50), breaking Wilson Kipketer’s 29-year-old mark. Hobbs Kessler closed in 26.3 to set the 2K world record and beat Grant Fisher. Elle St. Pierre won her comeback race against Jessica Hull. In NY, Cooper Lutkenhaus opened with 1:45.23.

Sunday’s Millrose Games has two stellar matchups: the Wanamaker Mile with Cam Myers, Kessler, and three-time defending champion Yared Nuguse, and the two mile where Cole Hocker, Grant Fisher, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish square off and try to go sub-8. Plus, we dig into Grand Slam Track bankruptcy documents revealing Michael Johnson personally loaned $2.7 million to keep the league afloat.

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00:00 Intro / Super Bowl Talk
03:10 Josh Hoey’s 800m World Indoor Record
12:07 The Hoey Family Story and Justin Rinaldi’s classy post
17:10 Should Hoey Run USA and World Indoors?
18:43 Cooper Lutkenhaus’s 1:45 opener
22:42 Winner of the Weekend Debate
29:17 Millrose Games Mile Preview: Hoey vs. Myers vs. Kessler vs. Nuguse
38:47 Millrose Two Mile Preview and Sub-8 Watch
42:02 American Men’s World Record Streak
43:59 Quincy Wilson’s Form and Future Questions
47:57 Noah Lyles’s Elaborate Entrance at New Balance Indoors
60:10 Grand Slam Track Financial Revelations: Michael Johnson’s $2.7M Loan
80:02 Millrose Preview Wrap-Up
82:20 Grant Fisher Joins Us
82:30 Training Between Races: New Balance to Millrose
84:00 Why Americans Are Dominating Indoor Season
87:00 NYC Half Marathon Debut: Why New York?
89:00 From 2K Shape to Half Marathon Shape
91:00 Breaking the 2K World Record but Losing the Race
95:00 World Cross Country and Injury Recovery
99:00 Can Americans Compete on the Roads?
102:00 From Miler to Marathoner: Grant’s Evolution
106:00 Marathon Debut Timeline: 2027 or 2028?

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Grant Fisher: Marathon Man? Millrose, the 2K World Record, and His NYC Half Debut

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:31:07 -0000

Grant Fisher — double Olympic medalist and world indoor record holder — joins the show to talk Millrose, his NYC Half debut, and what it felt like to break Kenenisa Bekele's 2K world record and still lose to Hobbs Kessler in Boston.

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Grant Fisher Joins the Show
02:35 Training Between Races: New Balance to Millrose
04:24 Why Americans Are Dominating Indoor Season
07:25 NYC Half Marathon Debut: Why New York?
09:27 From 2K Shape to Half Marathon Shape
10:53 Breaking the 2K World Record But Losing the Race
13:03 World Cross Country and Injury Recovery
16:06 Lessons From 2024: The Dangers of Racing Too Much
18:19 Cross Training on the Bike
21:15 Can Americans Compete on the Roads?
24:53 From Miler to Marathoner: Grant's Evolution
26:55 Marathon Debut Timeline: 2027 or 2028?

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Josh Hoey world record attempt is on, Boston Marathon loaded with American women, NBIGP is here!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:15:00 -0000

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The 2026 indoor season is officially here, and it's heating up fast. This week we break down Josh Hoey's bold announcement that he's targeting Wilson Kipketer's nearly 30-year-old indoor 800m world record at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Can he do it? We debate his chances and pay homage to Kipketer's legendary 1997 season.

Plus, Cam Myers ran 3:49 in the mile, the fastest ever in January, and the teen phenom comparisons are flying. We've got updates on Jakob Ingebrigtsen skipping the indoor season entirely (should we be worried about his Achilles?), Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy drama, and breaking news from a top agent about how much athletes actually got paid.

On the marathon side, the 2026 Boston Marathon women's field is out, and while it's missing Hellen Obiri, it's absolutely stacked with American talent. Could Fiona O'Keeffe make the podium? And where the heck is Parker Valby?

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00:00 Intro / World XC Merch Plug
01:02 Episode Preview: Indoor Season Heats Up
03:44 Josh Hoey Announces 800m World Record Attempt
06:58 Hoey's Unconventional Path and Self-Belief
11:16 Wilson Kipketer's Historic 1997 Season
13:00 Why Top 800m Runners Skip Indoors
17:12 Cam Myers Runs 3:49 — Fastest January Mile Ever
19:35 Teen Phenoms: Myers vs. Laros vs. Lutkenhaus
26:20 Ellie St. Pierre vs. Jessica Hull Preview
29:30 Should Hoey Defend His World Indoor Title?
31:00 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Skipping Indoor Season
34:30 Achilles Concerns and Chris Derrick Comparisons
37:35 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy: Agent Reveals Athletes Got Overpaid
42:20 What's Next for Athing Mu?
43:41 The Incredible Depth of Men's 5000m
46:56 Sam Ruthe: 16-Year-Old Runs 1:45 in New Zealand
50:10 Sam Ruthe's Incredible Running Family History
53:12 Cooper Lutkenhaus Opens 2026 Season
57:20 The Rise of Millrose Games
59:00 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials: Phoenix vs. St. Louis
62:42 2026 Boston Marathon Women's Field Breakdown
67:35 Fiona O'Keeffe's Big Opportunity
74:38 Where Is Parker Valby?
76:38 Sponsorship Shakeups: Elle St. Pierre, Heather McLean
79:13 Outro

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World XC Delivers, Records in Houston, Rojo's $500 Marathon Bet + Cooper's Flag Moment

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:15:00 -0000

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World Cross Country returned to American soil for the first time in 32 years and Tallahassee delivered! We break down Jacob Kiplimo's dominant third title, Agnes Ngetich's historic 42-second victory margin, and why American men continue to struggle at World XC despite track success. Plus: The Cooper Lutkenhaus flag moment, Rojo's $500 marathon bet.

In Houston Habtom Samuel's debut was as success, 59:01 (course record), as four Americans broke 60 minutes (Alex Maier (59:23), Casey Clinger (59:34), Ryan Ford (59:48), Isai Rodriguez (59:57)), Rory Linkletter got the Canadian record (59:49), Taylor Roe became the 2nd fastest American ever (66.20) and American Zouhair Talbi ran 2:05:45.

Astacked Millrose two-mile field featuring Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, Grant Fisher, (Wightman, Beamish, Strand, Blanks, Wolfe).

Plus, Andreas Almgren amd Brenda Jepchumba impressed in Valencia.

Links:

World Cross Country 2026 Coverage
LetsRun Forum Thread: Why Are Americans Competitive on Track but Get Destroyed at World XC?
Craig Virgin Interview on YouTube
Cooper Lutkenhause gets LetsRun Flag
Houston Half Marathon coverage
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Show notes:

00:00 Start
00:24 World Cross Country Recap & Tallahassee Celebration
05:20 The Let's Run Meetup & Craig Virgin's Hope
06:23 Cooper Lutkenhaus & The Let's Run Flag Story
09:04 Athletes & Fans Unite at World Cross
13:02 The $500 Bet & Party Stories
15:18 Jacob Kiplimo & Agnes Ngetich Dominate
17:45 Kiplimo's Legacy & All-Time Greatness
21:20 Why Americans Struggle at World Cross
25:15 US Men's Disappointing Team Performance
28:36 Track vs Cross Country: Different Sports?
30:35 Theories on African Dominance in XC
33:52 Women's Race & Rising Stars (Marta Alemayo wins junior race)
38:30 Should World Cross Return to Tallahassee?
44:04 Australia Wins Mixed Relay Gold
59:05 Houston Half Marathon: Americans Go Sub-60 (Maier,Klinger, Ford, Rodriguez)
1:09:09 Rojo's $500 Marathon Bet Confirmed
1:10:22 Indoor Track Preview: Millrose & New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
1:17:50 Valencia 10K & Brenda Jepchumba's Breakthrough
1:24:38 Final Thoughts & Shoutouts

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World Cross Country Champs Recap Live from the LetsRun.com Party!

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:23:46 -0000

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The 2026 World Cross Country Championships are in the books! Live from the LetsRun party in Tallahassee we break down all the action from what was an incredible day for distance running with over 10,000 fans in attendance. East Africa strikes back with dominant performances across all individual races, while Australia claims a historic mixed relay gold. We recap Jacob Kiplimo's third consecutive senior men's title, Agnes Ngetich's dominant 42-second victory in the women's race, and Team USA's results. Plus: the Rocky Hansen controversy , special guest Ned Ryun (Jim Ryun's son) shares incredible stories including how his father received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Blair Bartlett's breakout performance as a high school junior in her first cross country season, Tyler Daillak's gutsy run finishing top American with one shoe, and a Cooper Lutkenhaus sighting at the course.

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0:00 Than you & join our club
01:25 Introduction & Event Recap
03:35 Senior Men's Race: Jacob Kiplimo Dominates
08:04 Team USA Men's Results led by Parker Wolfe
11:17 Rocky Hansen Controversy
19:50 Senior Women's Race: Agnes Ngetich Dominates
24:21 LetsRun Flag Bearers Join the Show
28:33 Team USA Women's Results
31:24 Graham Blanks
32:25 Ned Ryun: Jim Ryun's Son Joins the Show
38:55 Jim Ryun's Presidential Medal of Freedom Story
45:00 Junior Races & Blair Bartlett Breakout & Tyler Daillak with 1 shoe
50:07 Cooper Lutkenhaus Sighting & Wrap Up Spread the word to a friend.

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2026 Bold Predictions, 2025 Quiz, + Sage Hurta Klecker

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:02:14 -0000

Sage Hurta Klecker joins us 77:51 to discuss her amazing 2025, this weekend's world cross country race, and her 2026 plans including a possible American record attempt at the Millrose Games. (Written highlights here)

We kick off 2026 with our annual 2025 Quiz,J ohnson vs. Johnson, testing the brothers' knowledge of the past year in running. Then we review our 2025 Bold Predictions (Robert nailed the Emmanuel Wanyonyi call!) and make our 2026 Bold Predictions, including hot takes on Quincy Wilson, Athing Mu, Cole Hocker, and Cooper Lutkenhaus. Plus: Hakone Ekiden TV ratings, Ethiopian athletes denied visas for World XC, Beatrice Chebet's pregnancy announcement, and an interview with Sage Hurta-Klecker ahead of World Cross Country and the Millrose Games.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & World XC Party Promo
06:14 Quiz: January — Women's Half Marathon Record Breakers
08:23 Quiz: February — Fisher & Nuguse World Records
09:43 Quiz: March — Hobbs Kessler's Fuel
10:54 Quiz: April — Boston Marathon Towns
13:31 Quiz: May — US Diamond League Winners
14:36 Quiz: June — NCAA Distance Titles
16:47 Quiz: July — Women's Marathon World Record
18:24 Quiz: August — First Time US Champions
20:06 Quiz: September — European World Medalists
23:22 Quiz: October — Josh Hoey's Six Coaches
26:12 Quiz: November — Sub-2:09 American Marathoners
30:38 Quiz: December — Brooks XC Championships
33:12 Quiz: Tiebreaker — Cole Hocker's 5K World Championship Time
36:11 Reflecting on 2025 Bold Predictions
40:32 News: Hakone Ekiden TV Ratings
44:40 BP Robert #1 — Quincy Wilson Won't PR in 2026
45:33 BP Jon #1 — Quincy Wilson World Leader in 400m
47:26 BP Weldon #1 — Cole Hocker Breaks Mile World Record at Pre Classic
51:07 BP Robert #2 — Athing Mu Won't Race in 2026
52:33 BP Jon #2 — Non-African Born Man Breaks 8:00 in Steeplechase
53:35 BP Robert #3 — Cooper Lutkenhaus Breaks 800m World Record
1:00:04 BP Jon #3 — Enhanced Games Won't Happen
1:01:48 BP Weldon #2 — Geordie Beamish Won't Win a Steeplechase
1:03:28 BP Weldon #3 — USA Wins the World Cup
1:08:40 News: Ethiopian Athletes Denied Visas for World XC
1:16:06 News: Beatrice Chebet Announces Pregnancy
1:17:51 Interview: Sage Hurta-Klecker
1:25:31 Sage: 2025 Season & Breakthrough
1:28:59 Sage: Training Insights
1:37:45 Sage: Millrose Games 1000m
1:42:21 Sage: Pacing Faith Kipyegon

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Reality Over Hype: The Best & Worst of 2025 - Hocker, Brazier & Grand Slam Flop

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:28:00 -0000

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It's the final LetsRun.com podcast of 2025 — our Year in Review episode! What a year it was: Americans breaking world records, Cole Hocker winning 5K gold at Worlds, the rise and fall of Grand Slam Track, Donovan Brazier's incredible comeback, and 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus running 1:42 for 800 meters. We hand out our awards for Race of the Year, Flop of the Year, Runner of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Person of the Year. Plus: the wild stat about non-African born men sweeping distance golds at Worlds, Faith Kipyegon's controversial sub-4 attempt, Fred Kerley's fall from grace, Erriyon Knighton's ban, and Sebastian Sawe's remarkable anti-doping gesture.

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Discussion:What were your favorite moments of 2025?
Discussion: Who were the biggest losers of 2025?
World XC Shirts - shop.letsrun.com
Dan Michalski feature article
Shelby Houlihan pod
Evan Jager pod
Grand Slam Track bankruptcy thread

Timestamps:

00:00 World XC Shirts Promo & Party Info
02:04 Intro: 2025 Year in Review
02:43 Jane Hedengren & US Teen Stars
03:19 Rojo's "Friday 15" Solo Pod
05:01 Robert's Complexity & Ethiopian Guest
06:19 Unbelievable Events of 2025: A List
08:30 Rise of Non-African Born Distance Runners
17:39 Donovan Brazier's Comeback
20:05 Shelby Houlihan's Return
23:45 Evan Jager & The "Likely Doping" List
25:41 Cole Hocker: US Distance GOAT?
32:60 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Indoor Double Gold
37:10 Grand Slam Track: Flop of the Year
47:46 Indoor World Records: Nuguse & Fisher
48:33 Hobbs Kessler's Tough Year
53:52 Race of the Year: US 800m Final
59:08 American Records & US Runner of the Year Debate
1:04:37 Faith Kipyegon's Sub-4 Attempt Controversy
1:12:52 Fred Kerley's Fall from Grace
1:15:53 Erriyon Knighton's Ban
1:23:34 Sebastian Sawe's Anti-Doping Gesture
1:28:20 Performance & Coach of the Year Awards
1:32:09 Person of the Year: Donovan Brazier

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Marathon Project 2.0, Evan Jager Exit Interview, The Case of the Missing NCAA Title

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:17:40 -0000

It's the final pod before Christmas and we've got a packed episode! Evan Jager joins us at 52:45 to put a bow on his incredible career.

The Marathon Project 2.0 results are in — Priscah Cherono wins the women's race at age 45 in a 2+ minute PB, while JP Flavin takes the men's title and Turner Wiley runs 2:09 as an unsponsored father working full-time with D2 college PRs. Ben Rosa becomes the youngest person in history to break 4:00 in the mile and 2:10 in the marathon in the same year. Plus: World Cross Country team announcements from France and Ethiopia, the Emily Venters/Evelyn Kimboy NCAA controversy and what it reveals about FERPA, and our full exit interview with Evan Jager reflecting on his incredible steeplechase career — the 2015 Paris fall, Olympic silver, the Oregon Project split, Fancy Bears, and his new job with Nomio in Sweden.

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00:00 Intro & Holiday Gift Plug
01:06 Introductions, Patriots/Ravens talk, Christmas cards
04:01 Weldon's Central Park run
08:06 Marathon Project Women's Race — Priscah Cherono wins at 45
12:12 Marathon Project Men's Race — JP Flavin , Turner Wiley , Ben Rosa
18:34 Ivy League Runner of the Week: Ben Rosa
21:14 Blue Collar Runner of the Week: Turner Wiley
25:38 Marathon Project viability discussion
28:54 Paul Chelimo marathon pr (2:10:55)
31:58 World Cross Country Preview — France & Ethiopia teams
41:21 Emily Venters/Evelyn Kimboy NCAA controversy
46:21 RoJo's FERPA rant
52:15 EVAN JAGER INTERVIEW START
53:28 Impact on American distance running
54:57 Reflections on retirement
59:54 Turning pro at 19 with Jerry Schumacher
65:30 The brutal first year with Bowerman
70:23 Alberto Salazar & Oregon Project history
75:55 Transition to steeplechase
83:42 The iconic 2015 Paris Diamond League fall
99:49 Rio Olympics silver medal
107:22 2018 injury and career derailment
110:45 Fancy Bears leak response
116:58 Thoughts on Shelby Houlihan
124:34 How he wants to be remembered
127:59 The hair evolution
131:19 Rapid fire: Best kicker ( Ezekiel Kemboi ), greatest rival ( Conseslus Kipruto )
136:12 New job with Nomio in Sweden
141:29 His daughter's athletic future Shop LetsRun - New USA XC Shirts, or Give Supporters Club as a gift

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The Marathon Project's Ben Rosario

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:22:27 -0000

Rosario breaks down the 2025 men's and women's races for you. It's Sunday morning at 9:15 am ET.

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Yared Nuguse (guest) chasing Millrose history, Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy list, Athing Mu moves to Dallas

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:45:30 -0000

It's mid-December and the running news keeps coming! Grand Slam Track filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — we dig into the creditor list, the shocking $272K owed to Citius Mag, and what it reveals about the league's spending. On Friday, we broke the news that Athing Mu has left coach Bobby Kersee and moved to Dallas — what's next for her? Plus race recaps from the Brooks XC Championships, the Kalakaua Merrie Mile in Hawaii, and European Cross Country in Portugal.

279.26 we're joined by Yared Nuguse, who previews his quest for a fourth straight Wanamaker Mile title at the Millrose Games on February 1st. Can he break the world record in the indoor mile again?

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Timestamps:

00:00 LetsRun Holiday Merch Plug — Shop.LetsRun.com
01:27 Introductions
03:00 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy — Creditor list breakdown, athletes owed money
03:23 Flashback: Jonathan Gault's question to Michael Johnson in Jamaica
05:44 Citius Mag paid $272K by Grand Slam Track — Disclosure controversy
08:07 Grand Slam's financial relationship with media outlets
11:37 Athlete Appearance Fee Analysis — Reverse engineering what stars were paid (Sydney McLaughlin, Gabby Thomas, Josh Kerr, etc.)
15:23 How much did Grand Slam actually raise and spend?
19:42 Production costs & other creditors — $3M to TV production, $690K for graphics
24:55 Athing Mu Leaves Coach Bobby Kersee — Moved to Dallas, no new coach announced
26:06 LetsRun Supporters Club plug — Emergency podcast for members
28:36 Speculation: Is Athing Mu retiring? Pregnant? Finding a new coach?
31:46 Top Coach Candidates for Athing Mu — Justin Rinaldi, Chris Catton, Chris Cappo
35:27 Training group concerns for Mu in Dallas
38:36 Brooks XC Championships Recap — Jackson Spencer wins boys, Natasha Dudek wins girls
39:54 NXN vs. Footlocker/Brooks — Do we need two national championships?
45:02 Purpose of dual national championships debate
49:25 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Skips European Cross Country — Injury concerns
53:11 European Cross Country Recap — Jimmy Gressier vs. Thierry Ndikumwenayo, Nadia Battocletti wins women's
55:31 Jonathan's viral tweet of the men's finish
57:51 Nick Griggs (Ireland) & Innes Fitzgerald (UK) — Rising young stars
61:19 Kalakaua Merrie Mile Recap — Josh Hoey wins men's (3:55), Sinclaire Johnson wins women's (4:21 American Record)
65:43 Analysis: Hoey, Hobbs Kessler, Yared Nuguse, Nico Young, Ollie Hoare
71:43 Women's Mile: Sinclaire Johnson dominates Nikki Hiltz
75:23 USA Indoors 1500m Preview — Could be one of the greatest races ever
77:08 The Marathon Project Preview — Paul Chelimo's marathon debut
79:26 Interview: Yared Nuguse — Wanamaker Mile preview, going for 4th straight title
83:00 Will Yared step up to the 2-mile at Millrose?
85:13 Reflecting on the 2025 season — Highs and lows
87:40 Changing tactics for USAs
90:05 Thoughts on the World Championship 1500m Final
92:12 Was Cole Hocker's DQ fair?
95:49 Indoor Season Plans — Targeting the 1500m at World Indoors
97:53 Training dynamics with Geordie Beamish
100:26 Racing the Merrie Mile in Hawaii
102:43 Goals for the 2026 Season — 5K attempt, mile record chase
108:06 The collapse of Grand Slam Track — Yared's perspective as an athlete
115:12 Yared Nuguse on coming out publicly — Reaction from Notre Dame, Ethiopian community, and the running world
121:52 Closing & Holiday Gift Plug — Shop.LetsRun.com

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Parker Wolfe Talks US Cross Win, Training w Nico Young & Life at Swoosh TC

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:21:07 -0000

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Fresh off his victory at the US Cross Country Championships, Parker Wolfe joins the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast. The 2024 NCAA 5,000m champion and now US Cross Country champion discusses his transition to professional running with Nike's Swoosh Track Club in Flagstaff, training alongside Nico Young, his goals for World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, and the incredible depth of American distance running. Plus: teammate trash talk with Ethan Strand, the injury that cost him his NCAA title defense, and why he thinks Team USA can medal at World Cross.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Aletheia Run
00:20 Gift the gift of LetsRun.com
00:48 Aletheia Run - Run Smarter, Try for Free with code LETSRUN10
02:06 Introduction: Parker Wolfe, 2024 NCAA Champion & US Cross Country Champion
04:28 Training approach: Strength-based, minimal sharpening
06:08 Winning the National Title - Was he surprised?
08:51 Training with Nico Young at Swoosh Track Club
12:02 Future pro rivalries - Competing with teammates for team spots
14:57 Teammate trash talk with Ethan Strand
17:33 Life in Flagstaff - Roommates with Ethan Strand and Liam Murphy
19:23 What he didn't love about college teams
22:01 Moh Ahmed update - Training with the Canadian star
23:05 World Cross Country goals - Team medal potential
25:55 Make the case: Why fans should go to Tallahassee
28:17 The comeback: Six weeks of training to USAs
29:37 Fifth Avenue Mile - The perfect way to end the season
30:36 Physical therapy family - Both parents are PTs
32:27 The altitude-born advantage - Denver native
34:13 ACC Championship incident with Rocky Hansen
36:17 Turning pro with Nike - Why he chose Swoosh Track Club
38:21 Coach Mike Smith's creative training approach
39:21 Video games & free time - Madden, Fortnite, and movie nights
41:34 Bill Belichick at UNC
43:04 2026 Season Strategy - Millrose two-mile, fast 5K
44:02 World Ultimate Championships consideration
46:39 Depth of US distance running - Grant Fisher, Nico Young, Cole Hocker, Graham Blanks
48:22 Americans winning Diamond Leagues - The new normal
50:35 Parker Wolfe t-shirts plug
51:11 Aletheia Run outro
52:06 Give the gift of LetsRun

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Emergency Pod: Athing Mu has left Bobby Kersee & moved to Texas

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:14:29 -0000

We break down the massive breaking news that Olympic 800m champion Athing Mu has parted ways with coach Bobby Kersee and relocates\d to Dallas.

Plus: Stanford NCAA champion Roisin Willis turns pro early, and Weldon Johnson joins late from all the way out on the West Coast.

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00:00 Introduction: Emergency Podcast
00:53 Breaking News: Mu leaves Kersee
01:50 Athing Mu's career recap: From Olympic Gold to recent struggles
03:33 Analyzing the 2024 season & "disastrous" results
05:59 The move to Dallas: Who will coach her? (Chris Kapo? Local college coaches?)
10:14 Bobby Kersee's reaction: "I loved her attitude"
13:38 Was it burnout, health, or coaching fit?
17:48 Roisin Willis turns pro early
19:30 Weldon Johnson joins the show
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USAXC, Josh Hoey Smashes World Record, Jane Hedengren Destroys NCAA Mark, Parker Wolfe Arrives

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:04:47 -0000

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What a weekend of running! Team USA for next month's World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee is set, with Parker Wolfe and Weini Kelati your champs as Gracie Morris & Ethan Strand win too. At BU, Josh Hoey obliterated the world indoor record in the 600 meters while Jane Hedengren crushed the NCAA record in the 5,000 in her first collegiate track race. Then on Sunday, John Korir bounced back from his Chicago disappointment to win the Valencia Marathon in a massive negative split, while Joyciline Jepkosgei outlasted Peres Jepchirchir in the first race ever with two women under 2:15. Plus: Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee ran 2:06, number two Brit ever behind only Mo Farah.

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USA XC results
Josh Hoey 600m World Record Interview
Jane Hedengren BU 5K Race Recap
Valencia Marathon Results
Marco Langan Interview (Warning: F-bombs)
Shelby Houlihan Post-Race Comments
CIM USA Marathon Championships Results

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Aletheia Run: Train Smarter
00:01:18 - Introductions, Weldon's vacation, prediction contest recap
00:03:17 - Let's Run Meet Up at World XC - Town Hall, 3-6 PM
00:05:45 - Men's USA XC: Parker Wolfe wins, Rocky Hansen impressive 2nd
00:07:20 - USA Track & Field skipping World Relays - budget concerns
00:09:45 - Grant Fisher skipping USA XC discussion
00:11:28 - Team USA medal chances at World XC
00:14:08 - Men's USA XC: Biggest winners & losers - Teare, Hunter, Bosley miss out
00:17:35 - Huge run for Parker Wolfe - why we made the shirts
00:20:27 - Women's USA XC: Kelati wins, Katie Izzo impressive 2nd
00:24:30 - Valby & Tuohy miss the team - what's going on?
00:30:18 - Women's USA XC: NCAA champions struggling as pros
00:35:05 - Grant Fisher at USA XC as spectator
00:36:45 - Mixed Relay Storylines: Gracie Morris & Wes Porter make team
00:40:18 - Alistair & Amy Cragg - Coaches of the Year?
00:42:30 - Atmosphere at USA XC - crowd concerns
00:45:50 - NXN: Jackson Spencer wins, headed to BYU
00:47:38 - Niwot Colorado wins team title - genetics in running debate
00:51:00 - Addy Ritzenhein, genetics, and the nature vs. nurture discussion
00:56:32 - Valencia Marathon Women: Jepkosgei 2:14:00, Jepchirchir 2:14:43
00:58:00 - World #1 Women's Marathon debate: Jepkosgei vs. Assefa vs. Jepchirchir
01:00:15 - Valencia Marathon Men: John Korir dominates
01:02:55 - Non-African born runners & doping discussion
01:04:35 - Alex Yee runs 2:06 - Olympic triathlon champ's marathon debut
01:07:11 - Americans in Valencia: Emma Bates (hemochromatosis diagnosis), Keira D'Amato
01:09:03 - Why is 2:14 the new normal for women's marathoning?
01:13:06 - Male pacers in women's races - is it fair?
01:16:20 - Rojo & Weldon's world record pacing stories
01:19:40 - Josh Hoey obliterates 600m World Record - 1:12.84
01:21:30 - Hoey's split from coach Justin Ranaldi - what happened?
01:27:00 - Can Hoey break the 800m World Record? Heated debate
01:33:21 - Shelby Houlihan's motivation struggles post-suspension
01:40:23 - Jane Hedengren smashes NCAA 5000m Record - 14:44
01:44:40 - Phenoms & burnout - are we pushing too early?
01:48:12 - Other BU Results: Habtom Samuel vs. Marco Langan
01:51:32 - CIM Marathon Results - Molly Born wins, Sarah Hall 2nd at 41
01:54:42 - Upcoming: Brooks XC Championships, European XC Championships

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USA XC Preview: Blanks vs. Young, Houlihan’s Return, Portland Mudfest + Valencia Marathon

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:20:00 -0000

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It's the biggest weekend in American XC running in a generation! The USA Cross Country Championships are Saturday in Portland, Oregon. We break down the men's and women's fields, make our picks for who makes the World XC team, and debate whether the muddy NXN course will play spoiler. Nico Young or Graham Blanks? Weini Kelati or Shelby Houlihan? What about Valby, Tuohy and Jones? Plus: the Valencia Marathon preview with Peres Jepchirchir, Joyciline Jepkosgei, and Americans Emma Bates and Keira D'Amato chasing fast times, and a quick look at the CIM US Marathon Championships in Sacramento.

Show notes & links below.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Aletheia Run Sponsor & Intro — This Friday 15 is FREE!
02:08 USA XC Preview: Overview — The most exciting US Cross Country in 33 years
08:30 Men's Contenders: Cooper Teare & Drew Hunter — Are the track studs ready for the mud?
18:26 Men's Predictions: The Favorites — Graham Blanks vs. Nico Young, who wins?
25:50 Men's Predictions: The Team — RoJo, Weldon, and Gault make their picks
30:31 USA XC Women's Preview: Favorites — Weini Kelati vs. Shelby Houlihan
39:17 Women's Contenders: The Field — Carrie Ellwood, Emma Grace Hurley, Karissa Schweizer & more
45:40 Women's Predictions: The Team — Parker Valby, Katelyn Tuohy debate
48:28 Dani Jones Debate — Former NCAA XC champ enters the 10K, is she a dark horse?
54:50 Shelby Houlihan & Burrito Track Club — Will she wear the shirt for $5,000?
56:56 Mixed Relay Preview — The 4x2K relay picks
59:03 Valencia Marathon Preview: Women's Race — Peres Jepchirchir, Joyciline Jepkosgei headline
1:01:29 The Favorites: Jepchirchir & Jepkosgei — Who takes the win?
1:02:29 Keira D'Amato & Aging — Can she still compete at 41?
1:05:11 Emma Bates Sub-2:20 Goal — Is this her breakout race?
1:07:09 Australian Record Watch — Sinead Diver's 2:21:43 in danger?
1:13:22 Valencia Marathon Preview: Men's Race — Kelvin Kiptum's course record holder status, tactical racing
1:17:50 College Football Rant — Lane Kiffin, Indiana, and why the sport needs a commissioner
1:21:22 US Marathon Championships — CIM in Sacramento, $20K prize purse, Olympic standard bonuses
1:21:50 Outro & Aletheia Run Plug — Have a great weekend!

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Who's In & Out of Mega US XC Champs, Hedengren Skips for BU, Grand Slam Trouble, Athlete of Year Snub

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:39:00 -0000

It's one of the busiest weeks on the running calendar! The US Cross Country Championships are just days away in Portland, Oregon, the biggest professional cross country race on American soil in decades. Nine of the top 11 American men are entered. We break down who's running, who's skipping (and whether their excuses hold up), and make our picks. Plus: Jane Hedengren's BU 5K debut and NCAA record chase, Josh Hoey's 600m world record attempt, Quincy Wilson's over-the-top college announcement, Grand Slam Track on the verge of bankruptcy, and the controversial World Athletics Athlete of the Year picks that snubbed Beatrice Chebet.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Aletheia Run
1:16 Introductions, Patriots/Ravens talk, Thanksgiving stories
05:24 Aletheia Run wearable
08:18 US Cross Country Championships Preview: The field
10:46 Who is skipping US Cross? Grant Fisher, Cole Hocker, Dylan Jacobs
19:37 Who is running? Graham Blanks, Nico Young, Cooper Teare
25:47 Supporters Club & Evan Jager interview plug
27:36 More US Cross entrants: Hacker, Kincaid, Bosley, etc.
33:54 Looking back at the 2019 NCAA XC freshman class (Hocker)
37:47 Wesley Kiptoo, Dan Michalski, Paul Chelimo
40:58 Women's US Cross Preview
41:32 Women skipping: Josette Andrews, Elise Cranny, Alicia Monson
44:45 Morgan Beadlescomb, Bailey Hertenstein, Taylor Roe
47:45 BU 5000m Preview: Jane Hedengren expectations
51:48 Quincy Wilson picks Maryland
58:02 Elise Cranny out
1:00:51 Parker Valby, Katelyn Tuohy in
1:02:35 Former NCAA champ Dani Jones makes a return
1:06:03 Text message of the week: NCAAs & limits on foreigners?
1:15:14 Grand Slam Track asks everyone to take 50% haircut
1:20:20 Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) aned teenage development
1:25:23 BU Season Opener & Josh Hoey's WR attempt
1:27:27 CIM USA Marathon Champs Preview
1:28:40 World Athletics Athlete of the Year Awards controversy - Sydney McLaughlin & Mondo Duplantis win, Melissa Jefferson Wooden and Beatrice Chebet snubbed.

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Evan Jager Retires, NCAAs, Course Cutting, Foreign Explosion

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:01:03 -0000

Evan Jager's officially retired & the NCAA Cross Country Championships are in the books and we break it all down.

We talk Jager’s legacy, course cutting, foreign recruiting, Hedengren vs Lemngole, OSU’s dynasty, Rocky Hansen’s breakout, Ryan Schoppe’s heroics, and more.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Black Friday Deals and why the Supporters Club Gift Membership at 67 dollars is a no brainer
00:35 Evan Jager audio from the iconic Paris fall
01:40 Start of the show
03:00 Evan Jager’s career and the race that defined him
08:35 The impact Jager had on US distance running
14:15 Jager betting on himself as a freshman
17:45 LetsRun small talk from nationals weekend
28:45 Course cutting at NCAAs and what should have been done
44:50 Rojo’s near death driving adventure
47:29 Do runners ever get DQd in cross country
52:27 Breaking down Jane Hedengren and Doris Lemngole’s race
58:20 NC State is officially a dynasty
01:04:03 The foreigner debate
01:06:53 A team of all star Americans would have finished
01:11:09 Rojo gets to the bottom of the foreign explosion
01:23:10 Men’s race analysis
01:25:06 Simeon Birnbaum and Connor Burns
01:28:36 Ryan Schoppe fifth man of the week plus Where Your Dreams Become Reality Runner of the Week
01:31:09 Sadie Engelhardt steps up
01:34:04 Closing thoughts and upcoming events

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See Jane Run, NCAA XC Preview, USATF Sponsors Revealed

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:29:43 -0000

The NCAA Cross Country Championships are Saturday and we break them down.

Can Jane Hedengren be the first freshman to win NCAAs on the women’s side in 40 years? Is she as fit as any American ever?

Can Habtom Samuel get over the hump? What about Brian Musau and Rocky Hansen?

Will NC State and Oklahoma State climb atop the podium once again?

USATF’s books are out and we break them down.

Show notes with timestamps below.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Join Us at the NCAA Cross Country Event!
00:29 Shop.letsrun.com
01:05 Enter NCAA Prediction Contest
01:52 Welcome to the Let's Run Track Talk Podcast
03:44 Faith in Humanity Restored
04:41 NCAA shirts?
09:17 Jane Hedengren Hype
15:41 As fit as any American ever?
24:48 Diljeet Taylor's comments & Jane's training
30:25 Jenny Simpson?
32:24 Thread of Week: Is Jane too tall?
34:59 Men's NCAA Cross Country Contenders: Habtom Samuel, Brian Musau, & Rocky Hansen
39:56 MacBook Air $250 off → only $749
41:34 Rocky Hansen and the Changing Landscape of NCAA Cross Country
45:46 Men's team contenders
48:16 Rocky Hansen's Potential and Performance
50:52 Impact of NIL and Scholarship Changes
54:31 Men's team title contenders
01:02:42 Women's team title
01:09:59 Coaches who don't suck
01:14:07 USATF 2024 Financials and Sponsorship Issues
01:29:57 Enter our contest
01:30:58 Shoe Deals

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Weekend Listen: Fiona O'Keeffe American marathon superstar

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:34:28 -0000

Marathon standout Fiona O'Keeffe joins the Let's Run podcast to discuss her recent fourth-place finish at the New York City Marathon, where she set the fastest time ever by an American woman on the course. Fiona covers her training regimen with Puma Elite, coached by Alistair and Amy Cragg, and reflects on her experiences at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon trials and the challenges she faced during the Olympic marathon in Paris.

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Marvin Bracy's Secret Ban + Fiona O’Keefe on Her NYC Marathon Comeback

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:50:39 -0000

US Olympic Marathon Trials champion Fiona O'Keeffe joins us at 55:03 to break down her 4th-place finish at the NYC Marathon, how she rebounded from Olympic heartbreak, and what it's like training under Amy and Alistair Cragg. She opens up about her workouts, recovery from injury, and her long-term goals for 2026 and beyond.

Before that, we dive into a wild week in track and field:
USADA quietly banned Marvin Bracy, the 2022 World 100 m silver medalist, for nearly four years after he provided "substantial assistance" in a federal doping investigation involving the AIU and the DEA. The story first broke through former sprinter Rae Edwards (RaesTake), who claimed Bracy had been serving a secret suspension and said Bracy's then-coach Dennis Mitchell tipped off the authorities after Bracy confided in him about using a PED.

The case has sparked major questions about transparency, informants, and how far USADA should go in keeping suspensions hidden.

Plus, the IOC bans males from women's sports, Conner and Kylie Mantz headline the Two Cities Marathon, Elise Cranny may be training with Keely Hodgkinson in the UK, and much more.

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Show notes:
0:00 Marvin Bracy Popped and Fiona O'Keeffe Teased
0:23 Introduction and Weekly Highlights
1:31 Revisiting Fiona O'Keeffe's Olympic Marathon
7:15 The Impact of Super Shoes
12:13 Olympics Ban on Males in Women's Sports
19:10 Marvin Bracy's Secret Doping Ban
20:55 Rae Edwards and Dennis Mitchell's Role
30:00 Secret Suspensions and Transparency Debate
32:39 Did USADA Let an Olympic Trials Runner Serve a Secret Ban?
36:54 Was the 2022 USA 100 m Sweep a Farce?
40:07 Public Proposals – Yay or Nay?
44:15 Conner and Kylie Mantz at the Two Cities Marathon
49:43 Elise Cranny Training with Keely Hodgkinson?
55:03 Fiona O'Keeffe Interview (NYC Marathon, Comeback, Training, Future)
59:18 Training Insights and Key Workouts
1:02:46 Transition to Marathon Training
1:03:37 Copenhagen Half Experience
1:05:44 Final Reflections and Learnings
1:06:46 Goals and Career Aspirations
1:08:57 Path to the Marathon
1:11:07 College Mileage and Progression
1:12:19 Olympic Trials Victory and Injury
1:14:37 Olympic Race Day Experience
1:19:37 Recovery from Stress Fracture
1:25:43 Future Race Selection and Priorities
1:28:30 College Development and Training Group Dynamics
1:34:21 World Road Running Championships
1:35:51 Super Shoes and Technology
1:37:56 Long-Term Career Plans
1:38:48 Join the Supporters Club

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WADA Statement: WADA says an athlete who used EPO and steroids competed at an Olympic qualifier and never had their ban announced
Erin Brown Tweet: https://x.com/TheErinBrown/status/1983401964156432668
Joanna Harper story: A Brief History of Intersex Athletes in Sport – LetsRun.com
Rae’s Take tweets (August): https://x.com/search?q=(from%3ARaestaketv)%20until%3A2025-08-18%20since%3A2025-08-01&src=typed_query&f=live
Two Cities Marathon thread: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13864597#post-9

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New York records & revelations, Grant Fisher OUT of World cross, Parker Valby's return

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:18:14 -0000

We break down a record breaking NYC Marathon, the news Grant Fisher is skipping World Cross Country and a lot more.

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Hellen Obiri smashed the New York City Marathon record from 2003 and went sub 2:20 as Benson Kipruto became the first man to win all three major American marathons. American Fiona O'Keefe impressed in 4th as unheralded Joel Reichow was 6th for the US men.

Plus what happened with Jane Hedengren at the Big 12s, should theWorld Athletics Athlete of the Year award process be revamped, and RIP legendary coach Clyde Hart.

Show notes:
00:00 New York records & revelations, Grant Fisher OUT of World cross, Parker Valby's return
00:22 Introduction and Podcast Overview
04:28 Hellen Obiri goes sub 2:20 and gets NYC course record
10:23 American women 4 of the 5 fastest American times ever in NY
19:41 Men's race and crazy finish
24:52 Could Conner Mantz have won?
30:46 The Swiss orienteering guy
36:14 Eliud Kipchoge's Performance and Future Plans
46:49 Where your dreams become reality Joel Reichow first American
51:25 Minnesota Distance Elite impresses
53:01 Nick Thompson's Marathon
54:41 Is Parker Valby back?
59:52 Grant Fisher's skipping world cross
01:03:25 World Cross Country Championships Debate
01:09:25 Des Linden downplays the marathon and shitting yourself during a race 01:13:20 NCAA Cross Country Highlights
01:18:16 Josh Hoey's Coaching Changes
01:26:45 World Athletics AOY "controversy"
01:35:28 Tribute to Clyde Hart

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Major Coaching Change! Josh Hoey & Justin Rinaldi part ways - sneak peak

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:17:04 -0000

American 800 star Josh Hoey and his coach Justin Rinaldi have parted ways after Rinaldi helped transform Hoey into one of the top 800m runners in the world, but Hoey didn't make Team USA for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the reasons behind the split, disagreements over training intensities, and Hoey's tendency to push himself too hard. The hosts express their surprise and disappointment, debating the consequences of this decision on Hoey's future career. Was Josh Hoey's decision wise?

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Show notes:

00:00 Josh Hoey & Justin Rinaldi part ways
00:22 Introduction and Exciting News Teaser
02:48 Revealing the Big News
04:47 Analyzing the Decision
07:45 Statements from Both Sides
12:22 A greek tragedy?
18:13 Alan Webb comparison?
20:03 Josh's Relentless Training Regimen
27:19 Speculations on Josh's Future
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College doping scandal?, Valencia half, 7th American sub 2:09, New York City Marathon week

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:08:34 -0000

The #1 cross country team in the country is racked by some teamwide suspensions for violations of "team rules" for the rest of the year. World record holder in the marathon Ruth Chepngetich was banned 3 years.

Agnes Ngetich, Yomif Kejelcha, and Andreas Almgren ran fast in Valencia.

Who will go fastest in New York City this weekend? Mini preview of the marathon preview at the end.

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Show notes:
00:00 College doping scandal?, Valencia half, 7th American sub 2:09, New York City Marathon week 00:24 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:53 Special Announcements and Supporters Club
07:15 Jon's thoughts on Ruth Chepngetich suspension
15:15 Iowa State scandal?
22:36 Florida, Arkansas cases
25:36 Duane Ross & Balco
30:55 Texas Tech won NCAA title with Divine Oduduru who later was popped for doping
36:41 Valencia Half Marathon: World record given a scare by Agnes Ngetich
40:58 Andreas Almgren European record
44:04 Jakob Kiplimo record not ratified, but neither was Grant Fisher's 5000m
50:24 Handling Rumors and Speculations
53:23 Keely Hodgkinson's see through dress gets write-up in Daily Mail
54:37 Kenya's World Cross Country Trials in the books and the team is...
01:03:09 Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he wants 1500, mile & 5k world records
01:06:34 USC Cross Country team's gets beats by a bunch of little girls
01:12:13 USAs Daniel Mesfin wins Dublin Marathon in 2:08:51, 7th American under 2:09 this year
01:20:34 New York City Marathon mini preview
01:21:38 Boston Red Sox's Alex Cora running New York
01:26:14 Sifan Hassan vs Obiri vs Lokedi on women's side

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The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson on His New Book, Running Fast, Why We Run, and LetsRun.com

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:23:54 -0000

Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, former editor-in-chief of Wired, 2:29 marathoner, and daily LetsRun visitor, joins this week’s LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast to talk about his new book, The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports (buy it here).

Thompson shares how he went from a decent high school runner to running 2:29 in his 40s and setting the American record for 50K in the 45–49 age group. He opens up about the mental breakthrough that unlocked his improvement, lessons from surviving thyroid cancer, and how running helped him understand his complicated relationship with his father.

Nick talks about why we run, how it fits in our life, and also he tells wild stories about getting fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes and being kidnapped in Morocco. Plus some business advice for LetsRun.com, and his thoughts on today’s top track stars.

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00:00 Get The Running Ground for free by joining the LetsRun.com Supporters Club
02:00 Introducing Nick Thompson
03:56 What inspired The Running Ground
05:57 Nick’s realization and running breakthrough
09:31 His complicated relationship with his father
19:32 Balancing running with life and career
23:00 Training and staying injury-free with the Alexander Technique
30:42 Reflecting on Stanford and early running years
34:00 Moving to ultras and the joy of trail running
36:58 Getting kidnapped in Morocco
40:38 Fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes
46:20 Nick’s thoughts on today’s track and field stars
54:04 Nick’s advice for LetsRun.com and navigating the AI era
1:00:18 Wrapping up and how to get the book free
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Jane Hedengren debut, Parker Valby & Katelyn Tuohy return, Joshua Cheptegei vs Conner Mantz + Keely Hodgkinson

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:52:07 -0000

Jane Hedengren blew her NCAA debut out of the park? Could she be the favorite at NCAA cross country?

Joshua Cheptegei's improved in marahton #3 in Amsterdam, but is he even better than Conner Mantz? What about Mo Farah?marathon performances and questions whether he's cut out for the distance, comparing him to other marathoners like Connor Mantz and Mo Farah.

Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy are entered in the NYRR 5k. Does that mean they'll do US cross? What about Nico Young, Grant Fisher, and Cole Hocker?

Plus, should they debate Keely Hodgkinson's instagram post?

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Show notes:
00:00 Jane Hedengren debut, Parker Valby & Katelyn Tuohy return, Joshua Cheptegei vs Conner Mantz + Keely Hodgkinson
00:22 Welcome to Track Talk: Introduction and Hosts
02:36 Jonathan Gault's Soccer Pilgrimage
05:26 Jane Hedengren's Collegiate Debut
09:13 Is she the favorite for NCAAs?
14:38 History isn't kind to top hs 5000m runners
16:09 Joshua Cheptegei marathon #3 2:04:52 in Amsterdam
29:09 Conner Mantz vs Joshua Cheptegei
32:42 Cole Hocker at US Cross?
40:24 Who will be ready in December?
41:06 Debate on Cross Country Team Selection
44:54 Katelyn Tuohy and Parker Valby for NYRR 5k
49:28 Who are favorites?
56:01 Supporters Club and upcoming news tease
59:01 Keely Hodgkinson's instagram post
01:07:47 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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Chicago Marathon + Conner Mantz on His American Record | Femke Bol Moving Up & Athlos 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:58:29 -0000

The 2025 Chicago Marathon delivered: Jacob Kiplimo flirted with the world record, Conner Mantz smashed Khalid Khannouchi’s 23-year-old American record with a 2:04:43., and we got to put Ruth Chepngetich’s world record another year in the rear view mirror.

Mantz' joins the show at 1:56:41 to speak with Jonathan Gault about his American record.

Plus, the 2nd Athlos meet in NYC, Femke Bol’s shocking move to the 800 meters, and Wesley Kiptoo’s new U.S. citizenship.

Show notes below.

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0:00 Chicago: Conner Mantz American Record (Guest) +
0:24 Introduction and Episode Overview
4:08 Chicago Marathon 2025: Jacob Kiplimo gives World Record a scare
11:41 What happened to Korir?
16:40 Kiplimo's training
21:49 Conner Mantz's American Record
23:31 Odds of winning a major?
30:03 HOKA NAZ Elite's Alex Masai beat Conner Mantz. How?
40:14 Wesley Kiptoo a U.S. citizen
43:35 Other Americans
47:00 Wesley Kiptoo vs Alex Masai's Future
50:12 Galen Rupp's Comeback
52:04 Women's race: Hawi Feysa goes 2:14:56
54:26 Ruth Chepngetich's world record and positive test
56:23 Should the Rosas have to pay back their commissions?
1:00:34 Jon's question to Kiplimo & his camp's physical reaction
1:07:47 Crazy Marcell Jacobs story
1:12:04 Was Kipchoge not a generational talent in the marathon? Is Kiplimo?
1:19:38 Athlos NYC Track Meet #2 entertains
1:33:28 Comparing Athlos to Other Sports Ventures
1:44:32 Diplo's 5k
1:48:26 Femke Bol's Move to the 800 Meters
1:52:13 Athing Mu's Potential in the 400 Meter Hurdles
1:56:41 Conner Mantz speaks on American recor

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(Better Audio) Conner Mantz American Record Alert: Chicago Marathon & Athlos Preview

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:06:10 -0000

Chicago and Athlos are here.

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In this episode of the Let'sRun Track Talk podcast, the Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the upcoming Chicago Marathon featuring Connor Mantz's attempt at breaking Khalid Khannouchi's American record of 2:05:38. Defending champion John Korir and world half marathon record holder Jacob Kiplimo will be competing in a highly anticipated men's field. Could Kelvin Kiptum's world record go down?

The episode also covers the Athlos women's meet in New York, highlighting the middle-distance events with stars like Keely Hodgkinson, Faith Kipyegon and Nikki Hiltz. Additionally, the team recaps their pre-Worlds fantasy draft and debates whether Cole Hocker is the greatest American distance runner ever. They also promote their upcoming bonus episode with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about his memoir and running experiences.

Show notes:
00:00 Music
00:23 Welcome to Let's Run Track Talk Podcast
04:50 Athlos Meet Thursday & Friday in NYC
19:16 Chicago Marathon Preview
22:02 Chicago Marathon Weather & world record talk
30:07 Conner Mantz American Record Discussion
36:02 2:03 for Mantz?
38:15 Rojo's realism
43:49 Galen Rupp's Current Form
6:21 Galen Rupp's Olympic Prospects
49:06 Other notable Americans
56:15 Women's Race: Ruth Chepngetich not back to defend her WR
01:01:18 Ejgayehu Taye debut
01:04:21 Looking back at USA only getting 1 distance medal at Worlds
01:12:51 Greatest American Distance Runner Debate *64 runner bracket
01:30:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
*64 runner American GOAT bracket

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Conner Mantz American Record Alert: Chicago Marathon & Athlos Preview

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:39:59 -0000

Chicago and Athlos are here.

Show notes:
00:00 Music
00:23 Welcome to Let's Run Track Talk Podcast
04:50 Athlos Meet Thursday & Friday in NYC
19:16 Chicago Marathon Preview
22:02 Chicago Marathon Weather & world record talk
30:07 Conner Mantz American Record Discussion
36:02 2:03 for Mantz?
38:15 Rojo's realism
43:49 Galen Rupp's Current Form
6:21 Galen Rupp's Olympic Prospects
49:06 Other notable Americans
56:15 Women's Race: Ruth Chepngetich not back to defend her WR
01:01:18 Ejgayehu Taye debut
01:04:21 Looking back at USA only getting 1 distance medal at Worlds
01:12:51 Greatest American Distance Runner Debate *64 runner bracket
01:30:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
*64 runner American GOAT bracket

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From Hocker to Mu: The Shocks & Surprises of 2025 & What Comes Next

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:06:38 -0000

Jon is back from Japan. Which World Champ did he bump into near Kyoto?

The crew breaks down a crazy 2025 track and field season. What were the biggest shocks and surprises? What does the future hold?

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The Chicago Marathon is next week and so is Athlos and NCAA XC (Jane Hedengren's debut) and USA XC (World XC qualifier) are fast approaching. What are we most excited about? And what about the latest Kenyan doping scandal.

Show notes:
00:00 Meeting a World Champion in Japan
01:35 Welcome to the Let's Run Podcast
02:39 Podcast Team Reunion
04:48 Rojo & Jon's living situation
09:56 Analyzing the 2025 Track Surprises
10:15 The biggest surprise of 2025 was...
12:03 Cole Hocker's 5000
16:57 Brazier
19:04 Josh Hoey
22:37 African men won no track titles 1500-10k
28:12 Jon Gault audio on Cole Hocker
32:31 Athing Mu's year
37:43 Guess how many Olympic champs repeated in Tokyo
41:42 Grant Fisher
45:46 Grand Slam Track
49:45 Jimmy Gressier
51:29 Sydney was Sydney
54:18 Michael Norman, Emmanuel Korir
56:54 Upcoming Marathons and Expectations
01:00:50 What are you most excited about for the fall..
01:05:51 US Cross Country Championships
01:13:50 The #1 ranked US 800 and 1500m runner are...
01:18:44 World Ultimate Championships in 2026
01:24:28 Kenyan Doping scandal with bus conductor
01:29:58 Chicago & Athlos next week

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Chaos & Order: 2025 Worlds Championships One Final Look

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 01:12:25 -0000

Cole Hocker got gold, just not the one you expected. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was Sydney, Rai was Rai (half the time) and so was Noah Lyles? Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Niels Laros came up short and Geordie Beamish shocked the world while Melissa Jefferson Wooden is your new superstar. We break it all down and have some

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Thread of Week: Wanyonyi, Nader, Beamish, Hocker. 2025 World Championships; A Kicker’s Paradise?
From 1987 to 2022, African born men won 64 straight world finals between 1500 and 10,000. They won 0/4 this year. Why
Sage Hurta Klecker 1:55.89
Biggest disappointment of World Champs
Biggest winner of Worlds
Biggest shock of World Champs
What do Griffith Joyner, Koch, Kratochvílová, Wang, Joyner-Kersee have in common?
What's up with Geordie Beamish? No races since June 17th. Is he hurt again?
Show notes:
00:00 AGZ - The nighttime melatonin free drink for restorative sleep (Sponsored)
00:19 NBC audio of Cole Hocker
00:58 Start
03:35 Big Picture Reflections on World Championships
06:59 Biggest Winners and Losers
11:30 Championship races are very different
17:14 Western dominance in men's distance running?
23:35 American runners "on drugs"
28:08 Nikki Hiltz 5th
30:26 Sage Hurta-Klecker 5th
38:11 Men's 1500 Meters Discussion
38:43 Laros & Jakob 45:03 Voicemail on pacing
48:18 Amazing thread on Cole Hocker's, Isaac Nader's and Geordie Beamish's kicks
53:04 Josh Kerr's Injury and Praise for Jake Weightman
56:05 Fake Josh Kerr audio 58:45 Jake MF Weightman
01:00:04 2028 01:05:18 What if Donavan Brazier...
01:08:58 What if Beatrice Chebet...
01:10:50 MVP...
01:14:48 DQs need to settled quickly
01:15:38 Rai Benjamin's late night before 4x4 final
01:21:30 Hottest take.. Noah Lyles will...
01:24:51 Remembering Magic Monday
01:28:59 Supporters Club Josh Kerr audio

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COLE HOCKER 5000 GOLD, Keely Upset, USA Botswana Relay Drama - World Champs Final Day

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:26:59 -0000

Cole Hocker is your 5000m World Champion thanks to an incredible last lap that took him from 12th to 1st with Isaac Kimeli snagging silver and Jimmy Gressier bronze as Nico Young and Grant Fisher missed the podium.

Keely Hodgkinson was upset in the 800 by Kenya's Lilian Odira as the Kenyan women swept all the distance golds in Tokyo. Georgia Hunter Bell for the silver.

The US 4x400 team and Rai Benjamin got beat by Botswana in a race for the ages as the Americans got it done in the other relays with Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on the anchors.

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00:00 Cole Hocker wins 5000 gold meda _ Keely Hodgkinson settles for bronze - Sunday Worlds Reactions
00:22 Welcome to Track Talk Live from Tokyo 2025
05:39 Cole Hocker's Legendary 5000m Victory
09:21 Analyzing the 5000m Race Tactics
16:17 Cole Hocker's last lap
25:10 Prime Jakob vs Prime Cole
29:13 Grant Fisher's Championship Performance
36:08 Women's 800m Final: Keely upset
39:14 Keely Hodgkinson's Race Breakdown
40:34 Georgia Hunter Bell silver
43:08 Race Tactics and Strategies
46:12 Spotlight on the Champion: Ohira's Journey
51:11 Sage Hurta Klecker
54:46 Sydney in 800
55:50 Men's 4x400m Relay Drama
01:08:21 Sebastian Sawe's Marathon Mastery
01:15:12 World Championships Recap and Farewell

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Day 5: NADER wins 1500, Laros & Kerr left off medal stand, Cherotich takes steepleDay 5: NADER wins 1500, Laros & Kerr left off medal stand, Cherotich takes steeple

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:53:48 -0000

Isaac Nader was your shock winner of the men's 1500 as Niels Laros (5th) and Josh Kerr (injjured) both missed the podium.

2022 champ Jake Wightman got silver with Reynold Cheruiyot bronze. What happened and what was Jakob Ingebrigtsen's affect on the race?

Faith Cherotich took the steeplechase as we're halfway done with worlds.

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Show notes:
00:00 (Regular)
00:22 Introduction and Men's 1500m Recap
02:14 In-Depth Analysis of Men's 1500m Race
10:05 Jakob Ibgebrigtsen's impact on race
22:10 Jake Whiteman's Journey and Performance 3
1:29 Wightman audio
32:39 Josh Kerr
39:20 Leading the 1500 & Winning
45:07 Crowd
48:32 Women's Steeplechase
54:16 Americans struggling?
55:39 Americans in steeple
59:53 Men's 400m and 400m Hurdles
01:05:25 Closing Thoughts and Future Events
01:11:06 Fake Josh Kerr

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Tokyo 2025 Worlds Ultimate Preview: Hot Takes, Locks & Upsets

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:01:00 -0000

The 2025 World Athletics Championships start Saturday in Tokyo, Japan and the LetsRun.com crew breaks it all down, focusing first on the distances and key U.S. and international contenders.

The US men have potential gold medalists in every distance event except for the steeple and the marathon. Plus, Noah Lyles vs. Letsile Tebogo in the sprints and Faith Kipyegon vs. Beatrice Chebet in 5000, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400 and the cool story of Dan Michalski.

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Show notes:
00:00 Introduction and World Championship Preview
00:25 AG1 NextGen drinkag1.com
01:36 Start
06:31 Men's 800 Meters: How do the Americans do?
10:50 Arop?
13:50 Donavan Brazier's chances
18:06 Men's 1500 Meters: Who is the most interesting winner?
26:30 Hocker vs Centro
33:49 Men's 5000 and 10000 Meters: Over/Under American medals
45:49 Men's Steeplechase
48:45 Special Feature: Dan Michalski's dreams become reality journey
54:15 Women's Distance Events: Which heavy favorite is most likely to fall?
55:27 Keely
57:17 Gudaf Tsegay?
01:01:45 Beatrice Chebet
01:08:16 Steeplechase World Record Watch
01:11:16 5K Showdown: Faith vs. Beatrice
01:15:43 Sprint Action in Tokyo
01:16:18 Men's 100m Contenders
01:21:34 Men's 200m: Lyles vs. Tebogo
01:29:02 Women's 100m and 200m: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden vs Julien Alfred
01:37:12 Women's 400m: The Ultimate Showdown w Sydney McLaughlin
01:42:47 Final Thoughts and Predictions
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Worlds Countdown: Laros or Hocker? Kipchoge's end?, Conner Mantz, & Brooks XCs

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:23:00 -0000

Niels Laros got another huge 1500m win but people on LetsRun are wondering if Cole Hocker is in world record shape. Sifan Hassan's quest for all the World Marathon Majors lives on, while Eliud Kichoge's career nears its end. What are Grant Fisher, Conner Mantz's, and Galen Rupp's chances this fall?

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Show notes:
00:00 Introduction and World Championships Preview
01:02 Start
03:48 Pre-Show Banter
06:01 Diamond League Finals Discussion: Niels Laros another big win
08:09 What Changed After DL Final? Is Cole Hocker in WR Shape?
23:01 Sydney Marathon Analysis
37:37 Hassan’s Win
39:33 Kipchoge’s Past & Future
49:26 Grand Slam Track Investigation
57:46 Grand Slam Track Business Model
1:04:39 New Haven 20K Road Race Results – Conner Mantz Cruises
1:11:21 Galen Rupp’s Current Form
1:11:54 Grant Fisher, Jakob 5k at Worlds
1:15:54 Brooks XC Championships Announcement
1:22:51 Yared Nuguse had a cold at DL final
Links: How Cole Hocker is Quietly Getting into WR Shape, and Why Nobody is Noticing
Olli Hoare doesn't make Australia 1500 team
Jakob Ingebrigtsen officially confirms he is injury free and will run in Tokyo
Grand Slam Track blew through nearly $18 million without paying a penny in prize money? How?
Yared says he had a cold at diamond league final
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Sean Brosnan on Beyond Fast, Newbury Park, UCLA and What’s Next

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:18:03 -0000

We talk with Sean Brosnan, the coach behind Newbury Park High School’s historic cross country program and co-author of the new book with Chris Lear and Andrew Geif dropping today "Beyond Fast." Sean discusses his unconventional coaching journey, the making of a high school dynasty, and his philosophies on training, athlete development, and overcoming challenges.

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Show notes:
1:02 Introduction to Sean Brosnan Meet Sean and hear about his background, achievements at Newbury Park, and the new book "Beyond Fast."
2:10 Sean's Journey to Writing 'Beyond Fast' Sean shares what inspired him to write the book and what it was like working with co-authors Chris Lear and Andrew Grefe.
4:34 Sean's Unique Coaching Path From BMX to running, five colleges, and a winding road to coaching—Sean explains his unconventional journey and influences.
12:29 Innovative Training Methods Sean challenges conventional running wisdom, discusses his approach to mileage, and how he keeps athletes progressing year-round.
18:38 Building the Newbury Park Dynasty The early days at Newbury Park, earning buy-in from parents and athletes, and setting ambitious goals.
27:43 The Rise of Newbury Park's Fame The team’s growing popularity, social media, and the “4:20 isn’t fast” movement.
32:06 Sean's Departure from Newbury Park for UCLA Why Sean left for UCLA, the transition, and differences between high school and college coaching.
34:34 Challenges and Criticisms at Newbury Park Addressing common criticisms about athlete recruitment and the program’s success.
40:20 NCAA Violations and Legal Battle Sean discusses the NCAA investigation, his appeal, and the impact on his coaching career.
49:17 Current Coaching Endeavors and Future Plans Sean’s current work with post-collegiate athletes and plans for a new pro group.
52:28 Nico Young's Development and Potential Insights on coaching Nico Young and the development of elite talent.
58:27 Coaching Philosophy and Hard Workouts Sean’s belief in hard workouts, athlete individuality, and the balance between training and racing.
1:01:30 Conclusion and Book Promotion Final thoughts, where to find "Beyond Fast," and special offers for listeners.

Notable Quotes

“I always hate the word base phase. ... I like to do everything year round, and to me it's all progression.” (12:38)
“You gotta get the parents' support. ... ” (15:59)
“I love showing up. ... I love trying to figure out how to get someone faster.” (25:32)
“It's not that hard to be good in high school. ... If you have five guys that run four 20, you're like a top team in the country.” (16:40)
“I think people are so scared to push that red line of like, of really hard workouts. ... You gotta callous the system a little bit.” (59:06)

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Lutkenhaus goes pro, Hoey & Nuguse go for broke in Diamond League final

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:07:41 -0000

High school 800m superstar Cooper Lutkenhaus has gone pro as a 16-year-old. What do we think?

Fireworks in Silesia, Lausanne and Brussels have paved the way for the Weltklasse Diamond League final in Zurich where Josh Hoey and Yared Nuguse will be running for history and a chance to keep their Worlds dream alive.

What's up with Athing Mu? Should the Footlocker Cross Country Championships be saved?

What do we think of the Sydney Marathon's debut as a World Marathon Major with Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge?

Show notes:
00:00 Lutkenhaus Goes Pro + Diamond League Final
00:27 Introduction and Upcoming Events
4:28 Cooper Lutkenhaus goes pro
17:39 Diamond League Final Preview
22:37 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Controversial Exclusion
31:35 Men's 1500m: The Unpredictable Race
38:51 Laros vs Koech vs Nuguse Round 2
42:57 Supporters Club and Podcast Benefits
43:42 How should Hoey run final?
45:08 How should Nuguse run final?
49:16 Saving it for Zurich correction
51:35 Grand Slam Track Debate: Shoul MJ be blacklisted from sport?
01:00:18 Footlocker Cross Country Championships - should they be saved?
01:11:07 Sydney Marathon has Kipchoge and is a WMM this Saturday
01:22:42 Who has better chance Hoey or Nuguse?
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Keely's 1:54, Gabby Thomas calls out doping coaches, Brussels 1500, NYC & Chicago Marathon field set

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:52:30 -0000

Keely Hodgkinson’s dropped a 1:54 in her first race of the year, a guy named Handal Roban ran 1:42, Dan Michalski's dreams became reality, and Gabby Thomas came out swing versus Dennis Mitchell's group (Sha'Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek).

Plus a look ahead at a great Brussels meet and a Suzy Favor Halimton history lesson.

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Show notes:
00:00 Introduction and VPN Promotion
00:51 Start
02:38 Dan Michalski dreams become reality
08:55 What? Handal Roban (didn't make NCAA final) runs 1:42.87 to win NACACs
15:44 Keeley Hodgkinson's amazing 1:54 in 1st race of year
24:02 Keely comments
30:14 Parvej Khan competed at NCAAs with 3 whereabouts failures
33:22 Gabby Thomas casts suspicions on anyone training with a doping coach
40:02 Rae Edwards' tweet
47:09 Fisher, Blanks & Aregwai in 5000 Wednesday
48:37 Intern Tate segment Brussels Diamond League preview
48:38 1500 loaded with Nuguse, Laros, & Phanuel Koech
54:03 Nuguse comments
55:49 Falmouth Road Race Discussion
01:00:33 Suzy Favor Hamilton & Saving Yourself for Zurich trivia
01:05:34 Women's 1500: Nikki Hiltz, Welteji & Nelly Chepchirchir
01:09:40 Ny & Chicago Marathon fields out -
01:13:04 Chicago men looking juicy
01:15:46 World record attempt?
01:18:36 New York women
Links: *Article jon talked about on Keely
It's time to have a conversation about Keely Hodgkinson
Would you leave your wife if Keely wanted to date you?
Rae Edwards tweet

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Cooper Lutkenhaus High School 800m Superstar Podcast

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:07:18 -0000

Northwest high school's The podcast features an in-depth interview with 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus, who recently made headlines by running a historic 1:42.27 in the 800 meters at the USA Championships. Cooper discusses his journey, training approach, and experiences while maintaining his passion for the sport.

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Show notes:
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01:28 Start
02:25 Reflecting on the Race
4:48 Training and Preparation Insights
8:11 Growing Up with Track
9:59 High School Journey and Family Influence
15:11 Coaching Changes and Training Evolution
18:33 Future Aspirations and Reflections
22:02 Following the pros
27:22 NIL or Go Pro?
31:28 Training till Worlds
35:09 His training strengths
39:17 Handling Pressure and Expectations
44:12 Jim Ryun
49:28 Bonus: Dallas Cowboys talk

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Coach Chris Capeau + Silesia is Loaded: Chebet & Kipyegon WRs?, Lyles vs Thompson, Nuguse v Laros v Hoey v Kessler

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Chris Capeau the coach of 800m star Cooper Lutkenhaus, joins us 67:31 to talk about Lutkenhaus' amazing year and amazing race at USAs where the 16-year-old ran 1:42.27 to make the team for USA at Worlds.

Prior to that we discuss the Diamond League returning with a bang on Saturday in Silesia with Noah Lyles vs Kenny Bednarek, vs Kishane Thompason at 100, and possible world record attempts by Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet.

Plus, Keely Hodgkinson returns in the 800 meters, Niels Laros, Yared Nuguse, Josh Hoey & Hobbs Kessler square off at 1500m and do we have bad news for Dan Michalski?

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Show notes:
00:00 Silesia Preview with Chris Capeau
00:22 Start
08:13 What to Look Forward To Rest of Diamond League Season
08:16 Silesia Diamond League loaded: The Men's 100m Matchup of year
17:28 Women's 800m: Keely Hodgkinson Returns
20:17 Women's 3000m: Does Faith Kipyegon break the world record?
24:52 Beatrice Chebet, Tsegay in women's 1500: Could the world record go?
27:39 LetsRun drinking game *link
33:17 Men's 1500m Race Preview:Nuguse, Kessler, Hoey and Laros 38:57 Fisher vs. Brazier & Lutkenhaus
42:31 Big race for Yared Nuguse and Niels Laros
47:51 Predictions 48:29 Does Nikki Hiltz get the American 1500m record in Silesia
53:18 Fast times in Oordegem in 5k and steeple. Is Dan Michalski in trouble for Worlds?
59:56 Should we get rid of auto qualifiers for Worlds?
67:31 Chris Capeau (guest)
01:13:34 Pre-race expectations
01:18:54 Progression thoughout season
01:20:54 Predicting a Breakthrough Performance
01:22:17 Training Dynamics and Team Spirit
01:27:19 Injury this summer
01:34:14 Coaching Philosophy and Influences
01:39:04 Career Journey and Personal Challenges
01:42:21 Taking job at Cooper's school
01:45:44 Future Plans

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The Most Insane HS Performance Ever? Lutkenhaus 1:42.27, Brazier Comeback Complete, Nuguse, Hoey Out, Sha'Carri Arrested - 2025 USATF Championships

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:15:00 -0000

The most shocking 800 in US history? 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus ran 1:42.27, four seconds faster than any high schooler ever, and almost beat Donavan Brazier, who completed his unbelievable comeback with the win.

We try and breakdown Lutkenhaus's run and hopefully give enough love to Brazier's brilliance. Plus Yared Nugude and Josh Hoey suffered the devastation of USAs while Jonah Koech emerged, Cole Hocker did some Cole Hocker things and Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested en route.

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Show notes:
00:00 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:42.27 - USAs
00:22 Start
1:15 Debate: Should There Be a World Championships Every Year?
2:31 Robert's article
5:45 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:42.27
9:16 Comparing High School Phenoms *Michael Carter article
16:56 Donavan Brazier's unbelievable win
20:16 The doubters
22:41 Future Prospects and Advice for Cooper
31:55 John Kellogg appearance
38:39 Josh Hoey comes up short
40:55 Justin Rinaldi's post
44:00 Audio from last week
47:38 What about Worlds in 800?
50:11 Women's 800m: Roisin Willis Wins, Akins, Wiley come up short
57:49 Men's 1500: Jonah Koech FTW, Nugusge Devastated
01:11:27 Men's 5,000m: Cole Hocker FTW
01:16:17 Why does the rail keeping opening up for Hocker?
01:21:22 Steeplechase: Dan Michalski Dreams Become Reality, Kenneth Rooks wins
01:27:27 LetsRun shirt on NBC
01:28:30 Sprint Action: Sha'Carri Arrested *article
01:34:53 Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Superstar
01:36:09 Lyles-Bednarek feud
01:40:42 Grand Slam Track Payment Issues
01:48:21 Presenting crazy scenarios to Jon
links:
LRC Track Needs More "Losers" & Upsets: Finishing 4th (or 5th) at USAs Sucks — And That’s What Makes It Great
Justin Rinaldi's post
Greatest of All Throws: Michael Carter’s Unbreakable High School Shot Put Record Turns 40

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(Sneak Peak) USA 1500m Madness, Koech 1, Strand 2, Hocker 3, Nuguse Out + Dan Michalski (guest) nearly beats Kenneth Rooks

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:26:05 -0000

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The men's 1500m event exceeded expectations Jonah Koech getting the shock win, Ethan Strand being second and Olympic champion Cole Hocker getting the final Worlds spot as Yared Nuguse missed the team (unless he wins the Diamond League final).

LetsRun.com singlet wearer and Supporters Club member Dan Michalksi nearly beat Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks in the steeple and joins us at 52:39 to discuss his rags to riches story.

Nikki Hiltz looked great, Lexy Halladay-Lowry won the women's steeple and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone still doesn't have Sanya Richards Ross' 400m record. We break it all down.

Show notes:
00:00 USA 1500m Madness
00:22 Introduction and Initial Reactions
05:06 Men's 1500m Detailed Analysis
25:53 Women's 1500
28:10 Men's steeplechase
34:32 Women's Steeplechase Recap
39:48 Angelina Napoleon's Journey 42:09 Sydney McLaughlin's 400 Win 47:08 Grand Slam Track Payment Issues
48:56 Die-Hard Track Fans
52:39 Daniel Michalski joins show
01:04:40 More 1500 Talk who is Worlds favorite
01:10:26 Sunday Preview

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Blowout USAs Preview: Who wins, who goes home DEVASTATED? - 2025 USATF Championship Preview Podcast

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:06:24 -0000

The 2025 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships start Thursday in Eugene.

Wejo, Rojo, and Jon give their picks for Tokyo in all the distance events and then surmise about some of the other events.

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Show notes:
00:00 Introduction and Supporters Club Promotion
01:02 Start
03:08 SF Marathon Banter
05:23 USAs Prediction Contest
06:29 USAs Previews
08:08 Men's 800m *link
18:09 Women's 800m
25:15 Men's 1500m *link
34:19 Women's 1500
37:03 Men's Steeplechase
45:31 Women's Steeplechase
51:11 Men's 5000m w Intern Tate
01:09:38 Women's 5,000
01:16:01 Men's 10,000
01:18:58 Women's 10,000
01:22:34 Top Storylines at USAs
01:22:46 Men's 100: What about Noah and the high schooler? What about Sha'Carri?
01:32:18 Women's 400 & Sydney
01:34:49 Ethiopian Team Selections
01:40:30 Grand Slam Track Update

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Deena Kastor Remembers Her Legendary Coach Joe Vigil: “He Lived His Daily Life to the Fullest - No Regrets”

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:10:06 -0000

American marathoning legend Deena Kastor reflects on the life and legacy of her legendary coach Joe Vigil, who recently passed away at 95.

Deena's instagram tribute to Coach Vigil is here.

At 36:40 we switch topics to Deena's thoughts on Ruth Chepngetich, the marathon world record holder, testing positive for a masking agent.

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Show notes:
00:00 Deena Kastor Remembers Joe Vigil
01:20 Start
02:51 Reflecting on Coach Joe Vigil's Legacy
09:20 Deena's College Struggles and Finding Coach Vigil
11:18 Training with Coach Vigil
17:24 Running USA
20:38 Deena's historic Olympic medal in 2004
24:50 Memories and Life Lessons from Coach Vigil
33:19 Embracing Simplicity in Running and Life
36:40 Ruth Chepngetich Testing Positive
44:46 The Future of Clean Sport
56:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Chepngetich Popped, Laros Hype Train, Is Brazier Fully Back?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:10:10 -0000

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World record holder in the marathon Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich was popped for a masking agent. Does LetsRun.com deserve an apology from Kenyan parliament?

The London Diamond League saw a huge upset with Phanuel Koech taking down Josh Kerr while Emmanuel Wanyonyi triumphed over Marco Arop and a resurgent Donavan Brazier. What does Brazier’s 1:43.08 run mean?

Niels Laros pulled off your traditional :) 800/5000 double at Euro U23s. Could he be the favorite for Worlds at 1500?

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Show notes:

00:00 Doping Allegations in Kenya
01:35 Deal of day
02:16 Start
02:56 Ruth Chepngetich's Doping Suspension *Rojo's Chat GPT tweet
Forum thread: So we know Ruth is dirty... but was it EPO or something stronger?
WADA worried about athletes using haemoglobin taken from: Marine Worm, Arenicola marina (M101)
Fancy Bears 'Likely Doping' list
15:34 2 year suspension
23:55 Proposals for Anti-Doping Measures – What about the agents?
32:46 What about her World Record?
40:12 Intern Tate Segment: How dirty is the sport?
44:35 Why not Americans?
50:21 The Coldplay kiss cam
53:16 London Diamond League Parting Thoughts
55:00 Donovan Brazier’s Performance – Encouraging?
01:07:56 Niel Laros Hype Train Increases after Euro 23s 800 & 5000 Double
01:11:24 Faster at 800 than Nuguse, Hocker, Kerr, Ingebrigtsen
01:12:57 Hobbes Kessler Comparison
01:17:48 Who is the favorite for Worlds in the 1500?
01:23:14 Who is favorite in men’s 200?
01:25:25 Men’s 10,000m?
01:27:44 Women’s 100
01:30:11 Women’s 800
01:34:18 Joe Vigil RIP
01:37:17 Post of the Week
01:38:29 Dreams Become Reality Performance of Week
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In or Out? Athing Mu, Quincy Wilson, Monson, Tuohy, Valby + Dennis Young on Track’s Opportunities & Struggles

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:03:11 -0000

High schooler Quincy Wilson scorched a 44.10 400m and Athing Mu ran 2:00 in Tennessee. With USAs 16 days way we looked at who will be in and who will be out for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo?Wilson, Mu, Addie Wiley, Parker Valby, Josette Andrews?

Jakbo Ingebrigtsen is back training. What are his odds for Worlds?

Dennis Young of Front Office Sports joins us at 82:24 to discuss Grand Slam Track, Athlos, and his article, "Track’s New Money Is Running Into Old Problems"

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Show notes:
00:00 DrinkAG1.com
00:58 Start
04:28 Quincy Wilson's Impressive Performance
12:14 Will he make TEAM USA individually?
18:44 Intern Tate's segment
19:36 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Training Update: Normal Service Has Resumed
30:04 Jakobs vs Prime Kenenisa Bekele at 5000m *Thread: "Wow. Just watched 5000m championship 2008"
37:54 The 5th Placer Never Beats the 1st Placer
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42:24 Join the Supporters Club to hear Josh Hoey, Noah Lyles, Emmanuel Wanyonyi Talk
42:51 In or Out: Athing Mu
50:35 Jonah Koech update 54:08 Athing Mu's chances at USAs
56:40 Alicia Monson
01:01:32 Parker Valby & Katelyn Tuohy in 2025
01:04:31 Hobbs Kessler
01:08:21 Josette Andrews
01:08:53 Abdihamid Nur
01:13:19 Maggi Congdon
01:16:48 Ethan Strand & Parker Wolf Join Mike Smith's Nike Swoosh TC
01:21:36 Grand Slam Track's Financial Troubles
01:22:24 Dennis Young of Front Office Sports on Track & Field Struggles & Opportunities *article
01:43:41 AG1

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50th Pre Classic, Athing Mu's Future, What about Laros, Kessler, & Hocker? Lyles vs Tebogo on Friday

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:52:09 -0000

One final look at an amazing 50th Prefontaine Classic, highlighted by the world records of Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon, with the upset win in the Bowerman Mile by podcast listener Niels Laros.

Athing Mu struggled? What does it mean? Cole Hocker and Yard Nuguse are looking good for Tokyo but what about Hobbs Kessler, Ethan Strand, and Nathan Green?

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Show notes:
00:00 July 4th Sale Announcement Use code July4 @ https://shop.letsrun.com/
01:00 Start
08:44 Discussion on Athing Mu's Sub Par Performance *Thread
15:59 Could she have Henry Rono type season? *thread
23:48 US Women's 800 Wide open
25:50 Sha'Carri & Athing gracious afterwards *interview
27:58 Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet's World Records
28:34 Chebet wans to run the 1500 *thread
33:42 Chebet vs Kipyegon & 3000?
36:18 AG1 Next Gen https://drinkag1.com/
37:47 Niels Laros Wins Bowerman Mile!
48:42 Intern Segment: Who is the odd US man out in 1500?
49:55 US 1500 Ranks Stacked
53:30 Kessler vs Strand
56:17 What about Fisher beating a bunch of 3:29 guys?
01:01:14 Kessler is Nick Willis?
01:04:20 Great Job Nike & Pre, Bad Job NBC
01:17:49 Lyles vs Tebogo at Monaco This Week
01:20:04 What's up with Lyles instagram? *link
01:24:46 Stacked Men's 800 & Men's 5000, Rooks in Steeple
01:28:49 Who is most likely to break WR? Nuguse, Fisher, or Hocker?
01:32:00 10 Year Anniversary of this

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Kipyegon No Sub 4, RIP Bill Dellinger, Mile World Record at Pre?, Thompson 9.75

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:45:00 -0000

The LetsRun crew takes one final look at Faith Kipyegon's Breaking 4 attmempt. It came up short, but what does it mean? Why was her final time, not really her time?

Kishane Thompson entered rare territory by running 9.75 & the 50th Prefontaine Classic is this weekend. Could the mile world record go?

And Oregon legend Bill Dellinger has passed.

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Show notes:
00:00 Start
01:56 Faith Kipyegon's Breaking 4 Time Wasn't Accurate
10:22 Why not a rolling start?
15:30 What about the drafting?
19:43 Was the event a success?
30:22 Could the Mile World Record for Men Go at Pre?
34:27 Kishane Thompson Runs 9.75 *video
36:22 Yohan Blake 18.99? *video
41:52 Women's 100m Highlights: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Makes Worlds a Final Time
45:30 Bill Dellinger RIP *article
51:53 Message Board Poster Ben Andrews on Dellinger post book
01:00:36 Sydney Marathon Field is Strong, Will Hassan Double Back to Worlds on the Track? *link
01:07:22 Phanuel Koech Profile *article
01:16:50 Tyreek Hill's beats Josephus Lyles *link

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Sub-4 for Kipyegon? | Guests: Andreas Almgren & Dr. Mike Hahn | HS Phenom Go Wild

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:54:29 -0000

Is this the week we see the first sub-4:00 mile by a woman? We preview Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt and dive deep into the science behind it with Dr. Mike Hahn of the Bowerman Sports Science Center & Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (1:01:42).

We also chat with Andreas Almgren (1:43:40), fresh off his stunning 12:44 European record in the 5000m. He opens up about training, belief, and adapting Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s methods to reach the next level.

We break down a ridiculous weekend in the men’s 1500 — two guys run 3:27 in Paris (Azeddine Habz & Phanuel Koech), and Cam Myers and Josh Hoey join the sub-3:30 club.

On the U.S. high school front, the talent is exploding: Natalie Dumas pulls off an all-time triple, Cooper Lutkenhaus runs 1:45 as a sophomore, and more phenoms are emerging.

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🧠 Dr. Mike Hahn (1:01:42): On biomechanics, footwear, psychology, and what it really takes to break 4:00. bio Wu Tsai link
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From Paris fireworks to the edge of history — it's a huge week in track & field.

Show notes:
00:00 Full podcast
05:49 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Prefontaine Classic Debut
09:04 Bobby Kersee speaks to LetsRun.com
13:00 Valby or Athing Mu? Who you more worried about?
14:40 Which is more likely sub 4 by Kipyegon or Grand Slam holding a meet in 2026?
19:33 Rather have sub 4 or men's mile record go down?
27:53 Paris Diamond League Craziness in Men's 1500
30:09 Josh Hoey & Cam Myers join sub 3:30 club
35:28 800 in Paris with Harris and Hoppel
45:55 Natalie Dumas: High School Phenom's Amazing Triple
54:21 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:45.43 as high school sophomore
57:23 Sprinters + Quicy Wilson update
01:01:42 Interview with Dr. Mike Hahn on Kipyegon Sub 4 (Bowerman Sports Science Center & Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance) bio Wu Tsai link
01:04:40 4:07 to 4:00? Is Skepticism warranted?
01:11:18 The Role of Footwear in Performance
01:21:31 Resiliency & Peak Physiological age
01:24:31 Wu Tsai studying advance performance to help us all
01:33:58 Psychological Preparation for Record Attempts
01:36:06 The Role of Technology in Training
01:39:13 Final Thoughts
01:41:45 Mike's Prediction ....
01:42:52 Join the Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe
01:43:40 Andreas Almgren Interview
01:44:52 12:44 in Sweden!
01:51:06 Training and Preparation Insights
01:53:29 Future Goals and Aspirations
01:54:44 Improving his kick
02:01:51 When did he get belief?
02:04:30 Jakob the gold standard+ Adapting the Norwegian Training Method
02:12:49 What does he say to skeptics?
02:14:53 Part-time job
02:19:25 What could Jakob run for 5k?
02:23:37 Upcoming Races and Final Thoughts

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Nico For the Win, Hoey & Brazier, NCAAs + Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:58:47 -0000

What a week. Nico Young blasted a 12:45 to get the huge win in Oslo, while Josh Hoey went 1:42, Donavan Brazier 1:43, and Andreas Almgren (a "random" Swede) went 12:44.

Plus NCAA stars were born, the Gjert Ingebrigtsen trial ended, and Grand Slam Track may be over as well.

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Show notes: Insightful Discussion:
00:00 LetsRun Newsletter *link Supporters Club link
01:03 Start
2:40 Nico Young 12:45 Win, Almgren 12:44 in Sweden
11:54 Graham Blanks 12:48, but could he surpass Nico? + his "dilemma" *thread
15:03 Text Message of Week
17:59 Double Threshold Training
23:26 What about the 10,000?
32:39 Grand Slam Track Cancels LA, Is It Over?
45:07 Stockholm: Josh Hoey 1:42, Hoppel 1:47
48:08 Donavan Brazier 1:43! *Interview
50:27 Justin Rinaldi's Forum Posts
51:15 Brazier's Training and Health Update
53:14 Training Tip of Week + Brazier Interview
57:50 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Highlights
59:26 Medal Odds and Predictions of this year's winners
1:04:19 Doris Lemngole 8:58
1:09:34 Roisin Willis Great Comeback
1:16:07 Gjert Ingebrigtsen Trial Verdict
1:23:14 Introducing Intern Tate and His Insights
1:23:17 Intern Tate
1:24:26 Nico Young's Impact and Expectations
1:27:40 Taking it for granted Americans are good at distance running
1:31:43 Tate on Grand Slam
1:33:10 Cole Hocker 13:09 in Sweden

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Nico Young Wins Oslo 5000 12:45.27! + Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled (20 Minute Preview)

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:22:44 -0000

Nico Young did it. He ran 12:45.27 to beat a star studded Diamond League field in Oslo Norway (and break Grant Fisher's outdoor record).

What does it mean for Nico? For American distance running? For Grant Fisher?

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Also, Grand Slam Track LA was cancelled. Is it the end of the league?

The NCAA championships kicked off last night as well.

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Show notes:
00:00 Introduction and Pop Culture Reference
00:46 Historic Win by Nico Young
02:18 Race Breakdown and Analysis
03:09 Nico Young's Future Prospects
05:32 American Distance Running Dominance
16:32 Grant Fisher vs Nico Young & US 5000m Team
30:48 Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled
36:58 Sustainability and Revenue Challenges
38:00 Attendance and Broadcast Contracts
41:47 Prize Money and Athlete Commitments
43:18 Future Prospects and Reflections
50:02 More: Oslo Diamond League Highlights, 3:50 Last Place in Mile
58:10 NCAA Championships Day 1

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Donavan Brazier is BAAACK, Jane Hedengren Superstar, Hannah England (Guest), Nico Young in Oslo, Lutkenhaus 800 Record: Track Talk

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:42:05 -0000

Donavan Brazier is back, Jane Hedengren has taken a hammer to all the high school distance records, Cooper Lutkenhaus has Michael Granville's record, the NCAA championships are this weekend and so are the Oslo and Stockholm Diamond League meets.

What can Nico Young do in the world record 5000?

Hannah England joins us at 78:47 as the former World Championship 1500m silver medallist & NCAA champion, now broadcaster joins us to discuss the launch of her new podcast Podium podcast (Itunes here, spotify here), her transition to broadcasting the top meets in the world, Faith Kipyegon's sub 4 attempt, and even World XC in Tallahassee.

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Show notes:

00:00 Start
2:50 Donavan Brazier is back!
08:32 Race Video Here
13:40 Goosebumps from coming this far
16:29 Join the Supporters Club
17:20 Letsrun.com/VPN
18:36 Will Brazier Make Worlds in 2025?
20:41 The horizontal shuffle
23:09 Jane Hedengren Shatters High School Girls Mile & 2 Mile Records
27:35 Valby or Hedengren thread
33:46 Sophomore Cooper Lutkenhaus breaks Michael Granville's 800m record
40:06 Man Runs Marathon on 24 Hours Notice
43:24 USA Cross Country Championships to be at NXN
52:46 Oslo Diamond League: Can Nico Young the World (or American) record at 5000?
01:01:26 Cooper Teare / Graham Blanks
01:06:55 Mini NCAA Preview- Prediction Contest coming
01:13:30 2023 NCAA title vacated
01:18:47 Hannah England (Guest)
01:19:07 Hannah's New Podcast
01:20:31 The Passion for Field Events
01:22:48 Diamond League Broadcasts
01:25:31 Hannah's Broadcasting Journey (Itunes here, spotify here),
01:28:10 Grand Slam Track's reception in Europe
01:33:45 Faith Kipyegon's Sub-Four Attempt
01:38:39 Hannah's NCAA Experience
01:41:52 Balancing Science and Sports
01:42:58 High School and Future Stars
01:44:45 World XC in Tallahasse

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Nico Young & Grand Slam Heat Up, Kerr or Hocker?, Marathon Trials Standard Drops | LetsRun.com Track & Field Podcast

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:38:14 -0000

Grand Slam Track Talk moved to Historic Franklin Field and fans came out to watch.

Nico Young turned some heads in the 3000, what can he now do for 5000? Is he a global medal threat?

Josh Kerr got the best of Cole Hocker at 1500 but who is the favorite for Worlds?

Kenny Bednarek and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden domianted the 100 and 200. Are they favored for Worlds?

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Show notes:
00:00 Start
01:57 Fan Interactions and Personal Anecdotes
03:39 PR Running Camp *link
07:01 Grand Slam Gets a Much Bigger Turnout in Philly
20:58 Nico Young: Grand Slam's Biggest Winner?
30:25 Nico & Cole Going to Europe for 5ks
36:11 Hobbs Kessler's Progress *Interview
38:59 The men's 1500 delivered once again
43:23 The 1500 favorite for worlds is...
43:45 Marco Arop's Dominant 800 & 1500 Prospects
49:15 Diribe Welteji Impresses
56:29 Nikki Hiltz, Addy Wiley, Nia Akins Struggle
01:03:35 Josette Andrews
01:08:23 Sprints: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden & Kenny Bednarek Dominant
01:10:02 Who is 100m favorite?
01:12:08 NCAA Regionals: Jordan Anthony 9.75 100m
01:15:13 T'Mars McCallum 19.83
01:18:03 Jonah Koech 1:43 FTW
01:19:59 Olympic Marathon Trials Standards 2:16, 2:37

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What?! Jonah Koech (Guest) 3:31 DL Win, Athing Mu Races, Chebet vs the Chinese Dopers

Wed, 28 May 2025 03:05:49 -0000

Jonah Koech joins us at 88:50 to discuss his shocking Diamond League 1500m win (nice article here by Jon Gault) where the American went from 3:37 to 3:31 for 1500m and took down the Diamond League field.

Beatrice Chebet blasted an 8:11, Addy Wiley nearly won the 800, whereas stateside Athing Mu returned to racing the 3rd heat of the 1500m at the Sound Running Track Fest where Eduardo Herrera got a big win in 12:59.

Conner Mantz had a nice Bolder Boulder win and what happened to the USATF NYC Grand Prix?

Show notes:
00:00 Rabat & Sound Running
00:23 Introduction and Episode Overview
03:21 Rabat Diamond League
04:57 WTF Jonah Koech 3:31 Diamond League Win
15:57 800 or 1500?
23:30 Ottawa Marathon: CJ Albertson & Rory Linkletter Boston Double
28:18 What's a good marathon? *link
29:09 Beatrice Chebet 8:11 3000
33:47 Wang Junxia
39:06 Who!? Frederik Ruppert 8:01 Steeple for Germany
45:08 Tshepiso Masalela Over Wanyonyi in 800
47:12 Wanyonyi
49:04 Addy Wiley Nearly Wins 800
52:20 Femke Bol's Season Opener
57:13 Sound Running TrackFest
1:01:48 Eduardo Herrera 12:58
1:05:42 Athing Mu 2nd place
1:14:57 Conner Mantz's Bolder Boulder Win
1:17:29 USATF NYC Grand Prix Cancelled
1:28:50 Jonah Koech
1:29:31 How surprised by 3:31 win?
1:35:42 Relationship to Rudisha
1:38:36 800 or 1500?
1:42:25 Training
1:46:04 The Marathon?

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NCAA Highlights & Controversy, Shacarri Richardson Flunks Her Season Opener, Grand Slam Track Changes, Nick Symmonds Summits Everest

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:31:00 -0000

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The collegiate action heated up with fast times across the board and some controversy at the ACC Champs.

Sophie O'Sullivan looked impressive, Simeon Birnbaum's delivered, Parker Wolfe was impressive, but is Ethan Strand the one shoe companies should be focused on?

The Johnson twins are now a force in NCAA sprinting and Nick Symmonds made it to the top of Mt. Everest.

Grand Slam Track has made some changed and Sha'Carri Richardson had a disappointing opening to her 20245 season. We break it all down.

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Show notes:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Start
06:09 PR Running Camp *link
06:52 Join the LetsRun Supporters Club *link
07:36 Breaking News: Athing Mu at Pre Classic
11:05 NCAA 1500m and Ethan Strand's Performance: 50.6 400?
16:52 America's next steeple star!?
21:13 Geordie Beamish vs Ethan Strand
25:00 Adam Spencer over Nathan Green at Big 10 1500
25:18 Oregon's Koitatoi Kidali scores 0 points, is he NCAA 800 favorite?
28:42 NCAA 800m Heated up
34:55 Women's 1500m Sophie O'Sullivan's Journey
40:10 ACC Men's 5000m Controversy Causes Ethan Strand to Run 13:13!
50:44 Team Dynamics?
53:40 Simeon Birnbaum's Impressive Weekend
56:13 Comparing Birnbaum to Grant Fisher
57:52 Debate on Celebrations and Sportsmanship
01:05:19 Johnson Twins at Clemson Go 1-2
01:07:11 Maggie Liebich Dreams Become Reality Athlete of Week *thread
01:11:09 Sha'Carri Richardson's Season Opener
01:21:05 Grand Slam Track Format Changes
01:30:37 Remember Eugene Summer Series?
01:34:05 Nick Symmonds' Everest Climb
01:37:20 Upcoming Track Meets

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Clayton Murphy (guest) hangs them up, Jakob injured, Athing Mu Races, World Relays

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:55:39 -0000

American 800m superstar Clayton Murphy has hung up the spikes and joins us at 65:37 to discuss his career.

Prior to that we break down Jakob Ingebrigtsen's achilles injury and Athing Mu running the weirdest 1500m we've ever heard of. Plus, Casey Clinger set an American record at 25k and should we be alarmed that the USA only left World Relays with one gold medal?

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Show notes:
00:00 Best Running Camp in America *link
01:23 Start
03:31 Jakob OUT!?
13:31 Athing Mu Wins a 1500 by nearly a minute
25:05 Thread on Mu
30:24 US 25K Championships: Casey Clinger sets American record in pro debut
38:08 2:06 Marathoner Zouhair Talbi an American citizen
43:21 The Pope is American and a White Sox fan
45:37 AI experts email rojo@letsrun.com
47:32 Mo Aman doping scandal
52:24 World Relays: USA wins 1 of 5
01:00:07 Doha Diamond League Friday
01:02:42 Cooper Teare Prediction
01:05:37 Clayton Murphy interview
01:06:31 Why retire now?
01:15:12 Favorite moment
01:18:03 Proving doubters and Letsrun wrong
01:21:18 What happened in Tokyo?
01:23:53 The Double Attempt at US Championships
01:28:12 Destroying Josh Kerr at NCAAs
01:31:33 The Oregon Project Experience
01:40:29 Life After Professional Running
01:43:01 Who had better career him or his wife Ariana Washington?
01:45:20 What will happen to 800 world record?
01:47:12 His sports card business venture
01:52:48 PR Running Camp *link

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Dreams Become Reality: Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness

Mon, 05 May 2025 21:29:03 -0000

Cordell Tinch blasted the hurdles in China while Masai Russell got the American record in Miami. Josh Kerr got a big 1500 win, Grant Fisher cruised in the 5000 and is Nikki Hiltz a threat in the 1500?

Grand Slam Track is halfway done with it's inaugural season. How are they doing?

Ethan Strand took down Abel Teffra in the collegiate ranks but the best action of the weekend may have been in Texas where high school junior Tate Taylor ran 9.92 and two freshman ran 10.16 and 10.17.

Plus Fred Kerley got arrested again. What does it mean for his career?

Show notes:
00:00 Dreams Become Reality? Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness
00:37 Start
04:03 Dreams Become Reality Cordell Tinch and Jacory Patterson
11:09 Grand Slam Big Picture after 2 Meets
17:51 Broadcast/ Doubling
29:02 Diamond League broadcasts
31:08 Grant Holloway worries?
36:18 Grant Fisher's Performance
38:15 Cooper Teare's Weekend
41:45 Supporters Club dads
43:21 what does Jakob think?
46:37 Is Nikki Hiltz a women's 1500 threat?
54:19 NCAA 1500m Hype: Ethan Strand over Abel Teffra
59:48 High School 100m Madness in Texas
01:08:34 Fred Kerley arrested again

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London's New King, Faith Kipyegon's Moonshot, Chebet's Diamond League Madness, Phenoms at Penn

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:23:00 -0000

What a weekend!

Nathan Green and UW turned heads at Penn but what about Ethan Strand and Gary Martin?

Sabastian Sawe won London and staked his claim to #1 marathoner in the world although John Korir may want to argue. Former #1 Eliud Kipchoge put up a fine performance.

Sifan Hassan's 4 month lay-off was too much as Tigist Assefa set a women's only world record and took home over $300,000.

The Diamond League opened and Beatrice Chebet was better than ever, while Karsten Warholm got a 300m world record. What's up with Grant Holloway?

And what about Faith Kipyegon's sub 4 attempt?

Show notes below.

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Show notes:
00:00 Penn Relays, Diamond League, London
00:35 Start
06:16 Villanova and Penn Relays Discussion
10:54 NCAA Men's Miling analysis
20:08 Quincy Wilson 43.99
29:29 Phenoms, Evan Jager & Parker Valby
33:41 Adidas road event
41:55 London Marathon Recap
45:15 Sabastian Sawe or John Korir, Who is #1 in the World?
51:19 Evaluating Eliud Kipchoge's performance
57:00 Marathon Human Interest Stories
01:01:35 Women's Race: Tigist Assefa over Hassan
01:10:22 Weather
01:13:30 Diamond League opener and Beatrice Chebet's unbelievable close in the 5k
01:17:17 Karsten Warholm
01:20:55 Trouble for Grant Holloway?
01:23:29 Kipyegon's Sub-Four Minute Mile Attempt
01:34:19 Closing Thoughts and Supporters Club

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Villanova's Marco Langon Talks Penn Relays, NIL with Diadora

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:57:55 -0000

Marco Langon didn't win NCAA indoors, but he turned heads with his confident running and interview afterwards.

The junior at Villanova University discusses his motivations, the hardships he has faced, and his unapologetic drive to succeed in running on the eve of Penn Relays, and after his signing of an NIL Deal with Diadora.

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Show notes:
00:00 Marco Langon
02:45 Looking Back at NCAAs
04:26 Inspirations from the Past 0
7:41 His mindset and philosophy
13:34 'Clear a Path'
18:02 Training under Marcus O'Sullivan
25:28 NIL Deal with Diadora
31:56 Overcoming Adversity
35:51 Choosing Diadora 4
1:52 The Importance of Visualization
47:44 Villanova's Legacy at Penn Relays
55:10 The LetsRun Community
59:09 Conclusion and Future Goals

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Boston Delivers (Lokedi CR, Korir Supreme, Mantz 2:05) + High School Sub 15, Athing Mu's 5000, Noah Lyles 400

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:32:09 -0000

Sharon Lokedi is your Boston Marathon course record holder as she stopped the Hellen Obiri three-peat. (Article here). John Korir joined his brother Wesley as Boston champ. Is he the #1 in the world? Conner Mantz ran 2:05 but just missed the podium. How does he compare to Bill Rodgers?

Des Linden said farewell to the marathon and we honor her at 1:50:09.

We also talk about high schooler Jane Hedengren's 14:57 5000, Athing Mu's 5000, and Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley and Erriyon Knighton all running 400s.

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Show notes:
00:00 Flagstaff Coaching Clinic *link
01:33 Start
06:06 Boston Big Impressions
10:55 American Marathoners' Performance Led by Mantz's 2:05
23:35 John Korir's dominance and rise to the top
27:17 The Big one?
38:03 Alphonce Simbu
39:57 Ryan Ford's Inspirational Journey
41:59 Puma Super Shoes
42:24 Bill Rodgers vs today
56:02 Women's race analysis. Sharon Lokedi turns the tables
01:01:07 Under Armour and Asics
01:03:25 Top American Runners: Jess Mcclain
01:14:55 Broadcast Critiques and Insights
01:18:09 Athing Mu 5000
01:21:25 Media Questions and Disappointments
01:26:51 More Crazy college times
01:31:04 More Jane Hedengren 14:57 thoughts
01:36:01 Noah Lyles 400 vs Knighton's vs Kerley's
01:43:00 Men's 100 with Lindsay, Miller, Coleman
01:50:09 Tribute to Des Linden's Career
01:58:06 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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Athing Mu 5k?, Boston Marathon Weeks with Ben Rosario (Guest)

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:07:32 -0000

HOKA NAZ Elite & Marathon Project founder Ben Rosario joins us at 49:05 to talk running and give us our first look at Monday's Boston Marathon.

Prior to that we discuss whether Athing Mu is really racing a 5k at Mt. Sac this weekend, talk about the Aussie Champs and Peter Bol's Aussie record in the 800, Gout, Gout, and more. Plus hot high school action at Arcadia as Jane Hedengren's amazing year continued.

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Show notes:
00:00 Flagstaff Coaching Clinic *link
04:33 Athing Mu's Entered in Mt. Sac 5000
09:55 Women's Basketball Unrivaled League
11:08 Grand Slam Track and TV Contracts
14:15 Australian Championships Recap: Cam Myers Wins 1500, Gout, Gout, Upset in 5000
21:59 Gout Gout & Bolt Comparisons
27:43 Noah Lyles if he had run .005 slower in Paris
31:53 Jane Hedengren Record-Breaking Season Continues with 2 Mile at Arcadia
36:33 Owen Powell over Sam Ruthe
41:44 Geoffrey Kamworor Wins Rotterdam 2:04:43
45:20 Jimmy Gressier's Celebration at Euro Champs link his previous celebration
49:05 Ben Rosario Interview: Coaching and Running Insights
54:11 Marathon Project update
01:00:13 His coaching clinic and past history with Mike Smith and Greg McMillan
01:06:08 Boston Marathon Preview
01:08:20 Preparing for the course
1:10:24 Robert insults Kipchoge
01:14:42 Changing Mindsets for Hilly Marathons
01:16:55 The Impact of Super Shoes
01:18:42 Leaving coaching
01:21:40 Talent Acquisition
01:24:07 Boston Marathon Predictions
01:31:21 How did Matthew Richtman run 2:07?
01:38:48 Future of Olympic Marathon Trials?
01:40:54 Can Conner Mantz Win?
01:52:22 Coaching clinic in Flagstaff *link

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Grand Slam Breakdown: Winners, Losers, Plus Taylor Roe’s Cherry Blossom World Best

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

The inaugural Grand Slam Track is in the books. What went right, what went wrong, and what were our thoughts? as Emmauel Wanyonyi pulled the upset over the Olympic milers Hocker, Kerr and Nuguse and picked up $100,000 as so did Grant Fisher in a controversial fashion.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cruised to her $100,000 while at the Cherry Blossom 10 miler Taylor Roe broke the world best and was fantastic as Charles Hicks got the win on the men's side over Alex Maier who got the Americna record.

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Show notes:
00:00 Grand Slam Track, Cherry Blossom
00:22 Start
03:12 Kingston Event Highlights and Analysis
09:24 Men's 3000 Meters: Grant Fisher focuses on the Slam lets Hagos Gebrhiwet run away
23:51 Men's 800: Marco Arop impressed, 1500 runners fizzle
31:57 Discussion on Event Format and Future Improvements
35:22 What happened to Josh Kerr?
42:06 Warning to Athlos and Diamond League
51:29 Fan Engagement
01:01:44 Women's 5000
01:04:59 More Grant Fisher
01:11:29 Trade Wejo?
01:11:53 Jakob
01:16:32 Sydney & Her Future Plans
01:25:58 Grand Slam Track vs. Diamond League
01:29:31 Kenny B and Melissa Jefferson's Doubles
01:33:42 Cherry Blossom 10-Miler: Taylor Roe World Best, Charles Hicks Wants to Run for USA 01:36:42 Charles Hicks' Victory and Alex Maier's National Record
01:38:49 Joe Klecker and Drew Hunter
01:39:37 Taylor Rowe Conversions
01:50:11 Michael Johnson- do we need to tweak distance format?
01:59:01 Fan Lottery
02:05:05 Flotrack
02:09:23 Jon's Betting Succe$$
02:12:32 Jon's Soccer Update

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Grand Slam Track Is Here, The TEN, Yared Nuguse Comes Out

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:17:04 -0000

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Grand Slam Track debuts in Jamaica and we start to break it down at the 44:56 mark.

The TEN was full of drama on the men's side as Ishmael Kipkurui arrived with the win while Telahun Haile Bekele came back from a fall. Outdoors got underway in Australia and Yared Nuguse came out as gay.

Show notes:
00:00 April Fools' Day Special: Let's Run's Wacky Offerings
00:57 Start
03:03 Banter
07:21 The TEN: Drama on men's side
19:10 Ishmael Kipkurui arrives, Bekele comes back from missing start
31:43 Maurie Plant: Gout Gout, Cam Myers
38:17 Yared Nuguse's is gay
42:52 Discussing the Challenges of Coming Out in Sports
44:56 Grand Slam Track is HERE! *Kyle Merber thread
49:21 Some big Jamaican stars competing in Florida
53:17 Excitement for the Men's 1500m and 800m Matchups
01:04:51 How will Grant Fisher do?
01:11:02 Grand Slam scoring
01:13:09 Women's 1500/8m and Loaded 200/400 Preview
01:15:36 Final Thoughts and Supporters Club Promotion

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Bye Bye Indoors: Winners, Losers, Highlights & Controversies of 2025 Season

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:39:45 -0000

Wejo, Rojo & Jon break down the 2025 indoor season and the 2025 World Indoor Championships.

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen got the double and the 2 world records as Grant Fisher, Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse raised their games.

Josh Hoey is a world champ and American record holder, Hobbs Kessler and Nikki Hiltz double US champions, as Shelby Houilhan now is back from her anti doping suspension and has a medal of her own.

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Show notes:
00:00 2025 Indoor Season Recap
00:22 Jakob shirts $20 off
00:54 Start
05:28 LetsRun Meetup in China
08:28 Grand Slam letting Boys & Girls Champs top runners compete in exhibition races
13:06 Analysis of Men's 1500m and 800m Races at World Indoors
18:19 Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Raphael Pallitsch Bumping Incident & Interaction
23:24 Remember Geordie Beamish?
26:56 Big Picture: Grant Fisher and Cole Hocker kept it going indoors
33:46 What about Luke Houser?
35:55 Crazier Moment of Indoors? Sam Gilman gaining on Aregawi & Jakob
38:49 Post of week: Something to be said for just showing up
43:13 US Women's Indoor Season Winners & Losers
47:15 Shelby Houlihan biggest winner?
50:22 Cam Myers indoor season
52:24 Seb Coe and IOC Politics
58:03 Gjert Ingebrigtsen Trial and Jakob's resilience
01:03:50 Jon's going to Jamaica

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(Sneak Peak) Jakob Gold #1, Shelby Houlihan Silver, Holloway Streak Continues, Could Hoey Get World Record?

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:56:47 -0000

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen got gold #1 at World Indoors overtaking Berihu Aregawi as Freweyni Hailu got gold in the women's 3000 with Shelby Houlihan silver over Jessica Hull.

Grant Holloway's 60m hurdle win streak continued as the US swept the mens' 4x400 and Mondo Duplantis got another gold. Could Josh Hoey break the world record?

Show notes:
00:00 Welcome to the Special Live Edition
01:56 Jakob Gets it Done in 3k after stiff challenge from Aregawi
06:17 Sam Gilman nearly gets bronze
12:19 Mike Scannell
17:29 Women's 3000m: Shelby gets silver
25:35 Grant Holloway's Unbeaten Streak lives
27:25 Grant Holloway's Future Plans
28:34 Challenges of Grand Slam Track Meets
31:57 Team USA's Sweep of the Men's 400m
35:03 Amber Anning's Victory in the Women's 400m
38:11 Nia Akins' Gutsy 800m Performance
43:25 Josh Hoey's Dominance in the 800m
51:03 Final Day Preview and Reflections

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NCAAs,high school drug bust, America's newest stars Abel Teffra & Matthew Richtman, World Indoors Preview & Of Course Ethan Strand, Gary Martin

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:01:00 -0000

The NCAA Indoor Track and Field championships delivered as Ethan Strand and Gary Martin traded wins in the 3000 and DMR, America may have a new 1500m star in Abel Teffra, and Jerry Schumacher and Shalane Flanagan got their first titles at Oregon.

Unheralded Matthew Richtman won the Los Angeles marathon in 2:07:56 and is definitely the Dreams Become Reality runner of the weekNCAAs, America's newest stars Abel Teffra & Matthew Richtman, World Indoors Preview & Of Course Ethan Strand, Gary Martin. Plus, we give a little sneak peak at this weekend's World Indoor Championships.

The biggest news of the week may have been a huge drug bust in the high school ranks as Monteverde coach Gerald Phiri was accused of doping 3 high school athletes.

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Show notes:
0:00 Intro music
00:24 Start
03:36 Post-NCAA Reactions and Stories
06:36 NCAA Winners and Losers: Abel Teffra a name never mentioned on LetsRun podcast before 10:06 What did Rojo learn? / Cool Brian Musau story
13:24 Crazy Dave Smith story
14:30 Coaching issues?
19:35 Men's distance races delivered
24:45 Gary Martin vs Ethan Strand
31:42 NIL / Marco Langon
37:26 Schumacher/Flanagan get title
40:44 Lananna
44:56 Final Thoughts and Rants
48:04 High School Doping Scandal: Gerald Phiri Suspension
49:47 Implications of Doping in High School Sports
54:01 Broader Implications of Doping in Athletics
01:01:10 World Indoors Preview
01:02:31 Jakob Ingebrigtsen
01:07:46 Shelby Houlahan's Return and Women's Events
01:15:18 Matthew Richtman man's surprising LA Marathon Victory
01:23:11 Crazy Strava
01:27:29 Johns Hopkins DMR
01:30:04 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Coverage

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Euros, Jakob's Double, His 15-year-old successor? NCAA preview

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:35:00 -0000

At Euros, Jakob Ingebrigtsen completed another double, Sarah Healy got Ireland its first women's track gold, & Niels Laros and Georgia Bell came up short.

Ruth Chepngetich is struggling post marathon world record and the NCAA championships are this weekend and we've got a little Ethan Strand, Nathan Green, Gary Martin preview.

But could the biggest story of the week be the emergence of 15-year-old miler Sam Ruthe in New Zealand?

Show notes:
00:00 Introduction
06:36 Rojo poster of the week
09:40 Yared Nuguse: Class Act of the Week *CNN Profile
16:23 Jakob gets the double at Euros
22:36 Ireland gets its first female track gold
25:24 Parker Valby doesn't like the cold
27:04 Men's 800 at Euros *video
*Mo aman race at Worlds
33:03 Femke vs Sydney
34:59 Wavelights at Euros
39:08 El Guerrouj's pacer
40:45 Will the "crowd" in Kingston boo the 5000 if it's slow?
43:46 Buy your tickets / World half pulled from San Diego
47:38 Ruth Chepngetich struggles in Lisbon
51:21 Abeba Aregawi returns
57:10 Sam Ruthe the next Jakob?!
01:01:55 Family talent
01:07:14 Can he be the youngest sub 4 at 15?
01:10:17 US Olympians to get $200,000 for making team
01:15:32 NCAA Indoor Championships Preview
01:28:29 Upcoming Track and Field Events

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THE Shelby Houlihan Interview: Her 4-Year Doping Ban, "Burrito" Defense, and Return to Racing

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:21:36 -0000

After serving her 4-year doping ban, Shelby Houlihan was our guest on the podcast and discussed her suspension, her burrito defense, whether she still maintains her innocence, and her return to racing.

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00:00 Shelby Houlihan Podcast
01:05 Start
07:16 Any regrets?
11:55 TUEs? missed tests
20:43 Jerry has never heard of nandro?
25:57 Discussing anti-doping system changes
29:27 4 year vs 2 year bans
31:38 Should she have plead guilty
35:14 Training and Competing During Suspension
38:25 Returning to Racing
43:23 Her 10k during the ban
48:46 Trying to get a sponsor
52:40 How would she judge her 2025 season?
56:39 Changes in 1500 while she was gone
1:01:27 World indoors 01:03:11 Closing thoughts

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BU (Nuguse Misses, Nico 12:51, McLean AR), Tokyo (Cheptegei?), and Atlanta + Shelby Houlihan interview

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:16:00 -0000

Shelby Houlihan joins us at 89:49 to discuss her doping suspension and return to racing for Supporters Club members. Not a member? Join today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public

Prior to that the LetsRun.com team breaks down the Tokyo Marathon and Joshua Cheptegei's struggles, the U.S. Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta with big wins by Taylor Roe, Alex Maier, & PUMA elite, and the BU Meet where Yared Nuguse came up short of Jakob Ingebrigtsen's world record in the mile, Nico Young ran 12:51, and Heather MacLean broke the American record at 1500.

Show notes: (Timestamps for Supporters Club members)
Introduction and Supporters Club Promo
Start
Shelby Houlihan Interview Teaser
Tokyo Marathon Recap
Joshua Cheptegei's Marathon Struggles
Japanese Runners' Crazy/Bold Moves in Tokyo
Women's Race in Tokyo Marathon
Paula Radcliffe 2:57
Atlanta Half Marathon Championships: Big day for Taylor Roe, Alex Maier, PUMA elite '35:19 Weini Kelati fades
Joe Klecker's Disappointing Performance
Alex Maier's Impressive Victory
BU: Nuguse comes up short in mile WR
Conspiracy theories
Heather MacLean breaks Regina Jacobs' American record at 1500
Graham Blanks 7:29
Sam Gilman's Journey to World Championships
Valentin Soca 7:34
Nico Young's Impressive 12:51
US Relay Coach Controversy: Michelle Freeman, Mike Marsh canned
Shelby Houlihan interview
Shelby Houlahan's Doping Case

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Joe Klecker Talks Before US Half Champs

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:46:32 -0000

The US Half Champs are Sunday in Atlanta (fields here) and Joe Klecker is one of the headliners and taking a crack at the half after his debut in Houston.

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Show notes:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:41 Start
02:13 Reflections on Houston Half Marathon
03:19 Training Adjustments and Preparations
06:02 Team Dynamics and Training Partners
07:13 Double Threshold Training
08:04 Yared's world record
10:14 his parents road success
11:38 Was the plan always the roads?
12:57 Woody Kincaid's Road Debut 14:31 Carb Loading and Final Thoughts

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Hoey, Hiltz, Houlihan & Hobbs: USA Indoors Delivered

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:44:05 -0000

Hosts Jonathan Gault, Robert Johnson, and Weldon Johnson give their final thoughts to the 2025 USATF Indoor Championships.

Josh Hoey put on an exhibition running 1:43.24, the 2nd fastest 800m ever, and Hobbs Kessler and Nikki Hiltz got double wins in the 3000 and 1500 as Shelby Houlihan returned from her doping ban. More marathon madness in Japan and the marathon debut of Selemon Barega in Seville.

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Show notes:
00:00 USA indoors and Josh Hoey
00:23 Start
04:50 Story of the Weekend: Josh Hoey 1:43.24
10:05 Should Jakob be worried?
17:54 Hoey's words to the doubters
24:16 Nikki Hiltz's Double
33:35 Shelby Houlihan's Comeback
35:53 Nia Aikins is back
38:36 Hobbs Kessler's double
40:22 Biggest losers of the weekend
40:57 Sage Hurta-Klecker/Addy Wiley?
43:37 Katelyn Tuohy's season review
49:48 Kenneth Rooks non-factor 5
1:02 Biggest medal hopes for world indoors
55:46 US marathoners vs Japanese
59:02 Seville Marathon Highlights: Selemon Barega hits the wall but wins
01:04:35 Faith Kipyegon struggles?
01:08:55 Tokyo Marathon, US Half Champs this weekend
01:09:04 All track fans needs a VPN

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USAs Day 2: HOEY 1:43.24, Hiltz & Kessler Get the Double, Akins Back (15 Minutes of SC Podcast)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:29:46 -0000

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Josh Hoey is now the 2nd fastest man ever indoors at 800 and Shelby Houlihan and Hobbs Kessler completed their doubles as Nia Akins is back.

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Show notes:
0:00 Start
1:53 Hoey's Historic Performance
5:41 Praise for Hoey
10:44 Women's 800: Nia Akins is Back
15:44 Women's 1500: Nikki Hiltz Double
22:51 Men's 1500: Hobbs Kessler Double
29:44 Thougths on Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare's 12:57
32:51 Atmosphere and Final Thoughts

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USAs Day 1: Hiltz Stops Houlihan's Return, Hobbs 3k (1st 12 Minutes of SC Pod)

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:15:00 -0000

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Shelby Houlihan made her first team since her doping suspension but was edged by Nikki Hiltz in a thrilling women's 3000 while Hobbs Kessler won a thrilling men's 3k by just .02 over Dylan Jacobs. Plus Grant Holloway's win streak lives on.

Show notes:
00:00 Start
02:01 Women's 3000: Hiltz wins thriller over Houlihan
07:08 Shelby says no bad blood with NIkki
08:27 What did Shelby say about being back at USAs?
11:46 Did Rojo send Shelby the $ from the shirts
13:34 Shelby vs past USAs
17:02 Citius Mag not acknowledging Shelby?
17:53 Katelyn Tuohy
20:24 Mens and Women's 800s
32:34 Men's 3000 Meters Recap: Hobbs over Dylan Jacobs
35:27 Sam Gilman
39:14 Challenges for US Team Selection
40:23 Kenneth Rooks
42:56 Pay-Per-View Issues and Audience Questions
43:38 Quincy Wilson: Rising Star
46:25 Other things of note
49:52 Grant Holloway wins and talks about telling fans not to watch
53:14 1500 Predictions
55:23 BU Craziness with high schoolers
58:36 Final Thoughts and Predictions

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Yared Nuguse (guest) + Grant Fisher, Jakob, Jacob Kiplimo World Record Onslaught

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:05:38 -0000

The winter world record onslaught continued as Jakob Ingebrgitsen got the indoor 1500 and mile records in one race, Grant Fisher ran 12:44 for his second world record in a week, and then Jacob Kiplimo topped it off with the greatest record of the bunch a 56:42 clocking in the half marathon.

We break it all down before we talk to Yared Nuguse @ 70:26 who held the indoor mile world record for 5 days.

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Show notes:
00:00 World record bonanza + Yared Nuguse
03:32 Jacob Kiplimo's 56:42 where is the splash page?
06:23 Greatest record on the books?
14:50 How do you explain it?
22:00 Marathon prospects and debut in London
25:36 Post of Week
27:02 Thread of week: Running Conspiracy theories - Share the wildest story you've heard here
31:12 Grant Fisher's 5K World Record
34:59 Is he 10k favorite? 39:07 Coaching Dynamics: Jerry Schumacher vs. Mike Scannell
42:29 Kejelcha had mile and half marathon records at same time
43:10 Big pictures - record bonanza- what's going on?
45:44 John's Kellogg's view
49:45 US indoors this weekend, will it be streamed?
51:56 Keely Hodgkinson and the Keely Klassic
55:49 No Grand Slams for Jakob? Would that be a mistake?
59:20 Jakob's strategy at Worlds?
01:02:29 Have Jakob's chances for Worlds gone up or down this indoor season?
01:07:10 Post on Jakob
01:10:26 Yared Nuguse joins the show
01:11:44 Breaking the World Record
01:12:44 Comparing World Records and Olympic Medals
01:13:21 Jakob's World Record Attempt
01:15:27 Relationship with Jakob
01:18:48 Race Strategies and Nerves
01:25:30 Any Olympic regret?
01:31:06 More aggression?
01:35:47 Training and Diet Insights
01:42:46 How are Americans so good?
01:48:44 Rest of 2025
01:50:10 Grand Slam and Future Plans
01:54:48 Concluding Thoughts
01:56:07 Mike Scannell on Jakob Ingebrigtsen being "the standard" *full interview here

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Greatest Millrose Games Ever? Fisher, Nuguse, Hocker, Kessler, Hoey Shine + Shelby 4:20 Mile

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:21:58 -0000

Grant Fisher and Yared Nuguse are world record holders in the 3000 and mile respectively as Cole Hocker and Hobbs Kessler ran faster than anyone else previously in the event. Josh Hoey's amazing 2025 continued with his 2nd American record. Shelby Houlihan ran the 2nd fastest indoor mile by an American in Boston and 16-year-old high school sophomore Cooper Lutkenhaus ran 1:46 at Millrose.

We try and tell you what it all means?

Show notes: 00:00 letsrun.com/subscribe
00:56 Intro
06:46 LetsRun Millrose Watch Party
10:19 Millrose was Amazing
12:53 3000: Grant Fisher world record over Cole Hawker
21:23 Have Fisher and Hocker leveled up?
26:01 Bad news for Jakob?
31:22 Discussion on Track Times and Performances
32:31 Wanamaker Mile: Yared Nuguse world record over Hobbs Kessler
39:30 The other fast Americans 43:38 Text Message of the Week: How fast could Jim Ryun have gone?
47:44 Cam Myers vs Niels Laros vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen
49:51 What about Hobbs Kessler?
51:38 Cole Hawker's the favorite in 1500 for Worlds?
58:19 Grand Slam Track will have 3 of the 4 in 1500, how should they do tv?
01:02:36 Bicarb?
01:05:32 Josh Hoey American record 800
01:13:55 Shelby Houlihan 2nd fastest mile ever by an American indoors
01:18:34 High School Phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:46.86 as 16-year-old
01:20:52 Rapid Fire Rest of Millrose
01:21:01 NIa Akins bombs
01:23:14 Will Sumner and crew impress in 600
01:25:28 Women's 3K: Whitney Morgan's Win & Katelyn Tuohy struggles
01:28:54 Georgia Bell FTW
01:30:09 Another WR for Fisher this weekend in 5000?

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Grant Fisher, Yared Nuguse, Cole Hocker, Hobbs Kessler after World Record* Runs at Millrose Games

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:43:06 -0000

Here what Grant Fisher, Yared Nuguse, Cole Hocker & Hobbs Kessler said after they ran faster than anyone else ever before in the 3000 and mile indoors.

We'll break it all down early this week.

Show notes:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Grant Fisher
05:03 Yared Nuguse
09:38 Cole Hocker
14:33 Hobbs Kessler

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Ethan Strand (Guest), New Balance Winners & Losers, Shelby's Back

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:32:32 -0000

North Carolina's Ethan Strand smashed the NCAA record in the mile and joins us 91:57 to discuss his remarkable breakout run and year.

Prior to that we break down Strand's run, plus all the action at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, and the return of Shelby Houlihan in Arkansas.

Show notes:

00:00 Scott Strand story
02:19 Shop.letsrun.com
02:38 Start
05:59 5th biggest winner of week: Jonathan Gault
08:01 Biggest winner of week: Ethan Strand
19:41 Ethan Strand vs...
23:05 Biggest losers of week: Hobbs Kessler
28:09 2nd biggest winner of week Shelby Houlihan
34:39 Nikki Hiltz's comments on Shelby
41:06 2nd biggest loser: Shelby Houlihan haters
42:04 3rd biggest loser: Jake Wightman
44:47 3rd biggest winners: 2 European runners you need to know: Andrew Coscoran, Melissa Courtney-Bryant
47:40 4th biggest winner: Japanese guy Hiroki Wakabayashi breaks CR and says he's quitting sport
57:11 4th biggest loser: laser show fans
01:02:18 USATF Nike Deal like Mavs Lakers Luka Deal?
01:05:19 Jon's winners: Quincy Wilson and Will Sumner
01:11:38 5th Biggest loser: OAC Milers
01:13:44 Josh Hoey?!
01:16:25 Grand Slam Track gets TV deal
01:31:57 Ethan Strand Guest
01:34:35 Training insight
01:36:26 Double Threshold Sessions and Recovery
01:39:25 Campus Life and Recognition
01:41:16 3:48 vs 7:30
01:49:49 NCAA record curse
01:52:46 NCAA rivals
02:02:07 USAs & Worlds
02:08:27 Running Background and Family Influence
02:11:44 Steeple?
02:14:16 Favorite runners

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Conner Mantz (guest), Tuohy & Myers Scorcher, Valby's Pro Debut, NCAA Mile Record in Jeopardy?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:05:00 -0000

Conner Mantz, the new American record holder in the half marathon, joins us at @ 73:29 to discuss taking down Ryan Hall's 18 year-old record in Houston.

Prior to that we break down the latest in the running and track and field world. The indoor season heated up at the Dr. Sander Scorcher at the Armory where Katelyn Tuohy and teen phenom Cam Myers impressed.

Cole Hocker made his 2025 debut and the action really heats up this weekend in Boston at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix (Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, Grant Fisher, Parker Valby) and Boston University where the NCAA mile record might be under threat by Ethan Strand.

Show notes:

00:00 LetsRun.com/vpn
00:33 Start
02:23 Banter
06:28 Dr Sander Scorcher with Cam Myers and Katelyn Tuohy
11:26 Nathan Green vs Kessler round 2
14:50 Cam Myers future
19:26 Remembering German Fernandez's greatness Thread: The fact that German Fernandez held the U20 WR until this past weekend is truly remarkable *Video
24:27 Nia Akins FTW
27:12 Cole Hawker's Season Debut and Lack of Media Coverage
31:50 Millrose Games & New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
34:40 Great fields at New Balance
35:54 Who wins men's 1500?
38:13 Hoey vs Fisher
43:00 Parker Valby's pro debut
50:29 LRC SF meetup email wejo@letsrun.com
54:19 Could NCAA record in mile go down at BU with Ethan Strand? Thread: Ncaa mile record on watch at BU
01:04:23 World Junior XC champ Ishmael Kipkurui running for New Mexico
01:05:44 Julius Achon update
01:09:13 Kishane Thompson wins in Kazakhstan but was it worth it?
01:12:47 Conner Mantz: New American Record Holder
01:13:29 Conner Mantz (guest)
01:14:07 Breaking the American Record
01:16:36 Race Day Strategy
01:19:55 Dealing with weather and the clock
01:26:51 The Final Push and Finish Line Drama
01:31:43 Has he heard from Ryan Hall?
01:34:30 How does this rank?
01:38:56 Dealing with Injuries, the Build-Up to the Race
01:42:17 The Decision to Race
01:45:09 Cross Training Insights
01:49:13 Sauna Training
01:51:52 Future Goals & What about World Cross 2026

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Conner Mantz 59:17, Kelati win a major?, Hoey AR, Kishane Thompson Sizzles, Quincy Wilson gets beat

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:00:35 -0000

Conner Mantz ran 59:17 to smash Ryan Hall's longstanding American record in the half marathon as Weini Kelati lowered her American record for the 2nd straight year in Houston.

What does this mean for Mantz? What other Americans impressed in Houston? Can Kelati win a World Marathon Major?

Josh Hoey's resurrection continued with him shattering the American record in the 1000m. 9 University of Washington milers went sub 4 led by Nathan Green. Kishane Thompson ran 6.58 into a big headwind and Quincy Wilson got beat by high schooler

We break it all down. Show notes and links below.

Show notes:
00:00 Conner Mantz American Record
02:49 Conner Mantz 59:17
07:04 The "controversy" at the finish? *video
18:10 7 Americans under 61: who impressed the most?
19:25 Thumbs up ZAP endurance
25:29 Weini Kelati breaks her AR
27:17 Can she win a major?
31:20 Is cross training the new secret sauce?
37:35 Maybe college sports are just the same as they were 125 years ago
43:27 Josh Hoey shatters American record in 1000m
46:37 Thread: Too good to be true?
53:40 Tinoda Matsatsa collegiate record
55:59 9 UW guys break 4 in 1 race
01:03:09 Josh Kerr thread on US miling being 'soft'
01:05:11 Kessler vs Green
01:08:27 Kishane Thompson fast 60
01:12:09 Quincy Wilson gets beat
01:16:54 London loaded, but is it greatest ever?
01:22:06 Join Supporters Club
01:22:29 LetsRun SF meetup Feb 8th
Link: Kishane Thompson 60 video
Josh Hoey AR Thread: If it looks like a duck….
Houston Half Finish (video)
Quincy Wilson video
Josh Kerr American milers soft thread
Joe Klecker 'retirement' thread
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Shelby's back?!, London LOADED, Boston, US XC, & Ageism in running

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:01:00 -0000

Show notes: 00:00 Shelby's back, London LOADED, US XC, & Ageism in running
04:01 Shelby Emancipation Day (Her Ban is over)
10:29 Where will she race? How fast will she go?
16:04 Super shoes or not?
24:38 Enhanced Games
27:02 Will she get a shoe sponsor in 2025?
31:08 London is LOADED - Hassn vs Chepngetich
38:49 Boston Obiri going for 3 peat
40:38 Boston men
42:29 Young and Mantz
47:38 Ageism or reality for Kellyn Taylor?
53:56 Union Athletics Club no longer a Nike club
56:19 USATF Cross / combining it with club cross?
01:03:09 Houston Sunday
01:06:47 Donavan Brazier?
01:09:27 Alberto

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2025 Bold Predictions + Bryce Hoppel & Georgia Bell (Guests)

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:58:00 -0000

Olympic 4th placer and American 800m record holder Bryce Hoppel joins us at 81:54 and Olympic 1500m bronze medallist Georgia Bell joins us at 100:00 to discus her unbelievable "Dreams Become Reality" 2024 season.

Prior to that we discuss Fred Kerley's arrest and the death of Ralph Mann before giving our bold predictions for 2025 in the world of running and track and field.

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Show notes:
00:00 2025 Bold Predictions + Guests Bryce Hoppel & Georgia Bell
00:24 Start
03:02 Resolutions
07:22 Fred Kerley arrested
20:53 Ralph Mann RIP
25:21 Houston field out, Does Ryan Hall's American record go down?
34:50 Gulf of Mexico
36:04 Big Bold Predictions 2025 & Look Back 2024
42:20 Wejo #1: Jakob Ingegrigtsen will .... in the men's 1500/mile
45:51 Jon #1: Jakob Ingebrigtsen willl.... in the men's 5000
50:13 Rojo #1: Emmanuel Wanyonyi will....
56:27 Rojo #2: Athing Mu will...
01:00:39 Jon #2: Addie Wiley will....
01:04:03 Wejo #2: Noah Lyles will not ....
01:04:37 Wejo #3: The world champion at 100m will be
01:09:02 Jon #3: Shelby Houlihan will ....
01:10:12 Jon #4: Grant Fisher will....
01:14:29 Wejo #4 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will...
01:18:30 Georgia Bell will.... 01:19:23 Nathan Green will....
01:19:32 Neils Laros will...
01:21:32 The boldest prediction of all for Bryce Hoppel
01:21:54 Bryce Hoppel (guest)
01:22:41 Thoughts on his incredible 2024 season that left him 4th at Olympics and American record holder
01:23:53 The Evolution of the 800 Meters
01:29:25 Plan for 2025 & Training insights
01:31:20 Bold prediction for 2025
01:32:45 Bryce won't defend title at World Indoors
01:34:27 Thoughts on Grand Slam Track
01:36:45 Texas and Dallas Cowboys banter
01:38:33 Closing Remarks
01:40:00 Georgia Bell (guest)
01:41:09 Headlining Millroses Games Mile vs Jess Hull & Nikki Hiltz
01:44:52 Her incredible 2024 improvement
01:48:18 When did she think a medal was possible?
01:49:07 How much faster can she go?
01:50:57 What about people who say she must be doping?
01:54:46 Getting back into running after college
01:58:42 Duathlons and cycling 02:05:03 BBC Coaches of Year: Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows
02:07:44 Her experience in States
02:12:42 Training with Keely
02:16:52 2025 goals
02:19:28 The Olympic 1500m final

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2024 Highlights, Craziness, and Track and Field Trivia

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:25:31 -0000

2024 was an incredible and unpredictable year in track and field. We break it all down, from Cole Hocker, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Yared Nuguse in the Olympic men's 1500m final, to Noah Lyles' dominance in the 100m, to the brilliance of Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon, and Sifan Hassan, as well as Ruth Chepngetich's stunning 2:09 marathon and much more.

We start with track and field trivia.

Show notes below.

Show notes:
00:00 2024 Track and Field Year in Review
04:36 Chebet runs 13:54
05:45 2024 Track and Field Trivia
37:50 Elle St. Pierre Wins World Indoors
41:05 Rojo's 5 Shocking Things from 2024
41:21 #1 Men's 1500 & Jakob Stats
44:08 #2 Chepngetich runs 2:09
47:39 #3 Men's 800
51:53 #4 How bad Eliud Kipchoge was
56:12 Are the Jamaican women done?
01:01:17 Crazy Story #5: Noah Lyles wins 100
01:04:54 Photo of Year
01:08:05 Faith Kipyegon's greatness but Beatrice Chebet was better
01:12:33 What about Gidey?
01:16:06 Quincy Wilson
01:19:20 Kenneth Rooks

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Guests Nico Young & Jasmine Jones, Fantasy XC Draft, EPO, Katir, USATF $, Grand Slam Grades

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:58:02 -0000

Jasmine Jones (71:14) joins us to talk about her "Dreams Become Reality" season in the 400m hurdles that culminated with an Olympic 4th place finish while Nico Young (84:26) talks about his breakout 2024 campaign and possibly going after some American records in 2025.

Prior to that we have our women's fantasy World XC draft and discuss USATFs financials, the final Grand Slam Track race signings, Mo Katir's extended ban for tampering and Hicham El Guerrouj's comments on EPO.

Show notes and links below.

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Show notes:
0:00 Music
00:22 Start
04:51 Shelby no Houston half *thread
07:22 Fantasy world xc women's draft
23:26 USATF tax returns out and it's not pretty *Link
32:06 Grand Slam track racers complete - we give out grades *link
54:28 Mo Katir banned thread 1 thread2
01:04:47 El Guerrouj EPO coments *link
01:11:14 Jasmine Jones
01:11:22 Jasmine Jones' Breakout Year
01:13:39 Choosing the 400 Meter Hurdles
01:16:57 Transition to UCLA and New Beginnings
01:17:55 Grand Slam Track and Future Goals
01:20:50 Her 4th place at Olympics
01:23:05 Family Influence and NFL Connection
01:24:16 Nico Young
01:24:29 Nico Young's Stellar 2024 Season
01:28:10 Reflecting on Collegiate Career
01:33:32 2025 Indoor plans, can he get the AR?
01:36:05 Grand Slam Track
01:38:52 What about the marathon and roads?

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Fantasies + Guests Hobbs Kessler & Rai Benjamin, a Titan is Coming to NCAAs, & Paul Chelimo's Marathon Debut

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:44:00 -0000

Olympian Hobbs Kessler joins us at 75:25 to discuss his breakout 2024 season and 2025 plans. He's followed by Mr USA Gold Rai Benjamin at 97:20 as both athletes joined us from the Global Athletics Media Summit.

Prior to that we break down the latest in the running world including the marathon completion debut of Paul Chelimo before we turn to our "fantasy" segments and ponder who is most likely to miss the 2025 World Championships in the 1500, debate where high school star Jane Hedengren would have finished at NCAA XCs and have our fantasy USA World XC draft.

Show notes: 00:00 The Runner Box
01:09 Start
05:49 Hobbs Kessler talk
07:27 Who misses the team: Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse or Hobbs Kessler in 2025?
11:52 Neil Gourley wins Kiwi mile
14:32 Alberto 16:12 Paul Chelimo runs 2:18 in his marathon debut (outside of Trials)
23:00 Rojo's idiotic Footlocker GST comparison
26:13 High schooler Jane Hedengren would have placed where at NCAAs?
30:10 World XC Amerian fantasy XC draft
51:42 Kenneth Rooks shows up at Club XC Nationals
58:04 The titan coming to NCAA XC is Ishmael Kipkirui
01:06:28 Olympic triathlon champ Alex Yee to make marathon debut in London
01:15:25 Hobbs Kessler (guest)
01:16:43 Joining the sub 3:30 club and the state of American miling
01:17:50 What was difference in 2024?
01:23:05 Training with Bryce
01:24:26 Unique Training Approaches
01:28:46 His "team" now includes Pat Henner & the crazy story how they met in Yosemite
01:34:53 Looking Ahead to 2025
01:35:55 What could he have done differently at Olympics?
01:37:20 Rai Benjamin (guest)
01:38:21 Reflecting on the Olympic Experience
01:38:54 Handling Pressure as the Anchor
01:44:23 Splitting time with coach Hayes at UCLA and coach Watts at USC
01:46:15 Will he give the 200 a go?
01:47:57 Thoughts on Grand Slam Track
01:49:21 Cycling as Cross-Training
01:50:54 Thoughts on missing out on Athlete of the Year
01:52:46 That 4x4 leg
01:53:34 Supporters Club: Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription
01:54:15 The Runner Box

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Grant Fisher (guest), Ethan Strand & Parker 7:30, Blanks 12:59 & Pro, Jakob & Euro Cross

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:40:27 -0000

Double Olympic medalist and American record holder at 3000, 5000, 10,000m Grant Fisher joins us at 69:01 to announce he's running the Millrose Games 3000 vs Olympic gold medallist Cole Hocker (tickets here) and then to discuss his 2024 campaign and plans for the future.

Prior to that we break down a big weekend of action at BU where the Ethan Strand took down his UNC teammate Parker Wolfe, as they both ran 7:30 to obliterate the NCAA record, and Graham Blanks ran 12:59 in his final race for Harvard. Jakob Ingebrigtsen won another Euro cross and opened up about some future plans.

Detailed show notes below.

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Show notes: 00:00 Join the LetsRun Supporters Club or give a gift subscription
00:57 Start
05:52 Gabby Thomas ran a mile in ....
09:03 Clockwise Mile and Other Running Innovations
10:31 Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe
7:30 as both obliterate NCAA 3000m record
16:08 Ethan Strand's dad Scott
19:04 The Runner Box
20:07 Graham Blanks 12:59
23:00 Ethan and Parker's training dynamic
29:00 Doris Lemngole 14:52 NCAA indoor record
31:18 Hawaii road mile has great finish between me and women
33:14 Olli Hoare 4:03 38:30 European Cross Country Championships: Jakob wins again
41:27 Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs. Graham Blanks
45:27 Jakob's Cross Country Aspirations and Future Plans
49:53 The guys Jakob beat
53:21 Rojo rant
56:54 U20 Race comes down to wire with Niels Laros
01:05:49 New Balance signs a big American distance male in Graham Blanks
01:09:01 Grant Fisher
01:09:52 Grant to race Cole Hocker at 2025 Millrose Games in 3000
01:12:52 Nike distance summit
01:14:41 Grant looking for a training partner
01:18:45 Was 2024 the perfect season?
01:23:01 Post-Olympic Reflections
01:24:18 The Future
01:27:59 He keeps his medals....
01:29:57 Can he be Cheptegei's successor?
01:32:05 Grand Slam Track
01:35:54 Balancing Training and Competitions
01:53:32 Half Marathon in 2024?
01:59:20 Training in Park City vs. Flagstaff
02:02:33 Life Between Training Sessions
02:09:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections
02:10:15 Supporters Club: Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription
02:10:33 The Runner Box

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16 Year Old Gout Gout Runs 10.04, Biya Simbassa (Guest), BU 5k, HOKA NAZ Changes, Grand Slam Tickets Out

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:05:42 -0000

Biya Simbassa joins us at 50:07 to discuss running 2:06 to become the 4th fastest America in the marathon in Valencia .

Prior to that we discuss 16-year-old Gout Gout running 10.04 (video), preview the BU 5ks, discuss Grand Slam Track Tickets and schedules being released and the big changes at HOKA NAZ elite, plus this Graham Blanks thread.

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Show notes:
00:00 Friday 15 With Biya Simbassa
The Runner Box
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00:23 Start
05:50 16 Year Old Aussie Gout Gout Runs 10.04w *link
12:21 BU 5ks this weekend *Graham Blanks thread
15:49 Parker Wolf in 3k vs 5k
22:19 Grand Slam Schedule and Tickets Available for Purchase
27:59 Kelakaua Merrie Mile this weekend
29:42 Predictions for women in 5k at BU
37:09 Big changes for HOKA NAZ Elite *link
50:07 2:06 Marathoner Bia Simbassa (Guest)
50:45 Reflecting on the Valencia Marathon
55:31 Bia Simbassa's Training and Strategy
57:20 Transitioning to Marathon Running
01:02:47 Racing a lot
01:11:15 Future Plans and Reflections
01:12:29 His backstory
01:15:59 Getting started in sport
01:21:35 Future Plans
01:23:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Sabastian Sawe Delivers in Valencia, Morgan Pearson (Guest): Could a Triathlete Take Down Ryan Hall's American Record?

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:39:57 -0000

Two-time Olympic medallist in the triathlon, Morgan Pearson, joins us at 55:20 to talk about his plans for the Houston Half, whether he's going all-in on running, and his goals for 2028 Olympics.

Prior to that we break down Sabastian Sawe's debut in Valencia, Biya Simbassa's 2:06:53, and Edward Cheserek's 2:05:24, plus Athlete of Year selections and Tara Davis Woodhall's comments on Grand Slam Track.

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Show notes: 00:00 The Runner Box
00:46 Join the Supporters Club @ 50% off year 1 for yourself *Give as a gift here
01:39 Start 05:11 Email of the Week
09:20 Valenica, Sabastian Sawe & $ 1 Million Bonus
10:48 Sebastian Sawe's Marathon Debut
14:49 Biya Simbassa 2:06:53 & if King Ches was American
19:05 What other Americans can run 2:06?
21:49 National records galore in Valencia
31:36 NCAA Alumni in Marathons
41:59 Grand Slam Track Talk
43:05 Tara David Woodhall Critique of Grand Slam Track
49:40 World Athlete of Year
55:22 Morgan Pearson
56:25 Training with Joe Klecker, Houston half, is he going all in on running?
01:00:41 The 120 Mile Bike Ride
01:02:09 Triathlon recovery
01:02:09 Recovery and Training Insights
01:03:42 Explaining the World of Triathlon
01:06:30 Sponsorship and Financial Realities
01:08:51 Balancing Running and Triathlon
01:18:12 CU Experience and Coach Wetmore
01:23:21 Future Goals and Olympic Aspirations
01:29:37 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
01:34:05 The Runner Box
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Guest Graham Blanks, 2024 NCAA Cross Country Champion

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:55:02 -0000

Two-time NCAA XC champion Graham Blanks joins us for a special edition of the Friday 15 that we are making available to everyone as part of our appreciation for all of you and to to promote Black Friday 50% Off Supporters Club memberships at LetsRun.com with code GOAT50. (gift subscriptions click here)

The Harvard senior discusses his recent victory, his training regimen, academics, and his ambitions for the 2028 Olympics and beyond. Show notes below.

Show notes:
00:00 Introduction to The Runner Box Subscription
00:50 Black Friday Deal at Lets Run
02:05 Start
03:06 Graham's NCAA Championship Experience
05:37 Course Mapping and Strategy
13:04 Post-Race Celebration, going dry during season
19:04 Jersey swap
23:23 Training Insights and Workouts
36:13 Trusting vs Questioning the Coach
42:04 Heps
47:14 Future Aspirations and Professional Running
49:53 Nietzsche and Life Beyond College
57:13 Longer Distances and Marathon
01:01:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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NCAA XC: Blanks & BYU x 2, World Treadmill Champs? GST, Ultimate track updates

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:48:17 -0000

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00:00 NCAA Recap podcast
01:06 Start
09:51 Graham Blanks repeats
24:39 Habtam Samuel 2nd with 1 shoe
31:05 6 Americans in top 10, The "Furman" guy
43:17 The year of Ed Eyestone continues - BYU wins
52:37 OSU implosion
56:33 Women's race: Doris Lemngole gets crown
01:02:53 Other athletes of note
01:05:37 West Virginia from unranked to #2
01:10:29 Redemption for BYU and Diljeet Taylor
01:13:55 D3 meet better?
01:14:59 World Athletics Ultimate Championships drops steeple, 10k, shot and discus
01:16:57 World Treadmill championships?
01:27:34 Gabby Thomas joins GST
01:28:43 Noah Lyles on Grand Slam Track

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Noah Lyles Podcast: Tyreek Hill, Grand Slam Track, Fame, Future and 100 v 200

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:30:14 -0000

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles joined us remotely from the Global Athletics Media Summit in Las Vegas to discuss his amazing 2024 campaign and his plans for 2025.

Noah wants to change the sport but does it want to change with him? Noah had some interesting comments on the Tyreek Hill match race, Grand Slam Track, and the 100 vs the 200.

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Show notes:
00:00 Noah Lyles podcast
01:51 Olympic 100m champion
05:07 "I don't think I could look at myself if I didn't try"
07:24 "I don't think the sport wants to change"
10:20 Grand Slam Track
12:21 2025 "A Very Weird Season"
14:07 His adidas shoe?
14:22 "Nobody cares about the 200"
15:48 Letsile Tebogo 17:01 Tyreek Hill race
17:11 "This is going to be a Mike Tyson, Jake Paul type event"
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NCAAs & NY Champ Abdi Nageeye (Guest) + Jon & Wejo Go to Vegas Virtually with Noah Lyles, Hobbs Kessler, More

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:31:19 -0000

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New York City Marathon champion Abdi Nageeye joins us at 62:32 to discuss his NYC triumph, his incredible life and career, has a book recommendation, and oh yeah tells that crazy story when he quit the track and the cops were called to Mo Farah's house.

Prior to that we break down the latest in the running and track and field world and look ahead to this week's NCAA championships.

Jacob Kiplimo broke the 15k world record (and we forgot to discuss it :), Gabby Thomas got USATF athlete of the year over Sydney, and Jon and Weldon went to Las Vegas virtually with Noah Lyles, Rai Benjamin, Bryce Hoppel, Nico Young, Jasmine Jones, and Hobbs Kessler. We discuss all of that, and Grand Slam Track's 4 locations before Abdi Nageeye joins the show.

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Show notes:
00:00 Abdi Nageeye Podcast
01:06 Intro Music
01:29 Start
05:30 Global Athletics Vegas Media Summit (Lyles, Benjamin, Hoppel, Kessler, Nico)
06:12 Breaking news: Hoppel won't...
11:12 Grand Slam Track update: Venues & Dates announced
21:53 Gabby over Sydney as USATF Athlete of Year?
27:17 USATF Distance Athlete of Year: Cole Hocker or Grant Fisher?
29:32 Unearthed audio from Jon Gault on Cole Hocker
31:20 Rojo clip 37:50 NCAA cross country
55:42 Men's individual battle
01:02:32 Abdi Nageeye guest
01:04:03 How has life changed since winning New York?
01:12:04 Leaving Patrick Sang's group and Gary Lough
01:18:01 Being broke
01:24:15 Good training but poor races
01:28:33 The Dutch family that changed his life
01:31:52 His training
01:33:40 Book recommendation (*Link here Book is called Solve for Happy in English and Logic of Happiness in Dutch, same book)
01:35:53 The 2024 NYC race- what was different this year?
01:41:01 Using the potty
01:44:57 Will he defend title?
01:46:08 Running Pre, deciding he was done with the track, the police being called at Mo Farah's house

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No talent Grant Fisher, Grand Slam, Hocker vs Kerley, Tim Rowberry (Sifan Hassan's coach is our guest)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:16:00 -0000

Tim Rowberry, who went from being a pace maker for the Nike Oregon Project to the coach of the unstoppable Sifan Hassan, joins us at 66:11 to discuss his coaching story and Sifan Hassan's amazing Olympic triple that culminated in Olympic marathon gold.

Prior to that we discuss whether Grant Fisher has a ton of talent (link), debate whose career you'd rather have his or Donavan Braziers, and then ponder who would win at 600m Cole Hocker or Fred Kersley (link here).

Grand Slam Track will launch in Jamaica in April. We break that down and discuss the mental side of running (book here) before Rowbery joins us. Show notes below with links.

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Show notes: 00:00 Tim Rowberry audio clip
00:57 Start and banter
08:30 Is Grant Fisher talented? (Thread)
16:00 Who is more talented Donovan Brazier or Fisher?
21:05 Whose season would you rather have Fisher or Kejelcha?
23:02 Whose career would you rather have Fisher or Brazier?
29:10 Should Grant move to the marathon or can he win 10k gold?
33:32 Mental side of running (book)
41:04 Who wins Copple Hocker or Fred Kerley at 600? (Link)
48:49 Grand Slam Track meet #1 in Jamaica (Thread)
01:02:47 Twitter views and Athlos
01:06:11 Tim Rowberry guest
01:13:59 Alberto gets suspended, becoming full-time coach
01:22:57 2024 Olympics
01:31:27 Typical week of training
01:39:20 2024 season and early struggles
01:46:24 Expectations for Olympics
01:51:40 How can you do what she did clean?
01:59:04 Globetrotters
02:04:22 Other athletes he coaches

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New York City Upsets, World Marathon Majors Expansion, AOY Controversy

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:01:00 -0000

Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui got the upsets wins at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon and we break them down.

Conner Mantz led the American men and Sara Vaughn the American women as Jenny Simpson called it a career.

The World Marathon Majors are expanding. Is it too much? World Athletics announced its finalists for athlete of the year and we're not happy.

Ed Eyestone's great weekend got off to a great start with BYU upsetting Oklahoma State in college XC.

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Show notes:
00:00 Post NYC 2024
02:23 Election Day
03:14 Jonathan Galt for President?
07:05 New York City Marathon Recap
09:26 Abdi Nageeye's Surprise Victory
18:26 Women's Race Analysis
20:57 Doping Concerns
27:28 American Runners' Performances
29:07 Sara Vaughn 1st American
34:30 American men: Conner Mantz American record in NY
36:31 Great NY field?
41:45 World Marathon Majors Expansion Debate
51:39 Valencia Marathon's Potential
53:59 CJ Albertson's Remarkable Year
01:00:17 Zap Endurance's Ryan Ford
01:01:37 1st Year with 10 Sub 2:10s by Americans
01:05:21 NCAA XC: Great weekend for Ed Eyestone, Mantz, Young & BYU beats OSU
01:05:50 BYU's Big 12 Championship Upset
01:11:33 Oregon women under Shalane Flanagan impress
01:12:53 Graham Blanks
01:17:31 World Athlete of the Year Controversies
01:25:38 Let's Run Presidential Poll

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Kejelcha WR, Rocky Hansen (Guest), NYC Marathon, Death of NCAA Track?

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:15:00 -0000

NCAA XC star Rocky Hansen joins us at 75:03 to discuss his breakout freshman year, training, NILs and a lot more.

Yomif Kejelcha hammered from the front once again and this time was rewarded with the world record in the half marathon as he ran 57:30 in Valencia to break Jacob Kiplimo's record by 1 second.

Kejelcha won near universal praise on the LetsRun forums, but are supershoes diminishing the world records? Kejelcha also holds the indoor mile world record.

Agnes Ngetich impressed on the women's side running 63:04 and Olympic triathlete Morgan Pearson was the first American. Should he pull a Gwen Jorgensen and try and make the US Olympic team in the marathon? Show notes below.

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Show notes: 00:00 Spanish audio
01:11 Start
07:48 Yomif Kejelcha's gets his due and breaks half marathon world record
13:55 Post of Week
19:25 Edward Cheserek 61:28
24:28 Hilary Bor 61:20, Triathlete Morgan Perason 1st American
28:30 Should Morgan pull a Gwen Jorgensen?
29:59 Grand Slam Track of Triathlon
32:57 Have supershoes diminished world records?
34:58 Agnes Ngetich 63:04 after 29:18 1st 10k
39:47 Ngetich's return to racing
42:22 How can US women medal again?
49:36 US distance runners don't suck
50:30 SEC could cap XC rosters at 10 and track at 35
01:03:16 Ed Eyestone likes having a big roster
01:07:01 New York City Marathon Preview- Tamirat Tola the new world #1?
01:15:03 Interview with Rockie Hansen
01:25:36 Goal for nationals
01:28:16 Freshman year
01:33:34 Training philosophy
01:44:59 Track
01:49:14 Going to the Olympic Trials with On
01:51:17 Why Wake?
01:54:37 NIL with On

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Leo and Lex Young (guests), Valby gets paid, AOY talk, Rojo in trouble in Kenya

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Leo and Lex Young join us at 78:19 to tell us about the transition to collegiate running, how Stanford is going so far, talk a little NIL and a lot more.

Prior to that we break discuss the latest in the running world including Rojo being called by Kenyan parliament for an apology and Parker Vably getting paid (more than Cole Hocker?!) by New Balance, before discussing who should be the athlete of the year (Grant Holloway, Rai Benjamin, Jakob Ingebrigtsen or Noah Lyles on the men's side, Beatrice Chebet, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, or Faith Kipyegon on the women's side).

We discuss the prenats NCAA cross country results before talking to the Young twins at 78:19.

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Show notes: 00:00 Kenya audio
00:39 Start
04:37 Rojo gets in trouble with Kenyan parliament
09:20 Rojo, Paul Tergat, and President Bush
15:22 Parker Valby's New Balance contract *Mark Coogan on Valby
17:42 Cole Hocker comparisons
28:19 Valby's training
31:14 Parker Wolfe?
38:25 World Athletics Athlete of year contenders: Sydney, Beatrice or Faith?
47:27 Men's athlete of Year: Jakob, Grant, Rai, Noah or Emmanuel Wanyonyi?
57:34 Anna Cockrell and her dad
01:03:51 Praise for Y squared
01:06:43 Prenats
01:18:19 Leo and Lex Young interview Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.
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*Mark Coogan on Valby

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Ruth Chepngetich's 2:09:56's Breaks the Marathon!!! Deena Kastor Guest on World Record Run in Chicago

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:01:00 -0000

Ruth Chepngetich ran 2:09:56 to smash the marathon world record at the Bank of American Chicago Marathon. In the process she became the first woman to go sub 2:10. Is this the greatest distance performance ever?

Former American record holder and Olympic bronze medallist Deena Kastor joins us for an hour to break down Chicago and Ruth's incredible run and everything Chicago where John Korir got the win on the men's side (update from the pod: the first Ascis WMM win since Yuki Kawauchi in 2018 in Boston). CJ Albertson and Susanna Sullivan led the Americans.

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Show notes: 00:00 Banter
00:39 Start
02:11 Deena Kastor's initial thoughts
06:04 Segue on American Runners' Performance
08:20 Kebede and Chepngetich both after WR
14:34 Rough patch at 35k
19:26 Skepticism and Doping Concerns
28:51 Deena on Paula & how record breakers change the mindset for everyone *Renato Canova post
36:05 Barry Bonds
39:49Was this the Greatest Performance in Women's Distance Running?
40:55 Kudos to Carey Pinkowski
43:16 Kelvin Kiptum
45:33 Chepngetich's run was amazing
48:44 Paris for John Korir from Deena
58:40 Rojo's announcing plan
01:00:42 American women disappointed
01:03:44 Not Susanna Sullivan
01:04:57 CJ Albertson wants to be the top American at all the US WMM
01:09:37 01:12:06 Rojo's marathon PB?
01:17:33 Centro
01:17:57 Mile splits not always accurate
01:22:32 Greatest women's record?
01:24:51 Were Rojo's doping questions inappropriate?
01:29:16 NCAA XC - BYU puts 7 ahead of Oregon's #1
01:35:22 Wrap-Up and Announcements
Links: everything Chicago Marathon here
*Renato Canova post

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Conner Mantz 45:13!, Mr 800 Justin Rinaldi (guest), Chicago Marathon Preview

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:30:00 -0000

"Mr 800" Justin Rinaldi, the guy who has a job at a bank, the coach of Peter Bol, Will Sumner and resurgent Josh Hoey, is our guest @ 60:12. Rinaldi talks about going from coaching 1 athlete to having an incredible stable of 800 athletes, when we will see a sub 1:40, and the Peter Bol EPO case.

Plus Conner Mantz ran 10 miles faster than any other American and it is Chicago Marathon week, and we give a preview of the race starting at 35:57.

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Show notes: 00:00 Justin Rinaldi audio clip
Music
Rojo & Wejo reminisce on pacing world records in Chicago
Conner Mantz 45:13 fastest 10 miler by an American ever
New American marathon star/ blue collar runner of week - Matthew Ritchman (thread)
Keely Hodgkinson profile
USAs to Eugene
35:57 Chicago weatherWomen's race headlines in Chicago -Ruth Chepngetich and Joyciline Jepkosgei and Saina, Bates, Hall, D'Amato
43:21 American record chance?
Men's side RIP Kelvin Kiptum
Debut of Daniel Ebenyo
Zach Panning and CJ Albertson
01:00:12 Mr 800 Justin Rinaldi (guest) *threads here
His background and current coaching setup
Josh Hoey's resurgence
The basics of his training program
Will Sumner update and racing Will's dad at Pre Classic
Wondering and reaching out to Donavan Brazier
What has happened to the 800 this year?
Are we about to see a sub 1:40 800?
Peter Bol EPO case
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Berlin Marathon, New NCAA Stars, Cole Hocker Day, Jakob & Josh

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:49:34 -0000

Former World Junior XC champ "Milky M" (Milkesa Mengesha) took down the Berlin Marathon field as Tigist Ketema ran her 2nd 2:16 and continued the 800 to marathon trend.

The NCAA action heated up with Brian Musau and Oklahoma State impressing. Could Villanova's Sadie Sigfstead be the next NCAA star? The Young brothers impressed as well.

We break it all down with some insight on the DL going to Flotrack and parting thoughts on Athlos 1.0.

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Show notes: 00:00 Intro and Pacemaker t-shirts
01:01 Start
02:02 Cole Hocker Day and Honoring Athletes
05:56 NBC should promote track more and someone dropped the ball with the DL
12:02 Athlos Meet Final Thoughts + Ichan Stadium
24:17 Sydney, Sha'Carri & Appearance Fees
29:34 Berlin Marathon Highlights *Article
40:40 The Ethiopian Name Game
44:01 Tigist and path from 800 to marathon
48:03 Ingebrigtsen Netflix show & Josh Kerr trash talk
58:08 College XC Weekend Highlights *article
01:00:32 Big 12 is amazing and so is Ok State
01:02:37 New Villanova star?
01:09:23 8:22 steepler eligible for Iowa State
01:10:35 The Eligibility Question
01:15:42 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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Athlos Meet Is Here, NCAA XC Preview, Foreign Imports

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:43:02 -0000

The all-female Athlos meet backed by reddit's Alexis Ohanian is on Thursday in NYC and we break down what it means for the sport and its chances for success.

Then we preview the NCAA cross country season. Parker Wolfe and Katelyn Tuohy are gone but Parker Wolfe and Graham Blanks are back as are the Oklahoma State men. Can the NAU women get it done for the first time? What about Mike Smiths' legacy?

Solomon Kipchoge is a 59 minute half marathoner for Texas Tech and a new comer to the NCAA ranks, so is Pamela Kogei, the younger sister of former marathon world record holder Brigid. How will they fare?

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Show notes: 00:00 Athlos and NCAA XC Preview
02:58 Rojo's diet
07:21 Parker Wolfe podcast plug *link to podcast
09:27 Athlos meet Thursday in NYC with $100k in prize money per event preview discussion
18:39 Star power off the track
21:23 Does Track have a supply problem? *article
32:08 Races at Athlos
39:47 Men's XC Preview *Preview 1 & 2
40:29 Graham Blanks and Parker Wolfe
45:44 New contenders including 59 half marathoner Solomon Kipchoge
52:09 Men's team battle led by Oklahoma State
55:52 Sean Carlson's comments on importing older athletes *link
01:01:14 Age cap?
01:02:54 Bob Liking
01:06:05 Women's XC preview - Tuohy and Valby gone
01:12:31 Individual battle - Doris Lemngole or Brigid Kosei's sister Pamela?
01:16:54 NIL raising the bar
01:28:20 Supporters Club only audio

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NCAA Star Parker Wolfe (Guest), Diamond League Wrap, Ingebrigtsen's Half Marathon

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:03:20 -0000

The 2024 Diamond League season came to an end. Jakob got the win in the 1500, but we're more interested in breaking down his half marathon debut. Sydney McLaughlin made a rare Diamond League appearance. And we delve into the crazy fast times on the track in 2024 (article here).

NCAA superstar Parker Wolfe joins us at 75:01 to talk his amazing 2024 season, NIL deals, missing the Olympics and of course NCAA cross and 2025.

Show notes: 00:00 BetterRunningshoes.com
00:41 Start
01:12 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Half Marathon Debut
03:44 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Half and LRC's ridiculous predictions
04:54 Audio clip
08:51 Debate on Jakob's Range and Future Potential
21:41 Copenhagen Half Marathon Finish Sawe and Kiplimo
25:30 The crazy explosion of fast times on the track *article
34:58 Diamond League Final and World Record Attempts
40:28 800m World Record Attempts and Predictions
42:49 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Diamond League Performance
46:11 Comparing Diamond League to WNBA
49:50 Grand Slam Track League and Athlete Commitments
1:05:46 Coyotes in San Francisco and T-Shirt Designs
1:10:01 Edward Cheserek 59:32 half
1:13:18 Cole Hocker's Olympic Gold and Its Implications *thread
1:15:01 Parker Wolfe Guest
1:15:35 Parker Wolf's Olympic Trials Experience
1:18:01 Reflecting on the Season and Trials
1:22:29 Parker Wolf's Running Journey
1:24:44 Recruitment and Choosing UNC
1:27:00 Training Transition from High School to College
1:34:25 NIL Deals and Future Plans *Rojo shirt he likes
1:39:13 Choosing the Right College and Coach
1:40:23 Balancing College and Professional Running
1:42:48 Training at Altitude and Summer Preparation
1:46:15 Reflecting on Race Strategies and Future Goals
1:49:31 Comparing Training Methods and Looking Ahead
1:55:36 Closing Thoughts and Final Reflections

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Nuguse Wins Olympic Rematch, Diamond League Final, Project 99 and Why the 800 is So Fast Suddenly

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:42:00 -0000

Yared Nuguse took down Jakob and Cole in Zurich but can he do it this week in the Diamond League final? Sydney will be at the final but running in essentially time trial races.

Updated: Grant Holloway released a statement after we recorded on why he won't be there here:.

Josh Kerr won't be at the Final but he obliterated the 5th avenue mile record as Karissa Schweizer got the women's record.

Plus project 99, an an explanation on why the 800 is so fast.

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00:00 Intro
01:15 Get "I Am Pacemaker shirts" here
02:33 Robert's Suspension and Apology
9:04 Yared Nuguse Wins Olympic Showdown in Zurich
20:18 Sage Hurta Klecker PB
25:23 Athing Mu's Engaged
30:50 Fifth Avenue Mile Analysis
42:26 100m WR attempt by Atrpo
47:37 Project 99: The Quest for Sub-1:40
48:27 The Evolution of 800m Racing
56:00 Hocker's comments on not training 3 days after Olympics, Sydney's Time Trial Races at Brussels
01:09:06 Noah Lyles at US Open
01:11:57 Diamond League Final: Expectations and Critiques
01:20:14 Cooper Teare's Recent Performances

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Zurich, Sydney McLaughlin Diamond League Drama, Rowbury Bronze, Jakob vs Cole vs Josh vs Yared

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:03:00 -0000

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won't be running the Diamond League final (as she hasn't run any Diamond League's all year), Shannon Rowbury may get an Olympic bronze, and the Cole Hocker, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Josh Kerr, Yared Nuguse Olympic rematch is here.

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00:00 Weltklasse
00:22 Podcast Introduction and T-Shirt Promotion
01:17 Start
04:46 Shannon Rowbury to get 2012 Olympic bronze?!
13:45 Sydney McLaughlin's Diamond League Eligibility Drama
24:49 Hocker, Nuguse, Kerr doing Grand Slam Track
34:37 Wanyonyi vs Kessler
41:55 Introducing Project 99: The Sub-1:40 800m Attempt
42:56 San Francisco Life
46:01 Adopting an Official Division 3 Team
51:38 NCAA Rules and Non-Revenue Sports
53:35 Zurich Diamond League Preview - 1st sub 14 women's 5k?
54:19 Beatrice Chebet greatest distane season ever?
01:00:17 Dreams become reality at UTMB
01:04:23 Warholm vs. Duplantis at 100
01:08:00 Jon Gault responsible for match-up?
01:11:09 Jakob vs Josh vs Hocker vs Nuguse in Zurich
01:18:04 Concluding Remarks and Supporters Club

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7:17! Could Jakob get all the world records? Mike Smith to Nike, what does it mean for NCAA track?

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:39:35 -0000

Daniel Komen's legendary world record has been wiped by the books by Jakob Ingebrigtsen thanks to his incredible 7:17.55. Could Jakob get all the world records through the 10,000 or the marathon?

Mike Smith will be out at NAU at the end of 2025 to coach for Nike. What does it mean for the Flagstaff pros and the future of NCAA track.

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Show notes: 00:00 Jakob Shirt offer
01:24 Start
05:23 Jakob beats Cole
11:13 717 15:22
16:19 Evan YAYger , giving up booze
19:23 Jakob world records 1500 thru Marathon?
27:28 Kerr could beat Jakob at 3000?
32:29 A look at Jakob trying to get all the WRs
39:56 Hassan won 1500 and marathon gold
41:35 Was 7:20 the greatest world record?
47:35 Paris medallists not doing great
51:11 Kenneth Rooks falls
52:57 Mike Smith to leave NAU to become Nike coach
01:15:45 What does Parker Valby do?
01:21:51 World juniors starting, LetsRun nearly sold out to LA Olympics guy

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(Guest) Kenneth Rooks: Olympic steeplechase silver medallist

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:18:55 -0000

Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks joins summer intern Joseph Carroll and Jonathan Gualt to discuss his amazing run in Paris and look ahead to Sunday's race in Silesia where Rooks will race the Diamond League for the first time and possibly take a shot at Evan Jager's American record.

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Show notes: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:55 Kenneth Rooks' Journey to Success
04:01 Mindset and Training Philosophy
09:13 Olympic Race Strategy and Execution
18:17 Training Environment and Support System
29:09 Future Goals and Reflections
42:11 Post-Race Reflections and Celebrations

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Cole vs Jakob, Grant Fisher's Coach Mike Scannell (Guest)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:39:35 -0000

The Diamond League is back on Thursday in Lausanne and Sunday in Silesia with the headline match-up being Olympic 1500m champion Cole Hocker vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen in Lausanne.

Rai Benjamin and Noah Lyles have called it a season but Grant Fisher has not and his coach Mike Scannell joins us at 52:13 to talk about Grant's amazing year, career, and future.

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Show notes:
00:00 Introduction and Server Issues
07:03 Olympic Broadcast Critiques
12:45 Rai Benjamin and Noah Lyles call it a season
14:47 Cole Hockker and Jakob Ingebrigtsen Showdown
31:36 Noah Lyles' 400m Ambitions
36:38 Noah Lyles' Public Perception
42:35 Grand Slam Track and TV Contracts
46:45 Repêchage Round Controversy
52:15 Interview with Mike Scannell
01:12:52 Training Techniques and Key Workouts
01:17:47 Memorable Training Sessions with Matt Centrowitz
01:23:30 Mental Fortitude and Coaching Impact
01:37:27 Celebrating Success and Future Plans

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Sifan Hassan OMG + Paris Olympics Winners & Losers

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:16:42 -0000

A great Paris Olympics are in the books and we finally pay our proper repsects to Sifan Hassan. Is she the female distance GOAT?

Cole Hocker is still your 1500 Olympic champion.

Who were the biggest winners and losers in Paris?

Show notes:
00:00 Feldspar
01:10 Start
08:59 Grades for Noah and Sha'Carri
22:06 Sifan Hassan's gold and unbelievable Olympic triple
37:19 is Hassan the GOAT?
44:41 Kenneth Rooks the greatest race ever for Rojo?
49:16 Girma biggest disappointment?
51:50 Michael Norman
54:02 Quincy Wilson should have been on medal stand
56:25 Ethiopia
01:03:28 Alberto
01:05:42 US distance women underperform
01:10:50 Erriyon Knighton case
01:12:52 Men's 1500 & Cole Hocker gold
01:23:19 Jakob could get WR?
01:23:58 Bad news for Grant Fisher?
01:29:37 Praise for Sydney
01:32:11 Who was women's MVP?
01:36:23 Who was men's MVP?

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Cole Hocker GOLD, Nuguse Bronze, Kerr Silver as Jakob Fails to Medal in Race of Century, Gabby Thomas Gold

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 01:25:00 -0000

Cole Hocker did it, running a 3:27.65 Olympic 1500m record to win the gold in an epic race as Josh Kerr got silver, .01 ahead of Yared Nuguse who got bronze as Jakob Ingebrigtsen finished 4th off the podium.

We break it all down with audio from Hocker and Kerr and Nuguse's coach Dathan Ritzenhein.

Gabby Thomas got gold in the 200 and we've got a Jess Hull update.

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Show notes: 00:00 Join Supporters Club for 50% off *link
05:37 THE 1500
10:22 Jakob raised the bar and others exceeded it
13:16 Cole had no memory of passing on inside
20:53 Josh Kerr audio on Jakob going out at world record pace
25:13 Jess Hull explains how her dad coaching her has let her raise her game in 2024
26:40 LetsRun posters said Hocker had best kick in world in fast race and he proved it *link
34:01 Praise for Yared
37:13 Good news for Grant Fisher
43:55 Kerr not totally shocked Jakob didn't podium
45:20 Josh Kerr another PB in championship final
50:40 1500 final thoughts
52:34 Women's steeple at a new level as Yavi wins gold and Constien last
57:38 Rojo's story on Cole Hocker's coach Ben Thomas
01:02:08 Gabby Thomas gets her gold
01:09:05 Men's 400 predictions
76:09 Ritz's advice for Jakob

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Olympic Track Medal Predictions, Jakob & Josh 1 Week Away, NCAA Changed Forever?, + Drew Hunter

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:18:19 -0000

We delve into the first half of our Paris predictions exploring medal contenders in the men's 1500m, men's 10,000m, and women's 800m and steeplechase. Jakob vs Josh updates + what about Faith Kipyegon? We've always got Grant Fisher talk and we talk a little about the future of NCAA track and field at 77:21 before Drew Hunter joins us at 93:20 to talk about his comeback in 2024.

Show notes below.

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0:00 Feldspar is revolutionizing track and sponsoring LetsRun Paris' coverage *link
1:07 Ingebrigtsen song *video
1:41 Start
05:03 50% off at Supporters Club with club GOAT50 *link
07:38 Men's 1500 the premier event?
11:55 Men's 1500 Preview *link
17:27 Josh vs Jakob odds
38:00 American distance medal chances ranked *link
41:15 Over/under US distance medals
45:31 M 10,000m Preview: Barega vs Cheptegei, what about Fisher and Kejelcha? *link
47:41 Edwin Kurgat over Edward Cheserek
54:57 Women's distance finals
54:57 Women's 5000
01:01:36 Women's 800
01:07:14 Women's steeple
01:10:34 Val Constein best shot at gold?
01:14:44 Noah Lyles now betting favorite
01:15:12 Feldsparsport.com
01:15:34 Google Gemini Olympic ad
01:17:21 College sports changed forever?
01:33:20 Drew Hunter
01:34:52 His expiring adidas contract, 2024 and future
01:45:01 Being coached by mom, transitioning from high school to pros
01:47:52 Getting into a Diamond League
01:53:40 Double thresholds and training
01:58:39 Doping talk
02:03:29 The 1500 final - Jakob or Josh?
02:07:44 Tinman and adidas contract
02:11:51 Being a dad
02:16:28 The roads?
02:20:28 Paris Olympics
02:21:08 Believing in himself and doubts

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Olympic legend Christian Taylor

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:38:18 -0000

Christian Taylor, the two-time Olympic and four-time World Champion in the triple jump, joins us on the eve of the Olympics to reflect back on his amazing career and look ahead to what is next.

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00:00 Join the Supporters Club
01:26 Christian Taylor
02:40 2011, 2012 and his quick start
06:42 Changing feet
09:11 Rising to occasion at Worlds and Olympics?
11:07 Who was his greatest rival?
14:32 Greatest accomplishment
16:45 Missing the world record
20:39 The eternal optimist struggling at end of career
27:11 The butterfly effect
28:27 Michael Johnson track league
30:48 Future of triple jump
32:49 What's next?
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36:41 His expiring adidas contract, 2024 and future
46:50 Being coached by mom, transitioning from high school to pros
49:41 Getting into a Diamond League
55:29 Double thresholds and training
01:00:28 Doping talk
01:05:18 The 1500 final - Jakob or Josh?
01:09:33 Tinman and adidas contract
01:13:40 Being a dad 01:18:17 The roads?
01:22:17 Paris Olympics
01:22:57 Believing in himself and doubts

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Olympic Sprint Preview with Ato Boldon Plus Kerr, Kipchoge Updates

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:17:37 -0000

In this episode of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast, the hosts Jonathan Gault, Robert, and Weldon Johnson dive into the latest news in the world of track and field. They discuss the recent London then turn to the Paris Olympics and it's crazy marathon course.

NBC's sprint analyst Ato Boldon joins at 57:51 to break down all things Paris Olympics 100m through 800m. Ato's got hot takes on Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek, Sha'Carri Richardson, and even Michael Johnson.

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0:00 Olympic Sprint Preview with Ato Boldon
00:32 50% off Supporters Club with code GOAT50 at letsrun.com/subscribe
01:30 Intro
12:44 Keely 1:54, Athing Mu 2:00
17:14 Men's 1500m Talk - Danny Mackey/Josh Kerr update
22:29 Hocker vs Nuguse
29:57 Sub 4 minute mile in Olympic marathon?
37:15 1924 Olympic XC
40:14 Kipchoge's chances/update
47:31 Noah Lyles most to gain and lose in Paris?
52:49 Bekele
57:51 Ato Boldon guest
58:22 Men's 100
01:10:24 Men's 200
01:17:23 Men's 400
01:19:43 Are Michael Norman and Michael Johnson proof every sprinter wants to run the 100?
01:21:42 Dennis Mitchell
01:23:37 Men's 400m hurdles -Benjamin or Warholm?
01:26:24 Men's 110m hurdles & Grant Holloway
01:27:57 Women's 100
01:29:55 2022 false starts
01:32:09 Shericka
01:35:19 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
01:37:38 Elaine Thompson Herah
01:40:03 Women's 200
01:42:03 Women's 400
01:45:22 Women's 100 hurdles
01:48:36 Bobby Kersee 800m coach?
01:49:35 Sydney and Women's 400m hurdles
01:55:01 Men's 800
01:57:21 Women's 800
01:58:19 Bonus segment- Ato's first race, Jamaicans, Trinidadians and Americans yelling at him

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Jakob's 3:26, Matthew Centrowitz Part 2, Jess Hull WR, Slowest Olympians, Paris Course

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:30:28 -0000

USA Olympic 1500m legend Matthew Centrowitz reflects on his career at 85:28. (Part 1 of the Centro interview is here).

Prior to that we break down all thing Monaco including Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 3:26.73 European record in the 1500 and Jess Hull's world record in the 2000m. What's Jakob's best strategy to defeat Josh Kerr?

Plus Kate Grace retires, thread of the week, Daniel Do Nascimento popped, Femke Bol goes sub 51, a Noah Lyles betting update, and Keira D'Amato has a new coach.

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Show notes: 0:00 Full Podcast Monaco + Centro
00:45 Special Supporters Club offer
01:29 Start
05:25 Monaco and Jakob's 3:26 1500
10:15 What's Jakob's best strategy . Thread:More shots fired at Kerr by Jakob? 'So for the people that only show up once, of course it's easy to be lucky and succeed.'
12:28 Post- Jakob's flawed strategy
23:13 Nordas as pacemaker?
28:50 Jess Hull world record
29:50 Voicemail of Week *Sodium bicarbonate article
35:15 Kate Grace retires *thread
40:27 1st female sub 2:00 by Japanese woman
43:44 Rojo's ego boost
46:31 The slowest Olympians
51:40 Olympic marathon course and Boilermaker
58:34 On super shoe NY Times feature *link
01:00:20 Daniel Do Nascimento tests positive *Link
01:05:04 Keira D'Amato now coached by Ed Eyestone *link
01:09:07 Rojo on grand slam track league and Josh Kerr's comments *Thread
01:10:40 Noah Lyles update
01:15:38 Femke Bol goes sub 51 *video
01:17:13 Thread of Week: What male today could win the most number of female gold medals?
01:25:28 Matthew Centrowitz Part 2
01:29:31 More on Rio 2016
01:34:33 What are highlights of career?
01:40:05 Liquori/Ryun
01:42:05 His tactical genius
01:49:17 Best workout
01:57:27 What's next?
02:02:51 Announcing takes
02:07:03 Mark Wetmore out at CU
02:14:06 Scholarships at Oregon
02:16:08 Becoming a dad
02:19:27 From Part 1: Who is going to the 2024 Olympics?
Part 1 With Centro here

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Jess Hull 3:50.83, Wolfe Over Blanks, Is Hassan in Trouble? LOADED Monaco preview + Kipyegon world record

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:10:13 -0000

Track Talk: Record-Breaking Performances, Doping Controversies, and Olympic Prep In this episode of Track Talk, the hosts dive into recent record-breaking performances in the men's 800m and women's 1500m races, focusing on key races in Paris and potential doping issues. They preview the upcoming Monaco Diamond League event featuring athletes like Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Timothy Cheruiyot, and Niels Laros. Discussions cover the status of the U.S. and Ethiopian Olympic teams and the doping controversy surrounding American high school sprinter Issam Asinga. The episode also examines Jakob Ingebrigtsen's race tactics and Olympic readiness, the performances of Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Graham Blanks, and Parker Wolfe, and Sifan Hassan's recent struggles and potential Olympic event choices. The episode wraps up by encouraging listener engagement and promoting the Let's Run supporters club for exclusive content.

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Show notes: 0:00 Start *Join the Supporters Club for 25% off with code CLUB25
04:00 JESS HULL 3:50.83 (Faith Kipyegon 3:59.04 WR)
06:16 Thread: Jess Hull progression
16:49 Post of Week by Ruton Towers XC
22:15 What's it mean for Americans
25:05 Ethiopian Olympic team snub *Thread
31:43 Men's 800: 3 1:41s
38:41 Tebogo vs Lyles in Monaco at 200 + Kishane Thompson over Tebogo in Hungary
45:31 Issam Asinga "Gatorade" doping case
01:02:20 Phil Norman Olympic snub *link
01:04:07 Monaco 1500 -Ingebrigtsen vs Nuguse vs Cheruioyt vs Laros vs Gourley
01:05:08 Niels Lars U20 1000m record *link
01:11:57 Jakob and Nuguse
01:16:32 Sifan Hassan 4:04 1500
01:24:17 Femke Bol 50.02
01:26:02 Graham Blanks makes Olympic team over Parker Wolfe

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Paris WR Bonanza! Faith Kipyegon 3:49.04 WR, Hull 3:50.8, Muir 3:53.7, Deepest 800 Ever, Yaroslava Mahuchikh World Record High Jump

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:37:06 -0000

The Paris Diamond League is the home of the world record as Yaroslava Mahuchikh broke the women's high jump world record from 1987 with a leap of 2.10 meters, Faith Kipyegon lowered her women's 1500 meters world record to 3:49.04, as Jess Hull ran an Aussie record of 3:50.83 and Laura Muir a British record of 3:53.79 NR.

The men's 800 was the deepest ever as Djamel Sedjati emerged victorious in a historic race, clocking 1:41.56, followed closely by Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Gabriel Tual, both achieving sub-1:42 times.

We break it all down.

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Show notes:
0:00 Start - what a meet
05:08 Faith Kipyegon 3:49.04 World record, Jess Hull 3:50.83 NR, Laura Muir 3:53.79 NR.
11:52 What does it mean for event for Americans?
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18:59 Muir struggled at British Trials
20:59 World record in high jump by Yaroslava Mahuchikh
24:46 Deepest Men's 800 ever at Djamel Sedjati wo, Emmanuel Wanyonyi was 2nd and Gabriel Tual all 1:41
34:12 What about Arop?
37:33 Conspiracy theory of week- Paris is rigged
45:11 Other distance races

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Winners and Losers at Olympic Trials, Olympic 100m Favorites

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:14:10 -0000

2024 US Olympic Track and Field Trials: Highlights, Medals, and Future Prospects With the help of intern Joseph, Rojo, Wejo and Jonathan give out grades as they review the standout performances, record-breakers, and key results from the 2024 US Olympic Track and Field Trials.

How did Cole Hocker, Grant Fisher, Sha'Carri Richardson, Cooper Teare, Hobbs Kessler, Parker Valby and Yared Nuguse do?

Should the Trials make changes to protect stars like Athing Mu and what about the American medal prospects for Paris.Plus, the British Trials, potential future trials locations including Eugene, Oregon for 2028, and a look at Olympic 100m betting odds.

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Show notes: 0:00 Olympic Trials Grades, Olympic 100m Favorite
00:22 Start
05:59 Wild Duck final night report
09:14 Us distance medal chances
20:35 Olympic Trials Grades
20:57 Yared Nuguse
23:02 Colorado job
27:25 Sha'Carri Richardson
30:20 Cooper Teare
32:44 What's world class? Hobbs Kessler, Rick Wohlhuter
39:09 Rojo's lack of filter
41:03 Women's 1500 depth Cory McGee
43:14 Addy Wiley
45:13 Grant Fisher
50:17 Athing Mu, the fall, fans union ticket prices
01:03:49 Nick Willis loves the US Trials
01:11:31 British Trials
01:13:06 Eugene attendance down 46%
01:20:46 Parker Valby
01:22:50 Drew Hunter
01:24:49 Wejo's performance at Trials
01:31:22 Absence makes heart fonder
01:32:09 Olympic 100m betting odds *link
01:34:06 Kishane Thompson 9.77 at Jamaican Champs *Video
01:42:17 Women's odds

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British Champ Neil Gourley (Guest) and Josh Kerr's Coach Danny Mackey (Guest)

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:49:13 -0000

Neil Gourley, the British 1500 meters champion from Under Armor Dark Sky, joins the show to discuss his recent performances and strategies for the British Trials (this was recorded after Europeans and before the British champs). Then at 46:45 Danny Mackey, coach of the Brooks Beasts and Josh Kerr, shares insights on training, competition psychology, and recruitment strategies.

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00:00 Intro
01:19 Music
01:42 Neirl Gourley start
02:48 Why do Europeans?
13:03 The British Champs
20:36 Michael Johnson Grand Slam Track League Thoughts
26:18 Ben Thomas training
35:42 Flagstaff Under Amour Dark Sky Training
38:26 Relationship with other 1500m runners
42:08 Cross training 45:41 Favorite drink
46:45 Danny Mackey
01:36:43 Is Josh Kerr # in the world?
01:36:43 Book recommendations
01:36:43 Brandon Miller/ Isaiah Harris
01:36:43 Bobby Kersee's 800m training/ Athing Mu
01:36:43 Will the Beasts expand?
01:36:43 What attracted Danny to Josh?
01:36:43 Peaking
01:36:43 The US Olympic Trials
01:36:43 DMR World Record
01:36:43 Have things changed as a coach now he has a world champion?
01:36:43 Could the world record go down in Paris?
01:36:43 The banter
01:36:43 Has anything gone wrong with Josh's season?

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Matthew Centrowitz Retires (Guest) + Halftime at Trials + Athing Mu Out - Olympic Track and Field Trials Podcast

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:05:00 -0000

Matthew Centrowitz kicks things off to breakdown the first half of the US Olympic Track and Field Trials and preview the second half. Plus he announces his track career is officially over.

We break down the biggest winners and losers of the first half of the Trials, Athing Mu's fall, Christian Coleman's agony, Cole Hocker's brilliance over Yared Nuguse and a lot more including the Mark Wetmore era in Colorado coming to an end.

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Show notes: 0:00 Matthew Centrowitz & Olympic Trials
01:31 Matthew Centrowitz talks the Trials
08:44 2024 US Olympic team @ 1500m - best one ever for US men?
12:03 Yared's best strategy
14:55 1500 going from favorting 800/1500 runners to 1500/5000
22:12 Who is the Olympic 1500m favorite?
27:43 5000 at Trials Fisher over Hocker ?
37:05 Matt's final race
40:03 Mark Wetmore Out at CU - Centro discusses
49:31 Becoming a dad
52:50 Jon and Wejo discuss Trials
55:07 Biggest story from 1st half.... Athing Mu falls
01:04:12 The 100s
01:07:06 Biggest winners and losers
01:11:14 High school kids
01:16:37 Parker Valby - winner or loser?
01:24:52 Sage Hurta Klecker
01:26:58 2nd half of Trials - women's 1500
01:30:01 Fisher vs Hocker in 5k
01:33:25 Erriyon Knighton cleared in USADA hearing
01:39:55 Does Knighton make the team?
01:40:34 Eric Holt signs with Puma
01:42:24 Underdog to make the Team + Zap Fitness praise
01:47:19 Wild Duck breakdown

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+ Grand Slam Track Unveiled + Getting Ready For The US Olympic Trials + Reviewing the Kenyan/Ethiopian Olympic Trials

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:25:28 -0000

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0:00 Intro & Small Talk
4:45 Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track Is Unveiled - Rojo isn't a fan of the siloed event groups, JG is more upbeat.
32:45 Ethiopian Olympic Trials Talk - The 10,000s results are bad news for Grant Fisher and also Elle St. Pierre?
40:00 Kenyan Olympic Trials Talk
54:00 Bob Schul has died
62:42 US Olympic Trials Talk and Predictions
93:56 End of Show

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Valby makes history, Fred Kerley situation, Olympic Trials, Fantasy match-ups, Star for Michael Johnson League

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:46:14 -0000

Parker Valby and the Arkansas women stole the show at NCAAs while Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone impressed on the track in New York City while Fred Kerley stole the show off it.

Plus, updates on the Issam Asinga and Rhonex Kipruto doping cases, and what big name is signing on for the Michael Johnson Track League?

Plus don't miss our fantasy track and field match-upsl.

Show notes below.

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Show notes: 00:00 Start
03:44 Parker Valby makes history, pro prospects
14:01 Ramsden makes history
18:47 Whittaker repeats in 8
26:04 Arkansas women wow
28:20 Pro draft from NCAAs
37:30 Allie O and Colleen Quigley
44:49 Eric Holt nearly beats Jake Wightman. What's it mean for Hobbs Kessler?
55:18 The Fred Kerley situation
01:02:53 Noah and Sydney impress, who is USA 100 m favorite?
01:16:45 Elle St. Pierre gets smoked by Emily Mackay: Worrried?
01:19:40 Daniel Simmons 13:25 high school 5k
01:20:39 Rhonex Kipruto doping case
01:30:07 Asinga case and Gatorade
01:39:03 Intern segment
01:42:29 Fantasy track match-ups
01:42:57 Jakob vs Girma vs El Bakkali in steeple mile
01:47:08 Parker Valby vs Kara Goucher
01:48:10 Nuguse vs Webb
01:52:56 Kipchoge vs Cheptegei
01:54:53 Mantz vs King Ches
01:55:33 Coe vs Rudisha
01:57:07 Paula vs Hassan
01:58:31 Weldon vs Robert
02:01:04 Who is the big name running the Michael Johnson Track League?
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(Bonus Podcast) Villanova's Liam Murphy

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:52:51 -0000

In this bonus podcast, on the even of NCAAs, the interns spoke with Villanova's Liam Murphy, the Villanova miler, who has the school records at 3k and the indoor mile and 5k. They discuss his training experiences, dealing with the pandemic, the Villanova legacy, along with some personal anecdotes about his coach and teammates. Liam also speaks about the significance of Penn Relays for Villanova and breaks down his NCAA 3000m run.

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Show notes: 00:00 Join Supports Club
01:41 Start
03:08 Running for Marcus O'Sullivan and Villanova
10:03 Covid transition
11:33 Double threshholds
17:16 Talking Through NCAA Indoors in 3k
23:45 Villanova's Success at Penn Relays
26:32 The Cheserek race
27:40 Mindset for outdoors
28:49 Olympic Trials, going pro?
34:15 Believe in yourself

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NCAAs with Olympic gold medallist Dan O'Brien, Seville over Lyles, Ultimate Championships Announced

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:04:33 -0000

Olympic gold medallist and NCAA broadcaster Dan O'Brien joins us at 71:08 to talk all things NCAA track and field, plus a little Olympic track and field talk.

Prior to that the fake Josh Kerr calls in to give us insight on Jakob, Centro and Hobbs Kessler. We breakdown the Stockholm Diamond League, talk a little about Jakob's narrow win over Cheruiyot in Oslo, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's and Femke Bol's season openers at 400m hurdles, and turn our attention to Jamaica's Oblique Seville beating Noah Lyles at 100m in Jamaica.

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Show notes:
00:00 Music
00:22 Start
6:35 Fake Josh Kerr on Jakob, Centro, and Hobbs
8:57 Jakob edges Cheruiyot - Josh Kerr is #1 in world?
13:46 Jakob, Mo Farah and the 5k world record
19:57 New year end event World Athletics ultimate Championships announced
31:12 Oblique Seville takes down Noah Lyles *Video
39:37 Sydney and Femke Bol 400m hurdle openers
43:18 Is there now a big 3 in the men's 800?
47:05 Nordas wins 3000 over Grijalva
52:38 NCAA Distance Preview
1:11:08 Guest - Olympic gold medallist and NCAA announcer Dan O'Brien
1:14:40 Big storylines at NCAAs
1:25:26 Men's 100
1:36:30 Dan's distanced hot takes
1:41:25 Men's team race
1:45:46 Decathlon and Heath Baldwin
1:46:53 The NCAA broadcast
1:55:38 Ato Boldon announcing rumor
1:59:44 Dan talks pros and Sha'Carri and Grant Holloway
2:02:00 Dan on winning an Olympic gold and overcoming the pressure
2:05:31 Dan wants a LetsRun shirt *Get yours here
2:06:10 LetsRun NCAA draft
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Kerr Over Jakob, Prefontaine Highlights, Doping Drama, + Failed LetsRun Predictions

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:53:52 -0000

In this episode of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast, hosts Jonathan Gault, Robert Johnson, and Weldon Johnson provide in-depth analysis of the standout events from the 2024 Prefontaine Classic, including Josh Kerr's big victory over Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the Bowerman Mile, Sha'Carri Richardson's return, and Keeley Hodgkinson's win. They also touch on Ellie St. Pierre's rise and discuss the perhaps controversial four-year ban of Issam Asinga and his allegations regarding Gatorade gummies. Additionally, we have the first intern segment where the interns reveal and scrutinize LRC's most most bold and inaccurate predictions, covering topics from Sha'Carri Richardson's potential to NCAA XC.

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00:00 Intro Music
00:22 Start
03:19 Bowerman Mile delivered
08:38 Who is Olympic favorite: Kerr or Ingebrigtsen?
13:24 Yared Nuguse?
15:30 Thread of Week: Crazy Hot takes on Bowerman Mile *link
29:41 Sifan Hassan ok or in trouble?
32:55 Elle St. Pierre impresses
38:28 Women's 100: Sha'Carri is ready, what about SAFP and Elaine Thompson-Herah?
42:26 Mile vs 1500
43:49 Grant Holloway, Lolo Jones and Gail Devers
49:30 Who is Olympic favorite for 800? Keely Hodgkinson or Athing Mu?
52:22 Who should we be most worried about? Erriyon Knighton, SAFP or Athing Mu?
55:43 Oslo- Dos Santos vs Warholm, Ingebrigtsen in mile
59:28 Issam Asinga banned, says he tested positive because of Gatorade gummies
01:11:37 Peter Bol with microdogin screenshot on his phone
01:19:54 Boston vs Dallas NBA Finals
01:23:18 Intern segment - who made the crazy prediction?
01:25:21 Sha'Carri more likely not to make Worlds than win Worlds
01:27:09 Bekele is done
01:29:00 Andy Powell the worst XC coach
01:30:34 NC State won't win NCAAs without Kelsey Chmiel
01:31:43 Athing Mu will wwin worlds and break WR
01:32:43 Stanford could win NCAA cross with Young twins
01:34:58 Nico Young will never win NCAAs
01:35:56 An American will win a Major

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Centro's Back!?, LA Grand Prix, Decade of Jon Gault & Prefontaine Classic Week

Wed, 22 May 2024 02:42:50 -0000

Welcome to the Lets Run.com Track Talk Podcast! We celebrate Jonathan Gault's 10th anniversary, delve into the LA Grand Prix where Sydney McLaughlin Levrone, Matthew Centrowitz, Bryce Hoppel, Jake Wightman and others impressed.

Noah Lyles 100m gold medal hopes increased, a male dominated the Oregon girls state meet, we welcomed our new summer intern, and fake Josh Kerr is back.

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Show notes:
00:00 Intro Music
00:22 Start
01:17 Jon's 10th year anniversary at LetsRun.com
08:49 LA Grand Prix
08:57 Sydney McLaughlin Levrone 22.07 200m
19:04 Noah Lyles improves in 150 at adidas Atlanta City Games
24:29 5000: Selemon Barega Wins, Grant Fisher 5th
36:59 All-time US adjusted 5k list
41:03 Men's 1500: Centro Improves, Kessler Impresses in 800
48:05 Wightman better than ever?
51:01 Bryce Hoppel, Brandon Miller impress
56:13 RIP Evan Jager Olympic hopes?
01:00:48 Trouble in women's 800 as Ajee' Wilson and Raevyn Rogers bomb
01:07:54 LA meet success or failure?
01:17:12 Bekele back at Olympics
01:21:14 Male dominates girls competition in Oregon
01:32:27 Fake Josh Kerr
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NCAA conference madness: Colin Sahlman, Elliott Cook and the SEC sprinters shine, Employee 1.1 breaks 15:00 at age 36 and time to panic for Evan Jager and Craig Engels?

Wed, 15 May 2024 01:56:54 -0000

On this week's show, we celebrate the amazing runs put up by Colin Sahlman and Elliott Cook at their NCAA track and field conference meets, rave about the SEC sprint action, praise Phoebe Gill and wonder if it's time for Evan Jager and Craig Engels to panic. Ples which is more important to running - nature or nurture? We end the show with an interview of Employee 1.1, Steve Soprano, whose dreams became reality on Monday as he broke 15:00 for the first time at age 36. And Steve and Rojo end the show with a Supporter's Club exclusive - they rant about the worst sentence written by a running journalist in the year 2024.

Shownotes
0:00 Intro and Small Talk
5:30 NCAA men's 1500 talk starting with Colin Sahlman and Nico YOung and then moving to Elliott Cook and UWashington
17:45 Who is the NCAA 1500 favorite?
25:19 SEC Sprints Showcase
29:30 A middle schooler broke 15:00 this weekend
32:30 Phoebe Gill runs 1:57 at age 17
35:00 Track Fest and Olympic Standard Chasing or Lack thereof
37:52 Impressive Performances in the Steeplechase
41:13 Concerns and Hope for Evan Jager's Performance
43:43 Craig Engels runs bad but talks big
48:25 Krissy Gear's Success and Olympic Chances
48:58 Louis Grialva's Has A Plan
52:34 Exciting Match-ups in the LA 5K
57:16 Lack of Promotion for the LA Grand Prix
1:01:44 Predictions for amazing women's 400 at LA Grand Prix
1:03:45 Olympic Marathon Qualification Drama - Is This chasing of standards bad for the sport?
1:12:00 Nature vs Nurture. Rojo refuses to talk about the Bowerman mile but instead wants to talk about the Japanese NR in the 1500 is just 3:35 and what that tells us about genetics. Jon argues for nurture.
1:17:05 Steve Soprano, a 36-year-old father of 2, joins the show and talks about how his dreams became reality on Monday when he broke 15:00 for the first time
1:34:15 Supporter's Club exclusive where Steve and Rojo talk about the worst-sentence written in running in 2024 (It was about the Boston marathon) and what it means for society

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Is Centro Back? Nico Young's Range, Colin Sahlman (Guest), Sydney's Debut, and a Much Better World Relays

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:05:00 -0000

Colin Sahlman, the NCAA 1500m star for NAU joins us at 66:21 as our guest.

Before that we break down the latest in the track and field world where the tiny Oxy Invitional saw the 2023 debut of Sydney McLaughlin, and a hot 1500m where Nico Young took down milers Matthew Centrowitz and Colin Sahlman, but is Centro Back?

The revamped World Relays was a hit with Olympic qualification on the line, and the US won 3 of the 4 races, with Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke, and Lestile Tebogo turning heads. Noah Lyles and Team USA delivered should they run it back at the Olympics?

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Show notes:
00:00 Colin Sahlman audio
00:20 Sound Running Track Fest PPV $6.99 Details here
01:09 Intro
04:06 Charles Barkley audio
08:10 Kentucky Derby proves... never leave the rail...
12:34 Oxy Invitational: CENTRO's NOT DONE YET!!! - Nico 3:34, Centro 3:35 at Oxy
Week that Was
18:58 Post of Week: NICO YOUNG joins Haile Gebrsellasie as ONLY athletes EVER to ...
26:27 Thread: Does Nico Young have the best range of any US runner ever?
What about Lopez Lomong? 2007 NCAA 1500 final here
33:27 Deer Cooper Teare... do the steeple
38:03 Luis Grijalva not running great in 2024
38:49 Sydney runs 100 m hurdles, what about the double?
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46:29 Letsrun podcast jingle
49:40 World Relays had new Olympic qualifying format and US dominated
56:53 New format was a home run
59:50 Was Rhasidat Adeleke of Ireland the biggest star?
01:02:48 US sending team to world U20s
01:07:23 Colin Sahlman interview
01:14:26 Indoors vs Now
01:18:48 College pressure
01:22:36 The Olympic Trails
01:25:44 Being a rock star in high school
01:27:42 The college adjustment
01:29:29 Difference in Mike Smith and Sean Brosnan training
01:33:58 His training
01:43:21 What has he learned from his coaches
01:49:11 Sound Running Track Fest PPV $6.99 Details here
Links: Week that Was
Post of Week: NICO YOUNG joins Haile Gebrsellasie as ONLY athletes EVER to ...
Does Nico Young have the best range of any US runner ever?
Deer Cooper Teare... do the steeple
CENTRO's NOT DONE YET!!! - Nico 3:34, Centro 3:35 at Oxy
2007 NCAA 1500 final here: Lomong over Manzano
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Sahlman & Young, Penn, Bermuda, US vs UK 1500m, Teare 5k or 1500?, No Sub 10s

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Penn Relays, Bermuda Grand Prix, Shandhai Diamond League, adidas adizero Road to Records, the week was jampacked around the glob with action.

Yared Nuguse kept winning, the 100m guys aren't breaking 10 but Trayvon Bromell got married, and the 16 minute 4xmile barrier fell at Penn to Villanova.

Was high schooler Quincy Wilson or collegian Colin Sahlman, the most impressive performer of the weekend?

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Show notes:
00:00 Sarcoidosis awarness month
01:04 Start
07:30 A fragmented weekend
14:35 Penn Relays -Quincy Wilson the highlight?
17:41 Villanova men, Harvard women bring it
22:43 Yared Nuguse beats Ollie Hoare in mile?
25:31 Ajee Wilson 2nd
28:41 Craig Engels turns 30 tomorrow - US 1500m scene
30:10 More comments on mile from Rojo
34:57 adizero meet -Arop and Wanyonyi impresses
40:56 Colin Sahlman 1:45, Nico Young 1:47
44:53 Clayton Murphy 1:45.3
49:15 Which team is harder to make US or British 1500m Olympic team?
55:56 Cooper Teare 3:32 pb - 1500m, 5k or double at Trials?
01:04:28 World Relays this weekend
01:12:38 Trayvon Bromell gets married

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Bekele is Back, Christian Miller 9.93, Tsegay 3:50, Billionaires Zuck and Ratcliffe Impress

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:15:33 -0000

Kenenisa Bekele didn't win the London Marathon but he more than capture attention with his second place showing. Is it enough to get him to the Olympics one final time.

Peres Jepchirchir set the women's only marathon world record in London in a "tactical" 2:16.

High schooler Christian Miller ran a world leading 9.93 100m, could he possibly make the US Olympic team (and win Olympic gold?).

Billionaries Mark Zuckerberg and Jim Ratcliffe ran fast, there is a doping controversy involving China, USADA, and WADA, and a USATF legal update, along with the 800m opener of Josh Kerr.

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00:00 Start
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03:48 Kenenisa Bekele 2:04 2nd Place in London! Olympic chances article 1 article 2 *interview after NYC Half
25:48 British men vs US men *Emile Cairess training thread
29:00 Rojo sidetrack on women's 1500m and doping *link of 1500 champs
32:38 Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's only world record as 4 women go sub 2:17
43:40 Gudaf Tsegay 3:50m 1500 but might she only run 10,000 at Olympics
51:22 Sha'Carri Gets Beat, No SAFP or Elaine Thompson
56:29 First 13 Minute Women's 5000m in China This Weekend?
01:01:26 Christian Miller 9.93 as 17 year-old
01:11:10 Billionaires running fast: Mark Zuckerberg Sub 21 5k, Sir Jim Ratcliffe marathon
01:15:15 Jim Estes' defamation lawsuit vs USATF clears legal hurdle *USATF ruling here
01:20:06 Chinese Doping scandal or nothing to worry about? USADA and WADA threatening each other
01:28:56 Pierre-Ambroise Bosse 1 year where abouts suspension
01:34:16 Josh Kerr 1:45 opener
Links: Bekele article 1 article 2 *interview after NYC Half
Emile Cairess training thread
list of 1500 champs
USATF ruling here

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Boston, NCAA Standouts (Colin Sahlman, Parker Valby, Adam Spencer, Jacious Spears), and a Bizarre Discus Record for the Ages

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:06:42 -0000

The 128th Boston Marathon is in the books and Sisay Lemma put on an exhibition the first 20 miles of the race and held on for the win as Hellen Obiri blasted the final 5 miles to win her battle with Sharon Lokedi.

CJ Albertson joined the sub 2:10 club.

What's up with the Kenyan and Ethiopian Olympic teams?

Alicia Monson is out of the Olympics, what about Parker Valby's chances?

Colin Sahlman ran 3:33.9 to get the big win at Bryan Clay. Is he a contender for the Olympics?

Adam Spencer won the Aussie 1500m title, Jacious Sears blasted a 10.77, Mykolas Alekna broke the oldest men's world record on the books, and the Diamond League is really dead in the US as it will be on Flotrack in 2025.

We break it all down.

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00:33 BetterRunningShoes.com
01:22 Start
09:17 Sisay Lemma goes out in 60:19 and wins
18:53 15:06 5k in Women's race as Hellen Obiri battles Sharon Lokedi
25:28 Who is favorite for women's Olympic Marathon?
33:09 Sifan Hassan
34:31 Kenyan Olympic team and Evans Chebet
38:07 The broadcast
44:28 Japan vs America
48:19 Best thing in running this week: CJ Albertson joins sub 2:10 club *thread
55:50 Easier to be good at marathon than track?
58:26 Parker Valby 30:50 10,000m and Alicia Monson out of Olympics
01:05:58 Colin Sahlman 3:33.9 win, how good is Newbury Park, Mike Smith? video thread
01:24:46 Adam Spencer of Wisconsin wins Aussie 1500m champs *video
01:36:45 Jacious Sears 10.77 100m for Tennessee *link
01:41:29 38 year-old discus world record broken in tiny town in Oklahoma *video
01:51:20 Diamond League to be on Flotrack in 2025
Links: Sisay Lemma goes out in 60:19 and wins
15:06 5k in Women's race as Hellen Obiri battles Sharon Lokedi
Jacious Sears 10.77 Video
Adam Spencer Aussie 1500 Video
Colin Sahlman video thread
Ryan Eiler, 3rd American man at Boston, almost out of nowhere
CJ Albertson 2:09:53 for 7th and top American
Des Linden: "The entire sport" has changed since she first started running Boston.
Discus World Record Video

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Parker Valby 30:50 10,000m, Boston Marathon Scoop, + OJ is Dead (10 Minute Preview)

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:37:04 -0000

The Boston Marathon is here and Jon and Wejo are in Boston to break it down after Boston media day.

Parker Valby has run 30:50 for 10,000m to smash the American record and LRC even reflects on the death of OJ Simpson.

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Show notes:
0:00 2024 Boston Marathon Live Preview Show sequence
02:50 Parker Valby 30:50 10,000m
09:35 Boston Marathon Preview -weather should be perfect
11:58 Men's Preview -Evans Chebet goes for 3peat
17:27 Why is Lemma running Boston instead of NY?
22:39 Ron Mann back coaching a Boston contender
24:56 The American men - CJ + Elkanah Kibet less can be more, wants to run 2:04?
31:03 Women's Preview - Hellen Obiri back to defend
40:31 American women - Emma Bates and Sara Hall lead way
45:13 Boston Predictions
52:57 Aussie Olympic 1500m final set
57:04 Simeon Birnbaum out for year
01:00:50 OJ Simpson is dead
01:12:15 Jon has the LetsRun Credit Card

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Boston, Parker Valby 10k, Arcadia, Aussie Olympic 1500m Trials - Eclipse

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:30:04 -0000

The solar eclipse has come and gone but some things are still the same- controversy with USATF as they are not sending a team to the World Under 20 Championships this year.

69 boys went sub 9:00 for 3200 at Arcadia, Parker Valby is running a 10k, the Boston Marathon is almost here, and the Aussie Olympic Trials 1500 features Cam Myers, "Stewie" McSweyn, Ollie Hoare, and Adam Spencer. Who comes out on top?

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04:24 Eclipse talk
09:50 Rojo Rant- USATF Not sending a team to World U20s
20:05 What 2023 Worlds team members won't make Olympics? Subscriber pod
25:58 3200 madness at Arcadia
35:09 Parker Valby entered in 10k
42:22 Wejo back from eclipse
55:13 55:13 Boston next week- Evans Chebet goes for 3 peat
56:56 Bank of America Medal "Controversy"
01:00:14 Boston Weather
01:05:03 Kenyan Olympic implications -Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi
01:06:09 Athletes returning from US Olympic Marathon Trials
01:07:55 Mary Keitany appreciation
01:10:50 Shoes/Drugs
01:13:03 Australian Olympic Trials - Men's 1500 is loaded *entries
01:27:48 Bad news Grant Fisher
01:32:17 Dude runs across Africa

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World XC: Kiplimo and Chebet Repeat, April Fools Highlights, & America's 800m Dark Horse

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:46:32 -0000

Jacob Kiplimo and Beatrice Chebet repeated at World XC but what happened to Agnes Ngetich and Joshua Cheptegei?

April Fools came and went and what were the craziest stories in the sport in the last year?

And it's not an April Fools joke that a Texas A&M Aggie ran an NCAA leading 1:44:46 and may be a dark horse candidate at the Olympic Trials.

Plus Elizabeth Leachman broke the high school 5000m record.

0:00 Start
04:13 World XC - Cheptegei and Ngetich left out of medals - women problems for Ngetich?
10:39 Beatrice Chebet for the win
10:54 Cheptegei on the decline?
15:41 Kiplimo- can he get it done on the track?
21:30 Kenyan women dominate women's race - why don't more people care?
38:37 Weini Kelati and Anthony Rotich lead Americans
48:02 April Fools homepage
01:00:02 Truth stranger than fiction - what was the craziest story of the last year?
01:04:31 Sam Whitmarsh - Texas A&M 1:44.46
01:13:19 Florida Relays 4x100s
01:14:40 Elizabeth Leachman breaks high school record in 5000 *article
01:24:24 Post nuptial shutoff thread and shirt
Links: Elizabeth Leachman high school 5000 record
April Fools homepage
Post nuptial shutoff thread and shirt

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World XC Preview, NIL & Track, Jerry Races Some of His Guys, 4x100 Record Broken

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:05:00 -0000

Rojo and Jon break down the 2024 World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade Serbia which take place this Saturday. Jon will be there and Rojo won't be on hand to smoke cigarettes or chase gorillas.

A nearly 26 year old high school record fell, Jerry Schumacher is actually racing his guys, and what is in store for track and field in the NIL era (Nico Young signed with adidas). We break it all down, plus our relationship thread of week.

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00:00 Save in LetsRun Store wide code 2652 https://shop.letsrun.com/
00:41 Start
03:45 World XC memories Rojo's Trip to Jordan More on Jordan *Boulder US cross
12:56 Men's Preview - Joshua Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo lead way, challenges from Berihu Aregawi and Sabastian Sawe. *World XC Men's Preview
28:31 Anthony Rotich leads American men
31:43 Women's race - Beatrice Chebet defends, Kenyan women and 28:46 woman Agnes Ngetich to dominate?
43:02 Rojo has lost his running shoes
46:31 Can Weini Kelati get top 10?
48:36 Wejo joins
56:13 Jerry Schumacher races some of his guys - Simeon Birnbaum debut *Thread
01:03:50 Future of Track with NIL / Nico Young signs with adidas
01:17:00 2 schools break 26-year-old high school 4x100 record in same race
01:20:37 Relationship thread of week
01:27:34 Email of week
Links:
World XC Men's Preview
Rojo's Trip to Jordan
More on Jordan
Boulder US cross
Thread of week: My gf is an objectively good partner, but I don't feel like I want to marry her or combine lives...
Thread on Jerry's guys racing

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The TEN, Fisher a gold medal threat?, Nico keeps rolling, what about Centro and Jager?

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0000

We break down the TEN from California, debate Nico Youn and Matthew Centrowitz's Olympic chances amongst other things, and talk about Letsile Tebogo's 44:29 400m.

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Show notes:
0:00 The Ten recap
03:13 Rojo wins $500 thanks to Nico Young
08:27 The men's race at the TEN
13:31 What should Nico Young do next?
17:11 College scene corrupt and full of doping?
20:04 How are 10k trials looking for men?
24:23 Drew Hunter needs to steeple
28:45 Grant Fisher's new setup is going ...
32:21 Thread: Am I Alone In Thinking That Grant Fisher Will Win The 2024 Olympic 10000m?
42:25 The TEN women's race - Stomach problems for Monson, Keilati gets standard
49:26 Keira D'Amato 31:05
50:31 Karissa Schweizer and Katie Izzo
53:57 Centro and Jager
58:41 Post of the Week - Centro should retire?
01:01:40 Bekele runs 63:59 at United Airlines NYC Half - is he done? *Bekele says 50/50 he makes Olympics
01:05:41 Jake Wightman 5k pr
01:07:46 Sprint message board
01:08:22 Tebogo 44.29 400m
01:18:38 Young talent in 100
01:19:38 Trivia Question - How many US Olympic track gold medalists are still competing?
01:24:33 Shirts 26.52% off with code 2652 in https://shop.letsrun.com/
01:24:51 Supporters Club audio clip (Sign up today: )
Links: Post of week - Centro should retire
Thread of week: Am I Alone In Thinking That Grant Fisher Will Win The 2024 Olympic 10000m?
Shirts 26.52% off with code 2652
Bekele 50/50 for Olympics?

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Noah Lyles and Lance Brauman Podcast

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:45:52 -0000

We're releasing out talk with Noah Lyles and his coach Lance Brauman which occurred at the end of last week's regular podcast as a stand along podcast. We've got 2 bonus clips with Lyles talking about who he fears in the 100 and Grant Holloway and the 4x4 (noted in the show notes below starting at 20:33) but besides that it is the same interview. Lance Brauman starts at 22:21.

Show notes
0:00 Lyles and Brauman podcast
01:04 Noah Lyles interview
05:33 Indoor Season Grade
07:04 9.65 and 19.10
07:43 World record or gold medal?
08:05 Doping
10:42 4x400
15:21 The socks and his car
16:20 Promoting the sport/ how to best follow the sprints
18:07 More 4x4 talk
19:27 The rivalry with the other sprinters
20:33 Bonus clilp #1 - who is Noah worried about in the 100?
21:22 Bonus Clip #2 Noah Lyles on Grant Holloway and 4x4
22:21 Lance Brauman coach of Noah Lyles
23:10 Indoor Season
23:51 4x400
25:11 What does 6.43 mean for 100?
25:51 Intimidation factor/non-contact sport
26:56 What's different about Noah in the 100 in 2023 vs 2019
28:53 The double and "sprinters sprint"
29:41 The Olympic Trials-"the hardest meet in the world"
30:49 The off the track stuff
31:24 The other guys in the 100
32:34 Loving what you do
33:01 Bringing people into his group
34:29 Rivalries between groups?
35:29 What separates Noah Lyles from others
37:07 Noah vs Tyson
37:48 Noah could be a 9.7 low, 9.6 guy this year
38:02 Mabye he can run 19.15, 19.12...
39:05 Gold medal vs world record
40:35 Doping problem in sport
41:59 Lance Brauman staying grounded and his neighbors thinking he coaches age group track
43:39 Join the Supporters Club

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Bye Bye Indoors + Guests Noah Lyles & Lance Brauman

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:05:00 -0000

Noah Lyles, the 100m and 200m world champion, is our special guest at 82:23, along with his coach Lance Brauman at the 101:29 mark. We observed a day of training of their Pure Athletics group, after Noah returned from wrapping up a transformational season in the 60m at World Indoors where he won silver.

Prior to that we wrap up the indoor season and discuss the exploits of Nico Young and Parker Valby at NCAAs, but also turn our sights to outdoors where Jakob Ingebrigtsen is going to face Josh Kerr and Yared Nuguse in the Bowerman Mile. Nico Young is running The TEN.

Show notes:
0:00 Indoors + Noah Lyles + Lance Brauman
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01:51 Start
04:26 Noah Lyles ran a 4x800
07:18 Jon's soccer trip /British royals
11:41 Mike Marsh was in Clermont
15:20 How long will Parker Valby's 14:52 record last
19:13 Nico Young and the Ten
25:48 Edward Cheserek appreciation moment
28:40 3k-5k double is more common than you think
31:46 Jakob, Kerr, Nuguse all running Bowerman mile
36:15 Who benefits most from winning Bowerman mile?
41:55 Robert insults Josh Klecker / rabbits
48:09 Biggest winners/losers from indoors
51:36 Amazing article on Jakob in Times of London
59:16 Becoming the GOAT
01:02:48 Jakob's and Noah's comments on doping. Is it worse or better now?
01:09:25 Leonard Korir chasing Olympic qualifying spot in marathon
01:15:01 National high school records falling left and right
01:22:23 Noah Lyles interview
01:26:32 Indoor Season Grade
01:28:03 9.65 and 19.10
01:28:42 World record or gold medal?
01:29:05 Doping
01:31:41 4x400
01:36:20 The socks and his car
01:37:20 Promoting the sport/ how to best follow the sprints
01:39:06 More 4x4 talk
01:40:26 The rivalry with the other sprinters
01:41:29 Lance Brauman coach of Noah Lyles
01:42:22 Indoor Season
01:43:02 4x400
01:44:22 What does 6.43 mean for 100?
01:45:02 Intimidation factor/non-contact sport
01:46:07 What's different about Noah in the 100 in 2023 vs 2019
01:48:04 The double and "sprinters sprint"
01:48:52 The Olympic Trials-"the hardest meet in the world"
01:50:01 The off the track stuff
01:50:35 The other guys in the 100
01:51:45 Loving what you do
01:52:13 Bringing people into his group
01:53:40 Rivalries between groups?
01:54:41 What separates Noah Lyles from others
01:56:19 Noah vs Tyson
01:57:00 Noah could be a 9.7 low, 9.6 guy this year
01:57:13 Maybe he can run 19.15, 19.12...
01:58:17 Gold medal vs world record
01:59:47 Doping problem in sport
02:01:10 Lance Brauman staying grounded and his neighbors thinking he coaches age group track
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What World Indoors -Elle, Bryce, Kerr & Geordie, Kipchoge Bombs, Lyles Runs 4x4

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:30:00 -0000

The World Indoor Champs were a resounding success for the US distance runners and we give them one final look. Elle St. Pierre ran 8:20 for gold, Bryce Hoppel got gold and 5 more Americans took home medals, as Josh Kerr impressed and Geordie Beamish's kick got him gold.

Eliud Kipchoge bombed in Tokyo. Will he make the Kenyan Olympic team?

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Show notes:
00:00 Intro music
00:22 Start
02:54 Wejo meeting w Lyles email questions wejo@letsrun.com
03:27 Noah Lyles runs 4x400, his agent says no politics involved
07:40 Men's 1500: You can't outkick Geordie Beamish!?!
23:01 Elle St. Pierre the biggest winner at the meet?
26:33 Sifan Hassan, Tokyo, The 1500 & Elle
30:01 Ethiopian tactics in women's 1500
34:32 Bryce Hoppel is back?!
42:04 Men's3000: 'Josh Kerr super impressive
44:35 Josh Kerr cites lack of prize money, backs Michael Johnson's league
53:21 World rankings vs season's best
58:33 A new 800 star?
01:00:33 Eliud Kipchoge bombs in Tokyo- will he make the Olympic team?
01:08:53 Betsy Saina 2:19:17 in Tokyo
01:11:14 $17k for Gate River Run, $40k for World Champs

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Dakotah Lindwurm (Guest), LOADED World Indoors Preview, Lyles Gets PAID

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:19:58 -0000

The World Indoors are this weekend in Glasgow Scotland and LetsRun.com will be on site. We break down World Indoors before Dakotah Lindwurm, the breakout star from the US Olympic Marathon Trials, joins us at 76:19.

World Indoors is loaded with Noah Lyles vs Christian Coleman at 60m, Josh Kerr vs Yared Nuguse vs Selemon Barega at 3000m, Cole Hocker vs Samuel Tefera vs Narve Nordås at 1500m, Laura Muir vs Gudaf Tsegay vs Elle St. Pierre at 3000m and a lot more.

Noah Lyles got reportedly the richest contract in the sport since Usain Bolt and a 21-year-old Japanese collegian ran 2:06 in the marathon.

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Show notes and links below.

Show notes:
00:00 Get daily podcasts from Worlds
00:46 Start
04:25 Dear Distance Guru Column *link
07:12 World Indoors - What's the most exciting event?
16:51 Who win the 3000?
20:25 Ranking America's medal chances *article Hocker or Nuguse #1?
33:37 Geordie Beamish's chances
37:54 Women's 3000- Tsegay vs Muir vs St. Pierre
40:06 Noah Lyles signs richest endorsement contract since Usain Bolt *link
53:27 How worried is Rojo?
55:39 Golf endorsements *link
01:00:51 21 year old Japanese college student runs 2:06:18
01:08:53 Thread of week - Josh Kerr has 4 or 5 employees?
01:10:43 Michael Johnson backing new track league *link
01:12:49 Fastest 400m time ever indoors won't be a world record
01:15:05 Chris Lundstrom audio- Dakotah Lindwurm's coach on how she was made for the marathon *full interview
01:16:19 GUEST - Dakotah Lindwurm - Dreams Become Reality
01:19:39 High school and collegiate career
01:29:47 Running after college
01:32:29 Trail marathon in college
01:37:29 Her marathon career
01:40:15 Dakotah's 'embarrassing' dream of making the Olympics
01:42:44 Her chances heading into the Trials
01:49:05 Taylor Swift lyrics
01:54:23 The actual Marathon Trails race
02:01:52 Keeping her job
02:04:30 Goals for Paris
02:07:28 Coolest thing to happen since making the Olympic team
Dear Distance Guru column
Full Chris Lundstrom interview
Can we talk about Josh Kerr having 4-5 employees?
Golf.com article on golf endorsements
Michael Johnson and Winners Alliance starting new track league
Noah Lyles' new contract
Ranking America's best medal chances at World Indoors

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Yes & Yes: Kerr and Hocker, RIP Henry Rono, Mo Katir suspended

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:22:34 -0000

Josh Kerr is running World Indoors vs Yared Nuguse and Selemon Barega.

Cole Hocker was sublime in the 1500m at the USATF Champs. Are Kerr and Hocker favorites for Gold in Glasgow?

Noah Lyles took down Christian Coleman, what does that do to his gold medal chances? Meanwhile Letsile Tebogo broke the 300m world record.

We break it all down, pay our respects to Henry Rono, talk about a great guest article by Andy Hardt on Kelvin Kiptum, and have our thread of the week: Could you beat a random American for $1 million with your life on the line?

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00:00 Brain.fm use code "letsrun" to save 20% *link
01:10 Start
04:38 Great news Josh Kerr running 3000 at World indoors
11:52 Barega's best strategy vs Kerr and Nuguse
17:17 Noah Lyles gold medal watch - Lyles takes down Coleman as Tebogo breaks 300m WR
26:54 Is Cole Hocker the favorite for World Indoor gold?
37:30 Henry Rono RIP
46:30 Henry Rono vs Nico Young
51:01 HRE Post *link
59:35 Great guest article on Kiptum's passing by Andy Hardt *link
01:10:37 Leonard Korir falls in Road to Paris list after fast times in Seville
01:17:28 Fast times by teens down under
01:20:46 Mo Katir suspension
01:29:18 Thread of week: Could you beat a random American for $1 million with your life on the line?

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RIP Kelvin Kiptum, Millrose Games Grades, LOADED USATF Indoors Preview

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:25:16 -0000

The running world tragically lost one of its brightest lights, Kelvin Kiptum, the world record holder in the marathon, the man who in 10 months revolutionized how the marathon can be run, tragically passed away at the age of 24. We pay our respects.

Then we turn to an amazing 2024 Millrose Games where Devynne Charlton started things off by breaking the world record in the 60m hurdles but the highlight was Josh Kerr running 8:00.67 to break the 2-mile world record and take down Grant Fisher, plus American records by Ellie St. Pierre, a big run by Yared Nuguse, Hobbs Kessler and even Cole Hocker. Plus, Alicia Monson broke an American record and Rojo wasn't that impressed.

We break it all down and then take a look at a stacked USATF Indoors.

Show notes below.

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Jakob on why others don't front-run the 1500 - They aren't capable of it and don't have enough "balls" to try it.
Thread: How much has altitude been scientifically been proven to make a difference in the mile / 1500?
00:00 Brain.fm use code "letsrun"
00:43 Join the Supporters Club
01:47 Start
03:48 Kelvin Kiptum RIP *link
07:49 There has never been a marathoner like Kiptum
13:23 1-844-LETSRUN and don't forget to join Supporters Club Today
14:29 What a Millrose - Rojo hands out his grades
15:09 Highlight - Josh Kerr Winning the 2-Mile and Breaking WR
22:01 Grant Fisher's 8:03.62 AR grade
25:33 Josh Kerr vs Jakob
28:05 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's "balls" *link
34:25 Yared Nuguse 3rd fastest indoor mile ever
37:16 Hobbs' Kessler's grade -3:48.66 mile
37:39 Cooper Teare - 3:53.41
39:48 Kessler's unorthodox training *Video
44:30 Cole Hawker's grade -8:05.70 2 mile
47:10 Geordie Beamish exposed?!
50:12 Christian Coleman wins 60 and doesn't want to talk to us
54:43 Women's Rankings- Elle St. Pierre A+ - American record
57:31 Jess Hull -4:19 mile
58:41 Maia Ramsden of Harvard
59:21 Laura Muir -9:04.84 2-mile
01:00:47 Alicia Monson American record = C+?!
01:02:20 Nikki Hiltz - 9:15.80 2-mile
01:07:18 Ajee' Wilson spotted
01:08:15 The women's 1500 has changed
01:12:01 USA Indoor preview
01:13:04 Loaded men's 3000 with Nuguse, Hocker, Nur, Teare
01:17:19 Men's 1500- Hocker or Kessler?
01:21:19 Women's 1500 - St. Pierre, Hiltz and Wiley but Wiley also in 800
01:27:23 Could Americans get gold and silver in 1500 at World Indoors?
01:27:34 Epic 3000 if Kerr runs
01:28:54 Embrace the moment RIP Kelvin Kiptum

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Marathon Trials Triumph & Heartbreak, Indoor Track Heats Up, Kessler > Wightman, (Guest) Gary Corbitt on NY Pioneer Club

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:51:18 -0000

The Olympic Trials delivered, indoor track is really heating up and it's Millrose Week.

Track and field historian Gary Corbitt joins us at 121:29 to talk about the historical impact of the Pioneer Club, one of the first integrated track and field clubs in America, and an exhibit at the New York Historical Society titled, Running for Civil Rights: The New York Pioneer Club, 1936 – 1976, which is open through February 25th. Details here *More info on Pioneer Club here

Fiona O'Keefe is America's newest marathon star, Clayton Young and Conner Mantz delivered the goods, but with a less than satisfying finish, and what does the future hold for Zach Panning and Galen Rupp amongst others?

Hobbs Kessler took down Jake Wightman and Noah Lyles blasted a 60 at the NBIGP.

00:00 NY Pioneer Club intro
01:25 Prediction Contest sponsored by Relay
02:29 Start - LetsRun Meetup, Orlando vibe
08:42 Olympic Marathon Trials men- Did Clayon let Conner win?
23:11 Amby Burfott says cancel Olympic Marathon Trials? *link
30:09 Zach Panning - brave or foolish?
34:42 Tyler Pennel 2.0?
36:58 CJ Albertson
42:40 Women's Olympic Marathon Trials - Fiona O'Keeffe marathon star
49:17 Dakotah Lindwurm story is nuts
50:24 Emily Sisson's grade
57:21 Marathon Trials Draft results
01:07:56 NBIGP
01:09:47 Hobbs Kessler takes down Wightman
01:19:47 Elle St. Pierre is back
01:24:08 Noah Lyles *WTW
01:32:24 Lyles worry meter
01:35:46 Olympic marathon trials 2nd look- drafting?
01:38:32 Text of week - timing is everything
01:41:27 What if a big name had taken it more conservatively?
01:44:43 Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers
01:46:08 Rupp's future?
01:51:19 Michael Saruni doping excuse
02:01:29 Guest Gary Corbitt on NY Pioneer Club and Ted Corbitt *Ted Corbitt obituary
02:17:12 Natural History exhibit Details here
02:21:48 Olympic marathon start times
02:27:42 Five borough marathon
Links: Pioneer club exhibit details here Ted Corbitt obituary
WTW
Amby Burfoot link

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What an Olympic Trials! Olympic Marathon Trials Live Recap Show

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 22:30:33 -0000

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What an Olympic Trials. Fiona O'Keeffe delivered big time, Zach Panning made a run for glory and Conner Mantz and Clayton Young delivered. Dakotah Lindwurm made the Olympic team with American record holder Emily Sisson as Leonard Korir's perseverance paid off.

0:00 Olympic Marathon Trials Live Recap Show
03:28 Men's Race
13:35 Women's race- Fiona O'Keefe marathon star
17:17 Random Thoughts

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Olympic Marathon Trials Breakdown Preview Show + BU 5000s

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:42:02 -0000

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We breakdown the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials with a little BU 5000 talk at the end. We start by cattershooting the Trials a bit before doing a more formal men's preview at 35:07 and women at 65:39 with BU at 87:42 and the OAC at 92:36. Show notes below.

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Shote notes: 00:00 Olympic Trials Contest Sponsored by Relay
00:36 Supporters Club meetup 7pm at World of Beer RSVP wejo@letsrun.com
00:55 Join Supporters Club to get podcasts w Sisson, Mantz, Young, Tuliamuk, Albertson, Saina
01:42 Start of podcast
06:21 Robert drops Aliphine Tuliamuk from team and picks up Leonard Korir
09:41 Betsy Saina or Conner Mantz #1 pick?
10:34 Betsy Saina audio
14:48 Mantz vs Korir
18:37 Scott Simmons says 2:08:10 is the goal for Paul Chelimo and all his guys
24:07 CJ Albertson audio
28:01 The weather
32:34 Japanese national record in women's marathon
33:05 Keira D'Amato
35:07 Men's Preview - Dreamers, Contenders and Fringe Players
38:45 Shadrack Kipchirchir - fringe contender?
42:44 How did Sam Chelanga start training with Mantz and Young?
45:46 Galen Rupp
51:34 Scott Fauble's chances
55:46 Who can actually win race?
57:27 Fringe Contenders - CJ Albertson
01:05:39 Women's race preview
01:18:16 Can debutantes Fiona O'Keefe and Natohsa Rogers make team?
01:24:07 Jenny Simpson
01:27:42 BU 5000s
01:32:36 Thread of Week - Is OAC done? *post
01:37:52 Norwegian media update on Jakob *link

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Olympic Marathon Trials Draft, Alex Gibby (Guest), WR 5000 at BU? Cooper Teare Wins US Cross

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:09:00 -0000

Harvard cross country coach Alex Gibby joins us at 63:59 to discuss his training philosophy, rise in the sport, and of course NCAA Cross Country Champion Graham Blanks.

Prior to that we break down this week's running news before having our Olympic Marathon Trials draft.

Cooper Teare and Weini Kelati got the wins at US Cross. What does it mean for the rest of the year?

Yared Nuguse makes his pro 5000m debut at BU on Friday, could Woody Kincaid, Nuguse or someone else scare the 12:49 world record? What will Nico Young do?

Show notes: 0:00 Copy of USA Cross and Olympic Marathon Trials
07:26 Cooper Teare wins USA Cross
14:34 Reminder Millrose is loaded
15:42 Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse want to run World Indoors
21:35 Allie Ostrander makes team
23:09 BU 5k - Could the WR go down? Nuguse's debut, how fast for Nico?
35:55 Olympic Marathon Trials draft
55:14 Addy Wiley signs with adidas
55:38 Sarah Hall update
63:59 Alex Gibby podcast

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Olympic Marathon Trials 1st Look, A Woman Goes Sub 29, Kelati Get American Record, Rupp 62:37

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:04:53 -0000

The action heated up on the roads and the anticipations for the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trails increased.

Agnes Ngetich blasted a 28:46 10k to become the first woman under 29 minutes as a no-name woman followed her in 2nd, Weini Kelati ran 66:25 to break the American record in the half marathon, while Galen Rupp only ran 62:37.

We break it all down and then at 66:28 take our first look at the US Olympic Marathon Trials which are in 2.5 weeks.

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0:00 DrinkLMNT Electrolytes without the junk: https://drinklmnt.com/letsrun
05:32 Agnes Ngetich runs 28:46
08:16 What Jon learned from talking to her agent Davor Savija?
15:29 We'd never heard of 2nd place (Emmaculate Anyango) before
22:45 How much faster can they go?
27:53 Houston
29:31 Weini Kelati 66:25 American record
40:11 Galen Rupp 62:37 what does it mean for his Olympic chances? *Thread:Rupp 1:02:37 at Houston half
50:55 Diego Estrada comeback
55:07 Text of the Week / Best Thing in Running /Posts of the Week
Grant Fisher's coach Mike Scanell's posts: #1, #2
59:40 Full Marathon: Zouhair Talbi Wins, Tiernan Gets Olympic qualifier
01:02:11 Could Universality spots mean the US only gets 2 Olympic men's marathoners
01:06:28 Olympic Marathon Trails 1st Look
Voicemail of the Week /Top contenders at Olympic Trials
01:08:46 Women's Big 4 or 6? Molly Seidel, Emily Sisson, Keira D'Amato, Betsy Saina, Sara Hall, Aliphine Tuliamuk
01:09:51 Men's Side -Big 4 or is it a Big 6-10? Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Galen Rupp, Scott Fauble....
01:18:03 Sisson, Saina and Seidel!?!?!
01:27:06 Orlando weather

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Grant Fisher (Guest) + Olympic Marathon Trials Talk & Dubai Craziness

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:11:32 -0000

Grant Fisher joins us at 63:11 to talk about leaving Bowerman and racing Josh Kerr in the 2-mile at Millrose (tickets here). Prior to that a Donavan Brazier update, and a little Olympic Marathon Trials talk with Emma Bates pulling out and Paul Chelimo sending us a cryptic message.

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Show notes:
0:00 Letsrun.com Track Talk
05:15 Letsrun on tiktok *link
07:14 Email of the week
08:49 Bowerman updates from Frerichs and Grant Fisher
15:12 Grant back with his high school coach
19:25 Donavan Brazier had surgery and without a coach
24:45 Emma Bates out of Trials
33:39 Paul Chelimo's cryptic message
37:02 Message Board Post of year *link
39:18 You need a VPN click here
40:36 Bold Predictions update- Jakob's injury
48:35 Orlando weather update
51:51 Craziness at Dubai marathon
58:50 19-year-old ex javelin thrower runs 2:05 *link
01:03:11 Grant Fisher interview
01:03:53 Grant racing 2 mile vs Josh Kerr at Millrose
01:08:15 How do we get people to care more about sport?
01:13:58 Grants current coaching and living situation
01:21:29 On leaving Bowerman
01:28:20 When did he first think of leaving?
01:31:55 Worlds 2022 and his "slow" college times
01:38:49 The move to Oregon
01:41:37 Woody leaving
01:47:21 Future of Bowerman
01:51:27 Double workouts
01:58:12 Getting on the podium
02:03:04 Logistics of a remote coach
02:07:47 How is Millrose so loaded?
02:12:53 Is Centro done?
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Message Board Post of Year (Rabbiting trials)
19-year-old javelin thrower wins Dubai
Millrose Tickets

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2024's Bold Predictions, 2023 Track and Field Trivia, Frerichs Leaves Bowerman

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:06:45 -0000

The LetsRun.com crew plays a little 2023 trivia before making their 2024 Bold Predictions. What is on tap in 2024 for Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Yared Nuguse, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Matthew Centrowitz, Will Sumner, Niels Laros, and many more?

And oh yeah another star has left the Bowerman Track Club as Courtney Frerichs has departed.

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Show notes:
0:00 2024 Predictions
00:36 Start
06:27 LetsRun.com 2023 Trivia
33:38 Courtney Frerichs out of Bowerman Track Club
42:24 Nick Willis sub 4 streak?
46:52 Look back 2023 Bold Predictions
53:29 2024 Bold Predictions
53:43 Rojo's Bold Predictions
01:00:16 JG BP #1 Men's marathon
01:02:35 Wejo BP #1 - Men's 100
01:06:24 JG BP #2 - US women
01:09:30 Wejo BP #2 Women's 400m
01:10:40 JG BP#3 Men's 800
01:13:16 Wejo BP #3 Men's Mile
01:15:58 Jon's Centro bonus prediction
01:17:28 Wejo's boldest prediction men's 1500

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2023's Biggest Disappointments & Surprises + A SUB-4 Mile In The Middle Of A Marathon?

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:32:57 -0000

Shhhh. Don't tell Jonathan Gault or Weldon Johnson but Robert Johnson secretly recorded this show without their permission. He reveals his biggest disappointments and surprises for 2023 and then gets super excited about the 2024 Paris Olympic Marathon. He breaks down the course and without saying it predicts that a sub-4 mile in the middle of it is more likely than a sub-2 hour marathon. He made that prediction on the messageboard. Speaking of messageboard, these are the two threads he talked about this week:

Time stamps:

0:00 Intro and then talk about what percent of top 3 finishers at USAs repeat as top 3 the next year?
Does this ratio hold true at the Worlds level? What percent of medallists at the Worlds level repeat the next year?
8:15 Breakthrough performers of the year - Yared Nuguse, Krissy Gear, Addy Wiley, etc.
15:30 How about some love for Lamecha Girma?
16:55 What shocked Rojo at the Worlds level? Who broke out in 2023? Emmanuel Wanyoni, Ben Pattison, Narve Nordas, and Simon Koech all get some love.
19:30 Can Evan Jager have Joe Flacco type moment in 2024?
20:05 Rojo shares his biggest disappointment of the year - Cooper Teare.
23:15 Rojo talks about a messageboard thread that should make married people laugh.
24:23 Rojo gets mad that people are talking about a sub-2 hour marathon at the Paris Olympics. He tells you why it won't be won in unde 2:04:00 but then gets super excited about what the individual mile splits will be - some over 5:20 - some near 4:00 - as John Kellogg helps him break down the elevation profile.

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Kerr 61:51 Half, Kiptum and Kipyegon Athletes of Year, Nick Willis' Streak Ends, Rojo's Begins?

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:18:30 -0000

Josh Kerr blasted a 61:51 half marathon and will chase the 2 mile world record but may not run world indoors in Scotland. Fellow Scot Jake Wightman is out. What will Jakob Ingebrigtsen do?

Kelvin Kiptum and Faith Kipyegon are the 2023 LetsRun.com athletes of the year.

Plus how fast could Jakob Ingebrigtsen run a half marathon? Who wins in a half marathon race between Josh Kerr and Letesenbet Gidey? and the Best Thing in Running

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00:00 The Gift of LetsRun.com https://shop.letsrun.com/
00:35 BetterRunningshoes.com
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2:04 Start
06:05 Does anything matter besides the Olympics?
10:03 Jake Wightman OUT of World Indoors, John talked to Danny Mackey about Josh Kerr wanting to do it
18:28 Laura Muir doing World Indoors
24:26 Alicia Monson running The Ten instead of World XC or World Indoors (she's also running Millrose)
30:44 Kelvin Kiptum and Faith Kipyegon LetsRun.com Athletes of the Year
38:20 Noah Lyles' Statement on Athlete of the Year Awards
40:49 World 25k records set
45:29 Josh Kerr 61:51 half marathon, how fast could Jakob run?
49:50 Who wins at a half? Letesenbet Gidey or Josh Kerr?
51:07 JK One peak or two?
56:49 Nick Willis sub 4 mile streak coming to an end *Thread
01:00:26 Rojo's sub 5? Sub 6 attempt?
01:06:22 Best thing in running: Katie Izzo trying to qualify for Olympics via xc rankings *Thread
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Links: Willis sub 4 streak ends

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Jakob and Josh, 6 Athletes of Year?, Niels Laros Upset + Best Thing in Running

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:46:06 -0000

World Athletics named 6 athletes of the year, Kelvin Kiptum, Noah Lyles, Mondo Duplantis, Tigist Assefa, Faith Kipyegon and Yulimar Rojas. Yet they left off Ryan Crouser?!

The Josh Kerr truth/trash talk with Jakob Ingebrigtsen gets another look as does Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Karsten Warholm's 2022 incomes. Plus, how much do we think Katelyn Tuohy makes?

Niels Laros is no longer the only 19-year-old European sensation, CJ Albertson is still running a lot of marathons, and what about that road mile in Hawaii?

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Show notes:
0:00 Jakob and Josh, Niels Laros Upset, 6 Athletes of Year? + Best Thing in Running
03:16 Superbowl talk
06:55 6 World Athletics Athletes of Year?
25:24 Josh Kerr trash / truth talk with Jakob *Video/thread here
32:25 Who has bigger ego Jakob or Josh?
36:21 Jakob Ingebrigtsen/ Karsten Warholm's 2022 income revealed *Article
45:25 Euro XC: 19-yearold Axel Vang Christensen takes down Niels Laros *video
50:28 World XC in US will be in January 2026
54:34 Rojo's 21 year old British phenom: Megan Keith
56:04 Club nats
59:14 CJ Albertson runs 2nd 2:11 in a week
01:02:09 Olympic Trials are February 3rd
01:05:12 Amanda Vestri of ZAP
01:13:24 Yared Nuguse wins road mile in Hawaii
01:14:55 Centro
01:17:23 3 Men break Japanese 10,000m record
01:22:44 The best thing in running this week..... Katelyn Tuohy *Thread
01:24:55 Ruth Jebet is back now running marathons
Links: *Video: Jakob and Josh
Tuohy Pro
Axel Vang Christensen over Laros
Warholm and Ingebrigtsen income

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Valencia: 2:01 Club Grows, Bekele is Back, Cheptegei? + Valby Sub 15:00 & Blanks 13:03

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:50:01 -0000

Parker Valby became the first colleigan to go sub 15:00 and Graham Blanks ran 13:03 to break the NCAA record. At the Valencia Marathon, Sisay Lemma joined the 2:01 club as Kenenisa Bekele is back and Joshua Cheptegei has work to do in the m arahton.

Addy Ritzenhein got a national title just like her dad, Dathan, and what is up with the men's Olympic Marathon qualifying?

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Show notes: 0:00 Join the Supporters Club
0:31 Start
03:23 Parker Valby sub 15:00 NCAA record
12:25 Graham Blanks 13:03 NCAA indoor record
22:02 Jon's nuclear take on Steve Prefontaine
26:06 Nico Young big win in 3k
37:10 Valencia Marathon
39:27 Men's race: Sisay Lemma 4th man under 2:02, Cheptegei bombs, Bekele 2:04
41:07 Kiptum in Chicago was nuts
47:01 What about Lemma's win?
54:52 Bekele 2:04 at 41
57:16 Joshua Cheptegei bombs in debut
01:05:39 US not guaranteed 3 Olympic marathoners and will they not honor top 3 at Trials?
01:16:26 NXN: Addy Ritzenhein wins NXN
01:21:39 Boys race: Jojo Jordan with upset and Doug Soles wins 2nd national title at a different school
01:26:55 CIM & Rojo trying to qualify for Olympic Marathon Trials
01:33:28 Intern Karl, Jon and Taylor Swift

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NCAA Champ Graham Blanks (Guest), Turkey Trots, Mary Cain-Nike lawsuit, USATF finances, BU 5000s

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:48:51 -0000

Graham Blanks joins us at 81:13 to discuss his NCAA Cross Country title and how he went from being a good high school recruit to an NCAA star at Harvard.

Prior to that the LetsRun.com crew breaks down the latest in the running world, including Mary Cain settling her lawsuit with NIKE, USATF losing a lot of money on Worlds, and the latest on the BU 5000s.

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Show notes:
0:00 Save 50% on Supporters Club with code GOAT50 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe..
04:33 Best Turkey Trot in Connecticut??
09:55 Graham Blanks' training -Anyone surprised at how much mileage Graham Blanks runs?
16:11 Morgan Beadlescomb wins Manchester Road Race and gets engaged right after
24:28 Which is more impressive: Japanese collegiate team with 3 guys in 27:30s or Japanese high school team with 6 guys sub 14:00?
31:53 Thread of week: If every NCAA XC champ lined up in a race the winner would be....
39:48 How fast will the BU 5ks go?
54:43 Mary Cain settles her lawsuit with Nike
01:02:57 USATF lost money in 2022 paying to host Worlds
01:15:37 Should Phil Knight leave an endowment to track and field?
01:21:13 Graham Blanks Interview
01:25:12 How did he celebrate NCAA title?
01:29:31 BU 5k
01:31:32 NIL, turning pro, having an agent
01:37:47 More on the NCAA race/ running like a dumbass
01:44:01 What makes Graham so good?
01:49:07 Graham's high school running / his start in sport
01:54:59 Graham's big jump / gap year
02:01:29 Freshman year at Harvard
02:03:50 His training
02:09:49 Can he hit the Olympic standard?
02:12:25 Graham Blanks marathoner?
02:15:47 Does he have a good kick?
Links: Thread of week: If every NCAA XC champ lined up in a race the winner would be....
USATF lost money in 2022 paying to host Worlds
Anyone surprised at how much mileage Graham Blanks runs?

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Breaking Down NCAAs: Parker Valby, Graham Blanks, Ok State Dominant, NC State and Katelyn Tuohy Get it Done

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:29:09 -0000

The 2023 NCAA Championships are in the books and Graham Blanks of Harvard got a convincing win as Parker Valby of Florida was dominant, and so were Dave Smith's Oklahoma State men, while the NC State women edged NAU thanks to some heroics by Katelyn Tuohy.

We break it all down, plus have the best thing in running, thread, email and post of the week, and debate Katelyn Tuohy's possible pro contract.

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Show notes:
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01:26 Start
03:13 Tough Week for Johnsons
06:40 Graham Blanks NCAA XC Champion for Harvard
13:26 Blanks' gap year
18:03 Blanks pro prospects/ margin of victory
25:15 The Best Thing in Running This Week...
25:52 Happy Birthday Habs
31:34 Oklahoma State men put on a performance for the ages to stop NAU's streak
38:37 Stat of NCAAs: BYU's #1 Man would have been #6 for NAU and OK State
39:53 Rojo rant / Ranking the ideal LetsRun visitor's NCAA teams
47:26 Women's Race: Parker Valby dominant
52:17 Katelyn Tuony only 5th but a big winner
55:14 What happened to NAU women?
01:01:47 Should individuals count in the team scores?
01:07:04 Did Mike Smith's teams' mindset change?
01:10:53 Coach Smiths with high praise for one another
01:11:23 The experience in Charlottesville
01:16:27 Email of the week- Moses who snuck onto the NCAA course
01:21:48 Jacob Kiplimo is back
01:24:22 Evan Jager misdiagnosed stress fracture
01:25:29 Bold message board post of week- Justin Knight will win medals for Bowerman *Post
01:26:52 Message board post on coaches being the bad guy *Post
01:27:57 How much should Katelyn Tuohy get paid?
Links: Jon Gault's NCAA Analysis article
Threads: No respect for Dave Smith and Oklahoma State men’s cross country team
Evan Jager: Tired of Eugene and sharing Jerry but has ”never had thoughts of leaving” BTC

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NCAAs Are Here: Valby vs Tuohy, NAU vs Ok State, Siegel Renewed, Marathon Trials 10 am

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:30:00 -0000

The NCAA XC Championships are Saturday in Virginia an we break them down. Who you got Parker Valby or Katelyn Tuohy? Can NAU win again or will Oklahoma State stop them? Can a 21-year-old American from Harvard, Graham Blanks, really win?

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Plus USATF CEO Max Siegel got his contract renewed. Why is he still getting bonuses from the Nike contract signed in 2014?

Show notes: 0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:47 Rojo's Unfortunate Events
0:09:15 NCAA Cross Country Championships Sold Out
0:12:54 Defending Vin Lananna's accomplishments and addressing capacity issues
0:19:10 The Big Storylines at NCAA
019:42 Mike Smith / NAU Profile in The Athletic: Coaching Success and Mental Approach to Running - Big Profile in The Athletic
0:27:36 Foreigners, Flagstaff
0:30:56 Men's Team Title- NAU or Oklahoma State
0:48:04 Men's Individual Battle- Can Nico Young get it done or does a 21-year-old from Harvard, Graham Blanks, really have a shot.
0:52:38 History of American winners in NCAA cross country titles
0:57:50 Women's Battle: Parker Valby vs Katelyn Tuohy
1:01:44 Tangents and Tapering
1:05:12 Will Kaitlyn Tuohy make the 2024 Olympic Team?
1:13:33 Olympic Marathon Trials at 10 am
1:16:43 Max Seigel's contract extended through 2028 Olympics
1:25:16 Nike Deal Negotiations and Leadership Questions
1:34:22 Lack of transparency in Siegel's contract evaluation
Links: The Athletic article on NAU: Mystery in the aspens: How did a running dynasty take root
Rojo's video on Max Siegel's salary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy1MYPFpkIc

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New York: Tola CR, Obiri Double +Bowerman Departures, Kiptum did what?!

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:05:00 -0000

A course record fell at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon but it wasn't the one everyone expected as Tamirat Tola became the first man under 2:05 in NY running 2:04:58. Hellen Obiri showed she's a marathon star as she outkicked Letesenbet Gidey to complete the Boston-NY double. We break it all down.

There were more departures from the Bowerman Track Club, we assess its situation, and Kelvin Kiptum is going to run the Rotterdam Marathon. Did he turn down a mega payday from London?

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01:34 Start
02:59 Women's race in NY defies expectations
03:10 Rojo's guarantee falls apart
11:26 How good was final mile?
18:56 Should Gidey have changed her tactics?
22:28 Gidey's tics / Wejo's confession
28:21 Only 14 women in elite field
34:44 The Americans Kellyn Taylor and Molly Huddle
37:28 Men's race: Tamirat Tola 2:05:48 Course Record
42:59 What happened to the wall?
50:32 Which is tougher NY or Boston?
53:28 Edward Cheserek's debut
54:44 Cam Levins DNF, Cheserek citizenship quest
01:06:43 Galen Rupp praised for his broadcasting insight
01:14:33 Bus nearly runs over US 5k runners *Video here
01:17:00 Has Bowerman lost its luster? - Cranny leaving and Kincaid speaks
01:32:06 Olympic Trials start time
01:33:59 Kelvin Kiptum 7 figure appearance fee?

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NYC Marathon is Here, NCAA XC Action Heats Up, Cooper Teare Leaves Bowerman

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:04:00 -0000

The LetsRun.com crew breaks down the NCAA XC action before turning to the pro action at 45:29 and this weekend's New York City Marathon which has perhaps its greatest women's field ever with Brigid Kosgei, Letesenbet Gidey, Peres Jepchirchir, and Hellen Obiri set to battle defending champ Sharon Lokedi. Could Cam Levins or Edward Cheserek win on the men's side?

Cooper Teare has officially left Bowerman but making the men's 1500m Olympic team won't be easy.

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00:00 Untitled project from SquadCast
04:56 Rojo rant- is Birnbaum red shirting? who is the Arkansas coach?
12:27 Conference action- #2 Oklahoma State crushes #3 BYU at Big 12s
20:50 BIg 12 women- Jenna Hutchins
24:25 Heps men- Harvard loses again
30:56 Regular season means nothing
34:00 Lex Young heps Stanford win
36:20 Is Parker Valby the NCAA favorite?
45:29 NYC: Galen Rupp and Des Linden on Broadcast
54:31 New York: Can Cam Levins win?
01:02:52 Greatest women's field ever in NY?
01:09:08 Which women's star is most exciting to see?
01:15:10 Usain Bolt on Noah Lyles
01:22:39 Cooper Teare leaves Bowerman officially, men's 1500 is STACKED

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Fisher Leaves Bowerman, Fast Valencia Half, Ingebrigtsen Drama, Spouses of Fast and Famous

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:24:13 -0000

Grant Fisher, the American record holder at 3000, 5000, and 10000, has left the Bowerman Track Club. What's next for Grant and Bowerman?

The Ingebrigtsen family feud is now public. What should the solution be in terms of track and field?

Kibiwott Kandie got the win for Kenya at the Valencia Half Marathon in 57:40 as the Ethiopian record books and world top-1o times were re-written left by Yomif Kejelcha finishing second in 57:41.

Why aren't Americans running faster in the half marathon? And how many Americans will qualify for the Olympic Marathon? The Road to Paris list is out.

We end @ 85:23 with a new segment Spouses of the Fast and Famous, and our guest is Kate Kodet, wife of Andrew Brick Johnson, the composer of the LetsRun.com intro music, and who turns 40 today. Happy Birthday Andrew.

Show notes:
00:00 BetterRunningShoes.com
01:35 Start - Banter Wags of Fast and Famous, Wejo runs a 60, Texas Rangers World Series
08:17 Grant Fisher leaves Bowerman
29:06 Will Bowerman exist in 4 years?
38:36 Millrose Games same day as Superbowl
41:42 London meet had 50,000 fans and lost money
46:52 Ingebrigtsen family drama
51:42 What should the solution be?
57:55 Amazing times and finish in Valencia Half Marathon
01:04:17 Should the Americans be able to break Ryan Hall's record?
01:11:17 Road to Paris Rankings out, how many Americans will make Olympic marathon?
01:19:08 Heps XC
01:25:23 Spouses of Fast and Famous: Kate Kodet wife of Andrew Brick Johnson (composer of LetsRun intro music)
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Nuttycombe: Valby Over Tuohy, Blanks, Dreams, Olympic Marathon Trials + New Book on 1984 Olympic Marathon

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:17:00 -0000

The NCAA cross country action heated up with NCAA phenoms Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy squaring off at the Wisconsin Nuttycombe Invite and Valby crushing Tuohy for the course record in poor conditions.

Some US marathon runners want the US Olympic Marathon Trials start time moved, the Japanese Olympic Trials (Grand Championships) were held, and Stephen Lane author of a book on the 1984 Olympic Marathon, Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen and meet director for the Adrian Martinez Classic joins us at 74:48 to discuss the book.

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Show notes:
00:00 Start
04:50 Nuttycombe Parker Valby takes down Katelyn Tuohy
11:14 Parker Valby was amazing
18:41 Graham Blanks impresses on men's side
25:17 Stanford men bomb, why is it so hard for Newbury Park guys not named Nico Young to adjust to college?
30:32 Oregon men not racing
38:33 Galen Rupp dream audio
39:42 Jared Ward, Sara Hall meet with Max Siegel to try and move start time of Olympic Marathon Trials
44:55 Marathon Grand Championships held- How many Americans would have even qualified?
46:37 Japan Trials men -Yuki Kawauchi brave run for 4th
55:54 Women's race
58:10 What do we think of Japanese Trials system with top 2 spots protected?
01:01:04 Big doping suspension- Titus Ekiru gets 10 year ban
01:08:30 Des Linden throws shade at 2:20 marathoners?
01:14:48 Guest- Stephen Lane author ofLong Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happenand meet director for the Adrian Martinez Classic.

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Move over Kipchoge: Kiptum 2:00:35 WR, Hassan 2:13, Should Teare Leave Bowerman?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:51:36 -0000

Kelvin Kiptum ](https://www.letsrun.com/news/2023/10/kelvin-kiptum-runs-20035-to-smash-world-record-at-2023-chicago-marathon/)[ran 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon to smash Eliud Kipchoge's world record and become the first man under 2:01:00 in the marathon.

Sifan Hassan ran 2:13:44, 47 days after Worlds on the track, to move to #2 all-time.

Conner Mantz and Clatyon Young got the Olympic standard for the American men as Galen Rupp came up short on the fastest day of American marathoning since Dick Beardsley and Alberto Salazar.

Emily Sisson led the US women as Emma Bates faltered, but Molly Seidel impressed. Sara Vaughn did well at age 37, but was Gabriella Rooker the most impressive of everyone?

We break down everything Chicago before turning to whether Cooper Teare should leave the Bowerman Track Club.

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Show notes:
00:00 BetterRunningshoes.com
03:25 Which was crazier Kiptum's world record or Hassan's 2:13?
13:42 How long will this record last? Brady vs Mahomes
18:28 How can we explain this run?
18:54 Kiptum's amazing training
32:45 Sub 2 soon?
37:53 American men- Conner Mantz and Clayton Young
46:58 US Women - Emily Sisson leads US women, Seidel surprises
58:25 Gabriela Rucker's cool story
01:07:28 Kipchoge vs Kiptum who wins? Will they race before Olympics
01:13:10 Will Cooper Teare go to Bowerman?
01:23:04 Could nutrition explain Kiptum?

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Hobbs Kessler World Champ, Chicago Marathon Preview, Will Salazar Return?

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:05:27 -0000

Hobbs Kessler is the new world record holder and world champion in the road mile, Peres Jepchirchir got her 3rd world title, Faith Kipyegon's perfect season came to an end, and Yomif Kejelcha came up just short as Alberto Salazar's doping ban comes to an end.

We break it down and turn to this weekend's Chicago Marathon where could Kelvin Kiptum and Ruth Chepngetich challenge the world record? Who will be the first American Galen Rupp or Conner Mantz, Emma Bates or Emily Sisson? What will Molly Seidel do?

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Show notes:
00:00 What are the best running shoes this fall?
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01:26 Start
03:41 Hobbs Kessler World Champion and World record holder
11:29 Do world road championships need more prize money and different dates?
20:18 Self-sponsored Callum Elson gets silver
25:43 Faith Kipyegon gets beat. Does it tarnish her perfect season?
33:57 Peres Jepchirchir gets world title #3
39:23 The salute and waive in men's finish
49:30 Beatrice Chebet wins women's 5k to cap unheralded season
52:10 Yomif Kejelcha gets silver
52:47 Alberto Salazar's ban is up, could he coach Kejelcha again?
01:00:35 Chicago Marathon - Who will be first American Rupp or Mantz?
01:10:30 Tuliamuk out, Sisson and Bates to battle for 1st American
01:14:13 Will there be a world record in Chicago?
01:17:01 Molly Seidel's return
01:22:16 Twin Cities Marathon canceled
01:27:47 Gjert doesn't go to Jakob's wedding and Yared wants the world record

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(Full audio) Berlin Madness: 2:11 Women's WR, Kipchoge Wins But Is He Slipping? Will The US Men Get 3 Into The Olympics? NCAA XC Gets Underway And Some Frosh Impress While Others Do Not

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:10:16 -0000

On this week's show we spend most of the first hour breaking down the 2023 Berlin marathon where Tigst Assefa ran an incredible 2:11:53. How shocked were we by the run? What it made it possible - pacing, shoes, talent, or doping? Eliud Kipchoge got the men's win in the 8th fastest time in history but is he starting to slip? The US men did not do well - will they even get three into the Olympics on world ranking? Should Paul Chelimo run the marathon Trails or does he have a better shot in the 5000? We break it down for you.

Eugene, Oregon will host the US Olympic Track and Field Trials and Rojo is irate. The NCAA xc season got underway and some super freshmen impressed while others totally bombed. Plus Brandon Miller and a ton of top sprinters have new coaches.

Here are some of the articles/threads discussed on the show:

Show notes: Intro and Berlin women's talk

00:00-16:30 Intro and Berlin women's talk
16:30Could it be the shoes?
24:30 Assefa's backstory - Is her missing 2 years suspicious or to be expected due to Covid?
33:00 Did you know Assefa is closer to the American men's marathon record than the women's?
39:00 Berlin men's talk. Kipchoge wins but is he slipping?
48:30 American Reid Buchanan mocked Kipchoge on twitter - fair or foul?
53:00 A look at how the American men did in Berlin. Will they get 3 into the Olympics based on world ranking?
66:30 Eugene will host the 2024 US Olympic Trails and Rojo isn't happy and he goes on a rant.
75:50 NCAA XC Talk. NAU men and women impress but watch out for the Oklahoma State freshmen.
86:15 Tons of sprinters have switched coaches
90:00 Brandon Miller has Joined the Brooks Beasts

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Pre: Jakob, Yared, Athing, Grant, Gudaf + Berlin Marathon This Weekend

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:07:01 -0000

The track and field season ended with a bang in Eugene at the Diamond League finale. Gudaf Tsegay and Mondo Duplantis set world records as Jakob Ingebrigtsen put on a show and Athing Mu, Granta Fisher, and Yared Nuguse all got American records.

No rest for the weary as the BMW Berlin Marathon is this weekend with Eliud Kipchoge.

We break it all down.

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Show notes:
00:00 Banter
05:51 Crazy fast times at end of season
07:33 Jakob's amazing weekend
08:52 Jakob on pushing the pace
15:54 Jakob on getting all the world records including steeple and marathon
17:52 Could Jakob pull the Mo Farah?
19:38 Yared Nuguse 3:43 Miler
25:42 Yared was sick at Worlds -Rojo rant
32:16 Would Nuguse really retire if he won Olympic gold?
35:25 Daylight savings isn't ending
37:21 Beatrice Chepkoech and steeple
41:06 Grant Fisher 7:25 American record
45:30 Athing Mu 1:54 American record
55:47 Gudaf Tsegay 14:00 World 5000m Record
01:03:44 Crowd at Pre
01:13:42 Singlets
01:17:27 Katelyn Tuohy in Eugene
01:19:12 Big storylines from 2023
01:25:51 Chris Fox back to Syracuse as an assistant
01:31:31 Emmanuel Wanyoni and Marco Arop 1:42
01:35:31 Berlin Marathon this weekend -Eliud Kipchoge trying to lower WR and Scott Fauble and Americans chasing Olympic standard

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Kerr Dodges Jakob, Mo Farah's hangs them up, tanking at HYPs, another USATF lawsuit

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:58:00 -0000

Thank you for your support. The Diamond League final heads to the Prefontaine Classic. Jakob will be doing the double, but he won't be facing Josh Kerr who dominated the 5th Avenue Mile yet pulled out of the DL final.

We have a new WR in the road 5k and mile, have some tanking in college cross country, and a lot more to talk about.

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Show notes:
00:00 Start
02:04 NFL banter
03:52 Jakob gets 2k WR, will do mile/3k at Pre
10:32 Could Jakob get world record in mile?
14:44 Josh Kerr dominates 5th ave and pulls out of DL final
18:25 SC only audio on Appearance Fees
22:12 When should DL final be?
30:20 Prefontaine schedule
33:27 Can Grant Fisher be a factor at Pre?
36:18 Who gets wild cards?
48:07 SC free beer policy
51:45 Mo Farah runs his final race. How good was he?
01:06:38 Princeton tanks the Harvard Yale Princeton meet
01:21:04 World road 5k and 10k record by
01:26:54 Message board post of week
01:32:19 USATF board member Jim Estes suing USATF

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Yared, Kerr, Fisher, Wiley 1:57, Walmsley UTMB, New Haven Rigged? & Lyles vs Knighton

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:48:19 -0000

The track action is still hot in Europe and China as Christian Coleman ran a world leader in the 100, Yared Nuguse got another DL 1500 win, 19-year-old Addy Wiley ran a 1:57, and we can never get enough of Jakob Ingebrigtsen or the Noah Lyles, Erriyon Knighton debate.

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Show notes:
06:21 Xiamen Diamond League: Grant Holloway gets beat
11:42 Men's 800: Love for Wanyonyi, what was Arop doing at end of race *Video
19:00 10 Lane track
25:01 Laura Galvan x2
31:03 Why has African male dominance ended?
40:29 Addy Wiley 1:57
44:28 Breaking news: Noah Lyles running Diamond League final
53:26 Zurich DL: Nuguse wins 1500 in Zurich
54:31 Voicemail #1 Fake Josh Kerr
57:54 Voicemail #2 Better for Jakob to lose 5000 than win.
01:02:19 Grant Fisher returns
01:04:36 Schumacher thread
01:06:50 Connor Burns or Simeon Birnbaum?
01:07:22 Noah Lyles or Erriyon Knighton
01:10:46 Jim Walmsley wins UTMB and gets black page
01:22:00 US 20k finish fixed? *video
01:30:01 Brussels preview: Jakob going for 2k WR, Addy Wiley in 1500

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Biggest Winners and Losers from Worlds + More Jakob and Athing Mu Talk + NYC Marathon loaded

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

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We say goodbye to the 2023 World Track and Field Championships. What are our final thoughts on Worlds? Who were the biggest winners and losers from Worlds? We can never get enough of Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Athing Mu, and of course even Grant Fisher, who wasn't even at Worlds.

And we even have a little NYC Marathon talk.

Zurich Weltklasse is Thursday.

0:00 Banter
03:59 Prediction Contest is scored https://www.letsrun.com/letsruncontest/logincontest.php
05:19 Jon and Noah Lyles in the airport
10:01 Noah Lyles for the win in Budapest
11:50 Sha'Carri, Noah, Sydney and Usain Bolt
16:22 Athing Mu
19:49 Mary Moraa
22:44 Femke Bol bookends meet
24:42 Reassessing Sydney and Athing
28:00 Jakob Ingebrigtsen
30:30 Disrespect for Josh Kerr?
41:14 Should Jakob and Kipyegon actually be able to do 1500, 5000, 10000 triple?
48:15 Biggest losers
54:42 Fisher, Kincaid, Grijalva
59:10 Yared Nuguse
01:00:13 Fred Kerley, Van Niekerk
01:06:25 Most Impressive non medallist
01:10:11 Men's steeple
01:12:42 Lessons from Worlds
01:20:05 NYC Marathon looking great

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Worlds Day 5: Josh MF Kerr GOLD, Jakon Silver Again, Nuguse 5th, Hocker 7th, Coburn Injury

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 02:07:23 -0000

It happened! Josh Kerr won gold and Jakob Ingebrigtsen was relegated to silver for the 2nd year in a row as Narve Nordas got the surprise bronze. We break it all down including Yared Nuguse's 5th place finish, Cole Hocker's 7th place, and Niels Laros' 10th place.

Plus Athing Mu raced at Worlds, Emma Coburn ran with an injury and more.

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Show notes: 0:00 Fake Josh Kerr audio
01:57 Josh Kerr World 1500 champion
13:01 Kerr audio #1
14:20 Josh Kerr audio #2
17:00 Is Jakob just vulnerable in Championship races?
18:27 Jakob says he wasn't 100%
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20:30 Jakob closed pretty well (Josh was just better)
23:19 Nordas / Jakob tension
25:15 Nordas post-medal workout
28:22 What should Jakob do in Paris?
30:57 Josh Kerr said he started eating healthier, lost 10 lbs
39:14 Kerr's coach Danny Mackey dealing with family tragedy
47:44 Grades for the Americans- Yared Nuguse and Cole Hocker
57:50 Women's 400/ Men's 400 hurdles
01:00:11 Athing Mu raced at Worlds! Nia Akins
01:08:10 Hassan kicks by Kipyegon in 5k prelim- why?
01:09:05 Emma Coburn injury, Natosha Rogers Marathon Trials
01:11:51 Tie in women's pole vault

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Worlds Day 4: Faith Kipyegon 56.63, El Bakkali over Girma

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:36:09 -0000

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1st 21 minutes - Intro and women's 1500 talk.

21 mins - Steeplechase talk.

33:30 When is the last time Rojo read a novel? Does he even know what a novel is?

36:00 Tobi Amusan talk and Rojo rants about people who don't like drug questions

40:00 Men's 400 talk.

45:00 Men's 800 talk

56:30 Men's 1500 preview. Rojo talked to Jake Wightman. Here is what he thinks of the race.

62:00 The Fake Josh Kerr calls in and reminds Jonathan to not mess up the national anthem when he's singing it along with Josh on Wednesday night.

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Worlds Day 2: Lyles 100m GOLD (9.83), Cheptegei 3-Peat, Nuguse, Hocker, McGee Into 1500 Finals

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

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Noah Lyles is your 100m World Champion after blasting a 9.83 and then calling out Rojo at press conference afterwards.

Joshua Cheptegei 3-peated in the 10,000m, American Yared Nuguse, Cole Hocker, and Cory McGee are in the 1500 meter finals but Timothy Cheruiyot, Nikki Hiltz and Sinclaire Johnson aren't. What about 18-year-old Niels Laros?

Plus some insight on the crowds, atmosphere and mixed zone in Budapest.

Show notes: 0:00 Start
03:21 Noah Lyles calls out Rojo after winning 100m Gold
06:00 Noah Lyles 9.87 in semi and 9.83 in final
10:50 Crazy Stat -Last 3 Worlds there have been 9 different medallists in 100
14:56 Tebogo gets silver at 20
19:26 Atmosphere
22:44 Joshua Cheptegei 3Peats in 10,000m
29:50 Surprise silver for Daniel Ebenyo
34:52 Americans underperform
43:08 1500 semis
44:37 Men's Heat 1- Nuguse and Laros impress
54:27 Timothy Cheruiyot- is the party over?
56:00 Jakob celebrates in heat 2
01:00:40 Cole Hocker's chances
01:04:44 Women's 1500s - Cory McGee in, Nikki Hiltz and Sinclair Johnson out
01:13:38 Youtube comments
01:15:29 Rojo and Jon's Lime scooter adventure
01:20:32 Great finish in heptathlon

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2023 Mega World Champs Preview

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:15:00 -0000

The World Track and Field Champs start Saturday in Hungary and we break it all down. Show notes below.

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Show notes: This is a video about 2023 Worlds preview show 8_15 and Pod
00:00 BetterRunningShoes.com Worlds Prediction Contest
Start: Which athlete has the most to gain and lose at Worlds..... Noah Lyles
14:56 Men's 100- Wide Open
21:13 Women's 100- SAFP vs Shericka vs Ta Lou vs Sha'Carri
29:30 Men's 10k- Kiplimo out, does that help Klecker
31:13 Women's 10k loaded with Tsegay, Hassan, Gidey
32:37 Women's 5k as good as the women's 100?
34:00 Igebrigtsen - 1500 and 5000?
43:43 Kipyego/Jakob double chances
46:06 DrinkLMNT offer
50:33 Sydney McLaughlin Out
56:05 Will Athing Mu run?
01:00:38 Over under US distance medals?
01:01:46 Which distance event outside of 800w and 1500m is US most likely to medal in?
01:06:06 Men's Steeple: World record holder Girma the underdog to El Bakkali
01:12:01 400m Hurdles: Karsten Warholm vs Rai Benjamin and dos Santos
01:15:51 Justyn Knight joins Bowerman
01:21:57 San Diego gets World Road Running champs

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Worlds teams announced, Athing Mu may not run, Addy Wiley 1:59, Conner Mantz run into fence

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0000

The Worlds are 11 days away and the US announced its team. Athing Mu is listed but Bobby Kersee says she may not run. What about Grant Fisher?

Alex Bell is off the British team, Sifan Hassan is tripled entered, but which double should she do?

Milton Mallard is out at Texas A&M, Addy Wiley is still running really fast, and Conner Mantz got run into a fence.

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03:03 US announces team for Worlds - Grant Fisher alternate
06:11 Athing Mu may not Worlds - our thoughts take 2 *video from Supporters Club podcast
19:39 Milton Mallard no longer at Texas A&M *thread
23:38 Alex Bell left off British 800m team *article with photo
31:38 Gjert Ingebrigtsen not credentialed for Worlds
41:44 Worlds betting odds video odds
45:27 Changes at Worlds - New false start rule, qualifying procedures, Q room
article on reaction times/false starts at 2022 Worlds
52:54 Sifan Hassan entered in 3 races at Worlds -which 2 should she run?
59:13 Addy Wiley blasts 1:59
01:07:08 Conner Mantz gets run into fencing at Beach to Beacon *thread and video
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(Guest) Michael Johnson, Brosnan OUT at UCLA, High Schooler run 9.89, Marathon Trials at Noon, Bol cleared

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:29:00 -0000

Michael Johnson, the Olympic legend joins us on the anniversary of his 19.32 200m world record Olympic gold medal run from the 1996 Olympics to talk all things track and field at the 66:49 mark. What event is he most excited about (hint: Sha’Carri Richardson is in it), what does he think of Syndey McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles and why isn’t track more popular in the US?

Prior to Michael joining us, we break down Sean Brosnan being ousted at UCLA, the Olympic Marathon Trials being held at noon in Orlando, Pete Bol being cleared, 18-year-old Issam Asinga running 9.89 and discuss which athlete we most want to know is clean or dirty?

Show notes below.

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00:00 Sick of your cable company? Get faster internet today? https://www.letsrun.com/fiber
01:31 Start
04:19 Sean Brosnan OUT at UCLA after one year *Thread
15:14 Post of Week
15:47 Fair or foul? Olympic Trials Marathon to be at noon in Orlando *link
29:01 Thread of Week: You’re granted a one-time use magical power to know with 100% certainty if a T&F athlete used any PEDs. Who would you choose?
40:18 Peter Bol cleared of testing positive for EPO
50:09 Issam Asinga 9.89 100m World U20 and US high school record
56:15 Great 1500 at Spanish Champs
01:00:48 Good news for Nuguse?
01:06:49 Michael Johnson Guest
01:08:28 27th anniversary of 19.32 200m WR Olympic gold run
01:20:35 The gold shoes
01:24:29 Michael on 2023 sprinters
01:29:49 Michael on Sydney
01:35:03 Michael on Men’s 400 and Wayde van Niekerk and Steven Gardiner
01:41:46 Michael on men’s 200
01:46:13 Will Noah Lyles ever win an Olympic gold medal? Is Rojo crazy?
01:51:40 Michael defends Noah
01:55:18 Why is track more popular in the UK than US?
02:00:26 What’s Michael Johnson the person doing day to day?
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Nuguse FTW, Monson 14:19, American medal chances, Chicago Marathon LOADED

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:18:38 -0000

Yared Nuguse became the first American male to win a Diamond League 1500 since 2011 as he got the big win in London as his OAC teammate Alicia Monson got the American record in the 5000 by running 14:19. Noah Lyles ran super fast, but barely won.

Friday in Monaco Faith Kipyregon obliterated the women's mile world record as Nikki Hiltz got the American record.

After these big wins and fast times, which Americans have the best chances to medal in the distances.

The Chicago Marathon fields are out and Kelvin Kiptum will be in Chicago, could he get the world record? Ruth Chepngetich and Sifan Hassan will square off on the women's side while Emily Sisson could lower the AR.

Show notes below

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Show notes:
00:00 Save 50% on Supporters Club memberships with code GOAT50 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe
01:05 Banter
06:27 Yared Nuguse wins 1500 in London
21:27 Cole Hocker 3:32.14 13th place
27:12 Women's 5000: Alicia Monson 14:19 American Record: Gudaf Tsegay takes down Sifan Hassan
33:44 Who would you rather be Monson or Cranny?
48:59 Faith Kipyegon 4:07 World Record Mile
55:57 US distance medal chances at Worlds
01:00:31 1500s - Nuguse, Hocker, Hiltz
01:05:52 Steeples - Coburn?
01:08:32 5000s - Monson? Nur? Cranny? Chelimo?
01:13:49 10000s
01:16:12 Marathon -D'Amato
01:18:32 Noah Lyles 19.47 vs Tebogo 19.40 in London
01:27:55 50,000 Fans in London
01:32:17 Andy Bayer sponsored, Eric Holt not
01:39:04 Letsrun.com/shoes
01:39:45 Chicago Marathon fields out- Could the world and American records go down?
01:39:56 Kelvin Kiptum to Chicago
01:46:49 Molly Seidel's chances
01:52:12 Post of the week: re: Allie O says she's not okay, going through immense stress but can't tell us why yet
Links: Good Threads: re: Why does Nuguse..
re: Cole Hocker 13th place with a 3:32 season's best
re: How does Monson run a 14:19 with only a 8:25 3k?
re: What a DISASTER. Name an event that has imploded worse than the men's 400m...

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Sha'Carri Wins One and Loses One, Monaco and London DL are loaded, Bekele vs Ingebrigtsen, Banned Shelby Runs 30:47

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 03:53:39 -0000

The European track action is in full swing in advance of Worlds. Sha'Carri Richardson got a big win in Silesia over Shericka Jackson, but then was upset by NCAA star Julien Alfred in Poland.

The Monaco and London Diamond Leagues are loaded. Could Yared Nuguse get a Diamond League win and will Noah Lyles vs Erriyong Knighton vs Zharnell Hughes really take place?

And what about the fantasy match-up of Peak Bekele vs Jakob at 5000m?

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Show notes: 0:00 Start
02:42 Rojo’s Amazon link
07:41 Jakob on rabbits and Rojo’s comments *Video
21:00 Intern Alex with post of week
23:30 Sha’Carri Richardson gets beat by Julien Alfred
28:44 Erriyon Knighton gets beat
32:14 Clayton Murphy gets beat
34:15 Rojo’s anecdote from Cornell on Mike Smith
36:28 Steven Gardiner world leader in 400
39:45 Track isn’t popular in Jamaica or Kenya either
47:12 Jama Aden found not guilty in Spain
59:04 Shelby while banned from the sport runs 30:47 10k
01:05:01 Message board thread of week - Could peak Bekele beat Jakob at 5000?
01:09:39 Has intern Alex ever heard of Geb and Bekele?
01:14:01 Doping bust in Keny at airport
01:18:17 Great match-ups in Monaco and London Diamond Leagues
01:23:32 Should Fred Kerley be worried?
01:25:51 Is Yared Nuguse the favorite in London 1500?

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What a USAs, What's Up with Bowerman and Teare? Who Medals at Worlds and Who Never Makes another Worlds Team?

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:16:13 -0000

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What a USA Track and Field Championships.

It turns out Athing Mu is a good 1500m runner, should Cooper Teare leave Bowerman, how bad was the meet for the BTC, and will some big name stars ever make a US Team again?

How many distance medals will the US get in Budapest?

Show notes:
00:00 2023 Flashback
02:15 Athing Mu gets 2nd in 1500, do we owe her Bobby Kersee an apology?
09:51 Intern Alex hangs out with Karsten Warholm
15:08 Very few Cinderellas in track
19:53 Mike Woods wins Tour De France stage
27:41 Woody Kincaid comments on Joe Klecker
29:38 Cooper Teare's post-race comments, should he leave Bowerman? *Thread
37:26 Post of Week
39:44 Mike Smith model better?
45:47 Should we be worried for Bowerman?
53:40 Good meet for Brooks Beasts, some personal tragedy for Danny Mackey
58:43 Over/Under for US distance medals at Worlds
01:02:12 After Mu and Yared who is most likely to medal?
01:05:41 Alex gives his impression of being at Stockholm Diamond League meet
01:10:47 Sprints at USAs- Sha'Carri, Gabby, and Sydney impress
01:18:59 Will Centro, Jager, Ajee, Brazier ever make a US team again? + Coburn and Ajee's streaks come to an end
01:26:01 Best Interviews of weekend Teare Updike and Keter
01:26:50 British champs
01:31:14 Silesia Poland DL on Sunday

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USAs Day 1: Kincaid, Cranny FTW, Fisher, Teare Go Home Devastated, Sha'Carri 10.71 (Preview for non SC members)

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:27:12 -0000

What a Day 1 at USAs. We break it all down starting with the men's 10,000m where Woody Kincaid got the dominant win and Grant Fisher didn't make the team.

Then we turn to Elise Cranny smoking Alicia Monson the final 300 of the 10k before turning to the prelims and the big men's 1500 where Cooper Teare did not make the final but Matthew Centrowitz did.

Insights from Jonathan Gault in Eugene, plus 100m talk and Sha'Carri Richardson's 10.71.

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Show notes: 00:00 Start
02:13 Men's 10k: Woody Kincaid Wins, Grant Fisher goes home devastated
10:18 Women's 10,000- Elise Cranny smokes Alicia Monson the final 300
14:31 Men's 1500- Nuguse Masterpiece, Cooper Teare goes home devastated
31:09 Is Nuguse vulnerable?
35:24 Men's 800: Brandon Miller struggles
37:13 Women's 800: Nia Akins looked great
39:40 Jonathan Gault joins for his thoughts from Eugene
47:53 Women's 1500 - Athing Mu makes final but will she run?
52:45 Men's 100
54:16 Steeplechase- Frerichs falls but gets in on time
57:37 Sha'Carri 10.71
01:05:57 Attendance

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USAs Preview + Aregawi 12:40, D'Amato AR, Shelby!?'s Back, Cheptegei's Debut

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

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The Lausanne and Stockholm Diamond Leagues are in the books, Shelby Houlihan is back racing, Joshua Cheptegei's marathon debut in on the schedule, Keira D'Amato broke the American record in the half, and the USA Champs start Thursday.

We break it all down.

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00:55 Start
04:44 Aregawi 12:40 in Rome
11:18 Women's 5000 in Stockholm - Beatrice Chebet FTW, Can she beat Kipyegon at 5k?
15:42 Laura Muir bombs, Emmanuel Korir DFL
17:46 Is Jakob vulnerable?
23:03 Joshua Cheptegei marathon debut in Valencia
31:41 Shelby Houlihan breaks Beer Mile world record while serving a doping suspension
34:54 Bowerman and Jerry Schumacher signs Charles Hicks (and there goes Stanford's NCAA title hopes)
40:27 Keira D'Amato American record in half
44:06 USAs for 1st time in 17 years won't be on major US television network
54:04 Kenya's Titus Ekiru (2:02 marathoner) facing 10-year ban
57:55 USATF Champs Preview - Big Storylines
01:03:26 Who is the king of US distance running?
01:12:46 Women's 1500 - Athing Mu is racing, but will she do anything?
01:17:13 Women's Steeple
01:19:33 Women's 5k and 10k

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Narve Nordås (Guest), Athing Mu is BACK, Who Goes Home Devastated in 1500/800?, Hot 800 and 5000 in Lausanne

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:14:05 -0000

Narve Nordås, the newest Norwegian 1500m sensation coached by Gjert Ingebrigtsen who went from 3:36 to 3:29 this year, is our guest @ 82:15 to talk about his Dreams Become Reality year.

Prior to that, we break down the NYC Grand Prix. Athing Mu is back, what should Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone do at Worlds? Will Will Sumner make Worlds?

Who gets left out of Worlds? Cooper Teare, Yared Nuguse, Cole Hocker or Hobbs Kessler?

A mini preview of the Lausanne with a hot men's 5000 and Mary Moraa vs Keely Hodgkinson at 800 before Narve Nordås @ 82:15.

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Show notes:
01:04 Start
06:13 NYC Grand Prix
07:05 Athing Mu is back
19:55 Why no double?
24:51 Sydney 49.51 and Rojo doesn't like the competitiveness of event
31:52 Men's 800: Bryce Hoppel cruises, Will Sumner comes back to earth
36:54 Who makes Worlds team in men's 800?
42:45 Who gets left out of men's 1500m team? Kessler, Teare, Nuguse or Hocker?
56:31 Women's 800 picks
01:00:32 Women's 1500m picks
01:08:47 Zharnell Hughes 9.83 British record
01:11:53 Kejelcha skips Ethiopian 10k trials for fashion show
01:16:22 Hot 5k in Lausanne with Kiplimo, Cheptegei, Ky Robinson
01:19:33 Ingebrigtsen and Girma in 1500
01:21:10 Keely vs Moraa in 800
01:22:15 Narve Nordås Interview
01:24:17 Running 3:29 in Oslo
01:28:46 How has he improved so much?
01:32:17 How did he start focusing on 1500?
01:35:31 Sponsorship situation
01:38:07 Going to university
01:42:09 How did he start working with Gjert Ingebrigtsen?
01:45:14 Why did Gjert split with Jakob? what's Narve's relationship with Jakob?
01:48:04 His Training
01:58:04 Doping accusations and LetsRun forums
02:02:03 Altitude training, treadmills,a nd not long long runs
02:10:38 Racing schedule for 2023

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Will Sumner (Guest), Oslo, Birnbaum is King, Panic time for USAs?

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:59:00 -0000

Will Sumner, the 19-year-old University of Georgia super freshman, who won NCAAs with a a 1:44.26 negative split and is taking on the proc this weekend at the NYC Grand Prix joins us at 76:57 to discuss his breakout year and future plans.

Prior to that we breakdown the week in running with the crazy fast 1500 (Jakob Ingebrigtsen 3:27 PB) and 5000m times (12:41 x 2) at the Oslo Bislett Games, discuss the success of the OAC, Yared Nuguse and remind everyone that USAs are just 2+ weeks away. Who should start to panic?

Plus high school nationals and Simeon Birnbaum winning the dream mile and "shushing" the crowd.

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00:00 Start
04:12 Jon's 10th-year reunion
06:26 Join the Supporters Club
08:24 Did Kiplimo really get 2nd? *photo
13:21 12:41 5000m x 2
18:54 What explains all the fast 1500m times this year?
24:39 Post of week
27:51 Jakob is more likely to get beat in 5000 or 1500?
32:54 Rojo's contrarian take of week - is OAC underperforming?
37:56 Did Yared Nuguse get the American record?
45:28 USAs are 2 weeks away should Schweizer, Cranny, Jager, Rogers, Mu be worried?
46:37 There is no 1500m at NYC Grand Prix for Athing Mu to run *thread
58:44 Birnbaum wins Dream high school mile and shushes Leo Young and the crowd
01:09:04 Shove at high school nationals
01:09:54 Issam Asinga still chasing legal sub 10
01:15:00 Will Sumner racing the pros at NYC Grand Prix, Athing Mu entered in 1500 but no 1500 in meet
76:57 Will Sumner (Guest)
01:18:58 Start in the sport
01:23:29 Deciding to go to Georgia
01:27:05 Indoors
01:28:48 Outdoors, struggling at Mt. Sac
01:33:27 Thought process heading into NCAAs
01:36:49 He talks us through NCAA race
01:41:50 Thoughts on winning NCAAs
01:44:56 His training
01:48:01 His parents running background
01:48:37 Go pro or stay in school?
01:51:45 Cross country in high school
01:52:56 His big workout before NCAAs
01:55:26 His dad posting on the LetsRun.com forums and Will thanking his parents
01:58:02 Where does he want to be in a year?
02:00:59 The shoes

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Oslo What a Meet: Jakob 3:27, 9 Sub 3:30, Kajelcha AND Kiplimo 12:41

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:20:50 -0000

What a meet.

This was our live reaction show which has been out for Supporters Club members since Thursday.

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran 3:27.95 as 8 men went sub 3:30 including Yared Nuguse in an American record time* of 3:29.02. In the men's 5000m, Yomif Kejelcha and Jacob Kiplimo both ran 12:41.73 with Kejelcha getting the win.

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Show notes:
00:00 What a meet and what a 1500!
08:14 5000: 2 x 12:41
15:15 Dream Mile- Cory McGee and Nikki Hiltz Impress
22:49 Intern Alex reactions - Sub 3:30 is the new standard
32:37 Rojo returns, 1500 talk, Steve Holman
37:59 Nuguse's time not an American record*
47:31 Can Jakob do this at Worlds?
51:02 Warholm returns

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Wow: 3 WRs in Paris, What an NCAAs (Will Sumner, Katelyn Tuohy) and LOADED Oslo 1500

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:46:46 -0000

What an amazing week of track and field.

We had three world records in Paris with Jakob Ingebrigtsen getting the 2-mile world record, Faith Kipyegon the 5000, and Lamecha Girma the steeplechase, plus Sydney McLaughlin got beat, and Keely Hodkginson ran 1:55.

Then we had a crazy NCAA championships with stars Britton Wilson and Katelyn Tuohy leaving empty handed but Will Sumner arriving as Donavan Brazier's heir apparent or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Plus the Andy Powell 1500m magic continued with Nathan Green emerging as his newest star.

And on Thursday we have the Oslo Diamond League with an amazing men's 1500m with Jakob Ingebrigtsen taking on Mohamed Katir, Yared Nuguse, Timothy Cheruiyot, Josh Kerr, Ollie Hoare and many more.

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Show notes:
00:00 Start
00:55 Banter: 3 WRs in Paris, Crazy NCAAs, Oslo on top
07:40 Rojo on Kipyegon in Paris
14:06 Are they peaking too soon? What about the shoes?
21:54 Should Athing Mu be a bit worried about Keely?
30:53 Sydney gets beat
36:19 NCAAs:
36:19 Tuohy gets beat in 1500 doesn't run 5000
46:10 Should Tuohy shut season down?
50:01 Britton Wilson comes up short too
52:09 Michaela Rose and women's 800
01:00:44 Will Sumner superstar
01:09:27 Who is more likley to win Olympic gold Will Sumner or Donavan Brazier? Should Sumner go pro?
01:17:11 Men's 1500, Nathan Green, Joe Waskom and Andy Powell
01:31:26 Ky Robinson and Stanford
01:35:53 Oslo 1500 Preview - Jakob takes on everyone but Wightman and R Cheruiyot
01:43:21 Mental health
01:45:51 Tori Bowie RIP
01:46:57 Double threshold training explained

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(Bonus) What an NCAAs - Tuohy's Runs Bold But Goes Home Empty Handed

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:33:00 -0000

What an NCAAs. We break it all down for Supporters Club members.

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Show notes:
00:00 NCAAS
02:24 Tuohy comes up short in 1500
18:13 Tuohy doesn't run the 5000
SC only (after here: you can watch the full thing as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba4Fh_kSk5o )
24:10 Will Tuohy go pro?
26:50 Parker Valby dominates 5000
33:44 Women's 800: Michaela Rose a new US star
37:18 Roisin Willis says she's in a dark place
41:51 Everlyn Kemboi
44:52 Will Sumner one of the biggest winners at the meet
50:27 Nathan Green and Washington Milers
01:00:55 Injury bug - Green, Valby others
01:06:50 Ky Robinson NCAA 5k/10k double
01:12:18 Could Stanford with Young brothers win NCAAs next year?

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(Bonus) Paris DL World Record Bonanza: Jakob 7:54, Kipyegon 14:05, Girma 7:52

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 02:52:11 -0000

Was that the best track meet in the last 25 years?

We break it down and are giving the 1st 15 minutes to everyone.

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The Paris Diamond League meet more than delivered as Jakob Ingebrigtsen got the 2-mile world record, Faith Kipyegon the 5000m world record, and Lamecha Girma the steeplechase world record. Plus, a personal best for Keely Hodginson, Noah Lyles taking down Marcell Jacobs, and Sydney McLaughlin Levrone getting beat by Paulino.

Show notes:
00:00 Joint Supporters Club today https://letsrun.com/subscribe
05:13 Lights, shoes, which record was most impressive?
10:26 Zurich DL had 3 worlds records in 1997
12:40 Jakob audio +World record attempt in Oslo ?
16:22 Where do we rank Jakob's record?
(Rest for SC members)
19:14 Faith Kipyegon stuns herself with 5000m world record
26:13 Can she get 3000 record?
35:24 Lamecha Girma gets steeple world record
41:24 Paul Chelimo
44:54 Rest of Meet: Keely Hodgkinson 1:55 PR
51:17 Paulino beats Sydney in 400 after Syndey goes out like a rocket
01:01:52 7 guys 1:43 in 800 at Emmanuel Korir DFL again
01:04:54 Grant Holloway wins hurdles
01:06:04 Noah Lyles takes down 100 with Marcell Jacobs
01:11:07 NCAA talk

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Kipyegon WR, Niels Laros (Guest), Jakob and Girma Go for WR, Tuohy Chasing History, Hocker is Back

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:03:18 -0000

Niels Laros is barely 18 yet he has run 1:46, 3:38 and 13:23 and is a pro runner for Nike. The teen phenom joins us at 81:20 to talk about his amazing career and start in the sport.

Faith Kipyegon got her world record and became the first woman to go sub 3:50 for 1500, Mo Katir got the big 5000 PR as 3 Americans ran sub 12:57, but Luis Grijalva was faster than them all.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is going for the 2-mile world record on Friday in Paris and Lamecha Girma is going for the steeplechase world record as Sydney McLaughlin-Lavrone makes her 2023 debut vs Marileidy Paulino.

19-year-old Addy WIley has arrived, Katelyn Tuohy goes for history at NCAAs and Cole Hocker is back.

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00:38 Intro
06:13 Faith Kipyegon breaks 1500m WR, first woman under 3:50 - takes on Letsenbet Gidey at 5000 this Friday
15:43 Kipyegon vs El Guerrouj
17:49 The first person under 3:50 in the mile was...
22:02 Men's 5000- 3 Americans < 12:57
27:54 Katir responds online to doping accusations
36:45 Jakob and Girma going for 2 mile and steeplechase world records in Paris
44:58 Sydney vs Paulino in 400
51:06 Addy Wiley 4:03 1500m as a 19-year old American
59:13 Cole Hocker is back!
01:02:23 Katelyn Tuohy going for most NCAA titles in a school year / 1500/ 5000 double
01:12:22 Men's steeple is loaded
01:16:09 Women's 800 - Michaela Rose ready to go 1:57?
01:21:20 Niels Laros Guest - 1:46, 3:38 and 13:23 and he's barely 18

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BONUS: FAITH KIPYEGON 3:49.11 WORLD RECORD, Grijalva 12:52, Florence Diamond League Recap

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:38:21 -0000

Faith Kipyegon became the first woman to go sub 3:50 for 1500m and we break it down live! This is supposed to be a Supporters Club only podcast but we're releasing the Faith Kipyeon portion to everyone.

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Plus Luis Grijalva impressed, Emma Coburn was subpar again, and what about Grant Fisher and Woody Kincaid? Fast high school mile and possibly a fast one in Portland.

Video here if you want it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bToY6i2RTLw

Show notes:

00:00 Banter
02:13 Faith Kipyegon 3:49.11 World Record
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20:04 Men's 5000: Katir over Kajelcha, Grijalva 12:52!
28:33 Panic time for Grant Fisher?
36:25 Luis Grijalva audio
41:24 Women's steeple - The future and is Emma Coburn the past?
51:20 Men's 100
57:23 4 high school sub 4s at HOKA Festival of Miles
01:00:25 Mike Smith vs Jerry, Men's 5k also has Chelimo and Nur
01:07:22 Great 1500 at Portland Track Festival

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Is Jakob Improving? Rabat, LA, Lex Young HS Record, and LOADED 5k in Florence

Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000

It was a jam-packed weekend with the LA Grand Prix on Friday and Saturday, the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, and NCAA Regional.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is still king of the 1500, but is he still improving? Abdihamid Nur got a big win but will he even make the US team this year? Lex Young broke the high school 5000m record, but he's not the fastest 18-year-old training in America.

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Show notes:
00:00 Banter
05:50 5k in LA Abdihamid Nur falls and still wins race
16:19 Lex Young breaks high school 5000m record
20:14 Meet the 18-year-old faster than the Youngs *Thread
29:52 Rabat 1500: - The Elephant in the room - Is Jakob not improving?
40:01 Why was Jakob looking over his shoulder? *Video
46:23 Is it panic time for Bowerman women?
53:20 NCAA regionals
57:49 Whose double is harder Britton Wilson's or Katelyn Tuohy's?
01:02:35 Intern Alex- false start in 5k
01:12:38 Voicemail of the week (on intern Alex)
01:21:54 Was LA meet a success?
01:34:04 Amazing HS State Meet Results
01:38:28 Kara Goucher's contracts
01:40:00 Diamond League Florence- Loaded 5k on Friday w Grant Fisher
Links: Jakob Video *Yared Video
LA Friday - Nur Falls and Wins, Young HS Record
LA Saturday: Cheruiyot and Kessler, Crouser and Rest of Meet
Rabat Recao: Jakob over Yared
Threads:
The ELEPHANT in the Room about Jakob: He has stopped Improving
False Start in 5k
Amazing HS State Meet Results Thread - 2023 Edition
Niels Laros 18 yo runs 13:23 5K!!

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Weekend Preview- Loaded Rabat Diamond League and LA Grand Prix

Fri, 26 May 2023 19:32:45 -0000

We're making the Friday 15 available to everyone in advance of this weekend's loaded Diamond League Rabat meet and Saturday's USATF LA Grand Prix with Sha'Carri Richardson and a loaded men's 1500m.

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03:03 Nuguse vs Jakob in Rabat
17:06 LA 1500 - Cheruiyots vs Coopeter Teare vs Hobbs Kessler vs Matthew Centrowitz
19:24 Panic time for Cole Hocker?
22:21 Marcell Jacobs pulls out of Rabat and gets crucified online
30:07 Who wins 100?
30:53 Rest of LA and Rabat
33:32 Men's 800 Loaded in Rabat
34:39 Lex Young going for high school 5000m record
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Chelimo is Baaack, Coleman > Lyles, Mega Match-ups in Rabat (Jakob vs Yared, Kerley vs Jacobs)

Tue, 23 May 2023 21:25:00 -0000

Christian Coleman took down Noah Lyles at 100m in Bermuda and Paul Chelimo impressed at the night of the 10,000s even if he missed the World Championship standard.

The action really heats up this weekend in Rabat with Fred Kerley vs Marcell Jacobs and Yared Nuguse vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Meanwhile stateside, Sha'Carri Richardson will be in LA as Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare will take on Reynold and Tim Cheruiyot at 1500.

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00:00 Xc Cross Country Racing Apple iPhone here Android here
:42 Drink LMNT
04:27 Paul Chelimo is baaack 27:12 (and so is Jon from "suspension")
11:11 Who does 10,000/5000 double at USAs?
15:12 Women's Results Mizan Alem Adane 29:59, Weini Kelati 2nd
20:21 No more time qualifiers in rounds at Worlds in events 1500+
31:24 Christian Coleman takes down Noah Lyles 9.78 to 9.80 in Bermuda
37:24 Marcell Jacobs vs Fred Kerley @ 100m Sunday in Rabat
45:56 Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs Yared Nuguse @ 1500m in Rabat
52:40 Intern Alex
54:02 Nuguse vs Jakob Prediction
59:17 1500m in LA - Cole Hocker vs Cooper Teare vs Reynold and Timothy Cheruiyot
01:07:39 Sha'Carri in 100m in LA
01:11:23 Sydney skipping LA but running Paris 10 days later
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Conference Craziness, Nairobi & Sha'Carri, Olympic tennis champ Monica Puig (guest)

Tue, 16 May 2023 20:57:00 -0000

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Sha'Carri Richardson turned heads in Doha and so did 18-year-old Reynaold Cheruiyot. We break down Doha and turn to the crazy conference action with impressive performances by Britton Wilson, Jaydon Hibbert, Parker Valby, and Colin Sahlman.

Where is Athing Mu?

Monica Puig, the total "Dreams Become Reality" 2016 Olympic tennis champion joins us at 99:29 to talk about her new love of running, her marathon training, and of course her win at the 2016 Olympics.

Show notes:
02:17 Rojo unboxing
08:51 Kip Keino classic
10:41 Sha'Carri Richardson continues to impress
17:01 Sha'Carri #1 in World?
22:54 18-year-old Reynold Cheruiyot the next 1500m star?
25:17 Two weeks USATF LA Grand Prix- Tim Cheruiyot vs Reynold Cheruiyot vs Cole Hawker vs Cooper Teare
31:40 Conference Craziness
31:51 ACC DQ controversy
41:22 Katelyn Tuohy 10k debut
46:16 SEC meet - Britton Wilson unbelievable, World 4x1, 4x4 Leads, 18-Year Old Jaydon Hibbert
52:54 Britton Wilson best shot at Worlds - 400 or 400 hurdles?
58:21 Parker Valby impresses
01:08:41 Washington ends Oregon's 15 year win streak at Pac 12s as Joe Waskom triples and scores 0 points
01:16:48 Does Jerry get a pass at Oregon in year #1?
01:24:37 Colin Sahlman beats Nico Young
01:27:52 LA Grand Prix in 2 weeks is loaded
01:31:42 Where is Athing Mu?
99:29 Guest Monica Puig
01:39:29 Dreams Become Reality: 2016 Olympic chamipon in tennis (and now marathon runner) Monica Puig
01:45:12 Running Boston
01:50:45 Why did she start running?
01:56:08 Her Training
02:06:07 Does she still play tennis?
02:07:36 Meeting Kipchoge
02:13:39 Tennis Talk - her unbelievable Olympic gold
02:24:32 Ideas to make track more popular
02:27:26 How sponsorships work in tennis

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Sha'Carri's Big Win in Doha, Tuohy, Andrews, Burns @ Track Fest, Lyles @ Atlanta City Games, Guest Jesse Williams

Wed, 10 May 2023 03:00:00 -0000

We breakdown all the weekend action starting with Doha and Sha'Carri Richardson's big win, Lamecha Girma's fine form, and Michael Norman bombing. Then we discuss the Sound Running Track Fest and Katelyn Tuohy "struggling" to the #2 NCAA time ever, Josette Andrews big win, Connor Burns breaking Galen Rupp's 5000m high school record, and a few other breakout stars.

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Then it's the adidas Atlanta City Games, which had amazing visuals and a big win for Noah Lyles over Erriyon Knighton but only 6000 viewers live on Youtube.

Then at 105:48 Sound Running founder Jesse Williams joins us to give us a debrief of his meet, talk about how he has been able to get the best distance fields in the US, talk about the difficulty of getting fans to a meet in the US, and discuss whether Mt. Sac should host the Olympic Trials.

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Show notes: 0:00 Burrito Track Club shirts $13. Use code BURRITO @ shop.letsrun.com
06:27 DOHA - Sha'Carri gets the big win
16:32 Big Winners- Lamecha Girma, Diribe Welteji, Tim Cheruiyot?
24:55 American steepler update - Coburn falls and bombs, Constein injured
27:03 BIggest loser in Doha - Michael Norman
28:38 Track Fest - Katelyn Tuohy 15:03
42:09 Josette Andrews impresses - a new star?
45:59 Joselyn Brea breaks 30 year-old S. American 5000m record
48:25 Yared Nuguse with big 800 PB and win
57:23 Ollie Hoare MIA
01:00:37 Connor Burns breaks Galen Rupp's high school 5000m record
01:03:56 Cooper Teare wins 5000
01:08:11 Centro in "B" race what does it mean?
01:13:30 Krissy Gear impressed in steeple
01:16:24 Kenneth Rooks men's steeple win
01:19:15 Young brothers skipped meet for high school prom
01:24:39 RIP Tori Bowie
01:30:56 adidas Atlanta City Games - amazing backdrops, great match-ups and only 6000 live viewers
01:33:00 Noah Lyles convincing win over Erriyon Knighton
01:45:48 Jesse Williams - Sound Running Founder and meet director of Track Fest
01:46:48 Jesse's debrief on the meet - fast times, more people, bigger stadium= poor visuals
02:00:14 PPV stream
02:03:21 adidas meet only had 6000 viewers
02:03:44 Prize purse
02:10:28 Drug testing costs $10,000 and praise for USATF
02:24:28 Should Mt. Sac host the Olympic trials?

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DOHA: Sha'Carri!, Girma Cruises, Coburn Falls, Norma Bombs, What About Katelyn Tuohy and Lyles v Knighton v Omanyala?

Sat, 06 May 2023 01:40:23 -0000

DOHA and opening day were so great we're giving everyone the Doha portion of our Supporters Club podcast. If you want a 2nd podcast every week, join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=publicl use code CLUB25 to save 25% on your first year.

The Diamond League opened with a bang in DOHA as Sha'Carri Richardson got the huge win, Fred Kerley got a nice won as well, and Michael Norman bombed.

In the distances, Lamecha Girma showed 3k greatness, Emma Coburn fell in the steeple, but is she in trouble, Faith Kipyegon impressed, and what about the men's 800?

And then at 67:29 we talk about the Sound Running Meet and what Katelyn Tuohy might do in the 5000 and at 78:47 talk adidas Atlanta City Games.

Show notes:
00:00 Join Supporters Club letsrun.com/subscribe use code CLUB25 to save 25%
01:37 Start
07:16 Sha'Carri with the big win
15:14 Girma wins BIG matchup in men's 3000
17:54 What about the steeple world record?
26:03 Double possible at Worlds
28:58 Kelvin Kiptum marathon interruption
30:11 Tactical or boring men's 800?
34:51 Clayton Murphy
39:30 New Union Athletics Club jerseys
40:27 Women's steeple- changing of the guard? Coburn falls and bombs, Val Constein gets injured
50:21 Faith Kipyegon takes care of business, Cory McGee jinxed by LetsRun
57:21 Beatrice Chepkoech looked better
01:00:29 Fred Kerley takes 200, Michael Norman bombs
01:07:15 JuVaughn Harrison wins high jump, should he give up long jump?
01:08:43 Sound Running Meet - How fast will Yared Nuguse need to run to be the Worlds favorite?
Supporters Club members only: 01:10:35 How fast will Kately Tuohy go in the 5000?
01:18:48 adidas Atlanta City Games - the great (Lyles v Knighton vs Omanyala), the bad (same weekend as DL, mostly just adidas athletes)

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(Bonus) Cory McGee From Doha Before Diamond League Opener

Wed, 03 May 2023 18:01:31 -0000

48 hours before the Diamond League opener in Doha, American Olympic miler Cory McGee joined us from Doha to talk about her expectations, her goals for 2023, her success with Team Boss, and a lot more.

Our talk with Cory is 24 minutes and after it we have included our regular weekly LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast.

Show notes below.

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Show notes:
00:00 Cory McGee Intro
01:49 Cory McGee Interview- Why Doha?
07:31 What are goals for Doha and for year?
13:59 Diamond League $ and logistics
17:55 Going to a new level with Team Boss
26:30 Regular Podcast
27:57 Start
29:10 Mark Zuckerberg 19:34 5k
36:03 Villanova wins 4x Mile at Penn!
40:24 Penn audio
47:27 UVA has 7 sub 4 minute milers + another high school sub 4
53:42 Josette Andrews impresses
59:41 Colin Sahlman impresses
01:04:58 Botswana Golden Grand Prix - 19-year-old Letsile Tebogo
01:06:37 Which teenage sprint phenom would you rather be? Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, or Issam Asinga?
01:17:56 Gabby Thomas runs 49.68 in 400
01:23:10 Diamond League season opens Friday in Doha
01:23:40 Women's steeple- Coburn and Val Constein
01:28:12 Clayton Murphy in 800 after 1:45 in Botswana
01:34:39 Women's 100 The race of the meet- Sha'Carri vs Shericka vs Dina
01:37:26 Men's 3000 is Loaded, Can Girma challenge Komen's WR?
01:42:31 Men's 200- Michael Norman vs Fred Kerley
01:45:20 Women's 1500 - Faith Kipyegon +Cory McGee
01:48:14 Would you rather have Eliiud Kipchoge race Evans Chebet in NY or Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin?

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Doha DL Opener, Zuckerberg 19:34 5k, Penn, Drake, and Which Sprint Phenom Would You Rather Be?

Wed, 03 May 2023 02:13:00 -0000

The Penn and Drake Relays are in the books and the 4 x Mile Collegiate records still stands.

The Diamond League season kicks off Friday with a loaded Doha meet with Sha'Carri Richardson taking on Shericka Jackson and Dina Asher-Smith. A slew of American distance runners will be in Doha but non bigger than Emma Coburn in the steeple.

19-year-old teen phenom Letsile Tebogo shined at the Botswana Grand Prix, while 18-year-old Issam Asinga is tearing it up in the US, but you'd rather be Erriyon Knighton right? Or would you?

Plus which would you rather see? Kipchoge vs Evans Chebet in NYC or Kipchoge vs Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin?

The On Sound Running Track Fest is Saturday in LA at Mt. Sac with loaded fields, FREE food trucks, a concert, and a compact schedule. Be there if you're in California or watch PPV everywhere else. Details here.

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Show notes:

00:00 Sound Running Track Fest
01:27 Start
02:39 Mark Zuckerberg 19:34 5k
09:33 Villanova wins 4x Mile at Penn!
13:53 Penn audio
20:56 UVA has 7 sub 4 minute milers + another high school sub 4
27:11 Josette Andrews impresses
33:10 Colin Sahlman impresses
38:28 Botswana Golden Grand Prix - 19-year-old Letsile Tebogo
40:07 Which teen sprint phenom would you rather be? Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, or Issam Asinga?
51:26 Gabby Thomas runs 49.68 in 400
56:40 Diamond League season opens Friday in Doha
57:09 Women's steeple- Coburn and Val Constein
01:01:42 Clayton Murphy in 800 after 1:45 in Botswana
01:08:08 Women's 100 The race of the meet- Sha'Carri vs Shericka vs Dina
01:10:55 Men's 3000 is Loaded, Can Girma challenge Komen's WR?
01:16:00 Men's 200- Michael Norman vs Fred Kerley
01:18:49 Women's 1500 - Faith Kipyegon +Cory McGee
01:21:43 Would you rather have Eliiud Kipchoge race Evans Chebet in NY or Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin?
Links: WTW: The Mythical Sub-16 NCAA 4 x Mile Remains A Myth & Fast Teens Continue To Roll

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Greatest London!? Sifan Hassan GOAT? Kiptum > Kipchoge? High Schooler Beats Noah Lyles

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:01:00 -0000

What a London Marathon! Sifan Hassan battled back from the dead to get an unbelievable win. Does this make her the female GOAT?

Kelvin Kiptum put up a performance that would make Eliud Kipchoge blush, with a 59:45 2nd half. Could it be too good to be true? Plus sponsorship controversies, the top Brit getting his training advice from LetsRun.com and everything London.

High schooler Issam Asinga ran 9.83 to blast Noah Lyles in a 100 and then talked some smack on instagram.

Show notes:
00:00 London Marathon recap pod
04:48 The Greatest London Marathon ever?
06:05 Sifan Hassan gets dropped, stops, yet wins London (great highlight video here)
15:38 Nearly run over by Motor bike
21:49 Is Hassan the GOAT?
30:43 The men's race - Kelvin Kiptum wow! 2nd fastest marathon ever, 59:45 2nd half
37:07 Kiptum's run - amazing or too good to be true?
Thread: Whose run was less believable, Hassan's or Kiptum's?
53:26 Kelvin Kiptum sponsorhip controversy Nike vs Qiaodan article 2
01:03:21 Final London notes: Kamworor is back, Emile Cairess 1st Brit,
01:10:20 Eilish McColgan sponsorship dispute *article
01:18:19 Mo Farah's final major race 2:10:28
01:20:27 Oregon Relays 4 x mile World Record Attemp with Centro Goes up Way Short
01:32:25 Katelyn Tuohy gets beat by Koko
01:34:59 High schooler Issam Asinga runs 9.83w beats Noah Lyles and then talks smack on instagram
01:46:58 Kelvin Kiptum and Rojo's sub 3 hour attempt

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Loaded London Marathon Preview - Who is the Favorite? What about Hassan's Debut? Bekele, Farah, Kamworor (Sneak Peak)

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0000

Up next is a sneak peak of our Supporters Club preview podcast from London.

The London Marathon is absolutely loaded, Brigid Kosgei vs Peres Jepchirchir vs Yalemzerf Yehualaw, debut of Sifan Hassan, plus Kelvin Kiptum v Kipruto, Bekele, Tola, Kamoror, Farah and Jonathan Gault is on-site to break it all down with the LRC crew.

*London Betting odds

Plus a 4 x mile world record attempt by Matthew Centrowitz and pooping in someone's yard during the Boston Marathon.

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Show notes: 0:00 Join Supporters Club today and save 50% with code GOAT50
03:03 Daniel Do Nascimento update
04:45 London Marathon -women's race
15:14 Sifan Hassan's Marathon debut 3 days after end of Ramadan!
20:55 Kipchoge segue #1
22:05 Other contenders - Ayana
23:44 Hasan over/under 2:20
28:28 Women's predictions
30:48 Men's race - Could Bekele do anything?
39:55 Run-down of field
49:53 Mo Farah's final marathon
57:53 Men's predictions
01:00:17 Oregon Relays - Centrowitz in 4x Mile world record attempt
01:06:13 Pooping in yard during Boston Marathon

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Kipchoge Flops in Boston, Obiri Delivers, Emma MF Bates, a 100m Sprint Feud, Cooper Teare WL

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:18:11 -0000

Eliud Kipchoge ran the Boston Marathon and got beat while Hellen Obiri took a big chance and got the victory.

What happened to Kipchoge? Will he ever be back in Boston?

We break down Boston including the Americans Emma Bates, Conner Mantz, Scott Fauble and Rojo with praise for Sara Hall?

Plus, there's a sprint beef between Marcell Jacobs and Fred Kerley. Should they have a match race or just an MMA PPV bout?

Cooper Teare, Nikki Hiltz and Michaela Rose impressed on the track.

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Show notes:
08:50 Kipchoge gives anexplanation and calls out media. What happened to him?
28:11 Is Evans Chebet #1 marathoner in world?
33:27 Race broadcast/Fake Josh Kerr
38:32 Will Kipchoge actually run Boston in 2024?
42:21 Women's race - Hellen Obiri superstar
46:53 Ritz
56:27 Emma Bates wow
01:05:44 Boston the most famous marathon in the world?
01:08:55 Rojo's big winner - Sara Hall?
01:12:30 Amerian men- who was more impressive Scott Fauble or Conner Mantz?
01:26:47 Emma Bates marriage proposals
01:27:46 Sprint action - Michael Norman gets beat and Fred Kerley and Marcell Jacobs have a beef
01:36:28 Michaela Rose and Nikki Hiltz in great 800
01:43:19 Cooper Teare 3:34 World leader - is he a miler?

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Boston Marathon Preview Show - Kipchoge Speaks, Bates Says She's in AR Shape, Much More - SC Preview

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:56:56 -0000

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Show notes:
00:00 Boston Marathon Preview Show
01:15 Start
02:38 Kipchoge speaks - no special prep for hills
08:56 Headwind and betting lines
18:16 Evans Chebet and Benson Kipruto
19:15 Conner Mantz, Ben True, CJ Albertson
23:39 Other contenders?
27:52 First American male picks
31:44 Loaded women's race
32:07 Men's Predictions
37:18 Top American women predictions
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Kipchoge in Boston, Sha'Carri 10.57, Arcadia, Camille Herron (Guest) on Ultra Running Greatness

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:58:00 -0000

Ultra marathon star Camille Herron who recently crushed the women's world record for 48 hours (and set the men's American record as well) and has the world records from 50 miles to 48 hours (270 miles) joins us at 90:44 to talk about her recent 48 hour world record and ultra marathon career.

Prior to that we discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's 10.57 100m, wonder if Mo Farah is done, try and save the sport, talk a little Arcadia high school action and then have our first mini Boston Marathon Preview.

Eliud Kipchoge is the first male world record holder to run Boston since the 1950s and it's going to be epic. How will he handle the hills and Evans Chebet and Benson Kipruto? Who is the women's favorite?

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LetsRun Meetup Friday @ 6:30pm @ Dillon's in Boston.

Show notes:

00:00 Start
04:53 LetsRun meetup in Boston at Dillon's at 6:30 pm on Friday
08:46 Sha'Carri 10.57 100m
24:10 Rest of meet
32:43 Michael Johnson's plan to save the sport
41:34 Arcadia - ridiculous depth
45:27 Rocky Hansen future star?
48:28 Mo Farah 30:41 10k - 2 Weeks before London - Is he done?
57:52 Mini Boston Preview
58:26 Crazy Stat- the last time the men's world record holder ran London was...
01:08:23 What if Kipchoge loses?
01:12:59 Who is the women's favorite?
01:18:42 What should be Kichoge's strategy?
01:23:44 Update on Evans Chebet and Benson Kipruto
01:30:44 Camille Herron (Guest) *Her website is here
01:32:05 48 hour world record
01:38:46 "I'm born to do it" + napping
01:45:07 Pacing
01:51:48 Becoming an ultra runner
01:54:32 Getting better with age
02:00:05 Mental side
02:03:08 Trail ultras & Western States
02:10:51 Early days of Letsrun and where your dreams become reality

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Hillary Bor (Guest) AR in Steeple and Half Marathon? Chelimo's Half, Korir's Full, Aussie Champs, Texas Relays (Will Sumner and Hoppel)

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:33:03 -0000

Hillary Bor broke Greg Meyer's 40-year-old American 10-mile record at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom and picked up $59,000 for his efforts. He joins us at 68:54 to discuss the record, going sub 8 in the steeple, the American record in the half marathon and his pole vaulting career in Kenya.

Prior to that we break down Paul Chelimo's 62:22 half marathon, Leonard Korir's 2:09:31 marathon, Eilish McColgan's 65:43 half and compare her chances in London to those of Sifan Hassan. Plus the Aussie Champs with Cameron Myers and Jess Hull and the next Katelyn Tuohy? And Texas Relays with Will Sumner, Bryce Hoppel and Sha'Carri Richardson.

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Show notes:
05:22 Good or bad? Paul Chelimo 62:22, Leonard Korir 2:09:31
14:35 Eilish McColgan 65:43
17:15 Sifan Hassan vs Eilish McColgan in London - who you got?
30:07 Hillary Bor $59,000 American record at Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run
36:29 Should Bor run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
38:41 Aussie Champs
40:00 Cameron Myers 2nd place at age 16
44:26 Jess Hull double
46:31 Amy Bunnage - Australia's and Stanford's Katelyn Tuohy?
50:07 Jenna Hutchins and Colin Sahlman 5000s - who is more likely to win an NCAAs?
56:18 Texas Relays Will Sumner 44. Split, Bryce Hoppel Gets Beat
01:02:00 Sha'Carri vs Hobbs on 4x100
01:08:54 Hillary Bor (guest) on setting US 10 mile record, the steeplechase, pole vaulting in Kenya and a lot more.

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Athing Mu Talks Legacy & Retirement? Brazier's Surgery, Kenya Doping Raid? Camille Herron WR

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:45:00 -0000

Who said nothing happened last week?

1.5 hours of running entertainment. First "Breaking News" about a possible drug bust in Kenya gets speculation going on what Zane Robertson should do.

We discuss Emily Sisson pulling out of London, have more on Donavan Brazier's injury, and then discuss Athing Mu on the Pivot Podcast. She's a superstar at age 20, but talks a possible early retirement and how she has almost quit the sport a few times.

A few comments on World Athletics making women's sport female sport, and then we discuss Supporters Club member Camille Herron's 48 hour world record.

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Show notes:
08:29 Should Zane Robertson be jailed? Doping Raid in Kenya? *Thread
19:05 Emily Sisson out of London - Which is stronger Boston women or London?
28:01 Sara Hall raising money for Ethiopian orphans *link
32:09 Email of Week on Donavan Brazier's surgery
44:35 Athing Mu speaks on NFL podcast about modeling, legacy, retirement, wanting to quit sport 3 times and a sense of community at Texas A&M *link
52:46 (Audio) Athing Mu on desire to model
55:42 (Audio #2) When might Athing retire
01:07:12 Texas Runner and Nikeman have twins!
01:09:16 World Athletics makes women's sport, female sport - new DSD, transgender rules
01:14:21 Praise for Francine Niyonsaba
01:19:18 Camille Herron smashes 48-hour world record

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Zane Robertson EPO Cheat, Kiplimo Better than Kipchoge? (Guest) Iliass Aouani - Italian Record Holder in Marathon

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:56:25 -0000

Iliass Aouani, the new Italian record holder in the marathon, joins us @78:50 in the Where Your Dreams Become Reality Segment to talk about his rise to the top of Italian marathoning from his triumph and struggles at Syracuse where he set the ACC record at 10,000m, but also was dropped from the NCAA XC team his senior year. *Link Syracuse XC and Sweet Road

Prior to that we break down Zane Robertson's huge EPO bust and try and analyze what it means. Robertson left New Zealand at the age of 17 to train in Kenya.

We break down the NYC half marathon, Rojo ponders whether Jacob Kiplimo could be better than Eliud Kipchoge, what's up with Galen Rupp, Des Linden, and Ben True?

Dathan Ritzenhein gives us insight into Yared Nuguse @ 72.50.

00:27 Crazy Running Franchise
01:55 Start
08:28 Zane Robertson busted for EPO
30:22 NYC Half
32:11 Could Kiplimo eclipse Kipchoge in marathon?
39:19 Who is favorite for Worlds 10,000m: Chpetegei or Kiplimo?
42:06 Hellen Obiri update *Ritz Video
45:58 Galen Rupp 64:57 17th place
52:08 Katelyn Tuohy update
54:00 Chris Thompson on supershoes, 2:10 being the minimum standard in the marathon *Video
56:53 Ben True, Des Linden 1st Americans *True Video
01:01:07 Rojo's NOP rant
01:06:20 2012 Olympic legacy
01:08:40 Rojo admits OAC won indoors
01:11:35 (Audio) Dathan Ritzenhein on Yared Nuguse's greatness Video Nuguse Padova Race
01:18:50 Guest Iliass Aouani - Italian Record Holder in Marathon *Syracuse XC and Sweet Road
Links: Syracuse XC and Sweet Road
ZANE ROBERTSON POPPED FOR EPO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Claimed he went for Covid-19 vaccine, was given EPO instead.
Zane Robertson retires - was it worth it?
Chris Thompson video
Ritz video on Nuguse, Klecker, Kincaid
Ritz on Obiri
Nuguse's Padova Race

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NCAAs, Tuohy's Future, Dick Fosbury RIP, Sara Hall Returns, Kara Goucher Sexual Assault Allegations vs Alberto Salazar

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:04:06 -0000

The 2023 indoor track season came to a close with the NCAA Championships (and the high school champs) in Albuquerque and Rojo and Jon were on hand to analyze Katelyn Tuohy's greatness and break it all down.

Road action heated up with $250k on the line in Nagoya, and Almaz Ayana and Sara Hall in action in Portugal.

Kara Goucher comes forward to say Alberto Salazar sexually assaulted her and she is the one who got him banned via SafeSport. *Her new book is here

Pioness Dick Fosbury has died and is Matthew Centrowitz on the way back?

Show notes:
00:00 Crazy Running Franchise
03:08 NCAAs & ABQ
09:48 Should Tuohy go pro? Will she make the US team?
17:07 800 DQ Fair or Foul?
29:10 Email of Week / Update on Klecker being FURIOUS with Kincaid
32:30 Greatest runner to never win NCAAs?
34:42 Men's Mile - Luke Houser wins it & we remember the winners
44:54 Stanford's Roisin Willis and Juliette Whittaker impress
48:51 Lauren Gregory helps Arkansas win team title
52:08 Rojo's Bad News for Grant Fisher segment
57:08 Sara Hall first race in 8 months + Almaz Ayana in Portugal
01:02:42 $250k to Ruth Chepngetich in Nagoya
01:05:58 Kara Goucher says Alberto Salazar sexually assaulted her and she is the one who reported him to SafeSport *Book link here
01:13:36 Dick Fosbury RIP
01:18:47 Matthew Centrowitz is back!?!
01:21:23 LetsRun Doping Polls Back

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Klecker FURIOUS w Kincaid? Monson American Record, NCAA Indoor Preview, Tokyo Marathon

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:02:29 -0000

Alicia Monson crushed the American 10,000m record but was beaten by Eilish McColgan, but we start with 30 minutes on the men's race and Joe Klecker vs Woody Kincaid and the thread: Klecker FURIOUS with Kincaid. Is there a controversy? Is a race more than about winning?

Then we turn to the Tokyo Marathon and Cam Levin's (2:05:36) Canadian and North American record, plus the depth of the Japanese, and Betsy Saina of the US becoming the 8th fastest American ever with her 2:21:40.

We then preview the NCAA meet where the Washington men will be going for history in the mile, 800 U20 phenoms (Will Sumner, Roisin Willis, Michaela Rose, and Juliette Whittaker) could make history and we fully expect Katelyn Tuohy to leave with 2 more NCAA titles.

Then, we end with Euro indoors. Is Jakob Ingebrigtsen just good or arrogant?

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00:00 Say goodbye to the safety pin - Bibboards.com use code LETSRUN to save 20%
05:22 Des Linden's book coming out
08:32 The 10: Klecker FURIOUS with Kincaid?
14:08 Post of Week bynotactuallyme on Klecker vs Kincaid (gets a free supersoft shirt from the LetsRun.com shop).
31:18 Alicia Monson crushes AR (and McColgan beats her)
40:13 Rest of the 10
47:24 Tokyo Marathon Cam Levins North American record
01:01:43 Betsy Saina US Olympic contender
01:06:06 Japenese 2:08 marathoner runs 2:13 and quits sport
01:07:12 NCAA Indoor Preview
01:12:44 Men's Mile - How many Huskies in final, does one win?
01:19:59 Women's 800: 3 U20 Phenoms clash
01:27:16 Meet only on ESPN+
01:37:57 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's post-race comments cocky or factual?
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Dreams Become Reality, Craziness on the Track & Roads, Jacob Thomson (Guest)

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:31:00 -0000

At the end of 2020, Jacob Thomson didn't have a sponsor but he packed his bags and made the drive to Flagstsaff. Now running for Under Armour Dark Skey, he's the US champion in the half marathon and has his eyes on the 2024 Olympics in the Marathon. He joins us at 90:04 in the Where Your Dreams Become Reality Segment.

Prior to that we break down the running world. There was craziness on the roads in Osaka, a great indoor meet in Birmingham, craziness in the college ranks, and we debate what should Katelyn Tuohy and the Washington men do at NCAAs, plus Molly Seidel raced a half two weeks before her Nagoya Marathon.

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05:45 10 Japanese go sub 2:10 at Osaka Marathon
15:06 Birmingham World Indoor Final - Neil Gourley British Record
19:37 Keely Hodgkinson is she really in WR shape?
24:58 Should we have world records for races with no watches or rabbits?
31:42 Crazy ACC action - baton dropped at end of 4x400, slow heat wins 5k, when should they rerun a race?
46:56 Katelyn Tuohy living up to the hype, what should she run at NCAAs?
57:28 World record watch for Julien Alfred? Talitha Diggs gets American record at 400
59:39 Washington could have 7 guys in the NCAA mile
01:11:34 Love for Henry Wynne
01:13:04 Cooper Teare miler or 5000m runner?
01:16:44 Sinclaire Johnson impresses in 3000
01:18:55 Us juniors had to cover Nike logo at World XC
01:22:23 Rojo gets the singlet back from Dan Michalski
01:23:55 US Half Marathon Champs Jacob Thomson gets first national title, Aliphine Tuliamuk wins, Molly Seidel?
01:30:43 Jacob Thomson - Where your dreams become reality segment: He packed his bags and moved to Flagstaff without a sponsor, now he's a national champion
01:31:35 Jacob's big win in Ft. Worth
01:36:47 His career till now
01:39:38 His online coaching
01:43:02 Doubling back at USATF 15k Champs
01:44:54 Olympic marathon Trials
01:46:42 Living the dream- moving to Flagstaff with no sponsor
01:48:02 Great recent success of Under Armour Dark Sky team
01:51:50 The future of USATF road championships
01:55:03 Fort Worth > Dallas

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Wacky World XC, World Records Galore (Girma, Bol, Crouser), Fred Kerley Signs With..., USATF Indoor Controversy

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:43:42 -0000

What a week. We had a crazy and marvelous World Cross Country Championships in Australia with a tough course, brutal weather, Letesenbet Gidey collapsing, greatness from Jacob Kiplimo and two USA junior medals.

Then it was world records galore on the track with Ryan Crouser crushing it, Femke Bol taking down the oldest track record on the books, and Lamecha Girma breaking Daniel Komken's world record.

USATF Indoors was a bit of an afterthought but it delivered with some controversy and Sam Prakel leaving as a double champion.

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00:00 Bib Boards - Say goodbye to safety pins at road races
01:30 Start
04:35 Breaking news Fred Kerley signs with...
10:51 World XC
12:40 Women's race- Drama with Letesenbet Gidey collapsing
26:33 The amazing Nozomi Tanaka of Japan
29:44 Ednah Kurgat 18th, Weini Kelati 21st
31:15 USA only send 5 women's athletes and deprives Susanna Sullivan of her dream
35:26 Men's senior race - Jacob Kiplimo delivers
45:27 Will Grant Fisher ever win a global meda?- Berihu Aregawi gets silver?
51:24 Sam Chelanga shout out
52:23 US U20 Teams Both Win Bronze
59:54 Lamecha Girma Breaks Daniel Komen's World Record
01:00:15 Femke Bol 49.26, can she challenge Sydney?
01:05:46 Ryan Crouser with his old technique at a high school meet breaks WR
01:12:43 USATF Indoors
01:16:57 Men's 1500m Josh Thompson DQ'd !?!?!? shows what's wrong with sport's presentation
01:27:50 Craig Engels Nike ad (we couldn't find the ad online but the 9 minute youtube video on Craig they were promoting is here)
01:30:20 Michael Norman to 100, Nuguse in 1500 in Madrid on Supporters' Club podcast
01:32:37 Greg Foster RIP
01:33:09 Lynn Jennings and other stars talk about sexual abuse from John Babington

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Yared Nuguse the Real Deal, Alicia Monson & the OAC, Josh Kerr, Liévin Preview + Peter Bol cleared and World XC

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:54:23 -0000

An amazing Millrose Games is in the books and we break it down with a ton of talk about Yared Nuguse's American record in the mile and the OAC.

Then we talk about Wednesday's amazing Liévin meet where 3 distance world records could go down and Grant Fisher takes on the big boys, before some Peter Bol and World XC Talk.

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01:04 Millrose Yared Nuguse 3:47.38 American Record
Gold medal talk?
What does this mean for Ollie Hoare and Mario García Romo group dynamic?
OAC made indoors
Jonathan Marcus comments
Women's 3000 - Alicia Monson American record #1, Katelyn Tuohy NCAA record
Josh Kerr surprises in men's 3000
Fake Josh Kerr
Who gives up their pro card + Rojo apology
59:24 Lievin Preview - Grant Fisher in World Record Race
01:18:52 Peter Bol cleared?
01:29:11 World XC

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Grant Fisher World Record Attempt?, NBIGP Delivers, London is Loaded, Ben Rosario (Guest)

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Ben Rosario, the Executive Director of HOKA NAZ Elite joins us @ 98:43 to give us his Super Bowl picks and an update on the HOKA NAZ Elite team. Are they primed to do better at 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials than 2020?

The New Balance Boston Indoor Grand Prix took place at a sold-out The TRACK in Boston and we break down the scene and the action.

But prior to that, Grant Fisher is running the 3000 in Liévin, France next week, could the American or even WORLD record be in jeopardy?

Athing Mu pulled out of Millrose. What should we make of it?

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The London Marathon fields are out. Is this the greatest women's field ever? What about Sifan Hassan in her debut?

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Show notes:
05:02 Grant Fisher World Record Attempt in 3k?
16:20 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix - General impressions/ the crowd
27:58 Noah Lyles takes down Trayvon Bromell
34:17 Other winners Christian Noble, Heather MacLean, Isaiah Jewett
41:10 Rojo sounds the alarm on Bryce Hoppel
44:42 Hobbs Kessler underperforms
50:47 Athing Mu out of Millrose
01:03:15 44 athletes defend Mark Wetmore the Colorado coach
01:12:51 London Marathon field is loaded - greatest women's field ever?
01:22:30 What about Sifan Hassan in her marathon debut?
01:28:24 Keira D'Amato and Emily Sisson in London
01:34:05 Molly Seidel 71:43 Half Marathon + Justine Kiprotich update
01:38:43 Ben Rosario HOKA NAZ ELITE
01:39:37 Ben's Super Bowl Betting Picks
01:46:49 Giving up coaching, attracting sponsors
01:52:26 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials - Can HOKA NAZ Elite recreate the 2020 magic?
01:58:07 The non marathoners on NAZ Elite
02:00:20 The amazing Wesley Kiptoo (and his gloves)

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American Record Special with Yared Nuguse and Woody Kincaid (Guests)

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:25:52 -0000

What a special podcast we have for you. We sit down with both American record holders from the weekend Yared Nuguse of the On Athletics Club and Woody Kincaid of Nike.

First up is Yared and he talks about his 7:28.24 American record at 3000m, his first year as a pro, his dream of the Olympic Gold, his retirement plans, and more.

Then, Woody joins @46:13 and talks his 12:51.61 American 5000m record, his training situation in Flagstaff, leaving the Bowerman Track Club, that Jerry Schumacher quote, the Shelby Houlihan situation, how the death of his father impacted him, and much more.

Detailed show notes below.

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1:35 Yared Nuguse American 3000m record holder
08:29 What's the reason for his progress in the last year?
14:33 What has been the biggest adjustment as a pro?
16:07 Picking a pro team
23:25 Notre Dame years
25:40 His start in running
29:33 Dental school is on hold until....
32:00 "I want to be able to like win gold at the Olympics one of these days"
36:40 American record attempt at Millrose
46:13 Woody Kincaid
48:03 How does it feel to be an American record holder? Can he get the 3k record this weekend?
53:01 Which is better 7:28 or 12:51?
55:23 Is he a medal threat now?
01:00:20 Who are the biggest stars in American distance running? + his favorite American runner
01:06:15 Getting started in the sport
01:10:14 Did he feel overshadowed at Bowerman?
01:16:39 Jerry's comment 'I think you're throwing away your career by leaving"'
01:25:18 Training in the fall, double threshholds, Marius Bakken
01:32:41 The relief/pressure of running 12:51, how he started working with Mike Smith
01:37:41 His tattoo
01:43:30 The worst take about Woody on LetsRun
01:46:28 His accommodations in Flagstaff
01:47:23 The Shelby Houlihan situation, doping
01:51:39 The death of his dad

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Records Galore: Woody Kincaid 12:51, Yared Nuguse 7:28, Katelyn Tuohy NCAA record in mile

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:53:47 -0000

What a weekend. Yared Nuguse started it off by running 7:28.24, an American record for 3000m and then a few hours later Woody Kincaid shocked the nation and Joe Klecker by running 12:51.61, an American record at 5000m.

The next day Katelyn Tuohy broke the NCAA record in the mile.

Plus a sneaky good performance by Hobbs Kessler, a win and interesting comments from Drew Hunter, a world best by Keely Hodgkinson, Mo Farah news, a nice win by Ajee' Wilson, and another great meet this weekend in Boston.

We break it all down. Show notes below.

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1:38 Start - What a crazy weekend, Nuguse 7:28, Kincaid 12:51
16:06 Nuguse's 7:28 American record - should we have seen it coming, what can he do in 1500?
28:10 A little praise for Sam Atkin
31:09 A little love for Hobbs Kessler
34:38 Do the marks need an *?
39:38 Woody's 12:51, does this make him a medal contender?
46:50 Jerry Schumacher saying Woody was throwing away his career by leaving
51:35 Joe Klecker 12:54
54:17 Armory - Drew Hunter wins mile and says he's a miler this year
57:53 Is it fair to ask - Is Woody clean?
01:00:08 Katelyn Tuohy sets NCAA record in mile, Alicia Monson wins
01:05:00 Ajee' keeps her win streak going indoors with victory over Sage Hurta-Klecker
01:08:06 Woody running 3000 in Boston this weekend
01:10:39 Jon's sister bought tickets to New Balance Indoor Grand Prix to watch...
01:14:43 Keely Hodgkinson breaks 600m world record + guess their age
01:27:51 Mo Farah running London marathon, should he retire or try and do Paris 2024?
01:31:11 Will more coaches speak to media like Ritz?
01:33:36 Will Betsy Saina make 2024 US Olympic Marathon team?

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Mega Pod - Pete Julian (Guest), Andrew Colley (Guest) - USAs, Lilac and Dreams

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:36:40 -0000

We've got a mega pod for you today as after breaking down the USA Cross Country Championships, an Aussie 16-year-old sensation, and Sha'Carri Richardson getting booted off a flight we've got 2 guests.

First, Nike Union Athletics Club coach Pete Julian joins us at 92:24 to talk about this weekend's Lilac Grand Prix, a World Athletics Silver Label meet he is hosting (viewing info here), and to give us an update on the UAC and Donavan Brazier, Raevyn Rogers and Jordan Hasay. Plus he issues a challenge to Team New Balance.

Then, Andrew Colley of Zap Endurance joins us at 2:23:49 and is our Where Your Dreams Become Reality athlete of the week after he finished 2nd at the USA XC Championships to make Team USA after 8 years in the running wilderness. What kept him living the dream and what's next in store for him?

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Show notes:
02:27 Start - Leo Young audio clip
07:22 Devon Allen/Julien Alfred runs NCAA 60m record
10:18 USA Cross - Junior Races Leo Young and Irene Riggs impress
13:30 Pro races - Emmanuel Bor wins, confusion reigns supreme on 10k qualifying for Worlds
30:40 Flashback to 2007 USA XC in Boulder *it was nuts
33:30 Women's race - Ednah Kurgat FTW
41:40 Ritz explains why OAC 10k runners are skipping World XC
58:43 Nico, Leo & Lex's Mom Places 33rd in Masters Race +Thread of Week *link
01:00:41 Great post by Peter Bol's coach Justin Rinaldi link All his posts here
01:02:24 The top American at World Cross will finish in ___ place
01:08:30 Jakob 2.0? 16-year-old Aussie Cameron Myers runs 3:40 1500m
01:15:02 World Athletics floats new DSD/Transgender rules
01:22:29 Sha'Carri Richardson gets booted off a flight
01:32:24 Guest Pete Julian - Union Athletics Club coach
01:33:10 Stop chasing times / track is changing with new world ranking / qualifying system
01:42:55 Noah Kibet's status on the team
01:45:32 Raevyn Rogers and Donavan Brazier update
01:49:03 New signings to UAC - Michaela Meyer, Mckenna Keegan, David Ribich
01:59:32 Jordan Hasay update
02:02:49 The highlights of the 2022 Union Athletics Club season was...
02:04:01 Pete issues challenge to New Balance team
02:11:54 The sport needs more races that matter and not people chasing times
02:17:49 How do you beat Athing Mu at 800 meters?
02:20:52 How to watch Lilac Grand Prix
02:23:49 Andrew Colley - Where Your Dreams Become Reality athlete of the week
02:28:12 Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome
02:31:42 2020 Olympic Trials DNF- what happened? Did he think of quitting?
02:37:00 What's changed in 2023?
02:40:04 Goals for World XC, Rotterdam Marathon, 2024
02:44:28 Why did he keep living the dream?
02:45:41 Zap Endurance looking for a new sponsor

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Emily Sisson (Guest) American Record! Qs on Dibaba, Simpson, Huddle, Centro and Kessler

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Emily Sisson ran 66:52 in Houston to break her own American record and become the first American woman under the 67 minute barrier in the half-marathon and she joins us at 77:25 to talk about her record breaking run, her great 2022, and her plans for 2023 and beyond.

Prior to that we break down all things Houston, including the return of Tirunesh Dibaba, a crazy finish with Weslee Kiptoo in the men's race (link here) and debate what the future holds for Molly Huddle and Jenny Simpson.

We then turn to the track action and the return of Matthew Centrowitz and another win for Hobbs Kessler before discussing Marc Scott's plan to go train with Eliud Kipchoge and Patrick Sang.

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Show notes:
01:42 Start
09:02 Emily Sisson 66:52 American Record in Houston
15:00 Tirunesh Dibaba 71:35
23:22 Molly Huddle a step in right direction
24:23 Jenny Simpson 70:35
30:01 Crazy Men's finish with Leul Gebresilase Aleme outkicking Wesley Kiptoo. Link here. Should it be a DQ?
37:40 Conner Mantz, King Ches
41:47 Teshome Mekonen 2:11 3rd
47:19 Hitomi Niiya Just Misses Japanese Record
53:49 Track action - Matthew Centrowitz 2:22 1000m
55:34 Who has a better shot to make US team - Hobbs Kessler or Centro?
59:02 Stanford men impress
01:02:42 Roisin Willis, Juliette Whittaker debuts, Shamier Little impressive 600, Britton Wilson Collegiate record
01:03:58 Marc Scott joins NN Running, wants to train with Kipchoge and Patrick Sang (link)
01:14:54 US Cross Country this weekend
01:17:25 Emily Sisson Guest - After Her American Record in Houston
01:28:00 How did she celebrate?
01:29:28 Choosing an overseas spring Marathon, $, the Olympic course
01:34:46 Her 2 big goals
01:35:44 Kids and affect on women's careers
01:39:07 The crazy depth in the marathon
01:43:16 The rest of her 2023

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Bonus: Dan Michalski - Living the Dream - From Working at Walmart, Wearing the LetsRun Singlet, to the Olympics?

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:19:00 -0000

We've got a bonus pod for everyone, as part of our Where Your Dreams Become Reality series.

Daniel Michalski was a baseball player and band member for most of his high school career. Then he tried track and cross country and he has taken the more circuitous route to the top ranks of the sport. He won a a DII NCAA title for Cedarville. He nearly won a DI for Indiana but fell over the final barrier.

Unsponsored, during COVID at one point he was working at Walmart to help support his wife Abby. When she got pregnant, he wanted to find a job with insurance, and that led him to coaching in Texas, training solo, a new coach of his own and a return to the top of the sport.

He was the most gracious 4th placer we've ever seen at the 2020 Olympic Trials, and now has his eyes set on the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Before that he's running the Houston Half Marathon this weekend in the LetsRun.com singlet. A LetsRun.com Supporters Club member, he asked Rojo if he could race in the singlet. We're honored!

Show notes below.

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Show notes: 01:44 Start
03:59 The LetsRuncom singlet arrives
06:24 From baseball to marching band to nearly making the Olympics
13:50 College career at Cedarville
17:12 Nearly winning NCAAs for Indiana
21:28 Getting married
24:33 Covid, working at Walmart, and the Working Man's Track Club
26:23 Having a kid and coaching at LeTourneau University
28:37 Nick Willis and Marck Misch step in
33:56 The breakthrough
37:56 4th at the Trials and the best reaction ever
43:54 2022 season, beating Jager at USAs and the fall at USAs
50:59 Joining the Air Force?
53:28 Training at altitude
54:24 Racing in Houston and wearing the LetsRun.com singlet

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Loaded Boston Marathon, The Olympic Quadruple, More Kenyan Doping Positives and Pro Signings

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:30:28 -0000

Action got underway indoors and especially in cross country but the biggest news of the week was Kenyan doping busts, a loaded Boston Women's Marathon field being announced, and the revealing of the Paris Olympics schedule.

Will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone try and quadruple? Could Jakob Ingebrigtsen really try the triple?

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Show notes:
08:08 2023 Boston Marathon women's field is impressive. Deepest and fastest ever in Boston.
26:28 Paris Olympic schedule is out. Who can double? Who can triple or quadruple?
36:44 Will Jakob try the 10k/ 1500/ 5k triple?
47:29 More Kenyan doping suspensions including Michael Saruni, NCAA 800m indoor record holder, and Alice Aprot
01:07:44 Indoor/XC action - Jake Wightman gets beat in 3k by 2:12 marathoner
01:13:39 Hobbs Kessler 2:20 1000m
01:14:28 Cross action - Geoffrey Kamworor impresses
01:17:55 Signings- Stephanie Bruze pulls a Tom Brady and unretires
01:22:09 Natosha Rogers to Puma
01:25:04 David Ribich Joines Union Athletic Club
01:30:16 Noah Kibet the future at 800?

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2023 Bold Predictions + the 2022 LRC Track and Field Trivia Quiz

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:03:09 -0000

Happy New Year!

We start with a quiz of the 2022 Track and Field year before discussing New Year races and Grant Fisher's big 2022.

Then we turn to our Big Bold Predictions at 65:02. First we look back at our predictions for 2022 before turning to our predictions for 2023.

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Show notes:
00:35 NordVPN the VPN of LetsRun
01:40 2022 Track and Field Trivia Quiz
22:59 FBI calls Rojo
24:26 Some big New Year's races and a new star?
29:14 Grant Fisher's Amazing 2022
35:19 Ethiopian cross champs Gidey doing Worlds
38:21 The Wild Duck closing in Eugene
45:24 The crazy Mahiedine Mekhissi retiring
53:18 Houston half and marathon fields out - could the American record(s) fall again? Tirunesh Dibaba returns
65:00 Bold Predictions for 2023
01:05:02 Reviewing our bold predictions for 2022
01:08:53 Jon bold prediction #1 (Men's 1500)
01:11:55 Wejo bold prediction #1 (Sha'Carri Richardson)
01:15:39 Rojo bold prediction #1 (Boston Marathon)
01:19:02 Jon bold prediction #2 (US half marathon)
01:22:18 Rojo bold prediction #2 (Men's 200)
01:23:53 Wejo bold prediction #2 (Max Siegel)
01:24:38 Jon bold prediction #3 (Men's 1500 at Worlds)
01:32:28 Wejo bold prediction #3 (Hobbs Kessler)
01:34:18 Rojo bold prediction #3 (Athing Mu)
01:38:27 What are you most excited about in 2023?

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2022 Year in Review and LetsRun.com Awards

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:24:39 -0000

2022 is almost in the books. Fans returned to meets, Eugene hosted Worlds, Allyson Felix retired but Syd the Kid and Athing Mu took up the slack, and women's marathoning went to another level. We had some great and crazy races and controversies, and the LetsRun crew is here to recap it all.

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Show notes below.

2:35 Sex of Wejo's baby #2 revealed on the air
10:15 Why no New Year's bash at Armory or New Balance track?
12:28 Doping Bust of the Year
21:41 Race of Year
34:48 Biggest choke/ disappointment of 2022
43:44 Distance runner of the year
52:03 US distance runner of the year
59:39 Greatest US distance disappointments
66:19 WTF / Craziest thing to happen his year
76:00 Breakout athlete of year / More Craziness / Devon Allen DQ
82:22 Our advice to World Athletics
87:20 US distance race of year / some love for Athing Mu
90:32 Breakout athlete of the year
97:01 What will we remember 10 years from now?
108:12 Jon's coolest moment of year
Links: Runner's Diarrhea thread
Budapest Worlds tickets are a bargain
Devon Allen DQ data

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Who would you rather be (Josh Kerr or Jake Wightman)? Paris Olympic standards announced, Solinsky to Oregon?

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:17:43 -0000

Diana Kipyokei is officially out as Boston Marathon champ and Edna Kiplagat is in as a two-time champ. Is Chris Solinsky in as an Oregon coach?

The Fake Josh Kerr calls in, we discuss the new Olympic qualifying standards, and who would you rather be Josh Kerr (Olympic bronze medallist) or Jake Wightman (World Champ)?

Plus of course a little World Cup talk. Show notes below.

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Show notes:
1:34 Great last second gift- The Runner Box.com *use this link to save $10
5:04 World Cup celebrations (video, 2) / what if they refused to take the penalty kicks?
13:00 How fast could Messi run a 5k?
18:41 Fake Josh Kerr talks Seth Demoor
22:00 Chall Hall (Ryan's brother) 62:45 half marathon, Josh Kerr 63:45
27:09 Reminder Jake Wightman won Worlds!
29:17 Who would you rather be Jake Wightman (World Champ) or Josh Kerr (Olympic bronze medallist)?
34:50 Paris Olympic qualifying standards announced - who is fine and who gets screwed? *article
47:11 Will standards diminish importance of Olympic Track Trials in US?
51:54 USATF bungled disqualifying Olympic marathon trials bid from Chattanooga because of conflict of interest LRC article RW article
66:47 Breaking - Edna Kiplagat won the 2021 Boston Marathon (because of drug suspension)
71:02 Thread: Jimmy Gressier goes ballistic when he learns Turkish/Kenyan Kaya doped
77:56 Chris Solinsky going to coach at Oregon?

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Guest Clayton Murphy and his Christmas Miracle, Cross Country x 4 , More USATF Controversy and Details on Duane Ross Tampering Case

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:24:31 -0000

Olympic bronze medallist Clayton Murphy joins us at 84:02 to discuss a little miracle, his son Cash who went home from the hospital this week after 65 days in the NICU, after being born 13 weeks early. Cash and mom Ariana are doing great. Clayton talks fatherhood, his 2022 season, his plans for 2023, his big regret from the Tokyo Olympis and a lot more including the financial side of the sport, Max Siegel and Alberto Salazar, plus Akron restoring men's cross country.

Prior to Clayton joining the pod we have our regular show where we break down the latest track and field news. This week was chock full of cross country coverage as we had the Euros, FootLockers, the Kenyan champs, and the USATF club champs.

Plus a little USATF controversy and details on the Duane Ross doping tampering case.

Show notes with timestamps and links below.

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Show notes: Start The Runner Box
07:42 Richest half marathon held in Saudi Arabia /sport washing
13:29 Death of Grant Wahl and Rojo's memories *photo here
21:18 Champs Sports Cross Champs aka Foot Lockers
33:01 Euro Cross - Jakob Ingebrigtsen FTW
39:56 USATF Club Cross Champs - Cole Hocker FTW in Oregon Track Club kit
48:07 Kenyan XC Champs held and team for Worlds is stacked
56:13 Will Jakob Ingebrigtsen run, what Americans will run?
59:48 Max Siegel overruled USATF Board and awarded Olympic Trials to Orlando over Chattanooga *RW article
64:42 USATF sponsorship revenue is declining in real dollars *Sports Examiner article
68:56 Details in Randolph Ross tampering case come out *Link
84:02 Clayton Murphy interview *instagram post here
84:07 The incredible story of Cash
95:14 Running - From 2016 till today
102:35 Being married to Ariana, a former star sprinter
106:47 What happened in 2021 Olympic final and the day Alberto got banned in 2019?
111:53 The pressure of track and field
119:01 Akron restores Cross Country and Clayton returns to campus
123:35 Clayton's plans for 2023
126:47 Clayton's problem with Max Siegel's salary +sprint twitter
133:16 The financial side of the sport and losing his health insurance
143:41 Clayton's parenting advice

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Madness in Valencia, Kipchoge to Boston, Aaron Sahlman Shocker for Newbury Park at NXN

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:28:00 -0000

What a week. Kelvin Kiptum, yes you've never heard of him, ran 2:01:53 in Valencia as Amane Beriso upset Letesenbet Gidey to become the latest woman under 2:15 in the marathon.

We've got Eliud Kipchoge talking about his decision to run Boston and break down the huge upset at NXN where Newbury Park's normal #3 Aaron Sahlman upset Leo and Lex Young to lead Newbury Park to the greatest team domination at NXN on the boys' side despite them having an off day.

Show notes below.

Show notes: (Supporters Club members get full time stamps)
Runner Box (use think link or code LETSRUN22 to save $10)
Valencia Marathon was nuts
LetsRun long sleeve shirts are here (use code SC30 to save your 30%)
What happened to Gidey? Women's marathoning is at another level
Was there a (doping) elephant in the room? *Post of week
Eliud Kipchoge running Boston
Kipchoge audio clips: Kipchoge could train and work at McDonald's
Kipchoge just wants to win Boston
Boston will be the hardest marathon ever for Kipchoge
Kipchoge won't change his training
Will there be a 10k run with Kipchoge?
58:03 Bu 5ks - American collegiate and American junior records set
Sydney McLaughlin should not have been athlete of the year
Max Siegel defends his salary and Michael Johnson claps back
80:18 NXN and huge upset by Aaron Sahlman
Hassan Mead testing positive
Cross Champs
Thoughts on Asafa Powell's retirement

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Gidey Goes for WR in Valencia?!, $iegel Got Paid, Ban Kenya? BU 5k, Cross Champs, NXN

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:05:32 -0000

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

We've got a huge week of running with the Valencia Marathon and Letesenbet Gidey possibly targeting the world record to go along with her 5k, 10k, and half marathon marks, plus the US Marathon Champs at CIM, the BU 5k, NXN, and the Cross Champs in Austin Texas.

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Order of show (SC members get time stamps)
Max Siegel took home $3.8 million
Should Kenya be banned for doping?
NC State in NY Times
Great weekend action: Could Gidey get marathon WR in Valnecia?
Rest of Valencia
Reported Post of the Week -Were they running sub 4 in the 1700s?
U 5k - How fast will Katelyn Tuohy run?
Fitness Bank Cross Champs Thursday in Austin

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What an NCAAs, Katelyn Tuohy Goes Pro, CU Buffs Investigation

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:55:22 -0000

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We give another look back at the incredible 2022 NCAA Cross Country Championships where the men's battle was decided on the tie-breaker and the Katelyn Tuohy and Parker Valby match-up delivered.

Mike Smith has now coached NAU to 5 NCAA XC titles.

We debated Katelyn Tuohy turning pro and suggested she sign an NIL deal and then an hour after the pod she signed an NIL deal with adidas so we have an emergency segment on that at 57:21.

Mark Wetmore's Colorado Buffalo program is being investigated on how they handle diet and eating.

Show notes (SC members get detailed time stamps)
How great was NCAA cross?
Crazy tie break ideas
Mike Smith's comments on tiebreaker
Mike Smith audio/ thread of week: Mike Smith's Interview Honesty Blows Me Away
Mike Smith's legacy
A look ahead to 2023
Laurie Henes and NC State make it two in a row
Katelyn Tuohy and Parker Valby deliver
2019 audio predictions on Katelyn Tuohy's career
Should Katelyn Tuohy turn pro?/ Who has more potential Tuohy or Valby?
57:21 Emergency pod: Katelyn Tuohy turns pro and signs NIL deal with adidas will still run for NC State
Back to regular podcast and general discussion of NIL deals
Investigation on how Colorado and Mark Wetmore deal with nutrition / eating issues
Jakob and NCAA cross and final thoughts
DIII and DII Nationals

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The Best NCAAs ever? 2022 NCAA Recap Show - Tuohy over Valby, as NAU Edges Ok State on Tie Breaker (1st 10 minutes of Supporters Club podcast)

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:40:42 -0000

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The Katelyn Tuohy vs Parker Valby match-up delivered with Tuohy coming from behind for the win to help NC State repeat as national champions.

NAU and Oklahoma State tied for the national title with Northern Arizona winning its 6th title in 7 years via the tiebreaker as Charles Hicks got Stanford its first win.

Show notes: 02:35 Men's team battle comes down to tie-breaker
11:05 What happened to Stanford?
19:11 What was the atmosphere like in Oklahoma?
21:30 Freshman struggle
23:35 Women's race delivers Tuohy vs Valby showdown
26:53 Parker Valby audio #1 - she didn't know how much was left in race when Tuohy went by
28:06 Audio #2 from Valby on tangents
29:54 Tuohy's post-race comments on being 12 seconds down
33:11 Will they go sub 15 in 5k in December?
37:08 NC State's unsung heroes
43:13 Shout out for Alabama
47:06 Investigation at University of Colorado

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NCAA Cross Country Preview + Who is Athlete of Year? and Return of Molly Seidel

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:43:20 -0000

The 2022 NCAA Cross Country Championships are Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma and we break them down. The Parker Valby, Katelyn Tuohy match-up is nearly year. Is Nico Young the men's favorite? What about the team battles?

Plus Teshome Mekonen is now a US citizen, could he be an American distance star?

Molly Seidel and Molly Huddle both raced at the BAA half, what does the future hold for them?

And we discuss the crazy World Athlete of the Year voting. Who should win on the men's side? Eliud Kipchoge or Mondo Duplantis?

On the women's side - Sydney McLaughlin or Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

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Show notes: (We're giving timestamps to everyone this week but usually they're only for Supporters Club members)
04:19 Coros Prediction Contest
05:33 Did Grant Fisher not win NCAA XC because he's soft?
08:54 2022 NCAA Preview- Women's race: Parker Valby vs Katelyn Tuohy
24:42 Men's team battle: Stanford vs NAU vs Ok State vs BYU
44:48 Nico Young leads wide-open men's individual race
53:17 Women's team title: NCState vs New Mexico
62:19 Katelyn Tuohy injury rumor/ update
65:18 Rojo's editorial on non-binary prize money with Mara Yamauchi gets praise (and criticism)
75:52 BAA half - Teshome Mekonen a US star?
85:22 John Kellogg / Jeff Saturday coach talk
91:49 Molly Seidel and Molly Huddle at BAA Half
101:27 World Athletics Male Athlete of Year
107:49 World Athletics Female Athlete of Year

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Craziness at NYC Marathon, Olympic Marathon Trials to Orlando, Big Names on the Move

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:32:31 -0000

We break down the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon where Sharon Lokedi got the huge upset win, Daniel Do Nascimento went for broke and took a nap on the side of the road, as Evans Chebet got the win.

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We give you the inside scoop from New York, grade the Americans, and have praise and a cool story on Abidhamid Nur.

Then we talk about the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials being awarded to Orlando.

Then we have the crazy story of Brendan Hebert being a bandit at the Texas high school state meet and talk of Athing Mu going to LA and Cole Hocker and Ben Thomas joining the Oregon Track Club, along with Matthew Centrowitz getting engaged.

Order of show (Supporters Club members get full time stamps): Sharon Lokedi with huge upset win in NY
What's next for Lokedi?
Evans Chebet wins crazy men's race
The Americans in New York
Supporters Club only audio on Galen Rupp
Grading the Americans
Most tracked runners in New York
Abdi now with Asics / Rojo says Fauble past his prime
61:23 Olympic Marathon Trials to Orlando
Could the US not have 3 people with the standard?
Cool story of Abihamid Nur + Jenny Simpson update
Union Athletics Club update
85:29 Ex UT runner bandits Texas high school state meet
Oregon Track Club gets Cole Hocker, Ben Thomas, and Reed Brown
Athing Mu joining Bobby Kersee in LA
Matthew Centrowitz engaged
Wejo loses bet with Jon

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New York City Marathon Week is Here, Galen Rupp's Chances, Obiri's Debut, King Ches Voicemail, Austin for the Olympic Trials?

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:43:34 -0000

2022 TCS New York City Marathon race week is here and we start previewing the New York City Marathon even though our big blowout show will be the Supporters Club podcast on Friday.

How will Galen Rupp do? What about Hellen Obiri in her debut? Should we care that incoming NYRR Board Chair Nnenna Lynch had a positive drug test, what about the NYRR giving prize money to non-binary athletes.

Where should the Olympic Trials be? What about USATF Indoors?

Plus a great voicemail about King Ches and the women's superstar you've never heard about.

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Show notes: (Supporters Club members get timestamps)
Start- Join the LRC Supporters Club to get all the NYC content and our big Friday Preview podcast.
Halloween
NYC Marathon Week is Here - Galen Rupp's chances, will he even be 1st American?
Men's Podium talk
Women's Field - How many contenders are there?
Incoming NYRR Board Chair Nnenna Lynch had drug positive in 1990s
Babylon Bee Trolls NYC Marathon
Where are USATF indoors and the Olympic Trials going to be?
Should the 2024 Olympic Trials be in Austin?
The secret women's superstar you've never heard about
Voicemail of the Week - King Ches, Supershoes, and the American record
Ryan Hall didn't have super shoes and we still should invalidate 2016 Olympic Marathon results

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Valencia Half Delivers, Koko, Fast Food and Booze, + The Future of American Running?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:47:09 -0000

Konstanze Klosterhalfen and Kibiwott Kandie got big wins at the Valencia half as the Canadian record fell, but did the North Americans underperfor

We discuss how much pros can drink and how much fast food you can eat and run 13:13 for 5000m. Plus a little college XC talk, and we may have a new 2012 Olympic 400m hurdles champ.

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Order of show (Supporters Club members get timestamps)
Konstanze Klosterhalfen with big win at Valencia Half
Donavan Brazier vs Koko at 5k
Men in Valencia - Kibiwott Kandie FTW, American men good, ok, or terrible? Canadian records goes to Ben Flanagan
Is the future of American running 8 years old living in Ethiopia right now?
Update on Rojo's non-binary prize money rant
More info/update on Kenya doping positives as Jon talks to Brett Clothier head of AIU
LetsRuncom anti-doping challenge
Tweet of Week - How much booze can you drink?
Tweet of the Week #2 - Eating Burger King and running 13:13
College XC Conference Preview
Lashinda Demus likely soon to be your 2012 Olympic 400m hurdle champion

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New Drug in Kenya? Almaz Ayana is Back? Parker Valby or Katelyn Tuohy? Non-binary prize money

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:18:50 -0000

Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide - is this the new drug of choice in Kenya?

Almaz Ayana showed she isn't done as she debuted in 2:17 at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon with Genzebe Dibaba making history herself.

Keira D'Amato will be at the TCS NYC Marathon as will non-binary prize money. The WMM make it explicit they care less about the elites.

Who is the NCAA XC favorite? Katelyn Tuohy or Parker Valby? Show notes below.

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Show notes:
1:59 2021 Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei suspended
18:04 Love for Edna Kiplagat
21:14 Almaz Ayana 2:17 Debut Marathon, Genzebe Dibaba 2:18 at TCS Amsterdam Marathon
32:50 America is most likely to medal at the 2024 Olympics in what distance event?
34:15 Keira D'Amato running TCS New York City Marathon, Peres Jepchirchir Out
41:25 Rojo Rant: Non-Binary Prize Money
50:10 World Marathon Majors makes it explicit - less emphasis on elites
58:53 Email of the Week - Flying to Valencia instead of racing CIM
61:58 Why running isn't popular
63:05 Rojo's Confession of Week involving Kenenisa Bekele
70:36 Cross Champs at TRE
72:37 Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon
76:39 NCAA Cross Country - Katelyn Tuohy Big Win But Could Parker Valby be NCAA Favorite?
83:34 Will an NCAA woman run 14:50 for 5k this year?
85:40 Training Thread of Week - Parker Valby/Natalie Cook - what am I missing?
91:40 Intern Karl update / Colin Sahlman debut *More here
97:05 20th Anniversary of (Wejo Pacing) Paula Radcliffe World Record #1
100:27 'Hickam' El Guerrouj

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Chicago - Chengetich OMG, Sisson AR, Mantz Debut + Galen Rupp audio, dope bust in Kipchoge's camp

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:47:55 -0000

Ruth Chepngetich rewrote the playbook for the marathon in Chicago as Emily Sisson took down Keira D'Amato's American record with Joan Benoit Samuelson and Deena Kastor Watching. Conner Mantz debut in 2:08 with Galen Rupp in the crowd and getting props for his TV appearance. A guy in Kipchoge's camp got popped for testosterone and we praise a guy who ran slower than Ruch Chepngetich in Chicago.

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0:00 ElliptiGO and ROLL Recovery Train Like the Pros Giveaway
03:40 Ruth Chepngetich rewrites the marathon going out in 65:44 and runs 2:14:18
14:10 Kevin Hanson's tweet / Can Gidey break the WR and run 2:12?
23:52 Emily Sisson 2:18:29 American Record
31:25 Emily Sisson Comments *Video here
33:19 Galen Rupp audio, Tom Brady *video here
37:33 What is missing in Galen's career +audio #2
42:00 Men's race in Chicago
43:47 Grading Conner Mantz's 2:08 debut
52:28 Shout out to the other sub 2:10s
55:26 Doping bust in Kipchoge's camp
61:29 The wheelchair races getting too much coverage in Chicago
75:35 Wejo gets a pedicure?!
81:55 CJ Albertson 50km World Record
83:36 1 Up, 1 Down and Praise for Frank Lara

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London = Y-squared + Kipruto & Bekele; Mantz Mania & Sisson in Chicago + Tuohy NCAA Favorite

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:58:15 -0000

Yalemzerf Yehualaw crushed the 24th and 25th miles to get the win and London and show she is a natural-born marathoner while Amos Kipruto blasted a 4:21 25th mile to get the win, as Kenenisa Bekele showed his career is not over as he ran with the leaders until 5 miles to go and broke the masters world record.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is this week and Conner Mantz and Emily Sisson are getting a lot of the attention. More reaction to the World Marathon Majors slashing their prize pool. Plus Fiona O'Keefe and Hillary Bor got their first US road titles, Katelyn Tuohy solidified her status as the NCAA favorite, and some very disturbing allegations versus Nick Johnson and Huntington University.

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Order of show (join Supporters Club to get full time stamps): Start banter, reaction to London, should Jon to go Valencia?
Women's race: Y Squared runs 4:59 and 5:01 24th and 25th miles, where does she rank?
2Men's Race: Bekele was with leaders until final 5 miles, Amos Kipruto FTW
Times slower than expected
What's next for Bekele?
Word Marathon Majors reduce prize bonus by 69%, agents say they weren't told about it. What's next for WMM?
65:08 Conner Mantz Marathon debut in Chicago and he says he's going out in 63
Thread of Week: Conner Mantz says 4:46 pace at altitude feels "comfortable" - Indicates he will go out in 1:03 at Chicago Marathon
Message Board Post of Week- If the NFL was run like track and field
How fast can Emily Sisson go?
Fiona O'Keefe and Hillary Bor course records at US 10 Mile Champs
Non-binary runners starting to get equal prize money
91:48 Kaitlyn Tuohy dominates her season opener over Mercy Chelangat
95:36 Disturbing news: Allegations of sexual abuse, possible doping by Nick Johnson at Huntington University *David Woods article

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Kipchoge 2:01:09 GOAT, Tuohy and Young NCAA Favorites? World Marathon Majors Slash Prize Money

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:04:25 -0000

Eliud Kipchoge smashed his World Record to show he's the GOAT (even though some think he's over 40-years-old). Unheralded Tigist Assefa made American record holder Keira D'Amato an afterthought in Berlin. The NCAA action heated up at the Cowboy Jamboree. Are Katley Tuohy and Nico Young the NCAA favorites?

As we were recording the World Marathon Majors slashed some of their elite prize money drastically. We end with Supporters Club only audio of Rojo with a hot take on sports radio in Dallas.

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Order of show. Want timestamps? Join the Supporters Club
Thoughts on Kipchoge 48 hours later
Audio- Insiders Saying Kipchoge Wasn't Going to Win Olympics or Break World Records
Could any American have run with Kipchoge for halfway?
Is the party over for the American women in the marathon?
How long will Kipchoge's record last?
Former 800 runner Tigist Assefa Blasts 2:15 in Berlin
Road News /30k XC / Kipchoge's wife fasting for his success
55:22 Cowboy Jamboree NCAA XC Action - NAU and Nico Young Upset
Are Katelyn Tuohy and Nico Young the individual favorites?
Jerry Schumacher has a party for Oregon fans at Hayward Field
World Marathon Majors Slash Prize Money for Series Winners
SC only - Rojo's clip on sports radio talking about Cooper Rush replacing Dak Prescott

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Eliud Kipchoge 2:01:09 World Record Berlin Marathon Live Reaction Podcast

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:13:08 -0000

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Eliud Kipchoge ran the first half of the Berlin Marathon in 59:51 and then held on to lower his world record to an astounding 2:01:09. Plus, unknown Tigist Assefa became the third fastest women ever at 2:15:37. We break it all down

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Show notes: 1:42 Start and Men's Race
39:09 Women's Race

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Kipchoge Goes for World Record, Keira D'Amato #1 Seed, Berlin Marathon & NCAA Cross Country Preview

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:30:00 -0000

Some things change - American Keira D'Amato is the #1 seed at the Berlin Marathon - and some things are the same - Eliud Kipchoge is a beast and targeting he world record.

We preview the 2022 BMW Berlin Marathon and NCA Cross Country. Will Colin Sahlman redshirt? Is it a two-team battle between Staford and NAU on the men's side? Can anyone stop NC State, Katelyn Tuohy and Nico Young.

Plus Bowerman Track Club talk and a Jordan Hasay update.

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Order of Show (Supporters Club members get full time stamps): Keira D'Amato the #1 Women's Seed, Is she the favorite?
Press Conference Audio with Keira
How fast can Kipchoge go? Can he break the world record?
Should you sell the Aaron Judge ball?
What if Kipchoge sets WR, win Boston, NY, and the 2024 Olympics?
When is the last time the men's WR holder ran Boston?
48:31 NCAA XC: Will Colin Sahlman run for NAU?
Reminder Matt Withrow was US #1 at World Cross as a Freshman
Men's Team Battle: NAU vs Stanford
Women's Preview: NC State heavy favorites
Nico Young and Katelyn Tuohy Individual Favorites?
Jordan Hasay's personal life is great, running not so great. Link here
Christina Aragon Joins Bowerman
Connor Burns to Oregon

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Bye Bye Byes & Zurich, 5th Ave Records & History, Pregnancy, Porn and Cooper Teare

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0000

The Diamond League came to an end with a festival in Zurich that saw a massive shot by Joe Kovacs, world leaders by Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Emmanuel Korir, and statistically the fastest 100m run by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Three days later Laura Muir set a course record and Jake Wightman threepeated at the NB 5th Avenue Mile. Kenenisa Bekele tuned up for the London Marathon. Does he have another miracle at age 40?

Plus Cooper Teare is officially in Bowerman and not happy with Jonathan Gault, Boston needs a sponsor, Elle St. Pierre is pregnant and Rojo is Rojo.

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1:32 Cooper Teare not happy with Jon for breaking Bowerman news
7:29 Big takeways from Zurich Diamond League final
13:31 Take away the bye, will Noah Lyles run USAs next year?
22:11 The temporary track from Conica in Zurich, the 5000 finals on it
30:32 Joe Kovacs 23.23
34:39 John Kellogg on Frank Shorters training + Who was better runner? Pre or Grant Fisher?
40:07 5th Avenue Mile - Laura Muir dominates with record, Jake Wightman x 3
47:52 Sydney Maree ran 3:47.52 with 100,000 fans at first 5th Avenue Mile in 1981?
53:05 Rojo's inappropriate segment of the week
56:14 John Hancock will no longer sponsor Boston Marathon
62:37 Great North Run: Which is better Farah, Bekele, Gebrselassie or Cheptegei, Kiplimo, Barega?
66:26 40-year old Kenenisa Bekele runs 61 minutes, what are his chances in London?
73:57 Rojo's plan for Bekele and Farah
75:47 Elle St. Pierre is pregnant (and was pregnant at USAs and Worlds)
80:43 Anderson Peters beaten up + no recall with fall at 5th Avenue Mile

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Frank Shorter 1972 Olympic Marathon Gold 50th Anniversary Podcast

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 22:51:52 -0000

Frank Shorter joined us on Tuesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his 1972 Olympic Marathon gold medal in Munich that helped jump-start the running boom in America. We're re-releasing this today with show notes, on the 50th anniversary, so you can have it as a stand-alone podcast.

Frank talks about his Olympic gold, and a lot more, what he most remembers from the 1972 Olympics, training with Pre, anti-doping, his training, and how much he's running these days.

Video here: https://youtu.be/iKovNBktq5c

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Show notes: 11:25 Training with Prefontaine, focusing on strengths 16:32 Rooming with Dave Wottle 1972 800m gold medallist
22:20 1972 Massacre
28:17 The running boom with Bill Rodgers and the crazy 1966 dual meet with Wesleyan
34:49 The running camaraderie in the 1970s and how professionalization changed it
41:35 Anti-doping now vs 20 years ago vs 50 years ago
50:51 1976 silver, Frank thinking Waldemar Cierpinski was Carlos Lopes
57:56 How fast could he run with a pacer and supershoes
64:48 Telling Steve Prefontaine he was "stupid" at 1972 Olympics
69:41 Altitude training with Pre, Pre's ski accident
74:40 Yale cross country and Frank dropping out of Yale-Harvard meet
81:44 His running now. How fast could he run a mile now?
83:26 The toughest runner he ever competed against
86:14 A sample week of training
93:05 What he remembers most about 1972 Olympics 01:33:59 Frank's #1 piece of running advice

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Grant Fisher 12:46 American Record + Frank Shorter 50 Years After 1972 Olympic Marathon Gold +

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:13:09 -0000

50 Years ago Frank Shorter won the 1972 Olympic Marathon gold and changed the course of running in America. He joined us at 68:22 to look back at his magical moment, plus recount some of the sadness from the 1972 Games, talk about his training and a lot more, including Steve Prefontaine going snow skiing.

A great listen. Our talk with Frank went longer than expected so we've got a super long podcast for today as before our talk with Frank we broke down the latest professional track and field news. Show notes below.

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Show notes: 5:35 LetsRun Forums get a shout-out on Diamond League broadcast
6:41 Grant Fisher 12:46 American Record + How great is his 2022 season?
9:07 Kara Goucher audio
21:39 Rest of Brussels: Jake Wightman FTW 800, Ciara Mageean dreams become reality
32:35 Yared Nuguse the top US 1500m runner?!
42:13 Who would you rather be: Cole Hocker, Cooper Teare, Hobbs Kessler or Yared Nuguse?
47:23 Keira D'Amato and Emily Sisson Impress at New Haven 20k
53:50 Conner Mantz Wins and Ready for Marathon Debut
58:50 Diamond League Final
68:22 Frank Shorter 50th Anniversary Podcast
78:26 Training with Prefontaine, focusing on strengths
85:33 Rooming with Dave Wottle 1972 800m gold medallist
89:22 1972 Massacre
95:18 The running boom with Bill Rodgers and the crazy 1966 dual meet with Wesleyan
101:50 The running camaraderie in the 1970s and how professionalization changed it
108:36 Anti-doping now vs 20 years ago vs 50 years ago
117:53 1976 silver, Frank thinking Waldemar Cierpinski was Carlos Lopes
124:58 How fast could he run with a pacer and supershoes
131:49 Telling Steve Prefontaine he was 'stupid' at 1972 Olympics
136:43 Altitude training with Pre, Pre's ski accident
141:41 Yale cross country and Frank dropping out of Yale-Harvard meet
148:46 His running now. How fast could he run a mile now?
150:28 The toughest runner he ever competed against
153:15 A sample week of training
160:07 What he remembers most about 1972 Olympics
163:00 Frank's #1 piece of running advice

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Alicia Monson Medal Contender? Nico Young Comes Out, Pro Track Season Heats Up

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0000

Alicia Monson turned heads on the track in Lausanne, Nico Young showed courage off of it, Jakob Ingebrigtsen showed his greatness, as the European track and field season heated up heading towards the Diamond League final.

Show notes below.

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Order of show (SC members get full timestamps):
Start: Alicia Monson What a Run in Lausanne. Is she a medal contender?
Men's 1500 & Jakob's Consistency
Is the party over for Timothy Cheruiyot?
Fake Josh Kerr, Clayton Murphy and Staying at the Top
34:58 Rojo and Serena and Venus Williams
Killian Jornet GOAT? Wins UTMB
Should There Be Byes into Diamond League Final?
Sha'Carri Returns in Lucerne and LetsRun Predictions
Should Jakob Triple at Worlds?
Hobbs Kessler 1:46 800. Is that good?
74:32 Nico Young Comes Out
Breaking news: Devon Allen cut by Eagles
Two recommend reads/listens: Phil Knight's Shoe Dog Memoir and Malcolm Gladwell's Legacy of Speed Podcast
Kibiwott Kandie to Focus on Worlds
101:52 Brussels Diamond League Preview: Will Grant Fisher Break American 5000m Record? Stacked Women's 100

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Why We Loved Euros, Keira D'Amato Is Going to Berlin, & Chris Derrick Retires

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:43:06 -0000

Show notes:

On this week’s podcast, we talk about the 2022 European Champs, why track is more popular in Europe than the US, the 2022 Falmouth Road Race, Keira D’Amato’s American record attempt in Berlin, Chris Derrick’s retirement, Chris Derrick's views on the Shelby Houlihan case and more. Along the way, we talk about Wejo racing in the 2003 Pan Am Games and Rojo apologizes to Marcell Jacobs.

Time Stamps
0-16 Intro and Euro Talk
16:52 - What do we want to see from Jakob Ingebrigtsen the rest of the year.
23:30 Jonathan says Femke Bol is his athlete of the week and we contrast her with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
26:00 - Di you know Euros got amazing tv ratings?
32:30 Rojo apologizes to Marcell Jacobs and raves about him
39:20 - Falmouth Road Race/Keira D'Amato wants the American record. Why is she going for it in Berlin and not Chicago?
55:30 Chris Derrick has retired.
68:00 We get you ready for Lausanne DL
74:54 Our dreams become reality segment. Meet Zerei Mezngi.
79:30 - Are the new Worlds standards too tough?

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Jakob Masterclass, Marcell Jacobs is Back, Grant Fisher AR in Monaco + Fall Marathons Preview

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:01:59 -0000

Jakob Ingebrigtsen made it look easy over Mohamed Katir in the Euro 5000. Is he unbeatable at 5000?

Marcell Jacobs is back in form with a 9.95 European win. Grant Fisher left Monaco with the American record while Faith Kipyegon just missed the 1500 world record.

The fall marathon fields are largely out and we give our thoughts on Berlin, London, Chicago and New York.

Show notes below.

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Order of show (Supporters Club members get full time stamps)
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Masterclass Performance Euro 5000
How do you beat Jakob in a championship 5000?
Crowds, When Should Worlds Be?
Marcell Jacobs 9.95 European Champion
36:06 Rest of Euros
Fake Josh Kerr
Monaco: Faith Kipyego Just Misses WR, Hobbs Kessler 1000
Men's 3k: Grant Fisher AR, Thierry Ndikumwenayo and Voicemail from Bob in Baltimore
66:10 Fall Marathon Preview
NACACs- Bonus if you know what they are
Heather MacLean Performance of the Week?

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Hoare, Willis, Moraa, & Muir Gold, Rupp to New York, Youngs to Stanford, Monaco Preview And Do Any Meets Matter?

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 01:26:30 -0000

What a week. The Commonwealth Games delivered, Roisin Willis and Juliette Whittaker showed the US has a very bright future at 800 (even when you ignore Athing Mu), Sydney McLaughlin ran a race in Europe, the Young brothers are going to Stanford, Galen Rupp is finally running the New York City Marathon, and we end with a preview of the 2022 Monaco Diamond League Meet.

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Show notes?: 0:00 Start banter
6:09 Commonwealth 1500: Ollie Hoare Gets Gold
16:21 Commonwealth 1500 Women: Abbey Caldwell gets bronze, Muir her gold
21:09 Women's 800m: Mary Moraa wins crazy race
26:35 The Commonwealth Crowds, Props to Muir for Doubling, Natoya Goule
35:51 Sydney McLaughlin Skips Monaco Diamond League for Gyulai István Memorial
43:58 Dumb Idea of Week: Repechage Round Added to Olympics
49:15 10th Anniversary of David Rudisha's 1:40.91 800m World Record
57:10 Letsile Tebogo to Oregon +Jerry Schumacher's 1st Press Conference
62:09 Roisin Willis World Under 20 800m Gold Medal, Juliette Whittaker Bronze
66:20 Leo and Lex Young to Stanford
75:55 Galen Rupp running 2022 NYC Marathon
75:55 Rupp to NYC
83:49 Allyson Felix's Final Race This Weekend
87:10 Preview of 2022 Monaco Diamond League Meet

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Track is Back, Guest Sean Brosnan, Rojo Has Covid - Commonwealths, U20s

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 02:49:47 -0000

Sean Brosnan, the coach of the greatest boys high school cross country team ever, joins us at 54:43 to talk about leaving Newbury Park High School for the assistant job at UCLA.

Prior to that we span the globe as the Commonwealth Games are underway in England, the American Track League was at the Ed Murphy Track Classic, the World Under 20s Champs are in Cali, Colombia, and the Diamond League resumes Saturday in Poland.

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Order of show notes (Join the Supporters Club to get timestamps) Start Rojo gets covid
A little Sean Brosnan discussion, can the Young twins run 13:20 for 5k?
Ed Murphy Track Classic: Yared Nuguse FTW, Evan Jager's best days behind him?
Sage Hurta FTW and Diamond League Poland
Hobbs Kessler 3:36 in Italy, will he PR this year?
Bix 7 Miler, Patrick Tiernan should he move up? Puma distance group and Fiona O'Keefe
Jonathan Davis to Atlanta Track Club
Commonwealth Games and Trifect for Jacob Kiplimo and family
Don't kill the US Olympic Marathon Trials
NYC Club champs
Wejo goes solo. Emmanuel Korir lane violation at Commonwealths?! and now can race at Poland DL meet in 800
U20 Champs and Juliette Whittaker and Roisin Willis
Letsile Tebogo 9.91 and 19.99
Broadcast of Eilish McColgan winning Commonwealth 10,000m
Sean Brosnan talk
54:43 Sean Brosnan interview

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Biggest Winners and Losers from Worlds + Devon Allen's Agent Paul Doyle (Guest), Fake Josh Kerr

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:35:00 -0000

The Worlds delivered on the track and we break down in more detail the winners and losers from the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

Then @ 53:34 we are joined by Devon Allen's agent Paul Doyle to get an update on Allen's ridiculous DQ at Worlds and what is next for Allen as the Philadelphia Eagles training camps started today.

Show notes below.

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Show notes:
3:07 Where's Jonathan Gault?
4:45 Major Props to Luis Grijalva for finishing 4th at Worlds in the 5000m
7:30 Rojo's Biggest Winner at Worlds - European distance running
9:04 Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he's a 5k runner (full video here) + he'd run the 10k and steeple if it was feasible
14:57 Message Board Post of Week by Thoughts Leader explains why no one pushed the pace in the 5,000m: Cheptegei/Barega/Kiplimo... TERRIBLE MISTAKE --- !!!!
+ 'Natural born runners' myth goes home devastated”
18:10 Wejo's Biggest Loser of meet - stereotypes
20:01 Biggest loser #1 - Selemon Barega (and Ethiopian men on track)
20:47 Biggest Winners #2 - Everyone who repeated at Worlds
24:57 Biggest Winner #3- US men's sprinters
29:51 Will Noah Lyles be a footnote in history? Erriyon Knighton at 2028 Olympics will be younger than Noah Lyles is today
30:10 Biggest Losers #2 - US distance runners not named Athing Mu
34:16 Biggest Loser #3 - Track Town USA for the lack of sellouts in Eugene
41:18 Rojo Rant on Max Siegel - Not a lot of planning on USATF's part. They scheduled a press conference with Tommie Smith and John Carlos on 40 minutes notice.
47:11 Voicemail from Fake Josh Kerr - a class act in defeat, has great advice for high schoolers
50:08 Brief Monaco DL talk
53:34 Agent Paul Doyle with a Devon Allen update

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Homestretch of the Trials, Jake MF Wightman, 200 Final is Here + SC Day 6: Jeruto Golden, US 800m Bomb, What's Up with Coburn?

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:05:09 -0000

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Worlds has been a victory lap for LRC with Jakob Ingebrigtsen admitting he's a podcast listener, plus praise in the NY Times and NBC Sports for LetsRun.com.

In this podcast, we break down Day 6 of the Trials at the start, and then look back at the first half of the Trials starting at 52:23 and ahead to the final 4 days.

Show notes: Start- banter and LRC victory lap
5:27 Jakob Ingebrigtsen podcast listener
8:23 Women's steeple final - Norah Jeruto wins deepest, fastest steeple ever, as Americans Emma Coburn and Courtney Frerich come up short
14:54 Can Emma Coburn be a global force again?
27:41 Jake Wightman ran like he could win, that's what Emma tried to do
30:56 US Men's 800m debacle - All 4 US runners including Donavan Brazier out in round 1 + DQ of Koech
41:55 Who impressed in 800? Who is the favorite?
52:23 Big narratives of 1st half of Worlds
59:18 Devon Alen DQ
68:28 Another look at Jake Wightman and men's 1500. What happened to Jakob?
76:58 Can't fake fitness
81:36 Jon isn't interested in Sydney McLaughlin dominating 400 hurdles
87:32 If Faith Kipyegon the greatest miler ever? male or female?
92:28 Men's 200: Who you got Knighton or Lyles? Why is Knighton in lane 3?
103:22 Men's 5000 - Who you got?
104:48 What's ambiance like? Why isn't it sold out?

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World Track Champs Preview, Mo Farah Trafficked, Schumacher to Oregon

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:10:00 -0000

The World Champs start Friday in Eugene Oregon and we break them all down starting at 33:04. Before that we react live to Nijel Amos testing positive plus discuss Jerry Schumacher taking the Oregon job and Mo Farah being trafficked to the UK as a servant as a child.

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Show notes
5:45 Live Reaction to Nijel Amos testing positive
12:32 Bowerman Track Coach Jerry Schumacher to take over at the University of Oregon
30:03 Mo Farah trafficked as a servant to the UK as a child
33:04 2022 World Champs Preview (we'll have a more detailed timeline of the Worlds Preview Wednesday)
35:56 Men's 10,000- Cheptegei vs Barega Whose the greatest long-distance runner on planet? + 5000/10000 double / Grant Fisher gold medal chances!?
46:02 Men's 1500 - Start of Jakob Inrebrigtsen show? What about Kipsang and Cheruiyot and Hoare?
62:11 Cooper Teare's chances
65:56 What events will be on NBC?
73:03 LetsRun Meetup July 19th at 3pm
74:14 Women's 10,000m and Return of Sifan Hassan vs Letesenbet Gidey + Karissa Schweizer's chances
82:29 Men's 100m - Who is the fastest man on the planet? Fred Kerley HEAVY favorite in LetsRun.com Coros Poll
92:21 Women's 100m - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce vs Elaine Thompson Herah and Shericka Jackson
100:00 Allyson Felix and mixed relay 4x400
104:01 Men's Marathon and Galen Rupp's chances and fall of Alberto Salazar
111:25 Women's Marathon - Ruth Chepng'etich the favorite
116:03 Significance of USA Worlds + the Run up to LA 2028

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Top 10 Worlds Storylines, Tygart Speaks on Shelby, London Marathon Women's Field Announced

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 01:38:54 -0000

The World Champs are 10 days away in Eugene and at 50:32 we start breaking them down with the 10 storylines we're most excited about.

Before that we have a little drug talk, discuss the July 4th weekend action, and the release of the London Marathon women's field.

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Order of show (Supporters Club members get full time stamps): Wejo leaves a voicemail on Elijah Manangoi
USADA head Travis Tygart speaks on Shelby Houlihan
Wayde Van Niekerk 44:58, Emmanuel Korir FTW, Cuba's Reynier Mena 19.63
Peachtree Road Race -Senbere Teferi and Rhonex Kipruto win, Sisson struggles, Mantz impresses
Keira D'Amato replacing Molly Seidel on marathon worlds team
45:42 London women's field out
50:32 Countdown to Worlds - Top 10 Stories we're looking forward to
Men's 200m- Lyles vs Knighton 2. Men's 100m - who is the fastest person on the planet?
Can Grant Fisher medal?
Men's 400m - Can Warholm do it again?
5 Women's 100m - SAFP vs Elaine Thompson vs Shericka Jackson vs everyone else
World record watch- Ryan Crouser, Sydney McLaughlin, Mondo Duplantis
Women's 800- Can the Americans sweep? What about Athing Mu vs Ajee' Wilson?
Men's Steeple - El Bakkali? What about Kipruto and Jager?
Women's Steeple - Do the Americans have a shot vs the ex-Kenyans?
Can Jakob Ingebrigtsen pull of the 1500/5k double?
94:47 Ethiopians going to be allowed to double?
Update on rags to riches story - Dominic Lobalu

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Biggest Winners and Losers From USAs, Shericka Jackson 21.55, Who Wants the Oregon Job & Sha'Carri Making News Off the Track

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0000

Sha'Carri Richardson and Cole Hocker won't be at Worlds, Fred Kerley, Athing Mu, and Ajee' Wilson most definitely will be.

The 2022 USATF Champs are in the books and we break them all down, start to look ahead to the US distance medal hopes at Worlds,and of course have a little Sha'Carri Richardson off the track talk. Plus, Shericka Jackson won the 100m and dropped a 21.55 bomb at the Jamaican champs, Juliette Whittaker took down Mary Cain's high school 800 record, and who wants the Oregon job?

Show notes below.

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Start: Banter, Jon wins journalism award, dating couples
9:41 Fred Kerley biggest winner at USAs?
19:50 Attendance woes
27:05 Sha'Carri Richardson - biggest loser? Or long-term winner?
30:48 Sha'Carri lecturing media, media lecturing back (video of Sha'Carri speaking to media here, video of her instagram here)
38:34 Sha'Carri clip from FS1 First Take (full 16 minute video here)
40:04 Grant Fisher / Sinclair Johnson - big winners. Ajee' is back!
50:10 Cooper Teare impresses. Would he have been top 4 at British champs?
58:31 What distance runners can medal for US at Worlds?
71:31 Props to Jonah Koech
76:42 Should Jonathan Davis go pro or work for KPMG?
81:21 Juliette Whittaker breaks Mary Cain's hs record. Should she or Cade Flatt go pro?
92:56 Get rid of the Worlds byes
95:30 Lyles or Knighton at Worlds?
103:16 Shericka Jackson steals the show with 100 victory, 21.55 at Jamaican champs
109:42 Who will be next coach at Oregon?

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USAs Super Preview, Cade Flatt Just Misses, "Rubbing" in the 800, Paul Chelimo's Workout

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:50:45 -0000

The 2022 USATF champs start this week and this is our Super Preview podcast starting at 43:05. But before that we have some thoughts on Jakob Ingebrigtsen and the dream mile, Cade Flatt coming up just short of Michael Granville's record, how much shoving should be allowed in the 800, and John Kellogg joins us at 72:32 to discuss Paul Chelimo's workout.

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Show notes: Start- Jon goes to US Open
5:07 $200,022 USAs Prediction Contest
6:01 Airwaav Performance mouthpiece
9:03 Cade Flatt 1:46.48 misses Michael Granville record by .03 (Video of Granville's run article by Granville)
22:09 Dream Mile - Jakob Ingebrigtsen
30:28 Paris DL 800 controversy
34:35 Donavan Brazier injured
43:05 USAs Previews
44:40 Men's 800 preview- Hoppel and Murphy the favorites?
55:23 Men's 1500 Hocker and Teare and Nuguse?
66:51 Men's steeple: Is Jager done? Hillary Bor the favorite
72:32 Men's 5000- Can Grant Fisher get a US title? What's up with Chelimo? Teare and Hocker?
72:32 Paul Chelimo's workout / John Kellogg coaching segment- Is Paul Chelimo's workout worth 12:40 for 5000?
85:34 Men's Sprint - 100 is loaded with Coleman, Bromell, and Kerley but is 200 with Knighton, Lyles, Bednarek better?
91:49 Women's 800: Can anyone challenge big 3 of Mu, Wilson, and Rogers?
95:52 Women's 1500: Can Sinclaire Johnson really compete with Elle St Pierre?
103:26 Women's steeple - Are Quigley and Frerichs vulnerable?
108:54 Women's 5000- Is Cranny ready? Who doubles back? Weini Kelati ready to go?
113:36 Women's sprints- Sha'Carri vs Aleia in 100, Steiner vs Thomas in 200, Dalilah vs Sydney at 400m hurdles. Can Allyson Felix work her magic?
119:39 Regina Jacobs EPO history lesson
122:10 FINA bans transgender women from competing in women's category (unless they transitioned before age 12)

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Superstars (Tuohy, Fahnbulleh, Allen, Sha'Carri, Steiner) Deliver + Guest Cade Flatt Going for 800 History

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:15:00 -0000

What a week. The 2022 NCAA championships are in the books and the Joseph Fahnbulleh freight train arrived, Katelyn Tuohy got NCAA title #1, Abby Steiner got some Allyson Felix comparisons - we break it all down.

At 110:33 we are joined by the fastest high school 800m runner in the nation (and one of the most confident), Cade Flatt (@FlattCade & IG: @cadeflatt) from tiny Benton Kentucky (population 4,756) before he tries to break Michael Granville's 26-year-old national 800m record of 1:46.45 at this weekend's New Balance Outdoor Nationals at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Cade talks about the record, his unorthodox training (how does a 5 mile week sound?), his confidence, and his desire to race the senior USATF Outdoor nationals this year.

Devon Allen shocked the world at the NYC Grand Prix as the US stars were out in full force, Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin, Christian Coleman and Sha'Carri Richardson in her fish net attire. The 50th NY Mini was held. A bonus length podcast to break it all down. Show notes below.

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Show notes: Start banter, preview
5:41 Fake Josh Kerr on Supporters Club, Hadrian's wall, and 'hobby jogger' Malcolm Gladwell
8:38 Would Nick Willis' career been much shorter if he was American?
10:48 Huge NCAA recap show - Big takeways- Tuohy gets title #1, Joseph Fahnbulleh show, age matters
25:07 Abby Steiner impersonating Allyson Felix?
31:00 Men's 1500 at NCAAs?
43:39 Nico Young comes up short. Who has better pro prospects him or Katelyn Tuohy
57:42 Biggest surprise at NCAAs- Yale's Kayley DeLay 15 second PR in steeple, #3 NCAA time ever
64:11 USATF NYC Grand Prix
69:21 Sha'Carri Richardson's outfit
80:03 Breaking Max Burgin news
83:34 Devon Allen 12.84!
93:18 50th NY Mini
99:18 Molly Seidel getting a TUE for adderall
102:46 Yared Nuguse 3:34
110:33 Cade Flatt - high school 800 star guest. Cade is hoping to make history this weekend at New Balance Nationals.

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Sprint Drama & NCAAs: 400m Hurdles & Sub 4 High School Madness, Ethiopian 10k Champs

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:26:45 -0000

What a week. 3 high schoolers (Gary Martin, Connor Burns, Rheinhardt Harrison) went sub-4 in the mile in the same week with 2 in the same race! We had 2 men go sub 8 in the same steeple for the first time since 2012, we had some 400m hurdle madness from Sydney McLaughlin and Karsten Warholm for every different reasons, a Scot beat all the Ethiopians at the 10,000m champs, and right before this podcast recorded major twitter drama broke out between Sha'Carri Richardson and Rae Edwards.

Plus the NCAA Track and Field Championships are this week.

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Start - 3 high school sub 4s in a week
9:29 400m hurdles craziness - Sydney McLaughlin's doesn't count, Karsten Warholm has an ice bag on his hamstring before race is over
25:04 Men's steeple in Rabat was amazing. We get 2 sub 8's in the 1st race since 2012 / Jager not running Rome / The "British" model not followed in Rabat
36:07 Ethiopian 10,000m Women's Trials - Eilish McColgan wins, Y2 and Almaz Ayana don't make teams
44:04 Jon shows his hatred for Scottish and Welsh people and Americans
46:46 Men's 10,000m talk
56:08 NCAAs start Wednesday- Mini Preview- Nico Young and Katelyn Tuohy going for NCAA titles #1
66:50 Raes Take and Sha'Carri Richardson go to war- drug accusations and more
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Winners and Losers from Pre, USATF 10,000m Champs, Micah Williams 9.86, + where were the fans?

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:06:00 -0000

An amazing Prefontaine Classic took place at an amazing new Hayward Field. We break it all down and ask where were the fans? Plus, recaps of the USATF 10,000m champs at Pre, and talk of the 9.86 by 20-year-old Oregon sprinter Micah Williams.

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1:27 Start
5:05 Winners from Pre - Sha'Carri Richardson gets smoked but is a long-term winner
13:27 Michael Norman, Alison Dos Santos impress (Interview with Alison Dos Santos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO9IxKsqq0E )
15:02 Jakob Ingebgrigtsen amazes in Bowerman Mile, Olympic triple talk
25:37 Fake Josh Kerr calls in
27:40 Colin Sahlman, Cooper Teare, Cole Hocker in Bowerman Mile
33:47 Berihu Aregawi Wins 5k by Over 16 Seconds, WR Attempts Fizzle, Mo Ahmed kept out
43:27 On Athletics Club a big winner - Joe Klecker takes down Grant Fisher in 10,000m
54:09 Women's 10000, Karissa Schweizer gets it done, Natosha Rogers and Brooks Hansons make it to Worlds
66:01 Hobbs Kessler - a winner?!
70:23 Losers from Pre
70:40 What happened to Laura Muir + Big Props for Sinclaire Johnson & Faith Kipyegon
77:51 Medallists - Paul Chelimo, Courtney Frerichs, Emma Coburns - losers?
86:14 Where were the fans at Pre? Thread: Why is the stadium at Pre Classic so empty?
103:10 Message board thread of week: Could Jakob win at every distance event at US champs this year?
110:14 20-year-old Micah Williams runs 9.86. Is he the future of the 100m for the US?

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Sha'Carri Returns, Gary Martin (Guest), Keely Impresses, False Start, and High School 800 Record Books Nearly Rewritten

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:20:00 -0000

Gary Martin, the only high schooler besides Jim Ryun to go sub 4 in a high school mile race without a rabbit, joins us at 71:29 to talk about his amazing run, his love of the sport, and a lot more. (We have 31 minutes of highlights of our talk with Gary included today. To get the full 44-minute podcast with Gary which dropped last week, join our Supporters Club today. )

Sha'Carri Richardson is back racing and just in time as the Pre Classic is Saturday.

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The Birmingham Diamond League is in the books, Abel Kipsang keeps winning, Trayvon Bromell got DQd, and how should the false start rule be changed? Keely Hodgkinson looks like a superstar, but can she have a rivalry with Athing Mu if she never beats her?

High Schoolers Juliette Whittaker and Cade Flatt ran the #2 times ever in NYC, did the pre-race showers have something to do with it?

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0:00 Breaking news right after we record: Athing Mu, Matthew Centrowitz OUT of Pre, Trayvon Bromell in, Shelby Houlihan issues statement
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2:51 Start regular pod - Intro, Rojo pumped to be going to Pre, Jon soccer gloating
9:44 Juliette Whittaker and Cade Flatt 2nd fastest high school 800s ever
21:53 The Thunderstorm effect the key to running fast?
25:41 Sha'Carri Richardson returns to racing. What to make of it?
34:34 Aaron Brown gets beat in "B" Diamond League 100, but win "A" 100
35:33 Should the false start rule be changed?
47:08 Keely Hodgkinson impresses, Can she have a rivalry with Athin Mu if she never wins?
55:35 100 ends the Pre meet, not the Bowerman mile - Marcell Jacobs out, but it is great (and even greater with addition of Trayvon Bromell after podcast recording)
63:38 Duane Ross the new coach at Tennessee
66:59 Thread of Week: Cooper Teare and Jakob Ingebrigtsen rivals
71:29 Gary Martin (guest) on being the 2nd high schooler ever (and the fastest and first since Jim Ryun) to go sub 4 in a high school only mile without a rabbit

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Gary Martin Sub 4 Like Jim Ryun, Katelyn Tuohy 4:06, Go Pro Early?

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:48:00 -0000

Pennsylvania high schooler Gary Martin did something that had only been done once before, by Jim Ryun in 1965, go sub 4 in the mile in a high school race without a rabbit.

Former prep phenom Katelyn Tuohy blasted a 4:06 1500m, Maria Garcia Romo blasted NCAA record holder Eliud Kipsang at SECs in the 1500, Yared Nuguse's NCAA career is over, there were some amazing sprint performances at the conference meets, and DII star Christian Noble turned some heads by not only turning pro before NCAAs, but also signing as a male with New Balance.

We break it all down and discuss whether Newbury Park XC was the best high school team ever in any sport and whether Matthew Centrowitz, Donavan Brazier, or Jenny Simpson are in trouble.

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0:00 LetsRun.com Summer Training program - Train with the best this summer
4:10 Gary Martin joins Jim Ryun as the only high schoolers to go sub 4 without a rabbit in a high school race. What does it mean? Is he even the best high school miler in the country right now?
23:47 Was Newbury Park XC the best high school team ever in any sport?
29:55 Katelyn Tuohy 4:06 1500m
43:10 Yared Nuguse's NCAA career is over
52:46 Dylan Jacobs running fast
56:08 D2 Christian Noble goes pro and New Balance signs and American male
65:31 Mario Garcia-Romo crushes NCAA record holder Eliud Kipsang at SECs
67:59 Brandon Miller struggles at SECs
72:12 Britton Wilson's amazing SEC meet
79:06 Asbel Kiprop admits to doping?
82:39 USATF Distance Classic preview- Jager in steeple, great men's 1500, return of Emma Coburn and Isaiah Harris
90:19 Who is more in trouble Jenny Simpson, Matthew Centrowitz or Donavan Brazier?
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Phenoms & Busts, Emily Sisson AR, Diamond League Kickoff and Track and Field Superfan Derek Rubis

Wed, 11 May 2022 03:31:00 -0000

The Diamond League kicks off in Doha on Friday with the return of Donavan Brazier. Jakob Ingebrigtsen got a nice 5k win in America and had some interesting comments afterward on teen phenoms and the Olympic letdown.

Emily Sisson's assault on the roads got her the American half-marathon record, will the full marathon be next?

Track and field super fan Derek Rubis joins us at 79:25 to talk about his battle with cancer, the state of the sport, share some words of inspiration, and make a bold, bold prediction.

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0:00 Summer Training Program is here
2:37 "B" team season is over - Diamond League starts Friday
4:53 Sound Running 5k - Jakob Ingebrigtsen delivers, Abdihamid Nur NCAA record?
17:58 Jakob's post-race comments on the Olympic let down (podcast Wejo talked about here)
24:33 Jakob's comments on Newbury Park - "13:40, 13:20. That's nothing compared to the bigger picture"
25:32 Struggling ex phenoms- not all excel as pros Lawi Lalang, Edward Cheserek, Drew Hunters all struggling
28:45 Rojo says Drew Hunter is done
31:39 Kip Keino Classic - Marcell Jacobs pulls out - was he really sick? Ferdinand Omanyala upsets Fred Kerley
41:19 Should Kenya host a Worlds?
45:26 Allie Wilson world leader continues strong year for Atlanta Track Club
48:40 Emily Sisson breaks American record in half marathon. Will she get marathon record next?
55:49 Jon rants about USATF Half Marathon champs being thinly promoted
58:12 Cooper Teare solos the World Standard. Is he the US 1500m favorite?
63:34 Message board thread of week: How many Americans will join sub 13:00 5k club in next 3 years?
68:02 Amazing finish at Kentucky Derby
68:57 Pro Thursday Night Track and Field on ESPN2 from Puerto Rico - Elaine Thompson-Herah headlines
70:47 Diamond League Doha preview- Donavan Brazier's 1st 800 since Olympic Trials, stacked men's 1500, a lot, lot more
79:25 Track and field super fan - Derek Rubis, aka The Hub of Distance Running on his battle with cancer, the current state of track and field and more.

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Erriyon Knighton 19.49!, Penn, Drake, Farah & Hasay Struggle, Guest Ben Flanagan

Thu, 05 May 2022 04:11:00 -0000

Erriyon Knighton ran 19.49 at age 18, Trayvon Bromell blasted Andre De Grasse at 100m, and Athing Mu crushed Ajee' Wilson at 600, as it was Penn and Drake Relays week with the 4 x 1 mile record at Penn fizzling out on leg #1.

Ben Flanagan is our guest at 80:30 to talk about what happened on the lead-off leg at Penn, running for 79-year-old Ronnie Warhurst, and his future in the marathon.

Erik Sowinski got sub 1:50 #200, and we ponder what's next for Jordan Hasay and Mo Farah who both struggled as Aliphine Tuliamuk and Wesley Kiptoo did not.

This weekend's Sound Running meet is loaded with Jakob Intebrigtsen taking on many of the best US-based athletes at 5000m.

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Show notes: 0:00 Summer Training Program is here
2:29 Erriyon Knighton runs 19.49
10:39 Sub 19 for 200?
14:48 Trayvon Bromell 9.75 100m to crush Andre De Grasse
20:46 On 4 x Mile record attempt fizzles
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27:40 Athing Mu crushes Ajee' Wilson in Penn 600
36:12 Drake pro meet was better than Penn's
39:06 Erik Sowinski has run 200 sub 1:50 800s
44:16 Jenny Simpson's announcing debut at Drake
48:44 Pittsburgh Half- Jordan Hasay bombs, Aliphine Tuliamuk 1st race since Olympics, Weslee Kiptoo wins $10,000 in half
57:23 Sports Examiner examines paying college athletes and how that would affect non-revenue sports. Newsletter here
59:49 Mo Farah gets beat by club runner and British press enjoys it. How much should London Marathon pay him?
69:37 Thread: Why do races pay prize money?
70:51 Sound Running Meet this weekend is Loaded with Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Intern Karl, and Colin Sahlman
80:30 Guest Ben Flanagan of On and the Very Nice Track Club joins us to talk what happened Penn Relays 4 x Mile and a lot more

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Cole vs Cooper, Y2 Marathon Debut, Penn Relays 4x1 Attempt, Shelby Houlihan report, Author Jerry Bouma

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:09:43 -0000

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Yalemzerf Yehualaw's marathon debut was a smashing success, Hobbs Kessler's outdoor debut was just as Nick Willis predicted, you can win $2000 if Fred Kerley doesn't break the 100m world record, Karsten Warholm turned down $30,000 to run Pre and Brittany Brown ran 10.66 for 100m.

The 4 x mile world record is taking center stage with Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare coming up short in Oregon, and the On team giving it a go this weekend at Penn. Prediction contest here.

Plus more talk about Ross Tucker's report on the Shelby Houlihan case.

At 76:50 author Jerry Bouma joins us to talk about his new book: The Villanova Track Story: 1966-1981: Touching Greatness, Forever Together

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16:01 Jon's roommate Zack Beavin wins the USATF 100k title
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20:22 Yalemzerf Yehualaw's 2:17:23 Marathon debut. Is she the female Kipchoge?
30:14 Duck Track Club (Cole Hocker, Cooper Teare) comes up short in 4 x Mile world record attempt
33:46 On Team going for World Record this week update Geordie Beamish and Jonas Raess out
40:38 Who you got Cole Hocker vs Cooper Teare in the mile right now?
44:52 Hobbs Kessler's 2022 1500 debut & Nostradamus Nick Willis
50:14 Where's Centro?
52:32 Investment opportunity: $2000 if Fred Kerley doesn't break 100m WR this year
55:50 Athing Mu's 2:02 800 opener. She races Ajee' Wilson this week
61:48 Who if anyone will bid on 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials?
66:48 Karsten Warholm turns down $30,000 to race at Pre
72:27 Brittany Brown 10.66 100m
76:50 Author Jerry Bouma on The Villanova Track Story: 1966-1981: Touching Greatness, Forever Together

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Boston is Baaack, the TRACK at New Balance, Mt. Sac, 4 x Mile Record Attempt

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:27:00 -0000

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The Boston Marathon was back on Patriots Day and the LetsRun.com crew was there on-site to break it all down. Peres Jeprchirchir delivered again, Evans Chebet put on a clinic, Molly Seidel DNF'd and the top two Americans, Scott Fauble and Nell Rojas, were both unsponsored by choice.

Plus, the TRACK at New Balance opened with a DMR world record, is this Hayward Field East?

Mt. Sac had Elaine Thompson-Herah make an appearance for the prelims, Fred Kerley take down Michael Norman at 200, and Raevyn Rogers solo a 1:58 800.

Plus, Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare are going for a world best and some aren't happy.

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1:42 Boston back on Patriots Day, LetsRun meetup, great races
9:33 Boston’s greatness and hole in Kipchoge’s resume
11:26 Women’s race: Peres Jepchirchir gets 3rd straight big win and talks world record
30:32 Molly Seidel DNF
40:16 Nell Rojas & Scott Fauble 1st Americans both unsponsored by choice
57:34 Men’s Race: Evans Chebet rocks final 5 miles
65:48 Joe Bosshard coaching Scott Fauble + The American Men
81:07 Brazilian record at Seoul Marathon
85:25 Hayward Field East? The Track at New Balance opened with a World Record
The Pressure on Generation Zoom, article by Ethan Strauss here
97:43 Where’s Sha’Carri Richardson?
98:53 Mt Sac - curse of the NCAA 1500m record holder, Elaine Thompson-Herah sort of runs, Fred Kerley>Michael Norman, Raevyn Rogers 1:58
109:43 Cole and Cooper going for 4 x mile world best, but many aren’t happy

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Bowerman Drama, Boston Marathon Week, Jager & Schweizer Return, Bermuda Games

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:29:40 -0000

The Boston Marathon is almost here, pro outdoor track got underway in a big way at the USATF Bermuda Games, but the biggest story of the week is Gabriela Debues-Stafford leaving the Bowerman Track Club because of the Shelby Houlihan situation. Shelby has issued a statement in response and we break it all down, plus talk about Mt. Sac and the return of Evan Jager in the steeple and Karissa Schweizer from Achilles surgery. Show notes below.

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2:49 Boston Marathon week is here
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7:04 Drama at Bowerman: Gabriela Debues-Stafford leaves because of Shelby Houlihan situation, Shelby issues statement
USATF Windy Bermuda Games - Grant Holloway doesn't run because of wind
The crazy race of week - men's 1500 in Bermuda
Athing Mu runs 51.7 should we worry?
45:44 Newbury Park rewrites Arcadia records books, yet we're disappointed?
Sadie Engelhardt 4:35.16
CU Boulder Trivia
60:23 Evan Jager racing the steeple at Mt. Sac
Karissa Schweizer first race since Achilles surgery
70:51 Boston Marathon women's mini preview
Boston Marathon men's mini preview
Sam Parsons Sub 4 in Delaware
93:24 Mark Conover RIP

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Bekele Done?, High School Phenoms (Cook vs Tuohy), Jonathan Jones Leads NCAA at 400 & 800

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:34:00 -0000

The track and field action is picking back up and the Boston Marathon is less than 2 weeks away and Kenenisa Bekele won't be there, but team New Balance with Sydney McLaughlin, Elle Purrier St Pierre, Heather MacLean, and high schooler Roisin Willis will be going for the DMR world record.

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1:36 USA vs England in World Cup
10:40 April Fools apology by Wejo
12:45 Bekele out of Boston. Is his career over?
21:34 Rojo rant on Tiger Woods
24:52 Men's Boston may be better without Bekele
31:29 Sara Hall out
36:43 New Balance going for DMR world record Friday night of Boston marathon weekend
42:00 How old is too old for a high schooler?
47:59 Natalie Cook runs 15:25 5k. Who wins at 5k her or Katelyn Tuohy?
53:14 Pressure on high school phenoms. *Thread
59:26 Ajee' Wilson vs Athing Mu at Penn at 600?
61:33 Where should we have big track meets in America outside of Eugene? - Penn, Austin?
76:03 Jonathan Jones NCAA leader at 400 and 800
82:39 31-year-old teacher Susanna Sullivan wins Cherry Blossom
84:46 Rojo ran #2 on social media
87:13 USATF Bermuda

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CJ Albertson 2:10 in Practice, How Many Newbury Park Sub 4s? Fights and 4x400s

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:52:36 -0000

Cj Albertson ran a legit 2:10 marathon in practice, Newbury Park keeps rewriting the high school record books and gets some Jim Ryun comparisons, while the outdoor season kicked off with Texas and Raleigh Relays and we discuss some 2022 Hot Takes.

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Order of Show (Supporters Club members get full-time stamps)
USATF Bermuda Games in 2 weeks on NBC
4x400s at Texas Relays - Athing Mu and crazy finish in men's race
20:52 CJ Albertson 2:10:28 Marathon in Practice
Newbury Park keeps bringing it. Can 4 guys sub 4 in the same year? *Video of 800
Runner gets punched during high school race
49:38 How would Jim Ryun stack up on Newbury Park?
Caster Semenya runs a 3k and has some interesting comments afterwards
Hellen Obiri 1:04 Half Marathon and she will defend her titles at Worlds in 5k
Katelyn Tuohy 4:12 1500
68:54 Thread of Week: 2022 Hot Takes thread Ingebrigtsen 3:25, Kerr doesn't medal, + reminder Bekele is running Boston

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Good, Bad, and the Ugly of World Indoors, NYC Half, Serbia, and that Cooper Teare, Cole Hocker Time Trial

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:53:23 -0000

Marcell Jacobs and Christian Coleman gave the sport what it wanted in the 60, Ajee' Wilson finally was golden, and Elle Purrier impressed at World Indoors. Plus a few athletes may have gotten wake-up calls, insights from the NYC Half on Sara Hall, Galen Rupp and others, and that time trial that Cooper Teare and Cole Hocker ran.

We end with Supporters Club audio of Jon and Rojo's night out in Serbia on the LetsRun.com credit card.

Show notes below.

Links: 1. Thread: Biggest Winners/Losers from World Indoors. 2. Geordie Beamish interview. 3. World indoors interviews.

10:30 Big Picture takeaways from World Indoors
17:58 American get 3 distance medals - good, bad or as expected?
22:27 Biggest winners from Worlds
28:08 Marcell Jacobs a big winner as was Christian Coleman
36:49 Biggest losers?! - Isaiah Harris?, Gabriela Debues-Stafford?, Ollie Hoare?
51:23 Ajee' Wilson lifetime achievement gold medal
52:32 Athing Mu's instagram post, Gloria Gaynor, and Wejo bombing on a DMR anchor
61:33 Takeaways from being in Serbia
68:46 NYC Half Marathon. Videos
86:11 Asbel Kiprop returns with 1:56 800?
90:04 Cooper Teare 13:06, Cole Hocker 13:08 in a race with 3 finishers. Athletes chasing standards instead of racing world indoors
100:59 Rojo and Jon's St. Patrick's day in Serbia & the woman at the bar

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Getting Ready for 2022 World Indoors + Katelyn Tuohy Rocks NCAA Indoors

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:26:00 -0000

Show notes:

We mainly get you ready for this weekend's World Indoor Champs but do briefly talk about 2022 NCAA indoors, the 2022 Nagoya Marathon and Newbury Park's exploits in the 4 x mile.

Time stamps: 4:00- Jon and Robert reveal they are a married couple and have some exciting test results to announce 7:45: Brief 2022 NCAA Indoor talk - Tuohy, Nur and Abdalla. 15:20: 2022 World Indoors Is going to be awesome: Marcel Jacobs vs Coleman 23:00: We preview the mid-d and distance action - starting with the 800s, then going to the 1500s, then the 3000 38:00 - Which Americans are most likely and least likely to medal? 50:00 - What non-distance Jonathan is most psyched about 56:00 Did you know Serbia is on the US Do Nott Travel List? Will any other American journalists be there? 58:00 Nagoya Marathon paid out its $250,000 prize 60:00 Newbury Park rocked the 4 x mile last week and will be running the Penn Relays - is that a good or bad thing? 68:00+ Rojo tells the SC members about his conversation with a 25-year old on the way to Birmingham and how she asked for his number. Rojo’s wife was please they chatted but is now worried he’ll be canceled.

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Grant Fisher (Guest) American Record Podcast

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:40:18 -0000

America's new distance superstar Grant Fisher joins us to talk all about his 12:53 5,000 and 26:33 10,000m American records.

What was Grant's mindset heading into the race, during the race, and where does he go from here? When did the record attempts come about, how tough is it to join Jerry Schumacher's Bowerman Track Club, has he heard from Galen Rupp and a ton more?

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1:43 The record, how it came about
10:29 Woody Kincaid's pacing / wavelight
17:32 Grant's mindset in race
21:46 What happens after the race, celebrating on the beach?
24:34 Rojo asks about drugs
30:05 Has he heard from Galen Rupp?
35:24 Super spikes
39:54 5k or 10k?
47:17 Tokyo Olympics
50:59 How tough is it joining Bowerman and the story of the ugly duckling
59:56 Is Jerry Schumacher a control freak?
62:58 Where's Centro?
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Grant Fisher 26:33 American Record, Kipchoge Still King, Kosgei 2:16, Cranny Comes Close, Rupp 7th

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0000

What a weekend. Grant Fisher has run 26:33 for 10,000m, Elise Cranny 30:14, Eliud Kipchoge is still the king, Brigid Kosgei may be the queen, Emily Sisson is still crushing the roads, Nico Montanez gets his first national title while Galen Rupp is only 7th. We break it all down, plus the usual banter.

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Start - Banter, what a weekend. Rojo victory lap
8:42 Grant Fisher's 26:33
14:18 Fisher's medal chances
25:42 Is Fisher the next Rupp?
30:16 Fisher finishes in lane 4 and Worlds final is at 1pm
35:38 Elise Cranny 30:14 10,000m US #2 ever, pacers, wavelight
48:35 Everyone else in 10,000 including bball, tennis, and track star Sarah Lancaster getting Worlds standard
55:06 Eliud Kipchoge 2:02:40 Tokyo Marathon win
64:17 Brigid Kosgei runs 2:16:02 to go with her 2:14 and enter GOAT talk
73:06 We still don't know what qualifying standards for USA 10,000m are
81:53 Go to World Indoors and stay in Jon and Rojo's Air BnB
83:36 Mondo Duplantis 6.19 World record in pole vault
87:00 Ukraine sending team to World indoors
90:05 Emily Sisson dominates US 15k champs and will skip track season. Will she end year as American record holder in marathon?
95:19 Nico Montanez wins men's title - nice win for Mammoth TC, Galen Rupp 7th

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Purrier St. Pierre Upset, Hocker Doubles, Wilson #8, Mary Cain is Back, Josh Kerr 3:48

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:30:00 -0000

USA indoors are in the books and Cole Hocker is a double champ, Elle Purrier St. Pierre only a single champ, and Ajee' Wilson has 8 titles to her name.

Donavan Brazier had a crazy Saturday that ended at 3 am, and the DQ and Worlds qualifying rules for the sport still suck.

Mary Cain and Spencer Brown get some love, Josh Kerr runs 3:48 for the mile. Show notes below.

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Order of show: (Supporters Club members get full time stamps)

Elle Purrier St. Pierre upset by Heather MacLean and Josette Norris in 1500
Who is a better medal threat Elle Purrier or Gabriela Debues-Stafford?
Time travel
Ajee' Wilson US indoor title #8
Bryce Hoppel gold medal threat?
31:42 Will any American men make final at World indoors in 1500/3000?
Cole Hocker double
Are you buying or selling Drew Hunter?
Craig Ingels disappoints
Atlanta Track Club a big winner this indoor season
61:17 Donavan Brazier's crazy weekend
Cole Hocker skipping Worlds, Fisher skipping USAs
Thumbs up to Spokane
Posts of the week
Spencer Brown & Mary Cain going for it in different ways
Josh Kerr breaks British indoor 1500 and mile records in same race
95:27 What was Yared Nuguse doing at ACCs?
Sydney McLaughlin, Femke Bol talk
Rojo rant in support of Ukraine

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Poopgate, Keely Hodgkinson 1:57, Guest Shane Streich - American Record Holder at 1000m

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:38:00 -0000

New American record holder in the 1,000m Shane Streich joins us in the Where Your Dreams Become Reality segment at 64:53 to discuss his quick rise to the top of the pro ranks.

Prior to that we break down the latest running news including 19-year-old Keely Hodgkinson running faster than anyone in 20 years at 800 indoors, Camille Herron beating all the men and the women's world record at the USATF 100 mile champs, the Bowerman Track Club only running 1 athlete at USA Indoors. We start with the biggest thing in running and an international incident - Flagstaff Poopgate.

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Show notes:
Start - Flagstaff Poopgate
12:14 Email of the week: Pros in Boulder not doing much better
15:02 Keely Hodgkinson 1:57 *video here
24:21 Bowerman Track Club only one athlete at USA Indoors
32:44 Cole Hocker running 1500 & 3000, Cooper Teare in 1500 only
37:01 Elaine Thompson Herah gets beat
38:09 RIP Roddie Haley *Doug Consiglio Post #1, #2
44:33 Jon pats himself on back for Gudaf Tsegay 3:54 1500
47:13 Camille Herron breaks 100m World Record, wins USATF 100 Men's and Women's Titles
51:21 Sara Hall's Tokyo, NYC, Boston spring triple
58:18 Mo Farah back racing
64:53 Dreams Become Reality Interview with Shane Streich

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American Record Madness: Grant MF Fisher 12:53, GDS 14:31, Elise Cranny 14:33, Shane Streich!?!

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:07:52 -0000

What a weekend! The American record attempt in the mile by Cooper Teare and Cole Hocker may have come up short, but everything else exceeded expectations. Grant Fisher ran 12:53 for 5,000m with the "B" heat being won in 13:05, Gabriella DeBues-Stafford ran 14:31 and Elise Cranny 14:33 to crus the North American and American records. A virtual unknown, the Atlanta Track Club's Shane Streich got the American record at 1,000m, Yared Nuguse the collegiate 3000m record, not to mention the high school 800 record by Roisin Willis.

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Order of Show (Supporters Club members get full-time stamps)
0:00 Forum improvements
0:44 Drink LMNT free sample pack
Start main pod
What was the most impressive performance of weekend?
Grant Fisher Runs 12:53 - Men's 5000 madness at BU
3 different meets Friday night for 3 different Nike groups
Who underperformed at BU? Rojo's worried about Evan Jager. What about Drew Hunter?
35:31 Women's 5000 - Gabriella DeBues-Stafford runs 14:31 closing in 8:30, Elise Cranny runs 14:33 to crush American record
Message Board Thread of Week: BTC has a secret and are they the best training gruop ever?
Cooper Teare beats Cole Hocker again in the mile
Yared Nuguse breaks collegiate 3000m record
Cool story of week: Atlanta Track Club's Shane Streich breaks 1000m record
59:21 Russian doping controversy with figure skater Kamila Valieva in Olympics despite testing positive Reddit thread on how drugs help skater. Robert Pielke article
Sha'carri Richarson says she was treated differently because she is black
How should we remember Justin Gatlin?
We may see world record in Lievin on Thursday
93:10 LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour Stop #4: Ben Rosario (video here) clip on new addition Alex Masai
94:30 Drink LMNT free sample pack

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Newbury Park & Teen Phenoms, Shelby Houlihan Time Trial, Molly Seidel Bumble Match

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:23:49 -0000

The pros (Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, Gabriela Debues-Stafford, Adel Machaal) brought it at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix but 3 high schoolers from Newbury Park may have stolen the weekend as Colin Sahlman ran 3:58 and beat some pros, Lex Young ran 7:57, and Aaron Sahlman 8:01.

We break down all the action, have Gabriela Debues-Stafford's comments on Shelby Houlihan, Pete Julian talking about PPV track, and then discuss the most important issue on LetsRun.com today- Molly Seidel's Bumble match.

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Show notes:

6:11 Newbury Parkness Madness at Dr. Sander Invite
18:33 Which teen runner in the US is the best prospect?
23:43 Hobbs Kessler update
27:56 Is Noah Lyles back?
30:33 Adel Mechaal 7:30 European record
34:56 The rib injury is back - Bryce Hoppel
37:43 Gabriela Debues-Stafford impresses on and off the track + Shelby Houlihan comments
47:09 Shelby Houlihan 4:03 1500m
54:13 Grant Holloway not disappointed with an Olympic medal
58:52 Will Sumner #2 800 time by a high schooler indoors
62:08 Pete Julian's comments on time trialing, PPV streaming, and races paying more prize money
75:16 Molly Seidel's Bumble match - Rojo will pay $5,000 if they race in a 100m

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Millrose Games Delivered, Athing Mu Drops Out, Alberto Salazar Banned for Alleged Sexual Assault

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:11:09 -0000

The 2022 Millrose Games delivered on the promise. Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare got beat by Geordie Beamish as the OAC had a tremendous day.

Athing Mu dropped out of a mile she had no business thinking she might win.

We break it all down and then discuss the shocking and dark news that SafeSport banned Alberto Salazar because they ruled he committed a sexual assault.

Show notes:
0:00 Drink LMNT Special Offer https://drinklmnt.com/letsrun
1:15 Start and banter
7:49 Millrose Recap: OAC the big winner?! Men's 3k Geordie Beamish delivered, Cooper Teare and Cole Hocker
27:50 Ajee' Wilson
30:08 LRC Coaches Tour Mark Coogan: The New Balance Track may be the fastest and best indoor track in the world and it opens March 1
33:57 Athing Mu Drops Out of Mile
45:15 Colby Alexander impresses
53:27 Hobbs Kessler unimpressive
57:37 Who will have the better career: Cole Hocker or Josh Kerr?
64:50 Brooke Feldmeier world leader in 800
68:26 Alexa Efraimson 4:29 Mile
72:46 Is Tinman Elite back?
78:56 SafeSport ruled Alberto Salazar committed sexual assault
More Links: 2018 World indoors men’s 3k
There is LITERALLY no other 19-year old American woman alive right now who can do what Athing Mu just did today for 1409 meter
Athing Mu just DROPPED OUT of the women's mile and showed her true greatness. I love her even more!!!!

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LOADED Millrose Games Preview, Can Josh Kerr Break the Outdoor WR? Hellen Obiri to On

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 03:40:32 -0000

Saturday's Millrose Games is the best it's been in ages and we break it down in great detail. To hear from us after Friday's press conference join the Supporters Club.

Plus we've got clips from the LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour talk with the Brooks Beasts Coach Danny Mackey (Video of our talk with Mackey here. To get it as a podcast, join the Supporters Club), discuss whether Josh Kerr can get the world record in the 1500, and talk about Hellen Obiri signing with On.

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Show notes: 6:19 Men's 60 The race of the year? Christian Coleman vs Noah Lyles vs Ronnie Baker vs Trayvon Bromell
16:52 Men's 800: Michael Saruni vs Bryce Hoppel and others
25:00 Pro Coaches Tour Clip: Brooks Beast Danny Mackey - The athlete makes the coach
29:05 Women's 3000: Alicia Monson
34:22 Donavan Brazier injury update, he's back racing in 400
40:14 Loaded men's 3k - Cole Hocker, Nico Young, Geordie Beamish, Drew Hunter, Cooper Teare
47:17 Nico Young 3:54 mile "school record"
51:12 Yared Nuguse not in 3k, is he an Olympian?
57:55 Raevyn Rogers 400
58:45 Whoop Women's Wanamaker Mile: Elle Purrier St Pierre, how does Athing Mu do
66:45 Ajee' Wilson in 800
71:30 Whoop Wanamaker Mile: Josh Kerr, Craig Engels, Hobbs Kessler, Ollie Hoare
80:21 Pro Coaches Tour Clip: Can Josh Kerr get ther WR in the 1500?
89:09 High school record in 600 by Will Sumner
94:14 Hellen Obiri sings with On, moving to Boulder, to join Ritz and OAC
101:20 High school 200 by 6'5 225 lbs **Nyckoles Harbor **

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American Marathon (Keira D'Amato) and Half (Sara Hall) Craziness in Houston + OAC's Ritz and Pro Coaches Tour

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:54:28 -0000

Keira D'Amato is your new American record holder in the marathon and one of the coolest stories in the sport and Sara Hall joined her husband Ryan as American half marathon record holders.

We break down all the craziness in Houston, give props to Scott Raczko, talk a little indoor track and super shoes, and debut highlights of the LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour and our talk with the OAC's Dathan Ritzenhein. (Video of Ritz talk is here, to get it as a podcast join the Supporters Club)

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Order of show (Supporters Club members get time stamps):

Jon has Covid
Get your Millrose tickets, January 29 (ad)
6:25 Houston madness- Keira D'Amato your new American record holder in the marathon, + Keira D'Amato's record is the coolest story in the sport this century
Props to Scott Raczko coach of American record in mile and marathon Keira D'amato is Suspicious?
Sara Hall gets the American half record 15 years after her husband Ryan
Rest of Houston - Fiona O'Keeffe, Emily Durgin, Kirubel Erassa, Scott Fauble, Rory Linkletter, super shoes. Tx Super shoe study
52:20 Message Board Threads: How does Sara Hall accept her declining status?, Your move, Molly Seidel
60:56 OAC's Dathan Ritzenhein - LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour
Union Athletics Club goes to Texas A&M meet. Are they trying to recruit Athing Mu?
Is Lievin the top meet this indoor season?

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Bonus: Bekele is in Boston! Breaking Down 2022 Boston Marathon Field with Elite Athlete Coordinator Mary Kate Shea

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:16:19 -0000

The 2022 Boston Marathon pro fields are amazing and Mary Kate Shea, the Boston elite athlete coordinator, joined us to talk about the fields with the release of the men's field which includes Kenenisa Bekele taking on Geoffrey Kamworor, plus the fastest marathoners in the world in 2021 (Titus Ekiru 2:02:57) and 2020 (Evans Chebet 2:03:00), defending Boston champ Benson Kipruto, New York champ Albert Korir, and Lawrence Cherono.

The women's field is absolutely loaded with Peres Jepchirchir vs Joyciline Jepkosgei vs Molly Seidel (and we discuss it but also broke it down on yesterday's regular pod).

Show notes below.

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Show notes: Start - overview of her job and men's field
23:05 Competing vs London
30:21 American appearance fees
33:20 Eliud Kipchoge will race Boston at some point
38:43 Boston Women's field
50:26 Running the race / the tv broadcast

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Boston is LOADED, USA XC Champs, and Molly Seidel was robbed (by us)

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:45:00 -0000

Jon is "buddies" with Karsten Warholm, Alicia Monson gets her first US title, Shadrack Kipchirchir returns to the top, the Boston Marathon women's field is absolutely loaded with Peres Jepchirchir vs Joyciline Jepkosgei vs Molly Seidel. Was Seidel a top 10 marathoner in 2021?

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Start: Karsten Warholm, Jon's "buddy"
4:27 Millrose Games are even more loaded -get your tickets here
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9:31 Alicia Monson takes down Weini Kelati, Emily Infeld 3rd at US Cross Country
16:47 Shadrack Kipchirchir is back, Sam Chelanga unretired, and Dillon Maggard looking for a sponsor + unheralded Benjamin Eidenschink and Craig Lutz
34:16 Boston women's field loaded with Peres Jepchirchir vs Joyciline Jepkosgei vs Molly Seidel
43:46 Was Molly Seidel a top 10 marathoner in the world in 2021?
54:32 Chris O'Hare retires
57:10 Ben Flanagan out at Reebok Track Club, Robby Andrews in?
59:17 RIP Deon Lendore
65:38 Nick Willis comes up short in his sub 4 attempt
71:21 If you want to play on Wejo's over 40 soccer team (35+ for goalies) email wejo@letsrun.com
73:09 Does Boston need Bekele?

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Big Predictions for 2022, Emily Infeld Leaves Bowerman, USA Cross Country Champs

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:13:01 -0000

World championship bronze medallist Emily Infeld has left the Bowerman Track Club as the women's team continues to see some turnover. The US Cross Country champs are this weekend with Weini Kelati, Alicia Monson and Molly Seidel headlining.

We discuss those things, welcome in the new year, before turning to our Big Predictions for 2022 - could Galen Rupp win marathon gold, the men's 1500m record really fall, what about a 13:xx women's 5,000m, and can Elaine Thompson-Herah get Flojo's 100m record? Show notes below.

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Start: Drink LMNT Special Offer
:37 Millrose Games is Jan 29, 2022 Get Your Tickets Today
2:30 Happy 2022 / What do you want to see on LetsRun in 2022?
10:21 Thread: Sha’Carri Richardson “will sue” if World Athletics ever mentions her name again
12:53 Emily Infeld Leaves Bowerman / Shakeup at Bowerman
27:18 World Road 5k records
31:11 Will someone use NIL to create an NCAA XC Champion?
40:42 US Cross Country Champs this weekend
47:52 Fantasy track match-ups - Bring back the 4 x mile? Bekele vs Kipchoge in Boston?
65:28 Ingebrigtsen vs Cheruiyot - who wins in a slow race?
69:26 Sifan Hassan (or anyone else) sub 3:50, sub 14, sub 29 in 2002?
71:41 Rojo and Jon's Big Predictions for 2022

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Alberto BANNED for Life, 2021 Track and Field Trivia - Year in Review

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:28:38 -0000

We discuss Alberto Salazar being banned for life and look back at a crazy 2021 track and field year, starting with some 2021 Track and Field Trivia.

Athing Mu, Cole Hocker, Hobbs Kessler were afterthoughts to start the year with Shelby Houlihan and Donavan Brazier getting a lot of the press. Show notes below.

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4:54 DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun special offer - get electrolytes without the junk
6:06 Wejo's Holiday Buy - AfterShokz Aeropex Headphones - Best running headphones Wejo has ever had.
6:55 Albert Salazar banned for life by Safe Sport for 'sexual misconduct'
22:00 Trayvon Bromell vs Christian Coleman at Millrose Games
25:25 2021 Track and Field Trivia - see how well you and Rojo and Wejo know the sport
48:36 A look back at our crazy 2021 predictions - Shelby Houlihan, Matthew Centrowitz, Ajee' Wilson
57:58 2021 Awards - Race of Year, Disappointment of year, entertainer of year, surprise of year and a lot more

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HOKA NAZ Elite men break up, how fast will women go in 2022?, 2024 Olympians + should high schoolers be running 100 miles per week?

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:34:11 -0000

The HOKA NAZ Elite men have broken up, we have an explanation on how Geoffery Kamworor only ran 2:05 in the marathon, covid wreaks some havoc on New Year's running plans and we look ahead to 2022 and 2024.

Could we see our first sub 14 5k, sub 29 10k, and sub 3:50 1500 by a woman? Christian Coleman and Asbel Kiprop return and should a high schooler be running 100 mpw? Show notes below.

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1:13 XMas chit chat
6:28 Geoffery Kamworor explains how he "only" ran 2:05
8:32 Scott Fauble (to Joe Bosshard), Rory Linkletter (to Ryan hall), Scott Smith (retires) leave HOKA NAZ Elite
21:52 Reminder 45 Japanese men have been sub 2:10 in the marathon this year
24:12 Tracksmith Midnight Gala canceled
32:41 What are you most excited about in 2022? - Men's 100
38:18 Men's 1500
40:37 The women- could we see sub 14 (5k), sub 29 (10k) and sub 3:50 (1500) in 2022? How fast can Athing Mu go?
46:24 How many Olympic medallists will repeat in 2024? - men
53:02 2024 medallists - the women
55:37 Which US Olympians make the team in 2024?
60:15 Cross country in the Olympics?
65:23 Conner Mantz marathon debut
67:51 Dutch 17-year-old high schooler Axel Vang Christensen is running 100 mpw- fair or foul?

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Nick Willis (Guest)+ Eurocross, Eastbay's, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Allie O Steps Back, Danish Juniors Better than Newbury Park?

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:40:00 -0000

The 2021 XC season is complete with Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal winning the European champs and Natalie Cook and Riley Hough winning Eastbay's. Are Denmark's two junior stars better than Newbury Park?

Allie Ostrander steps back from the sport.

Guest Nick Willis joins us at 73:18 to talk about his attempt to make it 20 straight years of sub 4 minute miles a the Midnight Mile gala in New York City on New Year's eve (More info here). Plus a little Jakob Ingebrigtsen talk and doping talk with Nick.

Show notes below.

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Show notes: 3:00 LetsRun.com Beanie offer, Wejo meets the 'Evil Twin'
8:36 Euro Cross Country & Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Who wins Ingebrigtsen or Conner Mantz?
21:15 Can Jakob beat the WR, can he keep the fire? Matt Wisner Gjert Ingebrigtsen article
29:43 Rojo's gas station bathroom rant. Youtube video here
34:44 Danish jr sensation #1 Axel Vang Christensen, Newbury Park 4 x mile @ Penn Relays?
38:58 Eastbay Cross Country: Natalie Cook and Riley Hough
50:10 Danish jr sensation #2 Joel Ibler Lillesø, Newbury Park & Gerry Lindgren
54:31 Thread of week:Theoretical high school team of ritz, rupp, webb, hall, solinsky(at 17-18 yrs old). Do they beat Newbury Park top 5?
61:04 Allie Ostrander steps away from sport
66:42 NCAA Indoors goes to new New Balance indoor track as Texas A&M will drop another $55 million on another indoor track
73:18 Guest Nick Willis Talks Midnight Mile Gala, going for record 20th straight year of sub 4s, doping, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and more. (More info here)

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Marathon Trials Standards are Here, Newbury Park Better than Ritz?, Cherono Wins Another 'Major', US Half Champs, Fake Conner Mantz

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:51:00 -0000

Newbury Pary continued its assault on the high school record books, the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials standards are here, Lawrence Cherono is still winning 'majors', Sara Vaughn impressed in her debut, so did Conner Mantz, but Keira D'Amato stole the show as the fake Conner Mantz checks in. Show notes below:

Show notes:
Rich Perelman piece on USATF convention
2:51 Newbury Park Dominates Running Lane Garmin Nationals - Was the course short?
21:53 Lawrence Cherono wins another "Major" - Valencia
27:32 Nancy Jelagat big PR for win
32:44 Olympic Marathon Trials standards out
53:01 USATF 10,000m to be held a month before USAs
62:24 USATF Half Champs at Mortgage Networks Half Marathon - Conner Mantz wins his pro debut, Keira D’Amato 67:44 PB
72:47 Sara Vaughn 2:26:53 marathon debut
79:20 Fake Conner Mantz

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Feds Looking at USATF, Shelby GoFundMe, Newbury Park GOAT?, Conner Mantz AR?, Weini Kelati on Fire

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:40:00 -0000

USATF is under federal investigation, Shelby Houlihan is still trying to defend herself, the Brojo's high school has an Eastbay finalist, Sean Brosnan's Newbury Park may be the best high school XC team ever, Weini Kelati is on fire, Conner Mantz may try and break the US half marathon record this weekend, and the Valencia Marathon takes place as well.

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Start: TheRunnerBox.com use code LetsRUN21
2:02 Supershoes/Turkey Trots / Eastbay Regionals - Sahil Dodda of St. Mark's 2nd
12:27 Feds investigating USATF / Nike deal
27:03 Weini Kelati on fire on US roads, should she move to marathon?
33:48 Breaking news: Conner Mantz does not sign with LetsRun.com, but can he break American record in half marathon
43:07 Geoffrey Kamworor at Valencia Marathon this weekend
47:12 Newbury Park XC, the greatest high school team ever?
58:55 Thread of Week: Are the Young brothers our Ingebrigtsens?
64:10 Shelby Houlihan has a GoFundMe and Jon Gault spoke to her about it. Thread

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NCAA Cross Champions Whittni Orton and Conner Mantz (Guests)

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:10:00 -0000

We've got a special edition of the Friday 15 with NCAA Cross Country Champions Whittni Orton and Conner Mantz from BYU. They talk about their NCAA wins and their professional futures. Whittni may be trying to go sub 15 for 5k next week and Conner may target Ryan Hall's 59:43 American record in the half marathon.

Whittni is at the start and Conner at 37:04.

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NCAA XC Recap, Mantz the Best Since Rupp? Jacob Kiplimo 57:31 Half Marathon World Record

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:47:27 -0000

The 2021 NCAA Cross Country Champs are in the books and Jacob Kiplimo has run 57:31 for the half marathon in Lisbon.

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Start: Rojo's special gift, Turkey Trot rules, LetsRun.com constitution
8:27 NCAA Women's Race
17:46 Recruiting, transfers
25:21 Not everyone improves - comparing NCAA XC 2020 vs 2021
28:39 Men's race: 5 of 6 for NAU
31:15 Love for Iowa State
36:17 Conner Mantz NCAA XC title #2, the best American distance runner since Rupp?
49:43 Breaking News: NAU really didn't win
51:37 Notre Dame men the biggest disappointment
58:09 NAU #1 thanks to 5th Man Brodey Hasty
61:33 Jakob Kiplimo 61:33 Half Marathon World Record
67:30 Worst Supporters Club only segment ever! (Join today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe )

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NCAA XC Preview, Shelby Houlihan Road Racer?, Turkey Trot Costs, New Transgender Guidelines

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:27:04 -0000

We preview the 2021 NCAA Cross Country Championships, talk about who might go pro, have a little transgender talk, discuss whether Shelby Houlihan is going to become a road racer, and debate how much a Turkey Trot should cost. Show notes below.

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1:45 NCAA XC Men's Individual Preview + Would Nico Young go pro if he wins?
NCAA XC Men's Team Preview
Fake Mike Smith
37:14 NCAA XC Women's Individual Preview
NCAA XC Women's Team Preview
We predict the Michigan Ekiden results
56:34 IOC New transgender guidelines (rate and review us 5 stars please on itunes)
How much should a Turkey Trot cost?
Shelby Houlihan half-marathon/ marathon runner?

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NYC: Jepchirchir Makes History, Seidel Impresses, Drew Hunter BAACK + Guest Elkanah Kibet Living the American Dream

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:22:22 -0000

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The 50th NYC Marathon is in the books and Albert Korir (Who?!) is your World Marathon Majors Champion, Peres Jepchirchir is a superstar, and Molly Seidel is a really damn good marathoner.

What's up with Kenenisa Bekele and a high schooler in Michigan DQ'd for using a profanity in celebration?

Is Drew Hunter really baaack?

We end with an interview with Elkanah Kibet @76:59 who is living the American Dream, having run a "monumental race" to PR and finish as the 4th placer in New York and 1st American. His journey to America was almost meant to be and traces back to Daniel Komen and Stephen Cherono.

Show notes:

9:50 Albert who?
19:27 Ben True/ Nathan Martin
27:18 Annie Frisbie
29:45 Molly Seidel brings it again
39:56 What about Kenenisa Bekele?
48:57 US 5k Champs Drew Hunter is Baaack!? And persecuted?
59:42 Centro
61:39 12:52 5k on the Roads
64:47 Profanity DQ in Michigan. Article here
75:55 What I learned on the forums: marriage is hell. why haven't we figured out an alternative?
76:59 Elkanah Kibet 1st American in New York, living the American Dream
76:69-85:59 The race in NY
86:00 The training/getting back in WCAP
101:15 “This was monumental”
109:00 Daniel Komen/ Stephen Cherono & The Dream of America

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50th NYC Marathon Preview - Bekele, the Olympic Champ, Molly Seidel

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0000

The 50th New York City Marathon is almost here.

Kenenisa Bekele will be on the streets of NYC for the first time taking on world half marathon record holder Kibowitt Kandie in his debut. Olympic champ Peres Jepchirchir takes on American Olympic bronze medallist Molly Seidel.

We break it all down and is this the greatest LetsRun.com thread ever?

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Order of show (SC Members get timestamps)
Men's NYC Preview - Bekele vs Kandie
American men's chances - led by Ben True, Noah Droddy, and Nathan Martin
36:45 Women's NYC Preview -Jepchirchir, Seidel
American women's chances - Seidel, Kellyn Taylor, Stephanie Bruce, Sally Kipyego
Could the course record fall? What about a sub 2:20 in NYC?
62:46 The greatest thread in LetsRun history? The 2012 NYC Marathon
World Athletics changes its rules on DQs
Qanon, JFK Jr and Dallas

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Letesenbet Gidey 62:52, USATF World's Selection Policy Sucks, Athlete of Year, and Beer Mile WR

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:30:31 -0000

Letesenbet Gidey ran 62:52 for the half marathon in Valenica and the LRC crew tries to make sense of this amazing record.

USATF's selection policy for the Worlds Eugene 2022 is out and people aren't happy including Rojo who goes on a rant.

World Athletics Athlete of Year: Sydney McLaughlin, Yulimar Rojas, or Sifan Hassan? Karsten Warholm or Ryan Crouser?

The beer mile record is now sub 4:30, some trouble in Oregon.

Order of show (Supporters Club members have time stamps) Gidey's 62:52
Paula Radcliffe the big winner? / Super shoes
Frank Lara runs 61:00
Thumbs down USATF selection policy for Worlds in the Marathon
Rojo's rant
World Athletics AOY
Beer Mile World record
Allegations at University of Oregon

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Raevyn Rogers and Ajee' Wilson (Guests) - US 800m Stars

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:20:29 -0000

800m stars and good friends Raevyn Rogers and Ajee' Wilson are our special guests (separate interviews). Raevyn joins us at the start to talk about her stellar 2021 season which left her with the Olympics bronze medal and #4 fastest time by an American. After the Olympics Raevyn was honored at the Houston Texans game, her high school, and she had 25th birthday bash where one of those in attendance was Ajee' Wilson.

Ajee' was the standard bearer at 800 in the US for the latter half of the last decade winning 2 World Championships medals and setting the now broken American record. She joins the pod @ 45:44 (show notes below).

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Show notes:

1:37 Raevyn Rogers: Post Olympic celebrations, her 25th birthday, and lead-up to the Olympics
12:33 2020 Olympics
21:00 Thoughts on Athing Mu
24:10 Raevyn's start in running, running 2:06 and 53 as a 12 year old. What's the longest run of her life?
31:22 Leaving Ajee Wilson's group (Derek Thompson) to move back west and join Pete Julian
35:54 Tips for other runners
43:28 Ajee' Wilson
What happened in 2021
45:44 Ajee' on Athing
47:10 Plans for 2022
51:12 Thorne Better Health campaign
53:10 2022 Indoor season
54:53 Training outdoors in the winter. Is she tougher than everyone else?

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What's a Major? Rules for Runners, Newbury Park, Backyard Ultra, and Guest Jordan Tropf

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:09:23 -0000

There were some really fast and deep times at the Amsterdam and Rotterdam marathons, we do a little Boston Marathon trivia, discuss what really is a World Marathon Major, have an email of the week, some rules for runners, a little Backyard ultra discussion, and of course Shalane Flanagan World Marathon Major talk.

We start with a voicemail from the Secret Service and end with an interview @ 56:12 with Jordan Tropf, the Baltimore orthopedic resident, who ran the Baltimore (2:27:23), Chicago (2:31:54), and Boston (2:32:13) marathons in 3 days, averaging an incredible 2:30:30.

Order of show (SC members get timestamps)
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Secret Service Calls LetsRun.com
Email of the Week: Did shoes cost CJ Albertson?
Superfast and deep times in Amsterdam and Paris
Boston Marathon Trivia / What makes a WMM / Field sizes
Footlocker Nationals is now Eastbay Nationals
Could Newbury Park qualify for NCAA's?
Shalane Flanagan completes the virtual marathon (or does she?!)
43:36 Rules for Runners - Everyone faster than you is more talented, everyone slower doesn't work as hard
World record at Backyard Ultra. Laz Lake article mentioned
Thread:Big Dog's Backyard Ultra - 3 left, have gone 325 miles, running for 78 hours - can someone run until they die?
56:12 Jordan Tropf: Background article on him here

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Emma Bates - America's Newest Marathon Star (Guest)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:18:33 -0000

We catch up with Emma Bates after she ran 2:24:20 to finish second at the Chicago Marathon and become the ninth-fastest American woman of all time. Bates ran through her race strategy and why most of her Team Boss teammates flew out to Chicago to cheer her on in-person. She also discusses her painful divorce, which caused her to relocate from Idaho to Boulder and begin training under Joe Bosshard, and how she was able to navigate that period of her life and emerge stronger. Bates also wants to run the World Championship marathon next year in Eugene...but nine months out from race day, she’s still waiting on USATF to let her know how it is picking the team.

Show notes:
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14:46 When did she know she'd be a marathoner? Running 120 mile weeks at altitude
18:21 Her Team Boss teammates supporting her in Chicago
23:09 Marathon Project struggles / going through a divorce
27:41 Joining Team Boss
33:29 2022 Plans

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Recap of her Marathon Project run here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKmd8SGH46-/

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Galen Rupp is Baack, Mary Cain Sues Nike for $20 Million, Emma Bates Impresses, CJ Albertson Entertains, and RIP Agnes Tirop

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:36:53 -0000

The Chicago and Boston double is done and Galen Rupp is baaack, but Jordan Hasay most definitely isn't. We break it down & praise CJ Albertson, Emma Bates, and Nell Rojas, not to mention your winners Ruth Chepngetich, Diana Kipyokei, Seifu Tura, and Benson Kipruto.

Former World Cross Country champ Agnes Tirop was tragically murdered in Kenya and we pay our respects.

Mary Cain is suing Nike and Alberto Salazar for $20 million!?!

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Order of show (Supporters Club members get timestamps for everything below)
20th anniversary of Rojo's greatest athletic accomplishment goes unnoticed
Chicago women: Ruth Chepngetich was ahead of Chris Derrick in Chicago / Emma Bates impresses
Chicago men: Tura Wins &pod Rupp is Baack
How fast can Rupp go? / What's next
Which would you rather be American record holder or World Champion?
Ian Butler turns around and runs the wrong way in Chicago / What's the craziest thing you've seen in a race? thread here + Look at 1904 Olympic marathon
38:16 Boston - CJ Albertson steals the show
Benson Kipruto Impresses
Diana Kipyokei (not Kipyogei) wins, ageless Ednah Kiplagat 2nd
Unsponsored Nell Rojas 1st American
Jordan Hasay bombs
Shalane Flanagan double
RIP Agnes Tirop
78:15 Mary Cain sues Nike for $20 million
Cowboys Patriots

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Chicago, Boston, London (Marathons)

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:30:31 -0000

The Virgin London Marathon is in the books and it is the most unusual weekend in US marathon history is here with Chicago on Sunday and Boston on Monday. We break it all down.

Show notes: 2:52 Weather in Chicago and Web Guy Erik loving LMNT
4:05 London Marathon 5 Women Go Sub 2:19, Joyciline Jepkosgei FTW
10:33 Did Sisay Lemma's celebration cost him $25,000? Covid meant his 67 year old manager got on the medal podium
20:25 Chicago Marathon: Will the weather ruin American record attempts?
29:54 Galen Rupp's chances
35:49 How many American men will go under the women's world record in Chicago?
41:59 Boston Marathon Preview: Molly Huddle, Jordan Hasay, Des Linden on US side
48:40 Shalane Flanagan running Chicago on Sunday, Boston on Monday
52:56 Baltimore Marathon = self-serve water stations
57:01 17 year-old Japanese runs 13:31 5k (Eliud Kipchoge ran 12:46 at 19)
60:46 Did John McDonnell's Arkansas teams have a 29:04 5th man?
65:27 Valencia Marathon gets Boston, NYC, and Chicago champs
73:07 Kibiwott Kandie debut in NY, Emily Sisson out
75:54 Listener Audio: Brandon from Maryland on US runners embarrassing themselves
78:30 OJ Simpson Trial

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Devon Allen: 12.99, Eugene 2022, and NFL Players Trying to Run Fast

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 17:31:51 -0000

We've got a special "Where Your Dreams Become Reality" podcast with Devon Allen who became the 22nd man and 13th American to go sub 13 second in the 110m hurdles by running 12.99 last month.

*Nice Sports Illustrated profile on Devon from 2016.

Show notes: 2:38 Start: Devon Allen 12.99
7:49 Did Grant Holloway choke?
11:44 Breakout freshman year at Oregon, his career till now
23:55 Future goals, Worlds 2022 in Eugene
26:08 Does football help him in track?
30:38 Can he run 12.80?
33:29 Football players running the 100, dream football 100 match-up, how fast can he run the 100?

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Bekele Doesn't Bomb, London Is This Weekend, and A Guy Who Sat Next to Molly Seidel on a Plane

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:01:00 -0000

39 year-old Kenenisa Bekele finished the Berlin marathon, but only in 3rd place, what does it mean for his future? A loaded London Marathon is this weekend, we start to take a look at the fields.

We end by talking talk to a guy @63:14 (NCAA steeplechaser Zach Litoff (@litoffstudios) who sat next to Molly Seidel on her first flight back in the United States after winning her historic bronze medal at the Olympics. He recounts his cool experience, but doesn't get Rojo's $5,000 for being this guy.

Plus a little running ethics, men racing women, and have a tweet of the week from Deena Kastor. Show notes below.

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Show notes: 4:42 Berlin Marathon: Bekele 3rd, Guye Adola, Gotytom Gebreslase win
12:02 Bekele's future
19:31 London Marathon mini preview
34:27 Fair or foul?:3rd placer sees leaders runs off course, says nothing and wins $3000 at Quad Cities Marathon
NCAA coaching legend (and Reebok TC coach) Chris Fox doing the exact opposite when Wejo ran off course in a race in the 1999
43:58 Steve Prefontaine NCAA XC bib sells for $26,734
45:57 Marine Corps Marathon /NXN Cancelled. Will a high school team nationals emerge?
53:18 Fair our Foul? Men racing elite women at end of races?
62:37 Tweet of the Week from Deena Kastor
63:14 Zach Litoff @litoffstudios on his crazy cool story of sitting next to Molly Seidel on her flight back from the Olympics

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Aussie Globe Trotting, Mile/3k/5k Star Stewart McSweyn (Guest)

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:11:13 -0000

Last week did a live video talk with Aussie miler, 3k, 5k star, Stewy McSweyn, as he entered quarantine. He's still locked in his quarantine and it's out now as a podcast.

McSweyn recounts his great 2021 year, his globetrotting ways, discusses who is the GOAT of Australian distance running, what country is best in the 4x mile, and what his relationships is with his rivals Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Timonty Cheruiyot.

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Show notes:

Start: Quarantining and racing a lot
12:15: Grading his 2020 season
19:51 What's his relationship with Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Timothy Cheruiyot?
21:53 4x Mile : Australia vs Great Britain vs Norway vs Kenya vs USA: Who Wins?
24:17 Having never run an 800m race under 2:00
27:00 His steeplechase days (and Jakob Ingebrigtsen's steeplechase days)
30:30 Craig Mottram GOAT?
31:38 Future goals for his career
33:00 His training
41:44 Not coming to the US for college
45:16 His twin brother

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Keitany Retires, Suspicious Sprint Times, Flojo, Bekele in Berlin, Super Shoe Study, Jordan Hasay, and the Guy Trying to Make Running Shoes in France

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:39:26 -0000

We take you around the running world and then talk to Florent Beng (65:35), the co-founder of Relance, the running shoe company actually making a running shoe in France. (It's super stylish, has red, white and blue colors, and its kickstarter is here). Review of shoe by Japan Running here.

Trayvon Bromell and Ferdinand Omanyala ran fast in Kenya and that got us into some Omanyala, Marcell Jacobs, and Flojo talk. Then we turned to marathon news and the retirement of legend Mary Keitany, before discussing Kenenisa Bekele's chances in Berlin this weekend. Then a little Jordan Hasay and Boston talk, a New York update and our talk with Florent Beng.

Show notes and links:
4:42 Trayvon Bromell 9.76, Ferdinand Omanyala 9.77
8:00 Marcell Jacobs and Omanyala in 2022?
13:31 Flojo and what Rojo learned on the forums this week Thread: Hasn't Bobby Kersee been thought to drug his athletes in the past? If so, why are we giving Syd a pass?
22:29 Marathon legend Mary Keitany retires
31:05 Could Babe Ruth hit today?
33:29 Shalane Flanagan running all 6 WMM
37:08 Berlin Marathon this week: Can Bekele challenge WR
45:50 New super shoe study shows not all super shoes are equal (graphics here)
57:20 Jordan Hasay trying to get in shape and the LetsRun doubters
63:17 Fanny packs at NYC Maratho
65:35 Florent Beng co-founder of Relance, the running shoe company making a (super stylish) running shoe in France. Kickstarter here

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Alberto Ban Upheld, Cole Hocker Goes Pro, "B" Teamer? King Ches Over Rupp, Jenny Simpson 10 Mile, Niyonsaba WR

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:01:00 -0000

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Alberto Salazar's ban was upheld just after taping so we start with an Emergency Pod on that, then @ 13:53 run our normal pod where we break down Cole Hocker going pro, DSD athlete Francine Niyonsaba getting a world record, King Ches beating Galen Rupp, but possibly being a "B" teamer, talk about the lack of diversity at the 5th Avenue Mile, Centro getting a half-mile prime, Jenny Simpson moving up to 10 miles, track stars at the Met Gala, world xc being postponed again and a possibly big doping bust, before ending with a Supporters Club only Rojo's rant.

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Show notes: (SC members get full time stamps) Emergency Intro: Alberto ban upheld
13:53 Start of weekly pod
Rojo $5,000 to Molly Seidel's seat mate
On Running worth $7.7 billion
Cheruiyot over Ingebrigtsen in DL final
Asbel Kiprop to return
Francine Niyonsaba 2,000m world record
29:01 Cole Hocker goes pro, Yared Nuguse does not
Great North Run: Marc Scott over King Chese and Galen Rupp, Is King Ches an "A" teamer? Molly Seidel 7th
Why hasn't Rupp run NY?
5th Avenue Mile: Why no Kenyans?
Post of the Week on Centro winning half mile prime
Jenny Simpson 10 mile debut
67:48 Vienna Marathon champ DQd for illegal shoes
Sha'carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Allyson Felix at Met Gala
adidas adizero Road to Records event
World XC 2022 postponed, could American bid?
89:53 Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran world XC, why don't the Americans
Alan Abrahamson's column on Shelby Houlihan
RaesTV: Big doping bust coming

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Nike's Big Bet, Guest Paul Kemp, Jordan Hasay's Struggles, Zurich Preview (Diamond League Final)

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:22:00 -0000

Paul Kemp, director and producer of Nike's Big Bet, an entertaining doc on Alberto Salazar and Nike is our guest at 54:35. Nike's Big Bet is streaming on Peacock in the US, Sky in the UK, and will be on the CBC on September 17th (list of major countries at bottom of notes).

Prior to Paul, we preview the Diamond League Final (the Zurich Weltklasse Meet) and discuss Jordan Hasay's struggles, the Tokyo Marathon being cancelled and more. Show notes below.

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Show notes:

5:51 New Haven 20k: Jordan Hasay bombs (again)
15:02 Tokyo Marathon cancelled
17:38 Ben True Wins, NYC debut next
25:00 Zurich preview
29:35 Jakob out of 5k?
38:38 WR in 1500? Faith Kipyegon vs Sifan Hassan
42:58 Best chance to win: Courtney Frerichs or Kate Grace?
54:35 Paul Kemp: Director, Producer of Nike's Big Bet
67:03 Paul Kemp: Bringing the excitement of track to life in the film
83:16 Malcolm Gladwell's role in film
92:14 Why not more women in the film?
100:50 Kara Goucher
106:55 Ritz
111:02 Rojo's secret notes
112:56 Super shoes
123:42 Paul's background in running
127:18 Athletics West, East Germany
135:22 Safesport ban
146:18 Mary Cain
155:18 Does he think Alberto doped athletes?

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Guest Paul Chelimo + Shelby Houlihan Ruling, 63:43 Half Marathon WR, Ultra records, Booing, Airplane Stories

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:30:00 -0000

Paul Chelimo joins us at 80:57 to talk about getting the only male American distance medal in Tokyo, performing well in the big races, his racing tactics, and he's got some tough words for Nicholas Kimeli.

Prior to that we get you up to speed on the Shelby Houlihan ruling, break down Yalemzerf Yehualaw becoming the first woman to go sub 64 (63:43) in the half marathon, plus talk a little ultra running, discuss Jenny Simpson moving up in distance, and Molly Seidel's airplane story.

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Show notes: 6:17 Shelby Houlihan ruling out
23:44 Yalemzerf Yehualaw 63:43 world half marathon record
33:44 Aleksandr Sorokin breaks Yiannis Kouros's legendary 24 hour record
38:33 Camille Herron on supershoes
45:11 Jenny Simpson moves to the 10 mile
50:51 Molly Seidel's airplane story
59:35 Booing at track meets
64:26 HOKA NAZ Elite signs Alex Masai
69:17 Brussels Diamond League preview
80:37 Guest Paul Chelimo
98:32 Chelimo on lack of Kenyan success at 5k
101:28 Chelimo on Edward Cheserek
108:39 Overcoming adversity and people not being positive
114:06 Chelimo on LetsRun saying people going home devastated
117:45 Chelimo on Nicholas Kimeli - he's a sore loser
121:47 Chelimo on the Olympic Trials, Grant Fisher and Woody Kincaid
125:59 Chelimo on nearly coming to blows with Kimeli in 2019

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Pre: 10.54!!!, Sha'Carri DFL, Frerichs Sub 9, Athing Mu GOAT?, Sydney's Cry for RESPECT + Guest Adrian Macdonald (Leadville 100 Champ)

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:27:12 -0000

An incredible Prefontaine Classic is in the books and we try and recap it all. From the sensational 10.54 on the track by Elaine Thompson-Herah, to the DFL and bravado by Sha'Carri Richardson, to Courtney Frerich's becoming the first American to smash the 9 minute barrier, the disappearing act of Matthew Centrowitz.

Sydney McLaughlin wants some RESPECT and Athing Mu was so damn good, we almost forgot about her in the podcast, but at 88:35 discussed whether she had the best season ever by an American female distance runner at the tender age of 19.

We end with an interview of LetsRun.com Supporters Club member Adrian Macdonald @ 96:19 who won the Leadville 100 in his first 100 mile race ever. Be like Adrian, be like Des, and join the Supporters Club and get all the insider info from LetsRun.com (and savings on running shoes). https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes below.

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Show notes:

Show notes: 5:22 Elaine Thompson-Herah 10.54
10:26 Sha'Carri Richardson DFL
20:37 Sydney McLaughlin's cry for respect vs how Sha'Carri deals with social media
31:46 Courtney Frerichs Sub 9 steeplechase
43:08 Men's 2 Mile: Cheptegei over Barega in battle of Olympic champs
47:50 Bowerman Mile: Ingebrigtsen sizzles, Centro and Timothy Cheruiyot fizzle
54:06 Noah Lyles, men's 100
57:18 Track Town a myth? Less than 10,000 people for Pre
67:59 Cape Town a World Marathon Major?
71:08 World Juniors and Sasha Zhoya. Nairobi vs Tokyo for Worlds 2025
85:16 Jenny Simpson big announcement
88:35 Athing Mu 1:55.04 American record to cap the greatest season ever by an American distance runner?!
96:19 Adrian Macdonald winner of the Leadville 100 in his first 100 miler

Week That Was: Our written recap of the week in running

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Pre Classic w Sha'Carri & Centro, Fall Marathon Majors, Kipchoge To Run in US?!

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:45:00 -0000

The Pre Classic is here and it's got one thing the Olympics didn't have - Sha'carri Richardson. Could Pre also be bigger than the Olympics for Matthew Centrowitz? We break it all down including Sifan Hassan's world record attempt at 5000 and then look at the Fall World Marathon Major Fields and whether Kipchoge could run Boston in the spring.

Show notes below.

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Show notes:

2:21 Salazar building renamed
5:59 World Juniors and Sasha Zhoya
14:50 Could Pre be bigger than Olympics for Centro?
27:12 Ladies' night at Pre: Can Sifan Hassan get the 5k world record? Can she go sub 14:00?
32:11 Rojo waters down his grading of the Chicago Marathon
40:13 Tokyo Olympic Distance Grades: A thru F for the US team
50:37 Sha'Carri Richarsdon, Elant Thompson, SAFP showdown at Pre
58:24 Who is more likely to go sub 9: Emma Coburn or Courtney Frerichs?
64:31 Men's 100
72:29 Most of fall marathon fields announced - Seidel & Women's Olympic team to NY, Does Des Linden have a shot anymore?
80:00 London Marathon 2022 in the Fall, Does that mean Bekele will do Boston?
Articles: Tokyo Distance Grades
Chicago Has 1 International Sub 2:30 Woman
5 Things to Watch at World Juniors

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Tokyo 2020 Recap: Favorite Moments, Biggest Disappointments, Biggest Surprises

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:45:00 -0000

We look back at the Olympics that almost didn't happen. The track and field action at Tokyo 2020 was incredible. Karsten Warholm, Sydney Mclaughlin, Sifan Hassan, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Athing Mu plus some big surprises in Courtney Frerichs and Molly Seidel.

Show notes: 7:30 Favorite Olympic moments. + Tamberi /Barshim Tie in High Jump
20:21 Dude who knocked over all the water bottles
34:50 Michael Johnson's comments/ favorites/ Hassan/ praise for Mo Farah
60:59 Biggest disappointments
72:49 Big surprises Parchment/ Seidel more

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SC Day 7 Tokyo: Hocker In, Centro OUT, US 4x100 Debacle, Pressure & 5k Preview

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:31:29 -0000

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Start Men's 1500 & Changing of Guard
16:02 How will 1500 final play out?
31:26 What happened with/ happens to Centro?
40:39 US Men coming up short - Rojo's says it's not doomsday
42:10 Did Grant Holloway choke?
47:30 Men's 400 Final / Pressure on Favorites/ Ryan Crouser, Nick Willis comments
54:31 US 4x100 Debacle
71:17 Men's 5000 Final Preview
85:06 Women's 1500 / Betting Odds/ Athing Mu home or 4x4?

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Olympic Track Homestretch: Frerichs One Ups Pre, 400m Hurdle Madness, Sifan Hassan's Quest, Noah Lyles Bronze

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:17:26 -0000

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This week's pod is our live Wednesday show from Tokyo. Courtney Frerichs went for greatness in the steeple, Emma Coburn fizzled, and Clayton Murphy laid an egg in the 800.

Noah Lyles settled for bronze at 200, and Erriyon Knighton at 17 was crushed not to medal.

Plus madness in the 400m hurdles with Sydney McLaughlin and Karsten Warholm and a lot more.

Show notes: 8:55 Women steeple: Courtney Frerichs Goes For It / Emma Coburn fizzles
27:38 Men's 800
46:30 400m Hurdle Madness
57:30 Men's 200: De Grasse gets his gold, Lyles Bronze, Knighton 4th
64:50 No golds on the track for US men
67:21 Noah Lyles' & mental health
76:00 Women's 1500 Hassan vs Kipyegon, US women??
95:00 Men's 5k Final preview
Isaiah Harris tweet
Guardian article on the Tokyo Track

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Tokyo Olympics Track and Field Preview Podcast

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:55:00 -0000

The Olympics are here and we preview the action. Show notes below.

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Show notes:
1:29 Boots on the ground
7:07 Centro 3:49 Mile Good/bad/necessary?
12:57 Men's 1500 Preview: Josh Kerr gold medal threat?
24:20 Men's 100/200 Preview
27:55 Women's 100/200
32:10 Women's 400: Miller-Uibo double?
37:09 Simone Biles - is running mental or physical?
42:43 Alberto Salazar banned for life by Safe Sport / Private eye tails him and Galen Rupp
49:28 Men's 400 preview
56:23 400 Hurdles
59:24 Women's 800
Which Americans are most likely to medal? How many distance medals will America get?
69:36 Sifan Hassan three golds or 0 golds?
74:35 Men's 10,000m Final: Passing the torch
78:17 Dathan Ritzenhein OAC update / private coaches in Tokyo
84:20 Social Media Update from Intern Karl: Josh Kerr audio on Centro mile
88:43 Noah Lyles update
92:01 Michael Johnson on Shaunae Miller-Uibo
94:33 Olympic roomates: Cole Hocker and Mason Ferlic
Links :GoForTheRed.org

- Becca Gillespy explains what a lifetime Safe Sport ban means

Positive Test in Tokyo?
Celebration of the Games: Australian coach
Alaskan Celebration

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Olympic Marathoner Jake Riley "There's a big part of me that wants to try and go for a medal"

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:57:04 -0000

Jake Riley had a rags to riches story in making the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Team.

In 2018 he hadn't raced in two years and was 50% certain he wouldn't race competitively again. In 2019, he entered the Chicago Marathon thinking he might want to run 2:17 and he ended up running 2:10:36.

Then at the US Olympic Trials he found himself in a 3-way battle for 2 Olympic spots. He finished second and will make his Olympic debut at the end of next week.

Show notes:
2:27 Covid Olympic, no opening ceremony, watch parties and more
7:41 Tokyo preparations / Thread on LetsRun: Jake Riley Has Me Worried
16:34 The heat and course in Tokyo
22:12 Goals for Olympics - "There's a big part of me that wants to try and go for a medal"
27:41 No More Next Time
28:00 On sponsorship / wearing On's super shoe, the Cloudboom Echo in Tokyo
31:08 A look back at his high school and collegiate career. Was his high school class better than Webb, Ritz, and Hall?
34:26 Hanson Brooks 27:59 10k
38:09 Being a pro runner sucks when its not going well
41:38 Halfway to retirement/ achilles surgery/ start of the comeback
45:06 Chicago 2019 - From wanting to run 2:17 to running 2:11 "Screw it, go with the pack as long as you can."
47:17 Glory at Olympic Trials and fear of Leonard Korir
54:58 Chris Derrick / Sara Hall are both not Olympians. Chris Derrick comeback?
59:53 Post Olympic plans
61:57 Jake's number one advice for other runners
63:02 Closing ceremonies

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Tokyo Approaches: Raevyn and Ajee' Tune-up, Kerr Trash Talks Centro, Hassan Triples? & Makhloufi Enters

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:52:00 -0000

We're 8 days away from track and field at the Olympics and athletes are tuning-up, talking shit, and getting nervous.

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Supporters Club members get full time stamps below:
Order of show: Will they make it to Tokyo?
Ajee Wilson and Raevyn Rogers tune-up for Tokyo, Josette Norris 3:59
Olympic 1500 betting/ praise for Craig Engels
Olympic entries are out- Good news for Athing Mu and Emma Coburn
30 Minutes:
Taoufik Makhloufi entered
Update on Sifan Hassan triple
Rojo thread: Josette Norris vs Katir & Houlihan
Crazy story of Spanish agent asking to get banned
Social Media with Intern Karl - is he vaccinated?
61:02 Real Josh Kerr talks shit about Matthew Centrowitz
Should Usain Bolt do more for track?
72:02 Rojo's rant: Did Gwen Jorgensen leave BTC because of Shelby Houlihan?
Links: Josette Norris vs Katir & Houlihan
GWEN JORGENSON LEAVES BTC
Ethiopian Team for Olympics

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Bye Bye Monaco, Hello Tokyo, Guest Hobbs Kessler

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 02:22:30 -0000

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The Diamond League is on break until Tokyo and that means it is time for Olympic speculation.

Potato Tim and Nijel Amos are back in a big way, Kate Grace and Isaiah Harris won't be in Tokyo but they're winning Diamond Leagues, the Fake Josh Kerr has a lot to say, Usain Bolt runs an 800, is Rojo like Jerry Schumacher, and this week in social media with intern Karl, before an interview with Gatorade High School track athlete of the year and new adidas pro Hobbs Kessler at 86:51.

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Show notes:
4:52 Fake Josh Kerr on England, Euros, and getting his On shoes
9:15 Monaco: Timothy Cheruiyot and Nijel Amos are baaack, Should Ingebrigtsen double?
25:30 Fake Josh Kerr on Chunky Josh Kerr
27:30 Faith Kipyegon 3:51 destruction of Sifan Hassan. Should Hassan still triple?
34:55 Will Emma Coburn ever break 9? Her Olympic chances
41:36 Isaiah Harris and Kate Grace win in Gateshead, Clayton Murphy fine and training through (Video) or in trouble?
52:15 Would you put Kate Grace on the Olympic team if you could?
55:51 Sadi Henderon 2:01 to 1:58
59:29 What explains Mohamed Katir's transformation? Katir is the most obvious doper of all time
IMO Katir is clean, here's why I think that
66:34 This Week in Social Media with Intern Karl
70:03 Everyone complaining about Tokyo beds, lack of fans, opening ceremonies
77:25 Usain Bolt runs an 800
80:34 Rojo like Jerry Schumacher (from David Melly podcast)
86:51 Gatorade high school track athlete of the year and new adidas pro Hobbs Kessler

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Gail Devers (Guest), Sha'Carri & Bekele OUT, Monaco, and the LetsRun.com Intern

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:57:22 -0000

The Monaco mini Olympic preview is here on Friday but a ton of potential Olympic stars won't be at the Olympics (Sha'Carri Richardson, Kenenisa Bekele, Christine Mboma, Brianna McNeal). We discuss it all, preview Monaco, and wonder if Emma Coburn could be the Olympic favorite after Friday and whether Sifan Hassan will attempt the Olympic triple. We are joined by the legendary Olympic hero Gail Devers at the 86:47 mark to have Gail talk about her amazing career, her battle with Graves disease, doping in the sport, and yes a lot of distance running (she gives her hot takes on Athing Mu, Cole Hocker, and Paul Chelimo).

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7:27 Sha'Carri Richardson NOT on US Olympic Team
18:24 Kenenisa Bekele NOT on Ethiopian Team and Robert's $ theory on why Ethiopians don't double
22:12 Intersex talk: Christine Mboma (48.54 for 400) NOT eligible for Olympics
29:05 Brianna McNeal NOT on Olympic team / abortion excuse
41:25 Track talk: Are there any Olympic favorites? Half of them just lost
51:36 Monaco Preview: It's a mini Olympics
63:27 Could Sifan Hassan pull off the Olympic triple?
67:27 Monaco Steeple Preview: Could Emma Coburn be the Olympic favorite?
73:07 Meet the LetsRun Intern Karl Winter / Nijel Amos update, NCAA Name Image and Likeness Rules
86:47 Guest: Gail Devers - 2-time Olympic 100m champ and track and field superfan on her amazing career, overcoming Graves disease, the current state of track and field, and yes distance running! http://focusonted.com/
101:41 Gail: Symptoms of Graves Disease
104:58 Gail Devers started as an 800m runner
115:04 Gail: Doping in track and Field
120:12 Gail on Athing Mu, Ajee Wilson, Cole Hocker, Paul Chelimo and what she's looking forward too at Olympics + running a relay at NYC Marathon
124:58 Guest: James Francavilla - Chief Development Officer at American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region GoFortheRed.org

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(Sneak Peak) Friday 15: Sha'Carri Richardson Banned (+ SC: Warholm WR, Grace 1:57, McNeal & Eid Naser Banned, Bekele Out)

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:17:05 -0000

What a crazy 48 hours. Karsten Warholm broke Kevin Young's world record, Kate Grace ran 1:57, Kenenise Bekele was ruled out of the Olympics and then the bombshell dropped Sha'Carri Richardson- tested positive for marijuana.

We broke it all down on the Friday 15 our Supporters Club only podcast, but are giving everyone a sneak peak and letting them listen to the Sha'Carri Richardson part. Rojo's petition is here.

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Olympic Trials Recap, Cole MF Hocker, Athing Mu, Phil Knight's Legacy, Diamond League is Baack

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:15:11 -0000

The US Olympic Trials (and the British Trials) are in the books and the Diamond League on its way back. Jenny Simpson, Mo Farah, Shelby Houlihan, Donavan Brazier all won't be in Rio but Cole Hocker most definitely will be. We recap a great Olympic Trials and look head to Tokyo.

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Links: Twitter Post of 1500 at 2012 Trials vs 2021 Trials *Thread: Hocker final 100m 12.2

Order of Show (SC members get timestamps)

Men's 1500 Talk: Hocker Over Centrowitz, : Twitter Post of 1500 at 2012 Trials vs 2021 Trials, Hocker final 100m 12.2
14:09 SC Only: Hobbs Kessler Contract
1500m Medal Chances
Josh Kerr > Jake Wightman at British Trials
Athing Mu superstar
Rojo gets a phone call from a prominent coach
The new Hayward Field, the old Hayward Field (was it a dump?), Phil Knight's legacy in the sport, lack of fans, and attendance for Worlds
Biggest disappointment at Trials / Biggest Surprise / Tracksmith 2 distance Olympians
British Trials / Laura Muir medal chances
Sprint action at US Trials: McLaughlin World Record, Gabby Thomas arrives
Stockholm and Oslo Diamond Leagues
SC Only: Deena Kastor's comments on Shelby Houlihan

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Olympic Track Trials Halftime Podcast - What A *@#$@ Meet

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:59:36 -0000

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We're halfway through the US Olympic Track and Field Trials and we look back and look forward. Show notes below.

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Show notes:

6:20 Brazier still OUT
16:28 It's going to be HOT 2nd half of Trials - what happens with 10k
21:50 Women's 1500: Heather Maclean's crazy path to Olympics
34:18 Listened Audio of the Week: New Balance sweep
39:30 Round 1 of Women's 800 is crazy: Ajee Wilson ok or worried?!
47:16 Rojo's mini rant on Houlihan case
57:04 International Talk and Kenyan Trials
68:38 Men's 1500 and Centro, Hawker, Nuguse, Kessler is here
83:08 Women's steeple final preview: Coburn, Frerichs and Who? Does Grayson Murphy have a chance?
87:28 Fans, Covid, Track Meets and Rojo's passport
93:22 Fake Josh Kerr audio
95:57 Crazy Email of week on Shelby Houlihan case

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Donavan Brazier OUT, Clayton Murphy Gold Medal Favorite? - Day 4 at the Trials Bonus

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:46:42 -0000

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What a crazy day in Eugene as Donavan Brazier bombed, Clayton Murphy delivered, Elle Purrier showed she's the real deal, and Bowerman got another 1-2, plus some drama from Sean McGorty in steeple prelims.

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Houlihan Popped, NCAA Review, US Trials Preview + Ritzenhein Interview

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:24:24 -0000

Episode Notes

Sorry fans, Wejo is on vacation and I am having trouble doing timestamps. But the show basically went like this. 0:00 Shelby Houlihan talk starts it off 44:30 NCAA review 66:00 Olympic Trials preview begins 1:44:30 Dathan Ritzenhein interview

During the show, Rojo admitted if a Salazar athlete was popped he'd 100% have a different reaction but says that makes sense. Here are 12 reasons why it would be reasonable for one to react differently if this was an Alberto Salazar athlete and not a Schumacher athlete.

Salazar was part of Atheltics west where there was known steroid use.
Salazar admitted he used steroids himself.
I had guys calling me unsolicited when Rupp was in college saying weird shit was going down with Rupp getting shots in hotel rooms.
I had his massage therapist calling me saying they saw weird shit in the apartment.
I've got a picture of a Nike lab report saying Rupp was on testosterone in HS.
I know for a fact that Salazar has steroids in his bag and gives Rupp massages even though they have a masseuse on staff.
Also Slaney was popped.
I know Salazar violated the rules on Lcarinitine.
I know Salazar repeatedly violated US prescription med rules.
I know Salazar sent drugs across the world in hallowed out books.
I know Salazar loved Dr. Brown. Jerry - who initially was a co-coach with Salazar -on the other hand, thought it was weird and stopped sending his guys there.
And last but not least I have the assistant coach in the group calling me up saying he's got grave concerns.

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Full Shelby Houlihan Press Conference

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:53:31 -0000

Episode Notes

This is a special bonus podcast where we let you listen to the full press conference that was held Monday where the Bowerman Track Club announced Shelby Houlihan has been banned from the sport for 4 years. Hear Shelby's lawyer explain state the case why he believes Shelby is innocent and then hear passionate statements from Shelby, Jerry Schumacher and Shalane Flanagan. Then listen to them answer questions from the media.

10k WR x 2, Real Josh Kerr (Guest), Fake Josh Kerr, NCAA Preview

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:49:01 -0000

Sifan Hassan broke the 10k world record and held it for less than 3 days at Letesenbet Gidey nearly broke 29:00.

We're joined by Josh Kerr, the fastest ever at 1500m on American soil at 88:17, and star the podcast with a call from the fake Josh Kerr.

We preview the NCAA champs at 67:29 (Play in the On NCAA Prediction Contest here) and before that breakdown the Ethiopian champs, Mo Farah and Jenny Simpson's struggles, pay tribute to the great John McDonnell at 61:39 and discuss the fast 100m by Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce and Trayvon Bromell.

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We're joined by Josh Kerr, the fastest ever at 1500m on American soil at 88:17, and start the podcast with a call from the fake Josh Kerr.

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Order of show (Supporters Club members get timestamps) Fake Josh Kerr
Letesenbet Gidey 29:01, Sifan Hassan 29:06
Rest of Ethiopian Trials and implications for USA
Track Talk podcast on Ethiopian radio
Will 2-time world defending champ Muktar Edris be left off team?
Music City Distance Carnival: Is Jenny Simpson in trouble?
Mo Farah misses Olympic standard
SAFP 10.63, Trayvon Bromell 9.77
61:39 John McDonnell RIP
2021 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships Preview: Nuguse vs Hocker is here
Audio of Week #2 Wins a free pair of On shoes
Great 5000 at Florence Diamond League
88:17 Josh Kerr Fastest person ever at 1500m Outdoors in America

Hobbs Kessler Crushes It, Shelby Houlihan Time Trials, and all the Top Coaches Suck

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:20:00 -0000

The Countdown to the Trials on LetsRun.com is Sponsored by On and the pre-Trials action really heated up this weekend but high schooler Hobbs Kessler stole the show with his amazing 3:34.36 1500m in Portland. Should he go pro? Will he go pro? Can he make the Olympic team?

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Shelby Houlihan is timetrialing instead of racing, is Craig Engels back, and we've got Rojo's Rant with him going off on all the coaches Jerry Schumacher, Mike Smith, Mark Wetmore, Pete Julian and more.

We break it all down, discuss King Ches running for Kenya, Francine Niysonaba becoming a 5000m runner, and high school stars Erriyon Knighton running 20.11 to defeat Trayon Bromell and Jaylen Slade's 10.09 near loss to Noah Lyles.

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Show notes: 3:29 Hobbs Kessler 3:34. Does he turn pro? Kessler vs Nuguse vs Hocker
20:56 Refreshment break from DrinkLMNT . Try yours today for $5 here https://drinklmnt.com/letsrun
22:51 is Craig Engels Back?
27:45 Rojo's Rant: All the coaches are frauds
38:22 Shelby Houlihan 3:57 Time Trial instead of a race
45:33 What event are you most excited about for NCAAs? /NCAA Regionals
51:58 King Ches to try and make Kenyan 5000m team
57:59 Will Coburn medal? Rojo/Jon's bet
60:43 Non breaking news alert
62:03 High School phenoms
66:13 Dalilah Muhammad / Sydney McLaughlin update
68:52 Francine Niyonsaba gets Olympic 5000m standard
72:43 Olympic Trials 10,000m to have 2 sections
79:57 An Olympic team has arrived in Japan

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Diamond League is Back, Who is in Trouble for the Trials? Drew Hunter Update

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:55:56 -0000

The Diamond League was back in full swing in Gateshead, Doha is this Friday, and the Olympic Trials are less than 4 weeks away which means it's time to wonder who is in trouble?

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Order of Show (Supporters Club members get timestamps)

Employee 1.1 sacked
Rojo's setup
Diamond League is back: Ingebrigtsen > Hoare, Asher-Smit > Richardson
Hillary Bor gets HOKA One One its first DL win/ Is Evan Jager in trouble?
Genzebe Dibaba in trouble? Francine Niyonsaba update
adidas Boost Games : Noah Lyles in trouble? Wayde van niekerk injury
Ajee Wilson loses, Clayton Murphy wins
Drew Hunter update
16 year-old Roisin Willis run 2:00.78 Olympic Trials qualifier
Doha preview: Rai Benjamin vs Abderrahman Samba, Cheruiyot return, Coburn’s first steeple since 2019 Worlds, Men’s 400: Michael Norman v Fred Kerley v Kirani James v Anthony Zambrano
Cam Levins Olympic marathon qualifier
Ron Hill RIP
Tragedy in China as 21 die in ultra marathon

OAC's Joe Klecker - Olympic Hopeful and Running Royal (Sponsored by On)

Sat, 22 May 2021 16:01:00 -0000

Joe Klecker of the OAC is a strong Olympic hopeful in the 5,000 (13:06 PB) and 10,000 (27:23 PB) and comes from running royalty. His mom Janis won the 1992 Olympic Marathon Trials and his dad Barney was the world record holder at 50 miles.

We spoke to Joe fresh off his 27:23 10,000m which put him under the Tokyo Olympic standard and lets him focus all-in on June 18th the first day of the Olympic Trials and the day of the 10,000m final.

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Show notes:
2:17 Joe's 27:23 10,000m
7:18 Growing up in a (America's #1) running family
13:52 No one remembers the NCAA runner-up at Colorado
18:05 Turning pro
27:53 Can CU get back on top?
31:23 The Trials 5k vs 10k
35:51 His Famous Running Parents / Jim Walmsley & Supershoes
41:40 Is the marathon in Joe's future?

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Centro is Baack, Nuguse NCAA Record, Everyone Else Sucks?!? and Cheptegei World Record Attempt

Wed, 19 May 2021 01:05:21 -0000

Matthew Centrowitz impresses at The Track Meet, the Bowerman Struggle, Yared Nuguse is your new NCAA record holder, Ostrava is here, the Diamond League is back, and can Joshua Cheptegei really break Daniel Komen's world record?

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Show notes: 2:38 Centro is baacck! Bowerman women struggle
11:29 Thread of week:Right now, Gudaf Tsegay has the fastest times in the world in the 800, 1500, 3000, 5000, and 10000. Unprecedented?
16:30 Josette Norris
24:14 Performer of Week/ Great NCAA Action Old-timers, is Wesley Kiptoo like Prefontaine.... just much better? Kiptoo had unreal 28:22, 8:31 st, 13:29 TRIPLE at Big 12s.
33:51 Yared Nuguse NCAA record
44:59 2:02:57 by Titus Ekiru
54:38 Breaking news: David Rudisha OUT Of Olympics
58:47 Conner Mantz/ Robert Brandt
66:19 Sara Hall gets the standard
71:36 Joshua Cheptegei goes after Daniel Komen's 3000 World Record, Komen "stories"
82:44 Athing Mo

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Alicia Monson Talks Olympic Trials, Sean McGorty Future of the Steeple?, Rojo Victory Lap, Nuguse Over Hocker, Huddle Done?

Thu, 13 May 2021 02:25:42 -0000

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Your weekly run down of the track and field world. Rojo starts with a DK Metcalf victory lap, we discuss whether Sean McGorty is the future of the steeple, praise Elle Purrier, blast the US men's 1500m runners, wonder what is going on with Nikki Hiltz and Molly Huddle, look at Yared Nuguse's victory over Cole Hocker.

At 82:27 we're joined by the OAC's Alicia Monson, the woman coach Dathan Ritzenhein said could be "the next great American female distance runner." We talk about Alicia turning pro, joining the OAC, and getting ready for next month's Olympic Trials where she's an up and coming underdog in either the 5,000, 10,000 or both. Can she really be the next Deena or Shalane? First up is trying to make Olympic team #1.

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Show notes:

3:21 DK Metcalf 10.37 100m
10:18 Sha'carri Richardson- the best ever?
17:59 Women's 800: Kate Grace and Brenda Martinez are back. Raevyn Rogers?!
20:59 Sean McGorty the future of the US steeple?
27:28 Ollie Hoare and Justyn Knight embarrass US 1500m runners
33:32 Elle Purrier Joins Sub 4 club
36:45 Nikki Hiltz not racing well
41:15 Molly Huddle done?
45:42 Courtney Frerichs defeats Leah Falland in steeple
48:49 Yared Nuguse Over Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare
51:07 US 1500 $1000 Challenge
54:38 Gudaf Tsegay world record holder in indoor 1500 runs 29:39 10,000
61:56 Covid sniffing dogs, Kentucky Derby
65:22 Wejo's Rant on Tokyo cancellation
71:46 Newbury Park and 4 underclassmen go sub 9 in 2 mile including Nico Young's brothers
76:25 Sound Running goes PPV - a good thing?! Tempo Journal article here
82:27 NCAA champion and the OAC's Alicia Mondon joins us to talk Olympic Trials possible double!?

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OAC Coach Dathan Ritzenhein (Guest), DK Metcalf Predictions, and Brazier v Hoppel v Murphy

Thu, 06 May 2021 00:26:44 -0000

The Olympic Trials are 44 days away and On is teaming up with LetsRun.com to sponsor our Countdown to the Trials. On Athletics Club coach Dathan Ritzenhein joins us at 63:29 to discuss his new team, their instant success, his big goals and a lot more, including huge expectations for Oli Hoare, Alicia Monson and the team.

There is a huge weekend of track action led by the USATF Golden Games at Mt. Sac where NFL star DK Metcalf will get a lot of attention racing the big boys. The race of the meet however is the men's 800m where Donavan Brazier, Clayton Murphy, and Bryce Hoppel clash. Evan Jager returns to the steeple and Elle Purrier is in the 1500.

Could the race of the weekend be at the Oregon Twilight meet where Cole Hocker takes on Yared Nuguse?

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Show notes:
2:24 On and LetsRun.com Teaming Up
4:35 Picky Bars sells for $12 million
8:37 Drama with Kenenisa Bekele and Ethiopian Olympic team selection
19:03 DK Metcalf racing the big boys at Mt. Sac. NFL video here
27:16 High school sprint stars
35:30 Brazier vs Hoppel vs Murphy at Mt. Sac
37:58 Jager and Sean McGorty in steeple at Mt. Sac
42:52 Elle Purrier in Women's 1500 and Jenny Simpson not in 5000
46:28 Sydney McLaughlin not in 400m hurdles
48:16 Race of the Week?! Yared Nuguse vs Cole Hocker at 1500m
55:17 Ultra Talk 100 mile World Record Falls
60:00 Boston Marathon qualifying times announced
63:29 On Athletics Club coach Dathan Ritzenhein

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Aussie Mile Sensation Jye Edwards (Guest), Tinman Blows Up, Oregon Relays

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:09:15 -0000

The USATF Grand Prix, the first pro meet at Hayward Field is in the books. We break down all the great action (Cole Hocker, Trayvon Bromwell, Olli Hoare), not so great (Jenny Simpson, Raevyn Rogers), talk about Drake (Nico Young and Clayton Murphy), and for the 2nd time in 4 days talk about Tinman Elite firing Tinman Tom Schwartz before our extensive interview with 23-year-old Aussie mile star Jye Edards @ 81:56 who has gone from being a 4:00 miler to a 3:50 miler in one year and just won the Aussie Olympic Trials (video of his win here). He talks about his Dreams Become Reality rise to the top of the sport, not having a sponsor, where he would have gone to college in the US and much more.

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Show notes: 8:00 Cole Hocker 13:19 FTW at Oregon Relays Cole Hocker has a GOLD MEDAL kic
How soon until Cole Hocker beats Jakob Ingebrigtsen??
16:38 Jenny Simpson 4:10 1500m
27:58 Raevyn Rogers Runs Slow 800
32:46 Shamier Little 800m Runner
33:53 Steeple Madness in US and Isaac Updike
37:42 Ollie Hoare and Hobbs Kessler in Mile
41:35 Clayton Murphy FTW, Robby Andrews struggles The Official is DONE thread - these athletes won't be in Tokyo
49:00 Nico Young 13:24 American Junior Record 5000
56:2 9 Trayvon Bromwell False Start over Noah Lyles? Fred Kerley 100m Runner
61:03 Joshua Cheptegei 1500 Thread: Joshua Cheptegei NEEDS a fast pace. Only a 3:37.6 1500m for third in Uganda
64:50 Tinman Fires Tinman
81:56 Guest Jye Edwards (Video of his Aussie Trials win here)

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Athing Mu Gold Medalist?, Eliud Kipchoge is Back, Jye Edwards Impresses

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0000

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Show notes:

7:00 Eliud Kipchoge is BAAACK (race video)
19:42 Australian Champs and the amazing story of Jye Edwards
26:59 Athing Mu 1:57?! - Could she get gold?
36:48 Christian Coleman banned
44:41 Justin Gatlin > Noah Lyles in Florida + Jo'vaughn Martin 9.94
54:22 Coach Sonia O'Sullivan
60:26 Caster Semenya 5,000m Runner
64:41 US Road Mile Champs and Clayton Murphy and Craign Engels at Drake
72:36 Thread of Week: Skinny David Rudisha

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Strong and Fast: Des Linden Ultramarathon Star + Sha'Carri Richardson 10.72 + Are Centro and Andrews in Trouble?

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:35:00 -0000

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Des Linden is an ultra marathon star and Sha'Carri Richardson may be the future of sprinting and both aren't afraid to speak their minds. Ajee' Wilson is back to her winning ways, Robby Andrews struggled, and so did Matthew Centrowitz and an emailer wants to know what that means for his ego. Eliud Kipchoge returns to the marathon this weekend and **Jakob Ingebrigtsen** gets engaged.

Show notes:

5:09 Des Linden 50k World and Supporters Club Record
12:52 Miramar Invite: Sha'Carri Richardson 10.72
27:06 Ajee Wilson Wins Again
32:02 Matthew Centrowitz runs 1:50 + Email of Week on Centro's ego
37:48 Is Robby Andrews done?
47:24 Ethiopian Trials: Gudaf Tsegay > Letesenbet Gidey
58:59 NCAA Action
65:45 Eliud Kipchoge racing marathon this weekend
73:43 Thread of Week: Jakob Ingegbrigtsen gets engaged
80:03 Hobbs Kessler Update
83:16 Don’t drink and drive: Former NCAA champ Boaz Cheboiywo kills a woman

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"Magic": Johnson, Roads, and Hayward

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:52:43 -0000

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The "magic" returned to Hayward Field Magic Johnson may be going there next, and there was magic on the roads with triathlete Beth Potter bettering the world 5k record, and World Champion Ruth Chepngetich breaking the half marathon record.

Jenna Hutchins ran fast and an Aussie went sub 4. Plus Jim Walmsey vs Ruth Chepngetich Thread of the Week.

Hayward Preview

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Bekele and Fukuoka Cancelled, 2020 USA Olympic Track Team Predictions

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:40:26 -0000

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Kenenisa Bekele's Olympic dreams may be over, the Fukuoka Marathon is no more, Hobbs Kessler impresses again, Hayward field is going to be unveiled, we've got a stacked Istanbul Half Marathon and who will make the US Olympic Team in the distance events?

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BYU Coach Diljeet Taylor, Will Cole Hocker Go Pro?, US 15k Champs, Olympic Picks from 2018

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:01:00 -0000

BYU's Diljeet Taylor is atop the NCAA coaching ranks after her BYU Cougars won the 2020 NCAA Cross Country title, just days after her team won the DMR title and Courtney Waymont the 3000m title. Taylor's rise has followed the traditional path, and she joins us at 61:03 and talks about dreaming big, building culture, and learning from the legendary Frank Gagliano.

Prior to that we break down the latest in the running world including the US 15k Champs at the Gate River Run, and discuss whether Cole Hocker has or should have run his last race for the Oregon Ducks.

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Show notes and links

4:40 Paul Chelimo Wins
11:49 USATF 15k Champs: Emily Sisson and Clayton Young
20:22 Maggie Montaya was barricaded in pharmacy during mass murder in Boulder. CNN Interview
24:21 Jon and Robert's comical Olympic picks from 2018. Men Women
32:24 Ethiopian Olympic Marathon Trials in Switzerland
40:46 Has Cole Hocker run his last race for the Oregon Ducks?
53:29 Dick Hoyt RIP. Great SI Profile
61:03 BYU Coach Diljeet Taylor

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World Record Holder Grant Holloway, NCAAs x 2, Cole Hocker Superstar

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:30:00 -0000

2020*/2021 NCAA Indoors and NCAA Cross County are both in the books and we break down the incredible action and then are joined at 72:11 with the one and only Grant Holloway to discuss his world record in the 60m hurdles, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, NFL Football (Cam Newton), and his beef with Nike.

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Show notes:
3:22 BYU Women and Diljeet Taylor
11:33 Katelyn Tuohy
14:57 Alabama's Mercy Chelengat and Amaris Tyynismaa
17:52 Cole Hocker Superstar*
26:05 Conner Mantz
32:54 Rojo's mini rant Mantz, Centro, Hocke5
40:28 Vin Lananna back at NCAAs, Notre Dame impresses
45:42 NCAA Indoors
56:27 Breaking news: College kids have been partying
63:01 JuVaughn Harrison, Micah Williams, Athing Mu
68:02 Boston Marathon 20,000
70:50 Grant Holloway intro
72:11 Grant Holloway

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NCAA x 2, Guest Bill Spaulding (The Voice of NCAA XC) + Ingebrigtsen Non DQ, Grant Fisher, Emmanuel Bor

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Bill Spaulding, who will be the voice of NCAA Cross Country on ESPN the next 3 years joins us at 67:13 to preview the 2021 NCAA Cross Country meet, talk about his varied broadcasting career, and even broadcasting with Rojo.

Prior to that a year after COVID shut the US down, the running world has two NCAA Championships on one weekend with NCAA Indoors Friday and Saturday and NCAA Cross Country on Monday. We preview both meets and talk about Grant Fisher, Emmanuel Bor, Matthew Centrowitz, Molly Huddle and a lot more as track and field was back in force last week.

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Show notes: 4:26 Covid 1 Year
6:38 Grant Fisher 13:02 at Sound Running / Emmanue Bor 13:05 @ Firefly 5000
20:38 Malcolm Gladwell Email on Super Shoes
25:25 Matthew Centrowitz most impressive 3:40 ever?
28:15 Molly Huddle DNF
34:44 Euro Indoor: Jackob Ingebrigtsen Double and
42:12 Rojo's Rant on Oregon XC
47:00 Ethiopian Marathon Trials
48:58 Jordan Hasay 74 Minute Half Marathon
50:01 NCAA Indoor Preview
67:13 Bill Spaulding The Voice of NCAA Cross Country

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Athing Mu Superstar, Japan Broke the Marathon, Paul Chelimo AR Attempt, Ajee Wilson is Back

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:01:00 -0000

The running world is full steam ahead.

Athing Mu ran 1:58.40 to become an 800m star, Ajee Wilson ran 1:58 as well to show she is back, FORTY Japanese men ran sub 2:10 at Lake Biwa, USATF revised its Olympic Trials schedule, NCAA indoors is almost here and so is NCAA XC. Plus Rojo's Rant and Boston announces it likely will have a smaller field this year.

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Show notes:

3:30 Paul Chelimo going for American record
12:03 Athing Mu 1:58 Superstar
21:14 Japan broke the marathon at Lake Biwa
30:09 NCAA entries
38:22 NAU loses conference meet
44:54 USATF changes Olympic Track Trials schedule
51:32 Texas Qualifier: Ajee Wilson is definitely back
60:04 Rojo's Rant: Marc Scott skipping European champs for a time trial meet
64:30 Boston Marathon says it likely will have smaller field this year

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Guest Ben True, Superman Grant Holloway Gets His First World Record

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Grant Holloway break the 60m world record just prior to the podcast and we discuss his greatness, the fast times at the 10,000 in California, Katelyn Tuohy's collegiate debut, the stacked women's field in the 10,000m at the US Olympic Trials, and are joined at 62:49 by Ben True.

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Show notes:
3:50 Grant Holloway 7.29 World Record
10:52 Rest of Madrid:
15:08 Super Spikes. Do times matter anymore?
24:35 The 10: Marc Scott, Elise Cranny and Bowerman TC, King Ches DNF
32:14 Max Siegel
36:16 Kiernan Tuntivate Dreams Become Reality
46:44 Does Molly Huddle not make the women's 10,000m team?
57:05 Katelyn Tuohy collegiate debut
60:49 Good covid news on fans in stands
62:49 Ben True Interview

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American Record Madness at NBIGP, Oregon Milers Run Fast & Trash Talk, Super Spikes

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:16:19 -0000

Bryce Hoppel, Donavan Brazier, and Elle Purrier set American records at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Cooper Teare and Cole Hocker crushed the collegiate record in the mile and Sam Tanner did it in the 1500.

Ajee Wilson is back, Robby Andrews struggled in his return, as did Sydney McLaughlin, Drew Hunter, and Noah Lyles.

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Start Super shoes
Oregon NCAA record Milers & shoes
Shit talking v Matthew Centrowitz
Sam Tanner NCAA record
NBIGP: What a meet, 3 American distance records which was best?
43:43 Will Jenny Simpson make the Olympic team?
Olli Hoare Australian record 1500
Ajee Wilson is back
Sydney McLaughlin, Drew Hunter, Noah Lyles who had the worst meet?
Kenyan XC champs
Beatrice Chepkoech 5k record in Monaco
Robby Andrews
NCAA XC on ESPNU

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Lievin Madness, Guest Hobbs Kessler on His Cool Path to Breaking High School Indoor Record in Mile

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:30:00 -0000

Hobbs Kessler the new high school record holder in the indoor mile joins us @ 86:30 to talk about his amazing record breaking run, his quick rise to the top, and one of the coolest training situations in America under coach Ron Warhurst and sometime training partner Nick Willis.

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Prior to Kessler joining us, we talk about the amazing action in Lievin, France where Gudaf Tsegay smashed the women's 1500m indoor world record, Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran a European record 3:31, and Getnet Wale and Grant Holloway nearly got world records. We praise Virginia Tech, look at the Bowerman Track Clubs Prickly Pear Invite, discuss Athing Mu's Olympic chances, and whether Bryce Hoppel and Donavan Brazier are ducking each other.

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Show notes:
5:55 Lievin Women
19:08 Lievin Men
31:38 Hobbs Kessler 3:57 / Nick Willis / Ron Warhurst Discussion
47:32 Prickly Pear Invite
55:10 Super Bowl
58:29 Rojo's hot take on Sinclaire Johnson / slander of Jenny Simpson
62:33 Virginia Tech 5 sub 4s in one race
66:50 Athing Mu - Olympic double?
75:32 Duke/ UNC Partying / Covid
78:10 NBIGP Talk: Donavan Brazier and Bryce Hoppel ducking each other?
86:30 Hobbs Kessler Interview

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Diamond Hands: Bryce Hoppel, Keith Gill, Oregon DMR, and the LetsRun.com Theme Song

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:45:00 -0000

Track Talk has a new theme song thanks to listener and film scorer Andrew Brick Johnson. He joins us at the beginning to surprise Rojo with the new music and at 70:27 to talk about how he got his start in the industry, his work on shows such as Glee and more. Check out his work at https://www.andrewbrickjohnson.com/

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Bryce Hoppel is tearing it up on the track, former 4:03 miler Keith Gill turned upside down Wall Street for a week, and don't look but the University of Oregon DMR crushed the NCAA record, plus a little NCAA XC talk in February, and COVID cancels the RAK half, but we talk Tokyo Olympic favorites.

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0:00 LetsRun.com Theme Song Introduced
6:22 Free 8 packets of DRINK LMNT for LetsRun listeners at https://DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun
7:27 Jon is 30, Des Linden joined our Supporters Club and 100% of SC sign-ups $ this week go to him. Join today: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe
10:54 Keith Gill $$$ talk
15:47 Bryce Hoppel #2 American ever indoors @ 800 / Clayton Murphy not in trouble
26:03 Super Bowl, Zombie NOP, Olympic Trials, Tokyo COVID Talk
32:11 Geoffery Kamworor back
34:35 Craig Masback the new John Capriotti
38:49 Big 10 Cross Country and Wisconsin
46:29 BYU > NAU & Nico Young's NCAA Chances
54:14 Oregon DMR crushes NCAA record
64:29 Super spikes
70:27 Movie scorer and composer of the LetsRun.com Theme Song Andrew Brick Johnson
78:55 Who are the biggest Tokyo Olympic distance favorites?

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So Close, So Far, and Super Agent Paul Doyle on American Track League

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0000

Super-agent Paul Doyle is our guest at 60:06 and he talks the debut and future of the American Track League and why he may have half his net worth invested in it.

Prior to that we look back at Mary Cain, Kara Goucher and the allegations against Alberto Salazar and the NOP and look ahead to a crazy fall marathon schedule before turning to last week's action.

Jim Walmsley, (the guest last week on the Track Talk podcast) ran for 6 hours and just missed the 100km world record by 12 seconds at HOKA Project Carbon X, Ryan Crouser go the shot put world record, and Christian Noble of Lee (Tenn.) University got a collegiate record and sent his teammates into a frenzy.

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Show notes:

7:11 NOP, Alberto Salazar, Mary Cain, Kara Goucher on HBO Sports
15:39 Boston Marathon has a date (and it’s 1 day after Chicago and 8 after London)
18:28 Are the Tokyo Olympics in jeopardy?
27:51 Oh so close: Jim Walmsley runs for 6 hours and misses the 100km world record by 12 seconds
38:14 Oh so far: Ryan Crouser world record
40:27 Christian Noble 13:37 DII record and crazy reaction video
46:21 Michigan pauses sports for 2 weeks
52:00 Email of Week
57:34 RAK Half is STACKED
60:06 Paul Doyle

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Track is Back + Guest Jim Walmsley & Sub 4 History for Nick Willis

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:15:00 -0000

Happy Democracy Day! Jim Walmsley joins us at 90:07 to look back at his 2020, look ahead at his 2021, and his 100k world record chance this weekend at the HOKA Project Carbon X2.

Prior to that, track and field was back in a big way as Athing Mu began her collegiate career in style, Hugues Fabrice Zango broke the triple jump record, HS girls ran 2:02 and 9:47, an Olympic champ gets popped, 16 year-old Erriyon Knighton turned pro, Alexa Efraimson has a new coach, and Nick WIllis made sub 4 minute mile history.

Andrew Bumbalough joined us at 4:24 to discuss his career, retirement, Bowerman, whether Evan Jager should leave Jerry, supershoes, and his work with PWURE, the data-driven nutrition company.

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Links from Jim Walmsley: The Greatest 100km
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Show notes:

4:24 Andrew Bumbalough on Retirement, PWURE, Bowerman (Sponsored by PWURE.com)
18:10 What a Weekend led by Athing Mu
27:48 Audio of Week: Blood Testing at Marathon Project
31:58 World Record in Triple Jump
35:17 Efraimson Joins Zombie NOP and Pete Julian
50:18 Nick Willis Sub 4 History
56:55 High School Girls Running Fast
66:16 Joseph Biden is the 46th President of the United States
67:53 Runner Tom Brady
69:52 Brianna Rollins-McNeal charged with doping violation
75:20 16 year-old Erriyon Knighton signs with adidas
80:38 Job prospects for 30 year-old runners/ Mark Wetmore story
90:07 Jim Walmsley Talk

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Where Your Dreams Become Reality #1: Robert Brandt on Breakout 2020, Trash Talking with Tinman Elite

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:10:48 -0000

Robert Brandt lowered his 10k pr from 28:48 to 27:39 in 2020 so it's fitting he is the first "Where Your Dreams Become Reality" guest. The 6th year senior at Georgetown first turned heads in the spring by talking a little smack about the Tinman Elite team. Ever since then he has backed it up on the track. He talks about his breakout 2020, talking smack, and the highs and lows of his running career.

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1:21 His breakout 27:39 run
20:42 Looking ahead in 2021 towards NCAAs / Olympics
26:44 His start in running / progression to today
41:30 Tenacity
45:56 Trashtalking Tinman
59:10 His #1 piece of running advice

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Boston 2021? Tokyo 2021? Doom and Gloom or Hope and Light?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:32:00 -0000

USA Indoors is officially cancelled, the Armory won't have any more track meets in 2021, and most of Japan wants the Olympics cancelled or postponed and Jonathan Gault is not confident the 2021 Boston Marathon will take place.

But vaccines are going into arms (at the Armory), indoor pro track meets are being planned, and athletes are starting to talk about what super spike they'll use in Tokyo.

We break it all down.

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Start USATF Cancelled/ Vaccines in Arms
12:16 Trackmeets without scores
22:27 Superspikes
35:22 Great Ethiopian run
37:45 Boston Marathon 2021?
42:37 Nick Willis' tweet
45:00 Rojo's bold prediction: Hassan Olympic triple
49:31 Pre vs Ingebrigtsen
51:33 2025 Worlds in Kenya?
52:52 No fans at Olympic Trials?
57:07 Email of Week
60:16 Rojo's tick

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2021 Predictions + Supershoes with Geoff Burns

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:20:00 -0000

Happy New Year. We talk about a thrilling Hakone Ekiden, the pro track season that is shaping up, athletes switching sponsors, getting dropped, and retiring, before looking ahead to 2021 and giving our predictions.

Then we are joined by **Geoff Burns** @ 73:26 to discuss the super shoe revolution. Geoff was the 2016 USATF 100km champion, has a PhD in kinesiology, and is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Michigan Performance Research Lab in the Exercise and Sports Science Initiative.

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3:22 Hakone Ekiden (shoes worn here)
18:45 Indoor Track is Here /XC Season Shaping Up
26:31 Athletes Switching Sponsors / Getting Dropped (Ryan Hill, Molly Seidel, Ben True) 39:28 Kyle Merber retires
44:39 2021 Predictions: (Houlihan,Brazier, Coburn, Tokyo)
58:56 Jon's bold prediction
63:55 Men's 100m
73:26 Geoff Burns

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2020 Running Year in Review + Rafer Johnson Tribute From Meb Keflezighi, Bob Larsen and Angel Martinez

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:05:00 -0000

Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021. The LRC crew looks back at the track and field and running world in 2020 and ends the year with an audio tribute at 73:47 to Rafer Johnson from Angel Martinez, Meb Keflezighi, and Bob Larsen. Rafer Johnson LA Times obituary

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The Special Olympics Southern California Rafer Johnson Tribute Fund c/o 1600 Forbes Way #200 Long Beach, Ca 90810 www.sosc.org/rafer or by phone to Victoria Tracey at (562) 502-1115
The UCLA Athletics Rafer Johnson Endowment Fund c/o UCLA Athletic Development Office - P.O. Box 24044 Los Angeles, CA 90024 - (310) 206-3302 Checks payable to "UCLA Foundation” with a reference to the memory of Rafer Johnson
The Play Equity Foundation’s Rafer Johnson Impact Fund dedicated to providing support to organizations serving adaptive athletes and those with intellectual disabilities. Donations can be made via: https://playequityfund.org/donate-raferjohnson/
Rafer Johnson LA Times obituary

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xx:xx Supporters Club only audio on why Jon should have been suspended
xx:xx Breaking news: A pro who can run 2:07 pace for the marathon may run for LetsRun.com / 2021 Wishes
xx:xx 2020 Year in Review Quiz
xx:xx Martin Hehir vs Frank Shorter
xx:xx Articles of Year
xx:xx Jakob Ingebrigtsen a no talent hack
xx:xx Ryan Hill leave Bowerman Track Club
xx:xx Brenda Martinez cleared
xx:xx Runners of Year
xx:xx Did LRC snub Aliphine Tuliamuk?
73:47 Rafer Johnson Tribute. LA Times Obituary here

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Marathon Project Champs Martin Hehir and Sara Hall (and Scott Fauble) Talk The Marathon Project

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:36:12 -0000

We have a jammed packed show to tide you over for Christmas . Three specials guests from The Marathon Project join the pod.

First up @ 20:00 in a segment sponsored by Polar and its The Road Forward** docuseries on HOKA NAZ Elite's Scott Fauble,** we're joined by Faubs after his 2:09:42 run. Faubs talks delusions, dreams, and redemption after the Olympic Trials.

Men's winner Martin Hehir of the Reebok Boston Track Club joins us @ 65:46 and talks about being a husband, a dad, in medical school, treating covid patients, and the 2:08:59 winner of The Marathon Project.

Women's winner Sara Hall of Asics @ 102:13 talks about her 2:20:32 dominant win that made her the 2nd fastest American marathoner of all-time and her incredible fall of 2020.

Prior to the interviews, the crew breaks down The Marathon Project, Millrose being cancelled and the 2020 indoor season, David Rudisha being done, a Japanese high school girl running 14:37, and Rojo being back on the pod.

Podcast is sponsored by Polar: Watch: Scott’s Fauble’s Journey for Redemption at The Marathon Project from Polar After a crushing 12th place finish at the US Marathon Trials, Scott Fauble was forced to ask himself “what do I do now”? Watch Scott come face-to-face with self-doubt, an old injury, and the quest for motivation as he trains and races at The Marathon Project, where he went sub 2:10 (2:09:42) to get his career back on track. The Road Forward is not just Scott’s story, it’s every runner’s story. Presented by Polar. Watch now

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Links: The Rise of Syracuse: How a Cross Country Powerhouse Was Built From Scratch in 10 Years
Despite Bathroom Break, Marty Hehir Ran a 2-Minute PR to Finish 6th at the Olympic Trials Marathon
6 Final Thoughts on Marathon Project: Is 2:09 Still 2:09?
Marathon Project Full Coverage
Watch: Scott’s Fauble’s Journey for Redemption at The Marathon Project from Polar (sponsored)
Guests:
20:00 - 35:15 Scott Fauble sponsored by Polar's The Road Forward Series
65:46 - 102:13 Marty Hehir - Marathon Project Champ
102:13 Sara Hall - Marathon Project Champ

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No NY, No Boston - The Marathon Project 2020 Is Here

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:35:00 -0000

Move over Boston, Chicago and New York, the 2020 Marathon Project is the biggest marathon in the US post Olympic Trials. How many sub 2:10s will we see on the men's side? Will Sara Hall get the American record on the women's side? We break it all down.

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Malcolm Gladwell On His Love of Running, Saving Track and Field, Nike, Super Shoes, Doping and More

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:41:20 -0000

Malcolm Gladwell joins us to discuss his favorite sport and among other things distance running's shoe revolution, performance-enhancing drugs, whether Nike is good or bad for the sport, how to make the sport of track & field more popular, and the dream mile match-up versus Lebron James.

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Absolute Madness in Valencia, Shoes, Olympic babies, and The Track Meet

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:41:46 -0000

FOUR men, led by Kibiwott Kandie, ran 57 and change for the half marathon in Valencia, 30 went sub 2:10 in the marathon, and the adidas 'Super Shoe' is definitely here. Aliphine Tuliamuk is pregnant but still going to run the Olympics, Weini Kelati is a pro, dreams became reality at The Track Meet in California, Emily Sisson just came up short in Valencia as Jordan Hasay struggled.

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2:18 Dallas Cowboys / TheRunnerbox.com
Malcolm Gladwell coming
Valencia Half Madness and shoes
Peres Jepchirchir AOY? / Genzebe Dibaba half marathoner?
Should Kenya select a different Olympic team?
Emily Sisson / Jordan Hasay in Valencia
Japanese Marathoners crush the US
How many Americans go sub 2:10 at Marathon Project ?
48:23 Marathon Project Virtual Challenge
Aliphine Tuliamuk expecting a baby and running the Olympics
The Track Meet
Dreams Become Reality
Gwen Jorgensen and Vanessa Fraser struggle
Japanese 10,000m madness
Weini Kelati a pro
Diamond League reinstates 5,000
High School: Newbury Park, Sydney Thorvaldson impress
Rafer Johnson RIP. Great LA Times obituary here

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Blowout Valencia Preview, Fast Times in Delhi, Guest Nick Cordes on Thorvaldson-Brown Showdown

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:03:00 -0000

The Valencia Marathon and Half Marathons are here and they are STACKED. Jodan Hasay represents America in the marathon and Emily Sisson is after Molly Huddle's American half-marathon record. Lawrence Cherono, Birhanu Legesse and Lelisa Desisa square off in the marathon as the world records could go in the half with Letesenbet Gidey in her debut, and Rhonex Kipruto, Jacob Kiplimo and and Kibiwott Kandie in the men's race.

Sound Running's The Track Meet is here with King Cheserek in action along with Weini Kelati making her pro debut.

Plus we've got the unofficial high school cross country national championship on the girls' side with Sydney Thorvaldson and Brynn Brown squaring off at the High School Cross Country National Invite in Lubbock. Lubbock Christian coach Nick Cordes (former World Half team member and husband to NCAA champ Leigh Daniel) joins us @ 78:18 to discuss the meet and discuss how it came about.

We preview all that action plus look back at the great half marathon action in New Delhi, Killian Jornet going for ultra running's greatest record and ending up in the hospital and more.

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Show notes:
3:58 Valencia stacked and prize $
9:58 Emily Sisson and Jordan Hasay in Valencia
22:38 Valencia full
26:54 Valencia half- world records could go
35:58 Fast time and $99k in New Delhi
45:06 The Track Meet - King Ches, pro debut of Weini Kelati and immigration status of both
60:19 Jon girlfriend or Rojo sub 20
61:20 Michael Capiraso out at New York Road Runners
71:48 Killian Jornet comes up short and ends up in hospital
78:18 Nick Cordes on High School Cross Country National Invite
89:23 Supporters Only content on Sarah Fuller becoming first Power 5 female football player, Title IX

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Gobble, Gobble: Guest Ben Rosario + Non Turkey Trot Racing with High School Star Jenna Hutchins, 36 Year-Old Keira D’Amato, JFK 50 Miler (Sponsored by The Marathon Project)

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0000

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Frequent guest of the podcast and possibly 2020 coach of the year, HOKA NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario, joins us at 61:30 to discuss his team’s success in 2020, pandemic racing, and the last big marathon in America in 2020 which he is putting on, The Marathon Project.

Prior to that we break down Keira D’Amato’s American record, Jenna Hutchins incredible high school XC time, the 2021 Diamond League schedule, the JFK 50 miler, Turkey Trots being cancelled, liquor stores being closed, and a lot more.

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Guest Ken Goe Retires and Talks Alberto & Nike, + Manangoi Accepts Blame, Kipruoto in Trouble

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:56:54 -0000

Ken Goe, the long-time track and field writer for the Oregonian retired after 43 years and joined us at 73:45 to talk his career, the state of track and field, and of course everything Nike including Alberto Salazar, Phil Knight, and Vin Lananna.

Prior to that Elijah Manangoi accepts blame for a doping offense, Conseslus Kipruto is charged with serious crimes in Kenya (statutory rape), doping conspiracies are unanimously illegal in US Congress, Sara Hall's deleted thread of week and marathon chances, James Li retires and a lot more including a few Rojo's rants.

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A Tale of 2 Marathoners, The Kiss, Discrimination is Bad Plus Positive Press for Christian Coleman

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0000

A Tale of 2 Marathoners: Jordan Hasay runs 74:27 for the half marathon. 17-year-old Tierney Wolfgram runs 2:31:49 to crush the American junior record in the marathon.

Clemson cuts its men's track team and we remind you discrimination is bad. Christian Coleman gets some positive press, we have some covid spring marathon talk, and tell you why Eliud Kipchoge needs to run New York.

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Show notes:
6:46 Jordan Hasay's 74:27 Half Marathon *Sarah Lorge Butler Article
16:35 We need a spring major marathon
19:58 America's race cancelled
26:48 William & Mary reinstated, Clemson cancelled
37:15 Discrimination (vs men) is wrong
41:46 College XC beer is here
43:08 Tierney Wolfgram 2:31:49 marathon
49:06 Steve Bartold (Wejo's college coach) RIP
56:38 Kipchoge needs to run NY
66:48 Christian Coleman's case gets NY Times coverage
73:08 Thyroid & Tommy Hughes
78:35 Kara Goucher and alleged Alberto Salazar Kiss
82:43 Part II Of Matt Hart Interview on the alleged Alberto Salazar attempted Kiss on Kara Goucher, Jerry Schumacher and more. Part 1 Here. Buy Win at All Costs book here.

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Molly Huddle, Galen Rupp & Soft American Records, 100m Talk$ + Guest Mike Smith on 'America's Race'

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0000

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Whose American record was softer: Galen Rupp's or Molly Huddle's? Taoufik Makhloufhi in trouble for drugs because a fellow athlete searched his bag, Michael Norman 100m man, what happened to Xavier Carter, how much $ did Christian Coleman lose, plus a little NCAA XC conference action before we talk to Army Coach MIke Smith at 51:04 about America's Race - the XC battle between Army, Navy, and Air Force next week on the historic West Point Plain.

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Show notes:
Start: 2020 Election
4:12 Masks required in Massachusetts outdoors
7:29 Molly Huddle American 10 Mile, 15k, and 1 Hour Records
10:13 Galen Rupp American 10 Mile record
13:29 Alberto Salazar still involved with Galen Rupp?
16:18 NCAA XC Conference Talk
24:35 Super Shoes at Japanese Ekiden
27:15 Taoufik Makhloufhi in trouble because Jimmy Gressier searched his bag. -Thread -Photo
31:44 Salaries, race, and track in Uganda
36:31 Michael Norman 100m Man? / What the hell happened to Xavier Carter? -link
39:58 Christian Coleman lost how much $?
43:08 Conseslus Kipruto in trouble with law in Kenya
45:05 Indoor track this year?
51:04 Guest Mike Smith - Army Track and Field Coach on the America's Race next week vs Air Force and Navy presented by USAA

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Bye Bye Christian Coleman, Leo Manzano Olympic Champ? Special Guest Matt Hart- Author of Alberto Salazar/Nike Win at All Cost Book

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:37:00 -0000

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Christian Coleman is banned again for three missed drug test and we have little sympathy for his Chipotle, Walmart, Monday Night Football excuse.

Who is the Olympic 100m favorite? William & Mary women's track and field team stands up for men's team and against discrimination.

Is Taoufik Makhloufi in trouble?

Investigative journalist Matt Hart joins us at 63:30 to discuss his new book on the NOP and Alberto Salazar: Win at All Costs: Inside Nike Running and Its Culture of Deception Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/35CrjZc

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Kiplimo Dethrones Cheptegei, Jepchirchir WWR, Should Eugene Host NCAAs Permanently? + Michigan Ekiden, Naser Cleared, NCAA XC, Kilian Jornet Road Runner

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:42:00 -0000

Jacob Kiplimo has upset the king Joshua Cheptegei, Peres Jepchirchi WWR at World half, Michigan ekiden recaps, Salwa Eid Naser cleared, NCAA XC in Oklahoma, transgender athletes barred at one NCAA school, future NCAA hosts and more.

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Show notes (Supporters Club members get time stamps)
Start: Men's World Half
-Mo Farah called out
-Peres Jepchirchir WWR and 2nd world title but what about the falls?
-Ridiculous depth at World Half and Japanese collegiate half
-Inaugural Michigan Pro Ekiden Won by HOKA NAZ Elite
-Rojo's Supporters Club only audio
-Should we be excited by Tyler Day's pro debut?
-Emily Sisson leads NYC Virtual Marathon
-Salwa Eid Naser cleared
-Franklin Pierce agrees to not allow transgender athletes like Cece Telfer compete due to suit by DOE
-NCAA XC: NAU Men Wins NCAA Preview Meet at OSU Invite
-Should Eugene host all NCAAs?
-Killian Jornet road debut 29:59 over Jacob Ingebrigtsen

Links:

World Half Coverage
Why Was Salwa Eid Naser Cleared?
HOKA NAZ Elite Wins Inaugural Michigan Pro Ekiden
Thread of Week: Famed ultramarathon star Kilian Jornet debuts on the road.... Only runs 29:59 10k
Deleted thread of week: Satire Video: A "Serious" Runner
CeCe Telfer articles: 1) What No One Is Telling You: An Athlete Who Ran NCAA Track As A Man For 3 Years Just Won An NCAA Women’s Title 2) Franklin Pierce rescinds transgender policy

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2 World Records Fall, World Half Here We Come, UMinn Track & A Cougar Attacks

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:06:00 -0000

Letesenbet Gidey (14:06.62) and Joshua Cheptegei (26:11:00) have broken the women's 5000 and men's 10,000 in Valenia - but should the new marks discounted because of the new technology that was used?

Who is the men's track and field MVP of 2020 - Mondo Duplantis or Joshua Cheptegei?

Sifan Hassan gets a lot of attention this week as after running 29:36 she weirdly pulled out of the World Half Champs. What events should she do in Tokyo? 1500/5k, 5k/10k or 1500/10k? Speaking of the World Half, it's time to get excited as the fields are STACKED and the race is this weekend so we preview that.

A cougar has attacked a runner in Utah and we talk about this as know this actually happened unlike the bear attack from earlier in the summer.

We also have lots of NCAA talk. The University of Minnesota men's track team has been saved and the biggest meet of the 2020 NCAA xc season is this weekend as BYU, NAU and Colorado are all running at the Oklahoma State Invitational.

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Here are some links we talked about this week.

Cougar Chases Runner for 6 Minutes

By Wearing Vaporfly Prototypes, Eliud Kipchoge, Galen Rupp, & Shalane Flanagan Are All Guilty of Mechanical Doping in 2016 – Will Anything Be Done About It?

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Eliud Kipchoge Has Lost, Sara Hall Brings It, Thank you London

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:59:27 -0000

The greatest winning streak is over in marathoning and we pay homage to Eliud Kipchoge and we recap everything London Marathon 2020. Sara Hall surprised which means shoe talk and who has bragging rights in her family.

Plus an Ekiden is coming to America this month and a little NCAA XC talk.

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London Marathon 2020 Preview: Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele is Here

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:54:09 -0000

The 2020 Virgin London Marathon is here and that means Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele plus Brigid Kosgei vs Ruth Chepngetich. We break it all down including the Americans chances: Molly Seidel, Jared Ward, and Sara Hall.

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Start: London men + Betting Odds
25:31 Jared Ward's chances
31:37 Women's race
41:18 Kosgei's big 2019 $ and Rosa connection
47:05 American women
55:34 Stewart Mcsweyn rewrites Australian record books/ Faith Kipyegon Olympic double?
63:13 Olympic Trials 2020 need to move?
65:34 Daniel Rowden
70:07 Rojo's victory tour + Allyson Felix Time 100

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Capriotti Out at Nike, (Guests) Russian Doping Whistleblowers Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanov + Moscow Marathon & 10k Has 20,000 Runners

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:27:23 -0000

Russian doping whistleblowers Yuliya (Rusanova) and Vitaly Stepanov join us (64:58) from an undisclosed location in America for a fascinating talk on their lives and risky decisions to blow the lid on the Russian doping operation. A new book on them by David Walsh called the Russian Affair is out. You can purchase here.

Prior to that we look back at the Rome Diamond League meet, preview the Doha Diamond League, and discuss the most powerful man in track and field at Nike, John Capriotti, leaving Nike. Plus former IAAF boss Lamine Diack finally gets convicted. What does it all mean for the sport?

And believe it or not 20,000 people ran the Moscow Marathon and 10k. Plus Rojo's rant and lock for the 2021 Olympic team Notre Dame's Yared Nuguse.

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Links mentioned in show: Guy running with a pistol attacked on a run in South Africa
COVID hospitilizations at colleges
Atlantic article on myocarditis

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Battle of 19 Year Olds. Is Bekele Chunky? Coburn Favorite for Gold? College Track in Trouble?

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:42:34 -0000

The battle of the 19 year-olds is here: Jakob Ingebrigtsen v Jacob Kiplimo over 3000m in Rome. The US is not sending a team to the World Half, but there is hope for Foot Locker XC and DII XC. Minnesota Track and Field is cut and Leroy Burrell sends out a warning. Is Emma Coburn the gold medal favorite? What about Centrowitz's Olympic chances? Can Jakob or Potato Tim (Cheruiyot) run 3:25? Is Bekele chunky?

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LRC Supporters Club members get timestamped show notes: :XX 5 Minute Rome Diamond League Preview: Jacob vs Jakob and Warholm vs WR
XX USA not sending team to World Half Marathon Champs because of COVID
XX FootLocker XC 2020? + NCAA DII Nationals
XX NCAA D1 Nationals in 2021?
XX Are NCAA athletes exploited? Cal runner quits XC team because NCAA is racist.
XX Minnesota Track cut / future of NCAA track / LeRoy Burrell's comments /William & Mary 'plagiarism' tweet here
XX Zagreb: Daniel Rowden arrives. Bryce Hoppel. "B" teamers in Europe
XX Rojo's hot take: Emma Coburn favorite for gold? US Tokyo 2021 Medal Chances
XX Centro better chance to win gold or not make Olympic Team?
XX A 30-year old most of you have never heard of, Hedda Hynne of Norway, just ran a 1:58:10 world's best
XX Performance of Week: Spanish 800/1500 double 8 minutes a part
XX Rojo's idiotic solution to scheduling of doubles problem at Olympics/Worlds
XX Thread of Week: Bekele: 8x2k at 8500ft...bad news
XX Post of Week: Gjert thinks Jakob will run 3:25 (Will Cheruiyot or Ingebrigtsen break 1500 record?)

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Mo Farah gets his world record, Jacob Kiplimo arrives, Sifan Hassan, Jepchirchi and adidas super shoe

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:07:05 -0000

What a week and we break it all down. Mo Farah got his first world record, Sifan Hassan picked up another, Jacob Kiplimo arrived as a track star, the adidas super shoe is here and Peres Jepchirchir and Kibiwott Kandie ran fast in it.

Caster Semenya won't be running the 800 in Tokyo. Plus bonus content for LRC Supporters Club members. Members get to hear our thoughts on Ryan Crouser's great year, whether he could play in the NFL, and our thoughts on the announcer in Ostrava discussing female body types. Plus, what to make of a bear allegedly chasing a runner for 5 miles and causing her to lose her sports bra.

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Links: Renato Canova on blood doping
-Renato Canova: Why Salvatore Antibo and Francesco Panetta did not become in great marathoners?
-Article: What No One Is Telling You About Caster Semenya: She Has XY Chromosomes
-Rojo's COVID stat of week

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Emergency Podcast on Joshua Cheptegei World Record Attempt With His Agent Jurrie van der Velden

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:53:07 -0000

A special bonus podcast on Joshua Cheptegei trying to greak Kenenisa Bekele's world 10,000m record on October 7th in Valencia Spain and we are joined by Cheptegei's agent Jurrie van der Velden.

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The Most Famous Runner in America - Guest Peter Walsh - King Ches's Pro Career + Kosgei, Hassan, Farah in Brussels

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:58:19 -0000

Peter Walsh, the owner of Coogan's, the most famous runners' bar in America, joins us at 53:17 to talk about its closing and a multi-million dollar Facebook ad featuring him and the bar. Along the way, he tells stories and jokes, talks about authenticity, Donald Trump and the police, and drinking from the same cup.

World records galore could fall Friday in Brussels with Brigid Kosgei taking on Sifan Hassan at the 1 hour run, plus Mo Farah, and Faith Kipyegon in the 1000m. Ryan Crouser is getting close to the WR, the Drake Relays were sort of back.

Could Shelby Houlihan really beat Matthew Centrowitz?

Is Edward Cheserek's career on the right path? Does it matter how aggressively you spit?

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Coogan's links: Facebook ad
LetsRun.com story on Coogan's from February.
*NY Times on closing

Reading From Rojo: The Peculiar Blindness of Experts The Atlantic

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Warholm & London Marathon Reign Supreme, Guest Chris Lear and NCAA XC in the Spring?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:03:57 -0000

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Running with the Buffaloes author Chris Lear was our surprise guest @ 66:32 to talk cheater spikes, gambling, whether Alan Webb & Adam Goucher are clean and stock picks.

Before that -Karsten Warholm threatened the World Record in Stockholm, Donavan Brazier and Timothy Cheruiyot kept winning, Laura Muir kept impressing, London showed why it's the top marathon in the world, Galen Rupp & Mo Farah updates, and NCAA XC in the spring?

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Show notes:
Start: Warholm in Stockholm, Warholm v Benjamin and Samba
9:37 Donavan Brazier, Laura Muir
20:11 Japanese 1500m record at Tokyo Olympic Stadium
25:41 London THE Marathon of 2020
34:55 Galen Rupp update
36:01 Forgotten Runner of the Week: Mo Farah
39:54 Virtual NYC Marathon, what marathons if any will take place in US this fall?
42:03 Will return of fans at NFL lead to return of racing?
48:54 Sunset Tour & King Cheserek, Final Big Friendly meet
56:35 NCAA XC in the Spring?
64:42 Message Board Thread of Week: The Obesification of the U.S.
66:32 Running with Buffaloes Author Chris Lear End- Bonus content: Rojo Rant

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Joshua Cheptegei Talks to LetsRun.com After His 12:35.36 World Record in the 5000m

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:59:00 -0000

Joshua Cheptegei and his agent Jurrie van der Velden joined LRC's Robert Johnson and Jonathan Gault for a ZOOM from Uganda following his 12:35.36 World Record at 5000m.

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Joshua Cheptegei is Distance Running's New King + Monaco Madness

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:15:00 -0000

Correction to podcast: The 2020 Marine Corps Marathon is only virtual this year. We reported erroneously that it was still slated to be held in person in the podcast.

Joshua Cheptegei ran 12:35.36 to break Kenenisa Bekele's world 5,000m record, Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran a European 1500m record and Monaco more than lived up to the hype.

Fast domestic times at the Music City Distance Carnival including a 4:01 by a high school sophomore. Peachtree 2020 is cancelled, one big marathon in the US is still on, and Stockholm DL is on Sunday. We break it all down.

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Jon's great read: 25 Years Later: A Look Back At One Of The Greatest Nights In Distance Running History

**Rojo's COVID chart of the week.**

Deleted thread of the week: Could Donald Trump finish a mile running without walking... time?

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Monaco Diamond League Preview + Ok State Coach Dave Smith on NCAA XC 2020

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:52:46 -0000

Herculis Monaco Diamond League, the greatest one day track meet of 2020 is here. Joshua Cheptegei is after Bekele's 5k WR, Donavan Brazier his own American record, what about Obiri vs Hassan vs Gidey? + Noah Lyles, Mondo Duplantis, Grant Halloway and more.

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Guest Dave Smith, the Oklahoma State cross country coach, joins us at 54:08 and says practice is underway and his team intends on competing in 2020. There will be a race November 21 in Stillwater, the only question is if it will be the NCAA Champs.

Show notes:
4:25 Chepetegi after Bekele's WR
15:09 Rojo's Rant + Women's 5k: Obiri vs Hassan vs Gidey
24:20 Donavan Brazier American record attempt?
29:38 Raevyn Rogers & Zombie NOP
39:03 Audio of the Week: Listener Goes off on Bowerman Track Club
40:37 Sondre Moen breaks 1 hour European record or does he?
52:08 Oklahoma State Coach Dave Smith on NCAA XC 2020, getting to the top, staying there, being a father and more

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Running's D-Day Approaches

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 03:12:06 -0000

(Fixing an audio issue in the previously uploaded podcast from the 20-40 minute mark. Our apologies).

And good news, London has announced it will have an elite race with Bekele vs Kipchoge this year.

D-Day for the London Marathon and NCAA Cross Country is almost here as decisions on their 2020 fate are expected. The Bowerman Track Club keeps impressing, Donavan Brazier and Bryce Hoppel will square off in Monaco, will Shelby Houlihan target the American mile record in the final Bowerman meet?

The On Athletics Club is here with Dathan Ritzenhein as coach and Joe Klecker the big signee.

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Show notes:
1:06 London Marathon, NCAA XC D Day
10:43 LetsRun.com VIP Special Offer
13:09 Donavan Brazier 1:43 opener, getting ready for Monaco vs Bryce Hoppel
20:16 Bowerman Track Club 4×1500 World Record, Shelby Houlihan to target US Mile Record?
25:42 Grant Fisher 1500m runner? Josh Kerr > Craig Engels
37:25 Discus Talk: Valarie Allman American Record
42:02 On Athletics Club Launched with Dathan Ritzenhein Coaching Joe Klecker
52:25 Moroccan Drug Bust
57:50 Deleted thread of week: Brazier vs Lomong in a fight? + Covid talk

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Guest Paul Chelimo + Centro and Webb and Trump Honor Jim Ryun + Who is the Olympic 100m Favorite?

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:05:00 -0000

2016 Olympic 5,000m silver medallist Paul Chelimo joins us at 54:05 to talk about his amazing career, his rivalry with Lopez Lomong, not being scared, racism, his start in running, doping in Kenya and a whole lot more.

Prior to that the LRC crew talks about the party they attended for Jim Ryun getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump attended by Matthew Centrowitz and Alan Webb and then they break down all current running news. Full show notes below.

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Show notes:
0:58 Fargo Marathon cancelled but XC racing in Connecticut
1:45 LRC Founders Club Special for Podcast listeners (you have to listen to find out).
5:33 LRC & Jim Ryun & Matthew Centrowitz & Alan Webb & Presidential Medal of Freedom
15:12 Who is the Olympic 100m favorite? Trayvon Bromell is really back 9.90.
22:40 Shaunae Miller-Uibo 10.98
24:59 Elijah Manangoi gets whereabouts suspension
32:10 New shoe rules
36:34 No Rojo Shelby Houlihan's career isn't better than Matthew Centrowitz's + Fast miles by Elle Purrier and American women
45:39 London Marathon 2020!?
48:45 Monaco 2020 get excited now!
54:05 Paul Chelimo big talk

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Michael Norman Runs 9.86, USAs Cancelled, Japanese High Schooler Faster Than Rupp

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:44:13 -0000

Michael Norman ran 9.86 for 100m. Really?!?!

LRC American GOAT Jim Ryun is being honored by President Trump on LRC Founders Day, Karissa Schweizer keeps running fast. What should Shelby Houlihan run in the Olympics? Fast times by a Japanese high schooler. Will there be a US high school national champs. No USAs.

Show notes:
2:12 Americn GOAT Jim Ryun getting Presidential Medal of Freedom
5:48 Michael Norman 9.86 100m - Legit?!
16:17 Karissa Schweizer 4:00.02 1500m
23:05 Why no doubling at Olympics? Shelby Houlihan 10k
33:53 Big Friendly II- Brazier and Amos duck duck goose
37:10 17 year-old Japanese runner Kosuke Ishida runs faster than Rupp
42:06 Stars matchups, female problems
45:15 No USAs for 1st time since President Grant
50:48 Opportunity for high school national championship?
End- Covid talk, Sam Chelanga, running a white sport?

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Shelby Houlihan Bonus Pod - 14:23 American Record, The 10k, Shoes

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:18:02 -0000

Shelby Houlihan is our guest after she lowered her American 5000m record to 14:23.92 in this bonus podcast. She talks about her AR run, training during COVID, her plans for the rest of the season, shoes, the 1,500 and yes, the 10,000m. Plus, who is the best cook and poker player in the Bowerman Track Club?

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Guest Olympic Marathoner Molly Seidel, Shelby Houlihan 14:23, Moh Ahmed 12:47, Lyles and Felix Fast

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:47:57 -0000

Former NCAA star Molly Seidel, the barista who made the Olympic marathon team in her first marathon, joins us at 59:09 to talk about what she's been up to since her incredible run. LRC Profile here.

Shelby Houlihan and Moh Ahmed rewrote the American and Canadian record books at the Bowerman Track Club 5,000s. We've got a new shoe controversy. We're down to one Major Marathon. Plus Renato Canova's thread of the week, Rojo goes into the archives, and email on Jon's dating life.

Full show notes Start: Shelby 14:23, Moh 14:27
8:44 Rojo's Rant: Mick Byrne is a good coach
12:59 Shoe controversy is back: Dragonfly edition
20:38 How fast can Joshua Cheptegei run in Monaco?
26:04 Renato Canova Message Board Thread of Week: Does this show fast times are possible without doping?
36:32 Inspiration Games: Noah Lyles 18.90 and Allyson Felix > Shaunae Miller-Uibo
45:12 London Marathon is only major left standing
49:33 Bowerman rest of year?! Matthew Centrowitz update
55:09 Email on Jon's dating life
58:47 Molly Seidel

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Ivy League Cancels Sports, Trayvon Bromell is Back, Guest Tyree Washington on his Incredible Life

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:43:40 -0000

2003 World 400m Champion Tyree Washington is our special guest at 69:00 to talk about his incredible life and upcoming book. One of the greatest athletes never to make the Olympics, he overcame poverty, gangs, his sister murdering his nephew, injury, attempts to make the NFL, and dopers who deprived him of "millions" in his career. More on Tyree Tyreeswashington.com. or follow him on instagram @therealtyreeswashington

Prior to that we discuss the Ivy League cancelling fall sports, Trayvon Bromell being back, Gabby Thomas being cleared, Shaunae Miller-Uibo's double chances, Donavan Brazier's 3:35, Usain Bolt's daughter, and a way for us all to get rich.

Show notes:
5:09 Ivy League fall sports postponed/ cancelled
15:12 Gabby Thomas cleared to compete / Christian Coleman implications
21:52 Trayvon Bromell is back 10.04 100m
28:23 Shaunae Miller-Uibo can't double at Olympics
33:22 Donavan Brazier "jogs" 3:35
40:59 American record attempt at 5k
46:54 Rojo's virtual race ideas
51:49 Usain Bolt has a daughter
56:18 NFL/ James Weldon Johnson
69:00 Tyree Washington on his incredible life and upcoming book

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Guest Duane Solomon + Bowerman TC & Elise Cranny Run Fast + Raevyn Rogers New Coach + 2020 Beer Mile World Classic

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:17:34 -0000

The Bowerman Track Club ran fast with Elise Cranny (14:48 5k) leading the way- Evan Jager, Ryan Hill, Shelby Houlihan, Matthew Centorwitz talk.

Raevyn Rogers is joining Pete Julian's Nike group, fast miles in Colorado, a 16 year old runs 14:06, not to early to talk Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon, thread of week and more.

US 800m star Duane Solomon is our guest @ 51:39 and looks back at his incredible career, how his life changed big time after making the US Olympic Team, and gives us his thoughts on Donavan Brazier.

The 2020 Beer Mile World Classic is this Saturday July 4th at 1pm eastern (30 minute highlight show) on LetsRun.com and founder Nick MacFalls discusses this years event and beer miles in general 1:00:08.

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Show notes:
Start Bowerman Intrasquad meet and Elise Cranny
23:07 Raevyn Rogers joins Pete Julian
27:32 USAs or No USAs in 2020 and where?
34:06 Emma Coburn and Morgan McDonald Team Boss Miles in Colorado
39:47 16 year old Axel Vang Christensen runs 14:06
45:31 Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon should be at night
47:11 Thread of week: Robert Brandt ROASTS Tinman and Drew Hunter gets feelings hurt
51:39 Guest Duane Solomon on his career
100:08 Nick MacFalls on 2020 Beer Mile World Classic

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New York and Berlin Marathons Cancelled, Nico Young 13:50 5k, Duane Solomon Retires

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 23:44:39 -0000

The Fargo North Dakota and Hamburg Marathon may be a go but the running world took a blow with Boston and New York City both being cancelled.

Nico Young tried to break Galen Rupp’s high school 5k record with Galen in attendance, Mo Farah is returning to the track, Duane Solomon has officially retired, and of course some COVID 19 talk.

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Show notes:
0:00 NYC & Berlin cancelled, Hamburg Marathon planning on being held
12:48 Why not an elite NYC race?
18:20 Nico Young 13:50 5k, Galen Rupp in attendance
30:47 Mo Farah returning to the track in Brussels, more COVID talk as New York quarantines Texas
37:52 Atlanta Track Club vs Oregon Track Club
43:11 Christian Coleman’s missed test
47:37 Dick Buerkel former world indoor mile record holder dies
49:38 Duane Solomon retires
56:24 Cancel Yale?

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Christian Coleman Strike 3? Guest Nia Akins Joins The Brooks Beasts + Rojo's Coaching Tree

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:29:23 -0000

Christian Coleman, the world's fastest man and the favorite for Olympic gold in 2021, may be banned from the sport after he is alleged for the second time to have missed drug test #3. Pro track and field is back with the Impossible Games, Rojo has a coaching tree and more.

Our special guest at 61:26 is recent Penn graduate Nia Akins, who became the first 2020 collegian to sign a pro deal. Akins discusses her decision to join the Brooks Beasts, how she balanced training in college with 12-hour clinical rotations as a nursing major, what it's like being a Black female runner in 2020, and her fight to increase voter registration.

Show notes: 2:53 Christian Coleman's test
17:07 Impossible Games and Jakob Ingebrigtsen continuing to impress
28:44 Track and field and road races not yet coming back but Trump indoor rally for 20,000?
33:27 Keira D’Amato (née Carlstrom) 15:04 5000m
41:45 Lamine Diack Trial
44:10 1:48 by a high schooler John Lester and Rojo's coaching tree
47:45 Alan Webb and $3,350
49:40 Threads of week: People over 40 on here - what is the number one thing that young people should NOT take for granted
There's going to be some big doping news this month
61:26 Guest Nia Akins joins us

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Pro Track is Back, Salwa Eid Naser banned, Hayward Field Reopening, Impossible Games, Treadmill Records, Brown Track Reinstated

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:42:25 -0000

The Diamond League comes back this weekend in Oslo w Team Kenya vs Team Norway (preview here), World 400m champ Salwa Eid Naser gets banned, Brown track gets reinstated, world records galore on the treadmill, deleted threads of the week and the Fantasy 2020 Prefontaine Classic. Show notes below.

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Show notes:
0:43 Hayward Field Reopens
6:26 World 400m champ Salwa Eid Naser banned
24:49 Brown track and field is baack
39:02 Impossible Games
50:23 Praise for ourselves, defund the police, and Jacob Frey
58:05 Chaski Challenge Treadmill World Records galore led by Sara Hall
66:08 1984 Olympic Marathon & Joan Benoit Samuelson, McDonald's, Julie Brown 800/Marathon Olympic double
74:58 Bobby Morrow RIP
78:44 Deleted/Restored Threads of Week: Centro: least deserving Olympic gold medalist of all time?? *Breaking News ! July and August to be scrapped!
86:25 Team Kenya or Team Norway at Impossible Games

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Boston Marathon, Brown Track and Field Cancelled + Guest Tyler Andrews Goes for Treadmill World Record

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:01:00 -0000

The show goes on with the world mourning the murder of George Floyd and we start by paying our respects.

We end with guest Tyler Andrews joining us (73:20) to talk the Chaski Challenge and his attempt to break the marathon and 50k treadmills world records, plus setting a Mount Everest base camp FKT.

The last week saw the Boston Marathon cancelled and Brown University cut its men's track and field team, one of its most racially diverse sports, in the name of diversity. Plus Colleen Quigley won the ESPN Peloton Challenge, Johnny Gregorek ran a 4:06 mile in a pair of Levis, doping and Lance Armstrong talk and a new special segment where we get Hot Takes from a podcast listener with a cool name- Joe Fast (who will be running for Jason Vigilante at Princeton next year).

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Show notes:
0:00 George Floyd RIP + Comments from Michael Johnson
5:23 Boston Marathon cancelled
9:23 Brown University cuts men's track and field in name of diversity
22:36 ESPN Peloton Challenge and Colleen Quigley > Rory McIlroy > Allyson Felix
27:36 High schooler sub 4s and correction on Leo Daschbach
30:26 Johnny Gregorek Blue Jean Mile world record for NAMI + Alan Webb 3:46 Mile Talk
36:50 Thoughts on Lance Armstrong 30:30 (Our podcast with Floyd Landis is here) + Alberto Salazar doping appeal date set
44:17 Will doping go away? Good read on Abdi Nageeye, Dutch Record Holder, here
52:30 New segment: Reader Hot Takes with high school senior Joe Fast: Canadian Abdullahi Hassan will win the next 10 NCAA titles, Alan Webb > Ryan Hall & Ritz, Mo Farah could have gotten the world records, Bryce Hoppel could be greater than Donavan Brazier?
73:20 Tyler Andrews Talks Chaski Challenge and trying to break marathon, 50k treadmills World Records this weekend

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Leo Daschbach Sub 4 in a Real Race, Pro Runner Wedding Bells, London Marathon in Doubt, LRC's Big Poker Win

Wed, 27 May 2020 21:02:33 -0000

Despite the COVID shutdown high schooler Leo Daschbach ran sub 4 in the Quarantine Clasico in California with a tremendous final lap to become the 11th high schooler in the US in the sub 4 club. Pros Nick Symmonds and Leah O'Connor got married (not to each other), Rojo discusses Des Linden's body fat percentage, we learn about the 6 figure poker win that helped fuel LetsRun.com, break down the Impossible Games, and discuss if all big city marathons are in trouble in 2020. Plus what is the best way to recover after a hard interval and does a belief in god help pro runners?

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Show notes: Start: Daschbach Sub 4 + where does it rank, should it have been held, Andy Powell's recruiting...
20:03 Alan Webb's 3:53 high school mile and 3:46 American record.
25:48 London Marathon (and all big city marathons) in jeopardy for 2020?
36:16 Japanese college coaches live with their athletes
40:35 Des Linden's body fat percentage and threads of week
46:54 Impossible Games in Norway and Team Ingebrigtsen vs Team Cheruiyot
54:01 The 6 figure LRC poker win
57:07 Mental focus of being a pro. Does a belief in god help? (Evan Jager and Nick Willis)
67:02 Nick Symmonds & Leah O'Connor get married (not to one another)
71:34 Best way to recover after a hard interval?

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Alan Webb, Ryan Hall & Dathan Ritzenhein Reunited: The Big 3 Discuss Their Greatest Performances, Biggest Lessons, & Much More

Fri, 22 May 2020 14:53:07 -0000

Alan Webb, Ryan Hall, and Dathan Ritzenhein rose to prominence in the early 2000s as members of the high school class of 2001. For their accomplishments as teens -- which included two Foot Locker Cross Country titles for Ritzenhein and a 3:53 high school mile record for Webb -- they were christened the "Big 3." Ever since, their careers have been linked, with each going on to break American records as professionals -- Webb in the mile (3:46.91), Ritzenhein in the 5,000 meters (12:56.27, since broken), and Hall in the half marathon (59:43). Hall also is still the fastest American ever at the marathon (2:04:58) from 2011 Boston.

Ritzenhein joined Webb and Hall in retirement earlier this month, marking the end of an era in American distance running. The Big 3 bridged the gap between the low point of American distance running in the 1990s and the success of the late 2000s and 2010s, where it has become common for Americans to bring home medals from global championships.

Amazingly, until Ritzenhein's retirement, Ritz, Webb, and Hall had never before gathered for a three-way conversation. We thought we had generated an incredible idea for LetsRun -- until Hall revealed he had had the same idea for his own podcast, which was published Wednesday! But the three of them had such a good time talking that they agreed to gather on Zoom for a second interview with LetsRun this week.

Find out why Ritz had Webb's face on his dartboard as a high schooler, how Webb was able to beat Ritzenhein in their famous 10k showdown in 2006, which performances each believes was the best from their careers, their biggest lessons from the sport, Webb and Ritz's thoughts on their time with the Nike Oregon Project and Alberto Salazar's ban, and much more. And when you're done, be sure to check out Hall's podcast - https://anchor.fm/runfree/episodes/Episode-40-The-Big-Three-come-together-for-a-first-ever-three-way-conversation--Dathan-Ritzenhein--Alan-Webb--and-myself-eeanvt where the Big 3 talk about their first encounters and what it was like racing each other as high schoolers.

We actually recorded this podcast as a zoom conference call so you can watch it you like at the following link on the LetsRun.com youtube page:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qseFTRDPnbs We've also typed up some of the highlights from our conversation which you can find on LetsRun.com: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/05/the-big-3-reunited-alan-webb-ryan-hall-dathan-ritzenhein-discuss-their-greatest-performances-biggest-lessons-much-more/

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Brynn Brown, the return of the Major Marathons, everyone is an All-American, bus-only NCAA XC and track and field's Grand Slams

Wed, 20 May 2020 19:22:31 -0000

In this week's podcast, we propose a simple plan that should result in the major big-city marathons returning to action this fall: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=10021792 We also talk about Brynn Brown's amazing 9:39 3,200 meter run (https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/05/high-schooler-brynn-brown-runs-second-best-3200-in-us-hs-girls-history), get you ready for this weekend's high school sub-4 mile attempt, and rip the NCAA coaches for declaring every one who qualified for NCAAs at the DIII level an All-American: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=10019637. Along the way, we talk about Ben Rosario's idea to create 4 Grand Slams for track and field and wonder how the NCAA xc season will look if teams only travel by bus: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=10019279.

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The link on superspreaders discussed on podcast is here: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/why-do-some-covid-19-patients-infect-many-others-whereas-most-don-t-spread-virus-all

Show Notes

3:40 Brynn Brown has run 9:39 for 3,200
10:10 Caster Semenya has declared herself to be Supernatural
13:41 Covid-19 talk during which Robert Johnson offers his simple plan to bring back the major city marathons - Test everyone before the race.
25:49 Some high school boys will be attempting to break 4:00 in the mile in the Quarantine Classico
29:22 Weldon Johnson joins the show and talks about week 2 as a parent and he quickly goes off on a Covid-19 rant
43:45 Is the dream that Jenny Simpson return to the steeplechase officially dead?
46:20 Everyone gets a medal. The coaches association has determined everyone who qualified for NCAA indoors should be declared an All-American at the DIII level. What a joke.
52:33 We share a couple of emails of the week. One calls us scum for interviewing Jim Ryun another praises us for sending out the best-emailed newsletter in history. We use the email as an excuse to talk more about Jim Ryun's silver medal run in 1968.
61:14 HOKA NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario wants to create 4 Majors for track and field. Will this idea save the sport?
70:20 If NCAA xc is held in the fall with limited bus-only travel, how will the season look.

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Who Had The Better Career - Ritz, Webb or Hall?

Thu, 14 May 2020 05:48:55 -0000

Our normal podcast returned but this was far from a normal podcast as podcasting history was made as for the first time in world history a six-day-old baby appeared on a podcast. Once we adjusted to our new female co-host, we spent most of the show debating who had the better career - Dathan Ritzenhein, Alan Webb or Ryan Hall? Along the way, Rojo ranted about the need for colleges to open up this fall, Tedd Ginn Jr was exposed as a liar, we wondered if World Athletics deserves more props for its anti-doping effectiveness, and much more.

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Show notes:

0:00 For the first 12 plus minutes, we talk about Tracksmith signing Mary Cain and Nick Willis. 15:22 Rojo rants about the need for colleges to open in the fall as the stats show Covid-19 is less dangerous than the flu for that age group. 21:32 Wejo and his 6-day old daughter join the show. 26:14 Who had the better career - Ritz, Webb or Hall? 53:27 HSer Ryan Schoppe runs 4:00.8, Tedd Ginn Jr says he beat Usain Bolt in HS. 59:14 Russian doping and Ivy League doping - Gabby Thomas doping suspension. 65:29 Ahmaud Arbery tragedy

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Deena Kastor: Greatest American Female Distance Runner of All-Time GOAT Podcast

Wed, 13 May 2020 02:15:00 -0000

Recently the LetsRun.com visitors voted US marathon record holder Deena Kastor as the greatest US women's distance runner in history. To mark the occasion, we invited Deena to be on our podcast. Before we could have her on, however, she told us she wanted to answer questions from the fans on our messageboard which she did last week. Her responses were amazing so check it out now if you haven't read it.

https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=9994777

While you are reading things, read this piece we did on Kastor early in 2007 after she finished her amazing 2006 season during which she set US records in the half-marathon and marathon.

https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/04/lrc-visitors-vote-jim-ryun-denna-kastor-as-the-greatest-mens-and-womens-american-distance-runners-of-all-time/

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Show notes:

0:01 Deena talks about her start in the sport and how she struggled with being labeled as "talented."
3:02 Deena talks about how she viewed herself as a failure in the sport but how that all changed once she got with coach Joe Vigil.
9:06 Deena talks bout her college career, how she was running just for gear when she got out, and how she was thrilled to eventually get $12,000 a year, but how that's all changed now for new college grads thanks to the "Alan Webb" effect.
13:40 Deena talks about her American records and how she's thrilled Molly Huddle broke her half marathon record as she knows Huddle is clean.
21:05 Deena talks about her amazing success in xc.
27:07 Deena talks about what it was like to have Ryan Hall and Meb Keflezighi as teammates and others like Morgan Uceny.
30:01 The talk turns to Deena's amazing 2005 Chicago Marathon victory where she as on 2:18 pace but totally blew up and only won by 5 seconds and her amazing 2016 season during which set American records in the half and full marathons, but a season during which she was sent home from her training camp for being a 'primadonna' and one which she called a disappointment at the time.
38:06 Deena talks about why the roads are her favorite surface
41:28 Deena talks about why she'd love to on a run with Abebe Bikila and why she thinks Joan Benoit Samuelson is the greatest women's American distance runner ever.
45:44 Deena talks about her favorite American runners of today.
50:38 The conversation turns to doping and how Deena responds when people ask if she was dirty. Deena reveals a story about how she was disgusted to see everyone puffing on an inhaler before her first big European track race.
61:31 We finally talk about Deena's Olympic bronze in the marathon
63:41 Deena tells us what she views as her greatest accomplishment and tell us how she wants to break 2:30 in Berlin next year.

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The Jim Ryun: Greatest American Distance Runner of All-Time GOAT Podcast

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:46:46 -0000

This week we devote the entire show to talking to Jim Ryun - the athlete that the LetsRun.com visitors recently voted as the Greatest American Distance Runner of All-Time. During our talk, Ryun talks about his entire career, during which he ran sub-4 and made the Olympics in high school before being named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year during his freshman year of college as he broke the mile WR and met his future wife on the same day. Along the way we of course talk about the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. In 1968, Jim snagged the silver and we point out that if you convert his time for altitude, he ran the equivalent of 3:29 for 1500 in the process according to the NCAA. We also talk about current track and field stars and Jim talks about the relationship he's had with Alan Webb and Matthew Centrowitz. Details appear in the show notes below.

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Show Notes:

Start: Intro and then Jim reacts to being named the Greatest American Distance Runner of All-Time by LetsRun.com and talks about making the Olympics at age 17.
4:58 Jim talks about how he found running after being cut from the church baseball team and how he ran 100-mile weeks in HS.
9:15 We talk about Jim's 3:51.1 mile WR and wonder what it would have been on a modern synthetic track. Jim says it felt like one of the "easiest races of his life."
11:57 The talk turns to Ryun's training under Bob Timmons which included 4 workouts per week
15:20 The talk turns to running sub-4 miles in HS and Ryun talks about how after just his 4th HS race coach Timmons told him he thought he could be first US HS to break 4:00.
23:40 Jim talks about the one time he lost a high school track race
26:23 Jim talks about how he almost went to Oregon State.
31:25 Jim talks about how when he was in college freshman weren't allowed to compete in the NCAA but he still managed to be named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year that year and how on the same day he set the WR in the mile, he met his future wife, only he didn't know it at the time.
34:43 Jim talks about the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. He calls the decision to hold it at altitude was a mistake but says his silver medal run was one of his best runs ever. We point out that according to the NCAA he ran the equivalent of a 3:29 1500.
45:13 More 1968 talk as we ask Jim about how much his training was limited by Mono that year.
50:08 Jim talks about how he wanted to redshirt in 1969 but coach Timmons didn't let him.
56:17 Jim talks about the 1972 Olympics - a race Seb Coe thinks he would have won had he not been tripped
64:35 Does Jim still watch track and field these days? Who is his favorite athlete? Jim talks about his interactions with both Alan Webb and Matthew Centrowitz.

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Chris Solinsky Reflects On His Career and His 26:59 and Looks Ahead To The Future at Florida

Wed, 06 May 2020 01:14:19 -0000

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chris Solinsky's 26:59 10,000-meter run, this week we dropped an extra podcast with Solinsky as the guest. Our regular podcast will come out later. By now, his 26:59 has been discussed and broken down in amazing detail -- heck, our own Jonathan Gault wrote 6,000+ words about it -- so we only spent the first 10 minutes or so of our chat with Chris talking about that.

After the 26:59 talk, we spent a lot of time talking about the rest of Solinsky's magical 2010 season, during which he ran 12:56 or faster for 5,000 three times in the span of 77 days -- a feat that has only been achieved six times by any American, ever. We also got Solinsky to talk about his vision for the University of Florida as he's currently the men's and women's distance coach at Florida. Chris also told a really cool Eliud Kipchoge story.

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Show notes: 0:00 We talk about the 26:59 for nearly the first ten minutes 09:15 We talk about the rest of Solinsky's 2010 campaign, during which he broke 13:00 three times 23:10 Solinsky talks about the first time he broke 13:00 and tells a cool story about how Eliud Kipchoge -- whom he beat badly in the race -- was the first person to congratulate him. 26:10 Solinsky talks about dreaming big and what Jerry Schumacher has taught him about coaching in the NCAA. 33:30 Solinsky talks about what drew him to the University of Florida and his vision for the distance program 38:40 Solinsky responds to those who think his huge improvements in times in 2010 mean he was a doper 43:30 We asked Chris about how many of the greats in US distance running history -- himself, Salazar, Hall, Webb -- didn't have really long careers. Chris talks about this and reveals what he thinks his peak fitness was.

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Jim Ryun is the GOAT, $300 Fines for Running Without a Mask, Max Siegel Gets Paid + Big Anniversaries

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:15:00 -0000

Jim Ryun is voted the GOAT, Deena Kastor female GOAT, Chris Solinsky's 26:59 10th anniversary, LetsRun.com 20th anniversary, did Jonathan Gault really talk to Jerry Schumacher?, will Jon Gault run with a mask or risk getting a $300 fine, Max Siegel is getting PAID, London Marathon and more.

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Show notes:
5:19 Jim Ryun GOAT. Deena Kastor female GOAT vs Joan Benoit Samuelson
23:49 COVID 19 and London Marathon - Bekele vs Kipchoge
30:49 LRC grows by 1: World meet a healthy Sydney Dileen Soprano
34:38 $300 Fines for running in Cambridge (Boston suburb) without a mask *Thread 2: Runners that live in U.S. cities: are you wearing a mask while out running?
46:45 When were the LRC babies conceived?
49:43 Max Siegel making the big bucks. Is he worth it?
60:10 Chris Solinsky's 26:59 10th anniversary

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GOAT Final Four, Alicia Monson Joins Us After Turning Pro, LRC Surprise Guest

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:11:52 -0000

Alicia Monson, the American star who just turned pro joins us at 68:45 to discuss her career, what it's like going pro in these crazy times and more. Prior to that we've got marathon talk, COVID talk, a special guest who gave up LetsRun.com for Lent, and the Greatest American Distance Runner Final Four Jim Ryun vs Frank Shorter and Jenny Simpson vs Deena Kastor. Plus, deleted thread of week, letsdrink.com and more. Show notes below.

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Start: Intro: Marathons in the fall? Kim Jong Un vs Trump vs Merkel at 5k
11:30 LRC surprise guest and super visitor Katie Harris joins us to discuss giving up LetsRun for Lent
27:03 Covid thoughts
32:15 Coogan's closes
36:30 GOAT Voting and Vote Tampering by Rojo: Jim Ryun v Frank Shorter, Jenny Simpson > Joan Benoit v Deena Kastor
53:00 Max Sigel Takes a Paycut, Duke getting a new coach
64:25 Frank Shorter quitter?
68:45 Alicia Monson

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BONUS: Dr. Madeline Manning Mims - The Greatest US 800m Runner Ever?

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 01:22:50 -0000

We made our talk with Madeline Manning Mims at the end of this week's regular podcast its own podcast.

Manning Mims was not only the 1968 Olympic 800m Champ and first US women to ever go sub 2:00, but she ran 1:57.9, held the US record for 15 years, and won the Olympic Trials 800m in 1968, 1972, 1976, and 1980. She started competing when women did not compete in any Olympic events over 1,500m and the stereotype was black women could not run long distances. She proved everyone wrong. She is a bridge from Jesse Owens to Wilma Rudolph to Ajee' Wilson. She ran her first 800 by accident when they switched an indoor 400 to an 800 and the rest is history. You can follow her on facebook here (and see her giving an Easter concert from her garage for her neighbors during the COVID-19 shutdown). A nice bio on her is here.

Show notes below sponsor notes.

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Show notes: 7:00 Track career started with physical fitness tests
12:11 Accidental 1st 800 was an indoor world record
18:14 College and not knowing "Skeeter" aka Wilma Rudolph
23:42 1968 Olympic gold + reception back home + not being a millionaire
31:17 Other Olympics
39:40 Getting beat by dopers and being told to dope
44:34 Running 1:57.9, getting faster with age
49:41 Could she beat Ajee Wilson?
51:24 Intersex women in 800 today, Caster Semenya
57:52 1980 Olympic boycott/Mentoring athletes today and what she is telling them about Tokyo postponement

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Big Name Kenyan Bust, Centro vs Ryun + Guest Dr. Madeline Manning Mims- The US 800m GOAT?

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:23:00 -0000

Dr. Madeline Manning Mims, arguably the greatest 800m American runner, the 1968 Olympic champ, and someone until who last week we knew very little about is our guest at the 57:42 mark. Manning Mims in addition to her Olympic gold was the first American to run sub 2 minutes, she held the American record for 15 years, and won the US Olympic Trials 4 times in 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1980. She bridges the gap from Jesse Owens to Wilma Rudolph to Ajee Wilson. She’s now a chaplain who works with US Olympians. You can follow her on facebook here and see her giving an Easter concert from her garage for her neighbors during the COVID-19 shutdown. A nice bio on her is here.

Prior to Manning Mims we talk drugs, virtual drug testing, possible Olympic bribery, American greats, soccer players running 5ks, threads of the week and more. Detailed show notes below.

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Show notes:
2:24 Virtual Drug Testing
6:46 Another big-name Kenyan tests positive, London Marathon Champ Daniel Wanjiru. Asbel Kiprop update
17:14 Japan Olympic bribery?
24:05 Great American Distance Runner of All Time: Matthew Centrowitz vs Jim Ryun
34:46 Galen Rupp v Ryan Hall
Threads of Week:
36:49 How fast are pro soccer players (Jesse Lingard of Manchester United) running 5ks?
39:41 A new record from NYC to LA in a car. Guess their time before clicking
44:00 Lance Armstrong/Alberto/COVID talk/1904 Olympics
57:42 800m All-time great Madeline Manning
62:47 Track career started with physical fitness tests
67:55 Accidental 1st 800 was an indoor world record
73:58 College and not knowing "Skeeter" aka Wilma Rudolph
79:26 1968 Olympic gold + reception back home + not being a millionaire
87:01 Other Olympics
95:24 Getting beat by dopers and being told to dope
100:12 Running 1:57.9, getting faster with age
105:25 Could she beat Ajee Wilson?
107:08 Intersex women in 800 today
113:36 1980 Olympic boycott/Mentoring athletes today and what she is telling them about Tokyo postponement

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Dr. Michael Joyner + Backyard Ultra Controversy + Olympic Qualifying Cancelled + Eugene 2022 + American GOAT Brackets

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 01:31:40 -0000

Olympic qualifying is cancelled till December 2020, Eugene 2022 has its dates, Michael Wardian wins the Quarantine Backyard Ultra in controversial fashion (full podcast with Wardian here), the Greatest American Distance Runner brackets are underway, runners are getting arrested for running, we discover Madeline Manning, and whose career would you rather have Dathan Ritzenhein or Evan Jager?

Dr. Michael Joyner (71:02), the man who predicted the sub 2 hour marathon, is our special guest. The former University of Arizona runner, now has much bigger things on his hands being one of the leaders of the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project (CCPP19) which is trying to come up with better treatments for COVID-19. He talks about how being a runner prepared him for this task. If you'd like more info on CCPP19 or have tested positive for COVID19 and would like to donate plasma click here.

Show notes:
3:33 Olympic qualifying suspended until December
11:21 Eugene 2022 set for July
17:39 LRC poster GGGGG arrested for running
20:56 Michael Wardian wins Covid-19 Backyard Ultra in controversial fashion
42:39 Greatest American Distance Running Voting underway. Ritz vs Jager
59:11 Praise and love for Madeline Manning
66:00 Steve Prefontaine vs Bob Kennedy + Brojo's and Bob Kennedy's parents and Gebrselassie at 1996 Olympics
69:18 Message board post of week
71:02 Special guest: Dr. Michael Joyner
Bill Gates TED Talk here

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Mike Wardian - Ultramarathon Star and Winner of The Quarantine Backyard Ultra

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:05:00 -0000

In this podcast, we interview Mike Wardian who just won the Quarantine Backyard Ultra by running more than 262.5 miles over 63 hours.

Show notes
Mike talks about his win and the race for the first 31 minutes and how his wife refused to let him drop out.
31:08 Mike talks about which HOKA shoes he wore and why he didn't wear any with a carbon fiber plate. He then talks about what he did after race. Amazingly he went to work and not sleep.
35:14 Rojo tells Mike he thinks he'll end up being the "Eliud Kipchoge" of Backyard Ultras.
36:30 Mike talks about what he thinks the human maximum capability is for a Backyard Ultra.
38:40 Mike talks about what running events he's now preparing for (hint a mile race is one his big goals)
43:20 Mike talks about how good of a college lacrosse player he was and how he realized he might be good at running
50:00 Mike talks about how he actually got into running after college when he was inspired by his friend's mom running the Boston Marathon and that became his goal (he was annoyed to learn you had to qualify)
53:00 Mike talks about how his mother-in-law reads him messages from his 'haters' on the LetsRun.com messageboard

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Guest Nick Symmonds + April Fools + Backyard & Balcony Marathons Ranked

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:51:22 -0000

Former US 800m star, Youtube personality and RunGum CEO Nick Symmonds joins us to talk his fascinating career, what it's like to be a pro, the highs and lows (depression and suicidal thoughts), and much much more including his date with Paris Hilton.

Before that we get you caught up on the running world, April Fools, plays whose running career would you rather have and we rank the backyard and balcony COVID-19 marathon performances.

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Show notes
8:19 Oops we fell for Nikki Hiltz's April Fools joke saying she got married.
11:47 Eliud Kipchoge in GQ
16:51 Olympic date set and some aren't happy it was set + USOPC requests bailout money
25:00 Whose career would you rather have? Ajee' Wilson, Shelby Houlihan or Emma Coburn?
36:49 What fall marathon(s) should Galen Rupp and Geoffrey Kamworor run?
44:25 Backyard and balcony marathons ranked
52:54 Rojo goes running and gets some explicit music on his app
57:11 Nick Symmonds big interview
Start - would he rather have Alan Webb's career?
67:23 Nick's biggest appearance fee/ biggest rival
77:21 Greatest moment in career?
85:12 Difficulties of pro running career/ depression / suicidal thoughts
90:43 Nick's post running life - date with Paris Hilton
96:31 Making money - being CEO of RunGum/ Youtube channel
112:57 Can Donavan Brazier break world record? - Can David Rudisha medal again?

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Sean Brosnan Coach of Nico Young, Tokyo Cancelled, Webb vs Centro vs Symmonds,

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:17:00 -0000

The Tokyo Olympics are officially postponed and we break down what it means and talk about how the running world is adapting. Plus, we start the debate of who is the best distance runner of all-time, show our love for Alan Webb, have Rojo's rant and special Sean Brosnan., who is arguably the top high school coach in America right now (he coaches the NXN boys team champion Newbury Park and individual champ Nico Young)

Brosnan talks what his runners are doing with the coranvirus shutdown and his rise to the top of coaching ranks in 4 quick years. Prior to coaching Brosnan was a journeyman runner who picked the brains of Alberto Salazar, Jerry Schumacher, Scott Simmons, Joe Vigil, Brad Hudson and many more. He's the new Kevin Bacon of the running world.

Detailed show notes:
7:02 Toyko postponed and what it means for 2021, 2022...
10:08 Noah Lyles likes off years
16:50 Pro runners and everyone else are adopting dogs, Paul Chelimo (video) and Jordan Hasay (video) entertain on Social media.
22:37 USAs in 2020 in Eugene?
24:50 Rojo's rant
28:11 Greatest American distance runner of all-time brackets coming
33:04 Email of week on multiple of 6 challenge
39:01 Whose career would you rather have Alan Webb or Nick Symmonds?
Who would win in a one-off race Webb or Matthew Centrowitz?
48:08 Crazy doping stories
50:57 Big interview with Sean Brosnan who in 4 years has gone from not coaching to
63:51 The college recruiting process and how involved was he in talking to Mike Smith and Mark Wetmore?
66:06 Picking the top coaches' minds: Alberto Salazar, Mike Smith, Joe Vigil, Scott Simmons, Jerry Schumacher, Steve Scott...
70:45 Sean's running career and how he got started in coaching and thought about quitting in year 1
82:18 Why are high school kids so fast today?
End: His team's training, drills, when he first met Nico, criticism and more....

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Coronavirus Shuts Down Racing, But Not the Running World

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:39:58 -0000

Coronavirus, covid-19 has upended the world. LRC is here to talk about it and its impact on the running world. Be safe and responsible everyone.

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Thread: What do you want to see on LRC during coronavirus?

Jam packed show notes:
4:20 Tom Brady leaves Patriots
9:57 CNN gets upset people are exercising (with proper social distancing) and Wejo's confession.
14:59 The new fall marathon season is packed
20:34 What will be the 1st sport back? Jim Walmsley's Comrades Marathon is still on. Streaming time trials
30:55 Could Jared Ward or Scott Fauble win a major?
33:29 If we have an Olympic Trials what will they look like?
41:30 Wejo reveals how much he got paid to pace Paula Radcliffe
46:18 Reader's questions: How to train and prioritize races during coronavirus?
Covid 19 Solo Challenge?
What should high schoolers trying to get recruited do?
62:45 Who does better under new coach: Galen Rupp or Tom Brady?
Galen Rupp's coach Mike Smith speaks
Galen Rupp's Altitude house
Galen Rupp's 24x400 workout
70:53 Dating is dead or Quarantine and chill?
73:51 What athlete benefits most if Olympics are postponed?
75:40 Multiples of 6 challenge
82:14 It's race day for social distancing

And yes we had a Vaporfly segment.

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Cancel Everything ? NCAA Indoor Track Preview Podcast

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:25:00 -0000

The coronavirus is sweeping across the running world. Will everything be cancelled? What about the Boston and London Marathons? Plus another look at the Olympic Marathon Trials, some interesting results from Japan from Mao Ichiyama thanks to a switch in shoes and a preview the 2020 NCAA Indoor Track and Field meet.

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Show notes:
Start Will everything in the running world be cancelled?
19:41 Mao Ichiyama runs 2:20 in Naogya thanks to the Alphafly. Should the US Olympic Marathon Trials mimic the Marathon Grand Championships?
36:44 Is Des Linden blue collar? Last few miles of Olympic Marathon Trials revisited
39:30 25 minute TV interview with Galen Rupp
47:30 Drug cheat wins US 15k Champs
59:19 Chinese man runs ultra marathon in his living room
62:45 NCAA Indoor Preview. Fast miles, Can Dani Jones really pull the 800/ mile double? Ben Thomas and Oregon men. Sunglasses indoors.
90:57 Rojo gets recognized at the park

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Bonus: Ben Rosario: HOKA NAZ Elite Coach of Olympic Marathon Trials Champ Aliphine Tuliamuk

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:06:00 -0000

HOKA NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario joins LRC's Jonathan Gault for a bonus podcast this week. Rosario was the coach of 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials champ Aliphine Tuliamuk (bonus podcast with her here), 6th place finisher Stephanie Bruce, and 8th place finisher Kellyn Taylor on the women's side and 12th placer Scott Fauble and 19th placer Scott Smith on the men's side.

Rosario talks about the great day at the Trials, how he built his team, and the goals for Sapporo.

Show notes:
7:18 Men's race Olympic Marathon Trials
19:37 Women's race
23:49 The big workouts
35:51 Going for the win
42:37 How he built the team
51:39 Sapporo

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Aliphine Tuliamuk Olympic Marathon Trials Champ is Our Guest

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:11:53 -0000

Aliphine Tuliamuk was the surprise winner of the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trails and she joined us for a special edition of the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast to talk about her impressive win.

The HOKA NAZ Elite athlete talks one-on-one with LRC's Jonathan Gault for 40+ minutes about her Trials win, believing in herself, and trying to be more like Meb. Plus she talks about becoming an American citizen, her goals for Tokyo, and tearing up when she hears the national anthem.

We also had Aliphine on the podcast before the Trials which you can find here.

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Olympic Marathon Trials Mania: Galen Rupp Delivers, Aliphine Tuliamuk Leads Upset Charge, Molly Seidel, Abdi, Riley, Kipyego

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 02:58:00 -0000

The fabulous 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials are in the books (full coverage here).

Galen Rupp delivered once again, Aliphine Tuliamuk ended HOKA ONE ONE Marathon Month on LetsRun.com in the grandest way possible by pulling the huge upset, as Molly Seidel delivered in her debut, Jake Riley made his return more than complete, so did Sally Kipyego, and 43 year-old Abdi Abdirahman became the 1st 5 time male track and field Olympian in the US.

We break it all down, talk shoes, and the party scene in Atlanta. Plus Karissa Schweizer's stunning American record upset over Shelby Houlihan and yes of course Mary Cain and the crazy results from the Tokyo Marathon: the shoes have totally changed the game in the marathon.

Podcast is sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE. 17 HOKA Athletes ran the Trials (and we shared all their cool stories here), and yes Aliphine Tuliamuk, who was on last week's podcast, won them.

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Show notes:
Beginning: Rupp delivers, Aliphine Tuliamuk breaks the LRC jinx, battle for 3rd on men's side, Molly Seidel, Abdi, making sense of it all
22:40 Shoe talk
37:43 More non-shoe Trials talk: Mike Smith's coaching tree, African born Americans
46:44 Rupp's human side
53:37 Was Alberto at the Trials?
56:40 Who was the biggest loser at the Trials? Scott Fauble? Des Linden? Jordan Hasay?
67:53 Party scene in Atlanta: Bob Kennedy sighting / Brian Shrader
77:04 Biggest women's surprise?
79:19 2020 Tokyo Marathon: The shoes have totally changed the game: 28th place 2:09:50. 2:17 a great women's time?!
87:07 Fast times at BU / Karissa Schweizer American record at 3,000m

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Olympic Marathon Trials Preview Podcast

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:20:00 -0000

The 4 year wait is over and the Olympic Marathon Trials are almost here.

We break down the women's race and the men's race and actually have a little Tokyo Marathon and world record in the half marathon talk before the Trials talk. Full show notes below.

This podcast is sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE. Seventeen HOKA athletes are running the Marathon Trials and LetsRun.com profiled them all. Get inspired by their stories and get some training advice in our HOKA ONE ONE Takes on the Trials coverage here..

We have a special Trials Week bonus podcast with all 6 HOKA NAZ Elite Pros at the Trials: Scott Fauble (2:09 marathon, #3 seed), Scott Smith (2:11), Sid Vaughn, Kellyn Taylor (6th at the last Trials, #4 seed), Aliphine Tuliamuk (9-time US champ), & Stephanie Bruce (2-time US Champ) here.

Show notes: 4:00 We love the Olympic Marathon Trials / Remembering the 2000 Trials
7:41 Yulimar Rojas breaks world triple jump record/ Ababel Yeshaneh upsets Brigid Kosgei to break world half marathon record
12:00 Tokyo Marathon preview / Could the Tokyo Olympics actually be cancelled?
19:42 Women's Olympic Marathon Trails preview: What a field: Emily Sisson, Jordan Hasay, Des Linden, Sara Hall, Molly Huddle, Kellyn Taylor, Sally Kipyego, Emma Bates, Aliphine Tuliamuk, Stephanie Bruce.
32:55 Women's picks
45:05 The Course
48:24 Men's Preview: The Big 4 of Galen Rupop, Leonard Korir, Jared Ward and Scott Fauble vs everyone else including old guys Dathan Ritzenhein, Bernard Lagat, and Abdi Abdirahman
63:33 Alberto Salazar segment
72:13 Can Jared Ward take down Galen Rupp?
75:04 Men's picks
78:36 Alphaflys at the Trials

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HOKA NAZ Elite Pros Before the Trials: Scott Fauble, Kellyn Taylor, Aliphine Tuliamuk, Scott Smith, Stephanie Bruce and Sid Vaughn (Sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE)

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:35:00 -0000

The butterflies are building and the Olympic Marathon Trials are almost here.

As part of our HOKA Takes on the Trials sponsored coverage, we're profiling all the HOKA ONE ONE athletes running the 2020 Marathon Trials in Atlanta. We've covered the dreamers (how about a guy who didn't break 18:00 for 5k in high school?), the mountain men and women, and the category defying Jim Walmsley (podcast here). All that remains are the traditional contenders, the six HOKA NAZ Elite pros aiming for Tokyo.

We talk to them all in this special podcast. First up are the three men: Scott Fauble (2:09 marathon #1 American in Boston, 3rd fastest in Trials), Scott Smith (2:11 in Chicago last year), and Sid Vaughn (the understudy) who are finishing off their preparations in Orlando.

The 3 women are all ranked in the top 10 and we've got them individually. Kellyn Taylor (6th at the last Olympic Marathon Trails and the #4 seed at Trials), Aliphine Tuliamuk (9 time national champ), and Stephanie Bruce (2 time national champ).

Show notes:
2:04 Scott Fauble, Scott Smith, and Sid Vaughn
28:32 Kellyn Taylor
41:51 Aliphine Tuliamuk
65:04 Stephanie Bruce - podcast with Stephanie from last summer here.

For all the HOKA Takes on the Trials coverage with Q&As with all six athletes above and training tips from them as well click here.

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Rojo’s USA Indoor Victory Tour, Chelimo vs Lomong, Cheptegei’s World 5k Record, Does Walmsley have a shot at Trials?

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:50:00 -0000

USA indoors are in the books and Rojo starts with an ego pumping victory tour on his predictions. Then we discuss the the Bowerman Track Club success at the meet (and others not showing up), before weighing in on the biggest instagram feud in track and field: who won Paul Chelimo or **Lopez Lomong?**

Mondo and Joshua Cheptegei got world records, the NAU men are killing it and does Jim Walmsley really have a shot at the Trials?

We’ve got a special nearly 1 hour podcast with Jim that dropped yesterday here.

This podcast is sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE. Seventeen HOKA athletes are running the Marathon Trials and LetsRun.com is profiling them all. From the dreamers, to the contenders, to the mountain men and women, get inspired by their stories and get some training advice in our HOKA ONE ONE Takes on the Trials coverage here.

Start:
Rojo victory tour
12:01 Most boring USA indoors ever? Or great? Praise for Shelby Houlihan, Karissa Schweizer, Josh Thompson @ Bowerman Track Club athletes who showed up
21:36 How to get more athletes to USAs?
31:31 Praise for Christian Coleman for showing up
32:51 Who won the Paul Chelimo Lopez Lomong Instagram feud?
36:36 Mondo Duplantis gets pole vault world record #2
38:57 Joshua Cheptegei solo world 5k record in Monaco (video here) / Are the roads faster than the rack?
Opening scene of Haile Gebrselassie's Endurance movie here Movie is now on Amazon here
46:41 Jim Walmsley: Collusion between Nike and World Athletics on shoe rules?
52:57 NAU is killing it indoors. Can they win NCAAs?
59:38 Geoffrey Kamworor’s bizarre loss at Kenyan cross (video here)
67:34 Jim Walmsley’s chances at the Trials (full podcast with him here)
74:44 Wejo’s favorite 5 things about New York

Jim Walmsley podcast.

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Jim Walmsley On His Marathon Debut at the Trials (sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE)

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:54:29 -0000

Jim Walmsley’s much anticipated marathon debut is almost here and it will be on the grandest stage the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta.

Jim is a total running geek and fan of the sport so what better way to get pumped about the Trials than with a podcast. Jim talked at length about his debut, his preparations, and his chances in Atlanta.

Definitely worth a listen. Full show notes below.

Show notes: (Note there was an issue with Jim's mic for roughly the first 12 minutes of the podcast so you may here a clicking sound when he speaks but it goes away then)
Beginning: Jim’s training and 140+ mile weeks
14:02 Jim says he’s in 2:10 shape and confident for the Trials
17:10 Jim bails on his biggest workout
22:28 The course in Atlanta 26:07 Jim’s ultrarunning plans for 2020: Comrades and UTMB. What race distance would he beat Galen Rupp?
33:34 The Trials is looking tougher than one year ago
35:16 The Nike super shoes and Jim’s new HOKA “Trials dagger” shoe for the Trials
37:37 Jim thinks the new World Athletics shoe rules were done in collusion with Nike
41:04 The popularity of Jim on LetsRun.com and Strava and his rags to riches rise
45:44 When did Jim first dream of the Olympics
48:15 Olympic Trials scenarios
50:27 Which is more likely winning Comrades, winning UTMB, making Olympic team?

Written highlights of this podcast are here Outside magazine video on Jim mentioned in podcast here *Longer 2 hour Letsrun.com podcast with Jim from May 2019 after he set 50 mile world record at Carbon X event where he talked about his start in ultra running here

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Elle Purrier American Star, Donavan Brazier & Millrose Sizzle, Guest Joe Rubio (HOKA Aggies' Coach), Bad News from Canada

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:39:05 -0000

The 2020 NYRR Millrose Games saw Elle Purrier emerge as a US star and American record holder and Donavan Brazier and Ajee Wilson get ARs of their own. The LRC crew debates Purrier’s best event and looks ahead to this weekend’s USA Indoor Championships. Galen Rupp is baaack and ready for the Trials, some depressing news out of Canada, and yes Nike Alphafly talk at the end of the podcast. Our special guest is HOKA Aggies coach Joe Rubio, coach of one of the most blue collar running teams in the US.

Podcast is sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE. From the dreamers to the contenders, 17 HOKA Athletes are competing at the Marathon Trials and LetsRun.com is sharing their stories. For all the HOKA Taking on the Trials coverage click here.

Show notes: Elle Purrier runs 4:16.85 for the mile and the LRC team loses it. 5k vs 1500 what's her best event
19:21 Donavan Brazier
25:15 USA Indoors Preview: Raevyn Rogers vs Ajee Wilson. Shelby Houlihan vs Elle Purrier x2
37:42 The Big Debate and $20 bet: Willie Fink vs Anthony Rotich
43:36 20-year-Old Mondo Duplantis Gets World Record
49:38 Galen Rupp Ready for the Trials + Chris Derrick, Jim Walmsley gets 3 major media profiles in one day
60:01 Dave Scott-Thomas and Guelph Sexual Abuse Allegations. Toronto Globe article here. Thread here Newsletter by author Michael Doyle here
64:42 Greatness of LetsRun.com
71:32 Rojo’s poltical rant
73:23 Jon’s Oscar rant
78:08 Joe Rubio head coach HOKA ONE ONE Aggies- The blue collar running team (sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE) More on Aggies here
98:03 Alphafly shoe talk
111:23 How bad/would Kipchoge get beat if he couldn’t wear Vaporfly’s?

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Millrose, Oregon T&F Greats, Evan Jager is BACK!

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:59:58 -0000

This week we talk about a wide variety of things. We analyze both some hot European indoor action as well as some great road race action from Japan before analyzing the return of Evan Jager and his BTC teammates. We then wonder who the greats of Oregon T&F are before previewing the upcoming NYRR Millrose Games and concluding with some more Vaporfly talk.

During our Vaporfly talk, we talk about some great articles which we loved and that you can find here: https://news.nike.com/news/nike-vaporfly-4-review, https://www.outsideonline.com/2408971/nike-vaporfly-controversy, https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/fair-is-unfair-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-nike-vaporfly-rule-1.4158041, http://japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2020/01/coming-down-from-hakone-this-year-race.html

Looking for a great race this winter? East coast: Run the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half, 5k, March 1st - the day after the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. More details here.

West coast: Can Am Masters XC Race in Victoria, BC Feb 29: Beautiful course. Great city. Hoping to host world XC. More details here

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Show Notes 0:00: We start our weekly by talking about the action in Dusseldorf where Mondo Duplantis almost broke the pole vault WR and Evan Jager's rival ran 7:36.
Around the 10 minute mark, we talk about the return of Evan Jager to competition and analyze how he and his BTC teammates did last week.
22:00: We spend 10 minutes talking about NCAA DMR action including Oregon's DMR NCAA record.
32:00 We talk about the crazy fast road action in Japan last weekend where five national records fell.
43:00 We talk about Jemma Reekie's incredible 1:57 800 and wonder if she'll win the STACKED women's Wanamaker mile at Millrose this weekend. Then we talk about Allyson Felix and Mary Cain's races from last week.
54:45: We talk about Super Bowl star Tyreek Hill and his chances for the Olympics.
63:20: We discuss who are the all-time greats in Oregon T&F history are and who should be on the 10-story tower at the new stadium.
68:45: We talk about Galen Rupp's upcoming race. Can he finish a race for the 1st time since October of 2018?
76:00: We detour and rank the Ivy League schools in order of prestige.
77:00: We preview Millrose
84:45: Jonathan gives Rojo permission to talk about the Vaporflys and the new shoe rules.

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Bonus: HOKA NAZ Elite Coach Ben Rosario Talks Trials, Dreaming Big (sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE)

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:02:00 -0000

1 hour bonus talk with HOKA NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario who joined us to kick of Marathon Month and HOKA ONE ONE's sponsored exploration of their 17 athletes running the Trials.

4 years ago, Rosario's runners Scott Fauble and Kellyn Taylor turned heads with their fourth place finish at the Track Trials. This time he's got an even stronger team with experienced marathoners Fauble, Taylor, Aliphine Tuliamuk, Stephanie Bruce, and Scott Smith . Their sights are set higher, "the people who try to win end up on the podium, the people who try to get third end up fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, etc," Rosario said.

Excerpted highlights coming on LetsRun.com.

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To listen to Ben's podcast from spring 2019, click here.

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Emergency Podcast: Alphafly Banned - Special Guest Olympian and Shoe Researcher Shalaya Kipp

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:26:08 -0000

Olympian and biomechanical shoe expert Shalaya Kipp joined us for an emergency podcast to discuss the new World Athletics shoe regulations that will ban the Nike Alphafly but not the Vaporfly or Next%. Plus hear Kipp talk about doing research on "the magic" shoe in her lab.

Written highlights: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/01/olympian-and-key-vaporfly-researcher-shalaya-kipp-talks-to-lrc-about-world-athletics-new-shoe-regulations/

New shoe regs here: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/01/world-athletics-announces-new-shoe-rules-nike-alphaflys-are-banned-but-vaporflys-and-next-are-ok/

*Discussion here

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Brazier and Hoppel Impress, Mary Cain vs Katelyn Tuohy + Rojo's Rant

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:09:04 -0000

Pro track and field is back! We start with Mary Cain racing Katelyn Tuohy and then get into the pro action at the NB Indoor Grand Prix and the Dr. Sander Invite, and discuss the American 800m riches. Edward Cheserek has picked a country to run for, Tyler Day broke Galen Rupp’s record, of course Alberto Salazar and Vaporfly talk, a Super Bowl preview, and a new segment x 2 = Rojo’s rant.

Looking for a great race this winter? East coast: Run the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half, 5k, March 1st - the day after the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. More details here.

West coast: Can Am Masters XC Race in Victoria, BC Feb 29: Beautiful course. Great city. Hoping to host world XC. More details here

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Show notes:
Start Mary Cain and Katelyn Tuohy fizzle at Armory
14:13 Nike investigation into how they treated women athletes in NOP complete
21:16 Mary Cain audio on her biggest regret in NOP Video here
28:02 Bryce Hoppel, Donavan Brazier and men’s 800 Ranks + Remember Drew Windle and Boris Berian?
41:47 Women’s Mid D: Ajee Wilson, Jessica Hull, Nikki Hiltz
48:35 Jordan Gusman’s Tinman tattoo and winning 3k on first run ever on an indoor track Video here
51:49 Edward Cheserek to Kenya
63:37 Tyler Day 13:16 American Collegiate Record
66:14 Dubai and Osaka Women’s Marathon
71:10 Vaporfly talk
77:30 Super Bowl Preview

Looking for a great race this winter? East coast: Run the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half, 5k, March 1st - the day after the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. More details here.

West coast: Can Am Masters XC Race in Victoria, BC Feb 29: Beautiful course. Great city. Hoping to host world XC. More details here

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New Balance Grand Prix coverage and interviews here

Dr. Sander Invite coverage and interviews here

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Olympic Marathon Trials Set, Pro Track is Back, Guest = Foot Locker Champ Josh Methner

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:33:00 -0000

2019 Foot Locker High School National Champ (and podcast listener) Josh Methner is our special guest. We’ve got the 15 minute highlights of our 1 hour talk with him at the end of the podcast and the full talk can be found as a Bonus Episode here.

The Houston half marathon is in the books and the Olympic Marathon Trials window has closed and 2020 indoor pro track and field season is here. We take a look at everything Houston including the fast or deep times by the Americans, the USA XC Champs, the London and Boston Marathon fields and a look ahead to the Dr. Sander Invite and New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Full show notes below.

Looking for a great race this winter? East coast: Run the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half, 5k, March 1st - the day after the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. More details here.

West coast: Can Am Masters XC Race in Victoria, BC Feb 29: Beautiful course. Great city. Hoping to host world XC. More details here

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Show notes: Start: Houston Men: Fast times by Americans: Jared Ward, Sam Chelanga, Nicolas (Who?) Montanez and more.
19:48 Houston Women: The return of Hitomi Niiya, Sara Hall over Molly Huddle, Malindi Elmore Canadian record
33:35 Jake Krolick 2:19:00.14
37:22 Men Trials Standards vs Women’s/ LRC Forums in Outside Magazine online
45:45 USA XC Champs: Guess Who Won?
53:45 2020 London and Boston Marathon Fields
58:30 Pro Indoor Track is Back and the Return of Trayvon Bromell
68:12 Alberto Salazar Segment
70:15 Josh Methner highlights

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BONUS: 2019 Foot Locker Champ Josh Methner Full Talk

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:32:00 -0000

2019 Foot Locker Cross Country high school national champion Josh Methner joined us to talk about his Foot Locker win, his high school career, his start in the sport of running, and much more.

This is the full 1 hour talk.

We also have a 15 minute highlight version of our talk with Josh on this week's LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast at this link.

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Big Tipper & Special Guest Des Linden + Wilson Kipsang Ban, Rhonex Kipruto WR, Rupp Has a Coach

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:51:02 -0000

The wait is over. 2018 Boston Marathon Champ Des Linden is revealed as the $50 tipper to the the show (100% of the tips are still going to Jonathan Gault. Give your one time or monthly subscription tip here)

Des surprised Jon on Rojo as a guest on the show and stayed to talk her incredible career for 57 minutes: Olympic Trials, winning Boston, advice for LetsRun.com and more.

Then we talked Mike Smith being Galen Rupp’s new coach, Evan Jager being super motivated, Clayton Murphy returning to his roots, Mary Cain returning to the track, the Wilson Kipsang suspension, the Jama Aden raid, Rhonex Kipruto’s world record in the 10k on the roads, debate whether the world marathon records may be taken off the books, and end with London Marathon talk.

Notes:
Start: Special guest Des Linden
57:50 Galen Rupp has a new coach
74:30 Evan Jager MOTIVATED
78:16 Clayton Murphy and Lee Labadie
81:02 Mary Cain back on the track
91:20 Wilson Kipsang suspended
96:34 Jama Aden update
101:33 Rhonex Kipruto world 10k record
104:43 Could marathon world records be taken off books?
107:17 London Marathon pro fields 2020

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Galen Rupp will not make the 2020 Olympic Marathon team?! + Wejo’s Mother-in-law

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0000

Who says nothing is going on in the running world? The LRC team finds plenty to talk about as Jon returns from vacation and gets his tips including a big one from an anonymous for now running legend.

The Houston half marathon field (Sara Hall vs Molly Huddle vs Jordan Hasay) and Wanamaker mile fields are out, Wejo says Galen Rupp won’t make the Olympic marathon team, Sam Chelanga may be back, and what is the 2020 LetsRun.com challenge?

The team is joined by Wejo’s mother-in-law at the end to see what she does and does not know about the sport (and she shares a family connection to the 1980 Miracle on Ice).

Looking for a great race this winter? East coast: Run the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half, 5k, March 1st - the day after the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. More details here.

West coast: Can Am Masters XC Race in Victoria, BC Feb 29: Beautiful course. Great city. Hoping to host world XC. More details here

Show notes:
6:26 Jon gets his tips
8:33 Alberto Salazar segment: Who is coaching Galen Rupp?
13:22 Hypocrites! Employee 1.1 DIDN’T go sub 5 in mile/ Wejo got into USAs without the qualifying standard
20:51 Mary Cain dreaming of Olympics
23:43 Vaporfly segment
27:26 Houston Half Marathon a preview of Olympic Trials? Jordan Hasay vs Molly Huddle vs Sara Hall + the Return of Sam Chelanga?! (should Jared Ward be scared)
40:22 Bold prediction: Galen Rupp will not make the Olympic marathon team
Update after podcast: Galen has a new coach NAU's Mike Smith
43:23 Millrose Wanamaker men’s mile field 4 Americans, 9 foreigners and X Africans
47:33 Ajee’ Wilson vs Raevyn Rogers @ Dr. Sander Invite
49:53 The 2020 LetsRun.com Challenge
53:33 Which world records go down in 2020?
64:12 Mother-in-law segment with Cathy

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Happy New Year: 2020 Tokyo Olympic Predictions + Best of LetsRun.com 2019

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:48:42 -0000

Happy New Year!

A new year and decade are here and we look back (at the top articles and threads of the year and decade) and ahead to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Who is more likely to get gold Kenenisa Bekele or Evan Jager, Shelby Houlihan or Matthew Centrowitz, Ajee' Wilson or Donavan Brazier? What about Bryce Hoppel or Clayton Murphy, Mo Farah or Muktar Edris? Who gets more medals Jerry Schumacher’s Bowerman Track Club or Pete Julian’s unnamed group.

We have a Hakone Ekiden/ Nike Vaporfly talk, Alberto Salazar segment on Sifan Hassan, and end with predictions for Mary Cain in 2020 as she kicked off the year with the Midnight Run in Central Park.

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Show notes:
Start: Happy New Year: Top articles of year
13:58 Top threads of year
19:35 Articles of the decade
20:49 Crazy stuff of year
25:49 Employee 1.1 Sub 5 Streak Continues Update: Oops it really didn't.
30:05 Post of Decade Thread is now up
32:07 Hakone Ekiden/ Vaporfly segment of week
38:27 Tokyo Olympics Rapid Fire Round: Who is more likely to win gold…
49:50 Alberto Salazar segment
54:14 Biggest favorite for gold in Tokyo is
58:06 Who gets more medals: Bowerman or Pete Julian group
65:16 Mary Cain back racing will she make Olympic Track and Field Trials?

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Runners of the Decade: Eliud Kipchoge, Caster Semenya, Jenny Simpson and Matthew Centrowitz

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 19:21:26 -0000

The end of the year and decade is here and the LetsRun.com crew pays its respects to a crazy decade in the running world.

LetsRun.com announces its men’s and women’s runners of the decade: Eliud Kipchoge and Caster Semenya and US distance runners of decade Matthew Centrowitz and Jenny Simpson.

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Show notes: Race of Decade down to 2: David Rudisha vs Eliud Kipchoge
7:16 Alysia Montaño alleges misogyny in Race of Decade voting
25:44 High School Cross Country: Sofia Dudek 1a - Katelyn Tuohy 1b per Dyestat, NC State gets big recruiting class w Marlee Starliper and Tuohy, Nico Young to NAU
40:29 Chad Hall 1:03 Half Marathon
44:52 What was the most shocking thing in running in the last decade?
54:05 Alberto Salazar segment of week
56:40 Decade Awards: World and US athletes of decade, person of decade, doping excuse of decade, doping bust of decade and more
75:48 Rojo’s brilliant point on Alysia Montaño, misogyny, Galen Rupp and more

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays

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Rest in Peace Peter Snell, Foot Lockers, Alberto, The Decade

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:47:17 -0000

Olympic and Kiwi legend Peter Snell has passed. Kiwi Running Show podcast host Hayden Shearman joins us to give his insight on Snell, the athlete of the last century in New Zealand.

Update: Peter Snell's biography No Bugles, No Drums is now available on kindle here.

We discuss Foot Lockers and debate Zofia Dudek vs Kately Tuohy, give praise to podcast listener Josh Methner for his run away victory. Alberto Salazar = the possible person of the decade? Des Linden running Olympic Trials and Boston, + club nats and Tuohy, Mary Cain, and Tinman elite, race of decade, and threads of week. Full notes below.

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Show notes:
0:00 Peter Snell
8:36 Foot Lockers
21:05 Weekly Vaporfly Segment / David Graham won’t be doing Marathon World Rankings because of shoes / Tim Tollefson's tweet
31:46 Alberto Salazar segment of week / Person of the decade?
39:48 Who is the father, son and holy spirit of LetsRun podcast?
43:04 Des Linden Olympic Trials/ Boston double
51:36 Hayden Shearman of Kiwi Running Show podcast on Peter Snell
69:34 Race of Decade
78:51 Threads of Week (click for each) / Katelyn Tuohy/ Mary Cain/ Morgan Pearson/ Tinman Elite at Club Nats / Jim Walmsley's training week / Cheaterfly's & Rupp
87:57 In which pro sport is an amateur exposed the quickest?

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Katelyn Tuohy High School Legend, Now What? + Alberto Salazar Protest Podcast

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 03:42:56 -0000

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NXN, the first of 2 high school national champs, is in the books. Katelyn Tuohy became the first three time female national champ in cross country, Nico Young impressed on the boys' side, and how much celebration is acceptable by a high school coach? Rojo is given a retroactive Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, protesters descend on the Alberto Salazar building at Nike, and when if ever should a building be named after another human being?

Plus fast times in Honolulu and Abu Dhabi, a transgender Olympic marathon trials qualifier, and Gwen Jorgensen and Vin Lananna are back. We cover it all.

Show notes:
Start:NXN Girls Race
15:45 Will Katelyn Tuohy win an NCAA title?
21:35 Nico Young, Boys’ Race, and How Much Can Coaches’ Celebrate?
27:40 Rojo retroactively awarded an Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
29:24 100 Olympic Trials Qualifiers at CIM / Are the Trails standards too soft?
36:07 Course rabbit in Honolulu + NCAA champs King Ches and Sharon Lokedi get engaged + Rabbit wins $100,000 in Abu Dhabi
46:06 Alberto Salazar segment of week /protests at Nike
55:42 Transgender women qualifiers for Olympic Marathon Trials
65:45 Vin Lananna back as USATF President
71:51 Race of decade
79:42 Gwen Jorgensen is back on the track

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Mo Farah is Back, Marathon & 10k Madness in Valencia, Turkey Trot Recaps

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:30:00 -0000

Mo Farah announced he's making a big return to the 10,000m for the Tokyo Olympics. The man he'll have to beat for gold Joshua Cheptegei got the 10k road world record in Valencia. The marathon times were so fast in Valencia we wonder if it should be a major. Vaporfly talk, Alberto Salazar talk, NXN vs Foot Locker talk and more.

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Show notes:
Start: Greatness in Valenica: 10k World Record by Joshua Cheptegei + Madness in Marathon
23:15 Save $100 on Normatec Recovery Systems / Rojo's Thanksgiving Run
28:01 Mo Farah
34:22 Alberto Salazar segment of the week
42:52 Zara Hyde Peters resigns
45:58 Eric Jenkins beats Edward Cheserek at Manchester Road Race / Edward Cheserek's citizenship quest
54:43 NXN vs Foot Locker
61:05 Moderation question of week: Should we let people discuss who has more potential Katelyn Tuohy or Sydney Masciarelli?
69:15 What is the proper role of a male pacer at end of women's race?
72:38 Deleted thread of week + Vaporfly talk
80:06 Steve Spence's 43 year old sub 5 minute mile streak is in jeopardy + Rojo praises himself

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Gobble, Gobble: Post NCAA Cross Country Turkey Trot Pod

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:59:20 -0000

Rojo and Jon are back from NCAAs and they break down the action on and off the course. Plus, a look at the NCAA cross country teams and performances of the decade. Our weekly Alberto Salazar segment features Jordan Hasay, we discuss if Eliud Kipchoge should have won World Athlete of the Year, and why was Brigid Kosgei snubbed. Plus message board threads of week, the cheating New England Patriots and Jon’s fan at NCAAs.

Show notes 6:15 NCAA men’s: BYU “upsets” NAU
14:21 Rojo buys a pair of running shoes/ weekly Vaporfly talk
26:23 Arkansas women complete triple crown/ more NCAA men talk
40:10 NCAA teams of the decade
48:06 Weekly Alberto Salazar segment- Jordan Hasay defends Alberto
53:29 World Athletes of Year: Dalilah Muhammad and Eliud Kipchoge. Donavan Brazier USATF Athlete of Year.
59:59 Valencia Marathon Preview/ Joshua Cheptegei going for 10k road world record
63:26 Rojo’s favorite message board threads of week:
*How would HS team do at NCAAs?
-10 coldest cities in the World.
-Is it harder to succeed in the business world being distance runner because you have the appearance of a skinny weak person
-Only in America: Mayor Pete got 8,515 votes in his last election
66:15 Is Paula Radcliffe qualified to coach?
68:49 Cowboys Patriots
71:48 Jon’s fan at NCAAs

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Greatest World Record Ever? Paula Radcliffe and Jordan Hasay Link Up, NCAA Cross Country Preview

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:07:28 -0000

Letesenbet Gidey crushed the 15k World Record at the Zevenheuvelenloop in the Netherlands and we give the run its proper respect, then we turn to the Jordan Hasay and Paula Radcliffe's partnership, talk more about Mary Cain and impact of her speaking out, get a history lesson on Harrison Dillard, plus take our first look at the NCAA Cross Country Nationals, and of course our weeklky Vaporfly talk.

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Show notes:
Start Letesenbet Gidey crushed the 15k world record
15:50 Jordan Hasay links up with Paula Radcliffe
28:57 Wejo and Rojo share Paula Radcliffe anecdotes from 2002
32:05 Mary Cain + weight shaming + young phenoms. The Clean Sport Podcast we recommend is here
50:25 Harrison Dillard RIP
53:58 Vaporfly Madness at NCAA Regionals
62:40 NCAA Cross Country Nationals Preview (more coverage here)
82:23 Clayson Shumway's of BYU's twitter burst
86:36 Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots: Is Dak Prescott > Tom Brady?

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Mary Cain's NOP Allegations, Diamond League Changes, Leah O'Connor's Messageboard Complaints + More Marathon Trials Talk

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:38:30 -0000

0-51:50 We spent the first 50+ minutes talking about Mary Cain's allegations against Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project.

51:50 We once again talk about the Nike Vaporflys

53:20 We talk about the Diamond League changes and Rojo reveals he had a great conversation with IAAF head honcho Lord Seb Coe

63:00 We briefly talk about the 5k road WR as well as Stefano Baldini's recent marathon

65:20 We talk about the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials

72:15 We conclude the podcast talking about Leah O'Connor's Instagram post criticizing the LetsRun.com messageboards and how we can better moderate them

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2019 New York City Marathon Recap + Look at 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials, New Shoes, World Marathon Majors Expansion?

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:45:44 -0000

The 2019 TCS New York City Marathon is in the books and we entertained ourselves talking about it. Not only did we break down all the action and weekend in New York, with the impressive wins by half marathon world record holders Geoffrey Kamworor and Joyciline Jepkosgei, but got in heated discussions about the US Olympic Marathon Trials, Kamworor’s best event for Tokyo, the World Marathon Majors expansion, Anthony Rotich, Donald Trump, China, and of course the Dallas Cowboys, NY Giants and New England Patriots.

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Show notes: Beginning: Did we sell Joyciline Jepkosgei short?
3:00 The weekend in NY, Jon’s life unravelling.
10:51 NYC Women’s race recap
15:35 American women in NY
21:10 US Olympic women’s marathon trials: The top contenders
26:51 NYC Men. Kamworor Wins. Should he do 10,000 or Marathon in Tokyo?
44:08 World Marathon Majors expansion a good thing?
51:50 TV split screen: Shalane Flanagan announcer
56:21 What if Trump had gone to marathon instead of UFC?
61:11 Paula Radcliffe in NYC and her thoughts on new shoes
68:26 Crazy story on Des Linden, shoes, Rio 2016
70:45 Rojo and Jon’s $20 bet on Anthony Rotich
76:25 Should Jon be suspended w/o pay for his comments on ultramarathoner Gerda Steyn
78:29 US Olympic Trials Preview for men: Is Galen Rupp still his own tier? Some praise for Abdi Abdirahman
91:30 College XC Conference action

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2019 New York City Marathon Preview + Camille Herron and Rojo Hobby Jogging Love

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:25:00 -0000

It's New York City Marathon week and we break down the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon and its strong but not deep fields. How will the Americans do? Plus we praise Camille Herron for her new 24 hour world record, have a little shoe talk, and show how little we know about the new NCAA amateur rules.

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Show notes:
Beginning: How fast could Rojo hobby jog a marathon?
9:11 New York City Marathon Men's Preview: Lelisa Desisa goes for World and NY double
19:36 American men led by Jared Ward of Olympic and Shark Tank fame
31:38 Women's Preview and the great Mary Keitany, and debut of world half record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei
40:08 American women: Sara Hall is the top seed, Des Linden in the field, and Kellyn Taylor
49:33 Olympic marathon moves to Sapporo and 2024 Olympic logo revealed
54:47 Camille Herron crushes 24 hour world record
60:35 What do new NCAA endorsement / rules mean for track and field?

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Shalane Flanagan Retires: Is She the USA GOAT?, Leonard Korir 2:07:56, Mark Parker Exits, IAAF Athletes of Year, Trevor Hofbauer, Zion Williamson

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:46:25 -0000

Shalane Flanagan hangs them up and we discuss if she Deena Kastor, Joan Benoit, or Lynn Jennings is the GOAT of the USA. Leonard Korir runs 2:07:56 in the marathon and we look at his Olympic chances. Mark Parker steps away at Nike and we discuss his legacy and running career at Penn State. Who should be the IAAF athlete of the year for men (Karsten Warholm, Eliud Kipchoge, Steve Gardiner, Noah Lyles, Joshua Cheptegei) and women (Sifan Hassan, Brigid Kosgei, or Dalilah Muhammad)? Plus NCAA XC talk (NAU dynasty and Arkansas trying to get triple crown), Zion Williamson talk, deleted thread of week, and the Diamond League expands.

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Show notes:
0:00 Shalane Flanagan retires. Is she the USA GOAT? What about Deena Kastor, Joan Benoit, or Lynn Jennings?
16:23 Leonard Korir run
21:55 IAAF may allow all shoes. Should they? Sean Ingle article
31:53 Mark Parker stepping down / Alberto Salazar appeal
39:36 Who is the IAAF athlete of the year?
50:32 Brigid Kosgei didn’t miss 3 tests
55:50 NCAA XC Talk- Nuttycombe Invitational, Prenats and the Rogue NCAA voter
63:28 Trevor Hofbauer Dreams Become Reality- 2:16 to 2:09 in the marathon
71:08 Zion Williamson and Jon’s mysterious triple jumper roommate
75:58 Deleted thread of week: Why won't NY get rid of Mafia?
79:52 Diamond League expanding

*Who is the USA GOAT? Flanagan, Kastor, Joan Benoit, or Lynn Jennings?

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The Week the Marathon Broke: Eliud Kipchoge Goes Sub 2 Hours (1:59:41), Brigid Kosgei 2:14:04 + US Olympic Marathon Trials Preview

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:03:59 -0000

This week the marathon was conquered and we’re still in shock.

Eliud Kipchoge went sub 2 hours (1:59:41) and Brigid Kosgei ran 2:14:04 to crush Paula Radcliffe’s world record. We try to put the runs in perspective, have a ton of Nike shoe talk, and look ahead to the US Olympic Marathon Trials. A bunch of American men ran fast in Chicago and Galen Rupp DNF’d. Is Rupp in trouble for the Trials? What about Jordan Hasay, Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg of Des Linden?

Plus Lebron James China talk, some hot (NSFW) audio from a caller, and some Mo Farah and Paula Radcliffe talk.

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Show notes: 1:13 Rojo said sub 2 hr marathon wouldn’t happen in 2013. It did, what does it mean + shoe talk.
25:35 Thread of Week: Adjusting Top-Lists To Account For The Shoes
31:06 Brigid Kosgei 2:14:04- what a run, Paula’s reaction, and Brigid's agent.
40:17 Agent of the Week: Davor Savija
47:09 LeBron James China, Hong Kong and Nike
54:48 Is Galen Rupp in trouble for Olympic Marathon Trials?
61:10 Is Mo Farah a marathoner?
63:52 The American women in Chicago were led by Emma Bates and who are your favorites for Olympic Marathon Trials? Will any of the big 4- Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg, Joran Hasay or Des Linden make the team? More praise for Sarah Hall
76:10 Olympic Marathon moves to Sapporo
82:55 Voicemail of the Week: A must listen

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Doha Worlds Recap, INEOS 1:59 and Chicago Marathon (Rupp vs Farah) Preview, Alberto Salazar is Still Banned

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:33:00 -0000

The 2019 World Track and Field Champs are in the books and what a meet it was. We start by recapping the athletics action in Doha with our winners and losers from Qatar. Then we turn to the Alberto Salazar ban and discus the Mark Parker email and other strange things we've heard. Then it's onto the Bank of America Chicago Marathon where two of Alberto Salazar's former finest, Mo Farah and Galen Rupp will square off. We pause for some praise for Sara Hall, before turning to Eliud Kipchoge INEOS 1:59 attempt.

Show notes:
Start: Biggest Winners at Worlds (Karsten Warholm, Donavan Brazier, Sifan Hassan?!, outdoor air conditioning)
13:03 Biggest Losers at Worlds - Michael Norman, Collen Quigley, Ajee Wilson
23:34 Bowerman Track Club checkup
32:45 Josh Kerr praise
35:09 Brooks Beasts Danny Mackey and segue into Alberto Salazar doping ban talk (Mark Parker email and much more). Kara Goucher podcast that is discussed is here.
52:11 Chicago Marathon preview: Rupp vs Farah, Jordan Hasay, Brigid Kosgei
69:13 Sara Hall praise - 2:22 Marathon and US 10 Mile Champ in a week
74:31 Ineos Sub 1:59

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Emergency Podcast: Alberto Salazar is banned, Kenenisa Bekele is back, Donavan Brazier is golden - Worlds halfway point podcast from Doha

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:31:00 -0000

What an absolutely crazy week in the track and field world.

Alberto Salazar has been banned from the sport for four years, Kenenisa Bekele has run 2:01:41 in the marathon in Berlin, and Donavan Brazier has won 800 gold and broken Johnny Gray's American record. Plus, Sifan Hassan is chasing history, Ajee Wilson has lost, Christian Coleman is incredible, and what is life like in Qatar?

The LRC crew breaks it down.

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Show notes:
Intro: What a crazy week, Bekele Runs 2:01:41 in Berlin
8:51 Alberto Salazar gets a 4 year doping ban
30:20 Sifan Hassan’s closes a 10k in 3:59
36:28 Donavan Brazier's 1:42:34 American record for gold (bye bye Johnny Gray)
46:25 Christian Coleman impresses on and off track
49:58 Muktar Edris is back, Moh Ahmed medals, Jakob Ingebrigtsen goes for it
55:29 Ajee Wilson settles for bronze, Raevyn Rogers silver
61:44 Emma Coburn gets silver and 3rd straight championship
65:08 2nd half of Worlds: What are we most excited about? (Men’s and women’s 1500s)
70:20 What’s life like in Doha

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World Track and Field Champs 2019 Doha Preview Podcast + Kenenisa Bekele in Berlin

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:30:00 -0000

The LRC crew is on the plane to the World Track and Field / Athletics Championships in Doha.

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The LetsRun team breaks down the World Champs with an emphasis on the action the first 4 days. Will Christian Coleman be the fastest man in the world? Can Ajee Wilson handle the pressure of being the biggest women’s favorite? Should Jakob Ingebrigtsen be the betting favorite in the 5,000? What chances do Courtney Frerichs and Colleen Quigley have for steeple gold? Will Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin or Samba triumph in the 400m hurdles? Who you got Shelly Ann Frase Pryce or Elaine Thompson in 100?

Show notes:
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4:32 Men’s 5k: Jakob Ingebrigtsen is the betting favorite!? What about Mo Ahmed?
9:57 Big Opening 4 Days: Men’s & Women’s 100, Men’s 5k, Women’s 10k (Hassan vs Obiri), Women’s Steeple, Men’s 400m Hurdles
15:46 Women's Steeple: Quigley and Frerichs vs Chepkoech
25:03 How many medals for America in the women's 800? Is Ajee Wilson really and 80% favorite?
27:15 Betting favorites and men's and women's 100 (LRC dress code, media 800)
44:08 Men's 400 Hurdles
55:34 Sifan Hassan: does she go for greatness?
61:50 Noah Lyles world record talk?
64:30 Could Usain Bolt have made it in the NFL?
68:44 Women’s Marathon is LOADED at Worlds
75:15 BMW Berlin Marathon: Is Kenenisa Bekele done?

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Geoffery Kamworor Gets His World Record, Japanese Olympic Marathon Trials, Kipchoge v Kamworor Fantasy Race, Training Tip and Term of Week: Glowing

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:02:00 -0000

What a week.

Legend Geoffrey Kamworor got his coveted world record in the half marathon and nearly went 57:XX (58:01), the first Japanese Marathon Trials (Grand Champs) are in the books and more than lived up to the hype, and the World championships are less than 10 days away.

Books talked about in podcast:
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When by Daniel Pink
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
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Show notes:
Start: Music and mood
2:40 Japanese Grand Championships in the books - Suguro Osako, Yuta Shitara and Shogo Nakamura
17:45 Geoffrey Kamworor gets his world record
20:46 Lopez Lomong medal changes take 2
25:07 Who wins in a half marathon? Kamworor or Eliud Kipchoge
31:49 Jordan Hasay runs so-so in Philly half marathon
34:55 Elijah Manangoi out of Worlds, Matthew Centrowitz medal chances
40:06 Running Term of the Week: Glowing
45:12 Question of Week: Should Diamond League winners get a bye into final at Worlds?
51:45 Training Tip of the Week via Woody Kincaid
57:10 Yale > Harvard
61:44 Dealer’s Choice: Pull the Plug on Modern Society or Rojo Rant on Terrible Journalism- (Justify and Tim Tebow)
67:02 Tirunesh Dibaba out of Worlds
68:56 What races most excited about at Worlds? (400m hurdles- Abderrahman Samba vs Rai Benjamin vs Karsten Warholm)

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Woody Kincaid Runs 12:58, Vin Lananna is Back, Alberto v Jerry, Japanese Marathon Trials, Noah Lyles & Brussels

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:40:33 -0000

Woody Kincaid runs 12:58, Matthew Centrowitz and Lopez Lomong 13:00. What does it mean for Bowerman Track Club and coach Jerry Schumacher?

The Diamond League is in the books and Noah Lyles has a slight problem in Brussels. What should Sifan Hassan do at Worlds?

Brigid Kosgei and Mo Farah ran well at Great North run. Christian Coleman is speaking out (and his dad listened to our podcast last week. Thread on dad's comments here). We've got NCAA XC talk and the return of Coach Vin Lannana. Plus Japanese Olympic Marathon Trials are here and our Alberto Salazar segment. Show notes below.

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Show notes Start: Christian Coleman defends himself and his dad calls out Rojo
4:37 Woody Kincaid 12:58, Centrowitz to 5k?, Lopez Lomong medal chances?
19:25 Alberto Salazar Segment
22:48 “Varsity” Races- Brussels Diamond League and Noah Lyles had to use the restroom. How great is Hassan?
40:11 5th Avenue Mile
45:10 The Match
54:13 NCAA Cross Country- NAU vs Japan, Johns Hopkins > Georgetown, Claudia Lane Debut
63:42 Lananna is back
72:44 Brigid Kosgei and Mo Farah at Great North Run
78:53 Japanese Olympic Marathon Trials

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Christian Coleman Cleared, Donavan Brazier Makes History, Drew Hunter Out, Bekele (And Rojo) Are Back, Brussels Diamond League Final Preview

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:22:29 -0000

Christian Coleman is cleared to compete by USADA, Rojo is back from vacation and that means our Alberto Salazar segment is back, plus NOP, Bowerman Track, and Jerry Schumacher talk. Kenenise Bekele is in the Berlin Marathon and the BofA Chicago Marathon men's field with Galen Rupp and Mo Farah is the stacked race of the fall. Drew Hunter is out of Worlds. We discuss "JV" pro teams and JV "pros". Eliud Kipchoge INEOS 1:59 talk and of course transgender NCAA D1 cross country talk with June Eastwood. We break down the Brussels Diamond League final, Sifan Hassan vs Hellen Obiri, Michael Norman and Fred Kerley. Full show notes below.

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Show notes:
4:29 Alberto Salazar NOP/Jerry Schumacher Bowerman Talk
12:48 Drew Hunter out of Worlds
16:35 Race of Week: Donavan Brazier 1st American Man to Win DL Distance Title
25:09 Christian Coleman cleared to compete
36:14 BofA Chicago Marathon, Kenensia Bekele Berling Marathon and Eliud Kipchoge INEOS 1:59 Talk
50:08 Jon's beard
54:19 Brussels Diamond League Final Preview: Hassan vs Obiri, Norman vs Kerley, Ajee Wilson and Americans in 800
66:36 Transgender NCAA XC Talk
82:26 Ultra marathon talk: Killian Jornet runs Pike's Peak instead of UTMB, Courtney Dauwalter wins UTMB and Jornet going up Mt. Everest again

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Will the World's Fastest Man Christian Coleman Be at Worlds? Zurich Weltklasse Preview, Paris DL Recap, Transgender Woman to Run NCAA D1 Cross Country, Can Emma Coburn Go Sub 9?

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:23:49 -0000

We start our Zurich Diamond League preview show by discussing Christian Coleman missing 3 drug tests. What does that mean for Worlds? Then we talk Paris and the big win by Hanna Green, have some men's 1500m talk (Kenyan, Paris, and British), before we break down the Diamond League finale in detail. Can Emma Coburn go sub 9 in the steeple? Two Virginia Tech alums are our Where Your Dreams Become Reality runners of the week and we end with talk of June Eastwood becoming the first Division 1 cross country transgender athlete. Full show notes below sponsors:

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Show notes: 2:07 Christian Coleman's career on the brink after he misses 3 drug tests + Is Justin Gatlin the favorite for Worlds?
12:17 Paris DL: Hanna Green wins the 800 + she and Ajee Wilson are looking good + what happens to intersex athletes' contracts?
22:51 Men's 1500 Talk: Elijah Manangoi is Back? + Paris 1500 talk & who is the favorite for worlds
31:47 British 1500 Talk: Charlie Grice or Jake Wightman for Worlds?
38:09 No Bowerman Track Club at Diamond League Finale
46:01 Diamond League Final Preview: Men's 800: Donavan Brazier vs Nijel Amos, Murphy, & Crew
51:03 Can Emma Coburn Go Sub 9 in the Steeple?
53:50 Women's 1500: Sifan Hassan vs Tirunesh Dibaba and Jenny Simpson
58:33 Final DL Men's 5000 Ever: What Does Kejelcha Need to Do?
62:30 400m Hurdle Talk: Rai Benjamin vs Karsten Warholm, Dalilah Muhammad vs Sydney McLaughlin
67:26 Which Diamond League meet should be cut? How to broadcast it better? 72:04 Men's 100: Talk: Noah Lyles vs Justin Gatlin
76:04 Transgender runner June Eastwood to compete in NCAA women's D1 cross country

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Who Are The Favorites For Worlds, Craig Engels Is Skipping A DL Meet To Go To A Wedding, Will Alexa Efraimson Ever PR, The DL is Back, Max Burgin Bombs, and More

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:22:40 -0000

There was a ton to talk about this week as the Diamond League has returned and Shaunae Miller-Uibo’s unbeaten streak has passed the two year mark. We spend a ton of time talking about how exciting and wide-open Worlds are going to be this year with few huge mid-d or distance favorites. Plus Craig Engels may miss the DL final because he has to go to a wedding, Max Burgin gets rave reviews for bombing in Birmingham, an American man has won the Falmouth Road Race for the 1st time since 1988, Nike says it won’t reduce a woman’s sponsorship deal for 8 months before giving birth and 10 months after, the Kenyan 10,000 Trials are in the books, and will Alexa Efraimson finally PR in 2020? And even a little ultra talk at the end. Full show notes with time stamps appear below our sponsor plugs.

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Show notes: 2:30 Jonathan Gault responds to being called a “doping apologist” and talks about his Jarrion Lawson article 7:20 Birmingham DL talk as Jonathan reveals an exclusive that the IAAF told him about Shaunae Miller-Uibo 23:00 Jonathan talks about Craig Engels potentially missing the DL finale as he is serving as the best man in a wedding 27:50 We talk about how exciting and wide open the mid-d and distance races will be at Worlds as there aren’t really many big favorites like Mo Farah, David Rudisha, etc. We break down all of the events one by one. 52:30 We talk about the 2019 Falmouth Road Race and Miles. 59:30 We talk about Nike’s new child-birth policy regarding women’s sponsorships. 61:50 We apologize to the people of Aarhus for Donald Trump cancelling his visit to Denmark, before going to talk about the 10 year anniversary of Usain Bolt’s 9.58 67:53 Rojo introduces a new segment “Where your dreams don’t become reality” but ends up raving about the way Max Burgin handled his Diamond League stinker in Birmingham 71:45 Rojo talks about how Bill Rodgers and Frank Shorter once agreed to tie in a road-race in 1975 while Jon talks about how he saw Frank Shorter wearing a singlet from Steve Prefontaine’s high school at Falmouth. 75:00 Rojo analyzes Alexa Efraimson’s training and predicts a future PR for her. He also teases that John Kellogg may come out of retirement. 80:45 The talk turns to former 800 phenom Jonathan Jones who know is excelling in the 400 at Texas 86:15 We conclude with talk of the Leadville 100

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Is Shelby Houlihan Sitting Pretty? Shalane Flanagan Boston 2020 or Olympic Trials? Birmingham Diamond League Preview, Dreams Become Reality Segment, Pan Am Games Recap

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:51:30 -0000

The Diamond League is back and Shelby Houlihan won't be in it, but does that set her up perfectly for Worlds? And should Sifan Hassan really think about the 1500/10000 double? Shalane Flanagan is coming back but is it for Boston 2020 or the Olympic Trials? Pan Am Games recap and new Dreams Become Reality segment and our personal threads of week. Full show notes below sponsors.

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Show notes:
2:15 Shelby Houlihan is OUT of DL final but is she sitting pretty for Worlds, Birmingham preview, Sifan Hassan 10,000/1500 double?
16:14 Sexism is why American women are so good at the 1500?
20:08 Sinclaire Johnson goes pro
22:31 Shalane Flanagan - Boston 2020 or Olympic Marathon Trials?
29:16 Pan Am Games Recap
42:52 Dreams Become Reality Segments:
1) Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi from sleeping in grass to NFL touchdown
2) Marco Arop from barely running to Pan Am 800 champ in 3 years
3) Laura Galvan from 4:26 1500m runner to Pan Am Games 5000 champ in 1 year
54:37 Personal Message Board Threads of Week:
Rojo: Would an 81-82 Alberto Salazar beat Galen Rupp in his prime (assuming same shoes, treadmills, drugs, etc.)?
Wejo: Simon Boles High Jump WR (and Throwing the Javelin Like a Discus)
Jon: The True Goal of LetsRun.com

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Guest Monty Hoppel (Bryce's dad, GM of Midland Rockhounds), Rosie Ruiz RIP, Koko Runs 14:26, Pan Am Games, Rudisha Update, Ingebrigtsen's Car

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:19:28 -0000

Monty Hoppel (Bryce Hoppel's dad and the GM of the AA Midland Rockhounds) joins us to talk baseball, USATF attendance, and his son going pro at 57:54.

Prior to that we start with the death of Rosie Ruiz, then talk Konstanze Klosterhalfen running 14:26 for 5k (8:24), Kenyan Worlds Trials getting moved (17:16), have a David Rudisha update (23:27), a Pan Am Games 800m preview (29:59), and a look at the 2019 NYC Marathon fields (36:23). Plus thread of the week, Jakob Ingegbrigtsen's new car, Engels and Houlihan possibly dating, we get Rojo to be silent and have a few conspiracy theories.

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USATF Recap Podcast: What Really Happened at USAs? Who Were the Winners and Losers? Dalilah Muhammad WR, Lopez Lomong Double, Michael Norman Loses, and Much More

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:56:00 -0000

USAs are in the books and we tell you everything you need to know about the 2019 USATF Track and Field Nationals. Sure Dalilah Muhammad set a world record, Lopez Lomong got the double, and Michael Norman was upset, but what really happened? Who were the real winners and losers? Should Allyson Felix be on the relay?

Audio of the week (54:57) is from Clay Travis and Dan Wetzel on covering women's college cross country.

Thread of week is on Drew Hunter going to Worlds (79:01)

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Founders' Day Podcast: Preview of USATF Champs, Brazier vs Murphy, Houlihan vs Simpson, Allyson Felix, and the 1,500/10,000 Double at Worlds

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:49:00 -0000

The USA Track and Field Championships are Thursday to Sunday in Des Moines and we break them all down for you on LetsRun.com Founders' Day.

It was a big week for distance fans as the top 3 at the Olympic Marathon Trials will definitely make the Olympics, plus USATF was forced to follow its rules in picking the Pan Am team.

We break down USATF Nationals (7:15) with a deep dive of the men's 800 (NOP Civil War: Donavan Brazier vs Clayton Murphy), men's 1500 (can Craig Engels challenge?) and women's 1500 (Shelby Houlihan vs Jenny Simpson) (36:41). Should Simpson move to the steeple? What about Hassan trying the 1500/10,000 double at Worlds (33:11)? Message board post of the week: What's the prime age for distance runners (41:59)? We also talk sprints at USAs (54:44): Sydney McLaughlin, Coleman vs Lyles and what are Allyson Felix chances and what do we really think of the mixed gender 4x400? Plus, Jon gets censored for the first time on the podcast (22:02).

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World Record Podcast: Sifan Hassan 4:12 Mile, Nijel Amos Back in 1:41s, Will Evan Jager Ever Break 8? NOP / Bowerman Talk

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:42:00 -0000

The Monaco Herculis Diamond League is in the books and what a meet it was. Sifan Hassan broke the women's world record in the mile in Monaco and Nijel Amos went 1:41. We break it all down, as Jon gloats and Rojo is shamed. Evan Jager is out of USAs. Will he ever break 8 in the steeple? (21:28) Thread of week on "cheater shoes" (45:27) and whether they should be banned, NOP and Bowerman Track Club talk and the Ethiopian 10,000m Trials.
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Guest Evan Jager Talks Injury & Redemption, + Look at Lausanne, Noah Lyles 19.50, Monaco, Bernard Lagat 2:12

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:45:00 -0000

Evan Jager joined us (67:27) on the podcast to talk the big injury that sidelines him at the end of 2018 and confused him for most of 2019. Will he be ready for USAs in 3 weeks? How does he survive 3 hours of PT a day?
We start the podcast with Employee 1.1 joining us to talk about the 50th Peachtree Road Race and $200,000 in bonuses, and the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials course.
Then we talked about the sad death of Frank Meza (13:47), Bernard Lagat running 2:12 in the marathon and his Olympic chances (25:07), Lausanne and Noah Lyles running 19.50 (31:37), US stars at the Sunset Tour meet (45:25), whether Kate Grace is a medal threat at 800 (51:37), a preview of the Monaco Herculis Diamond League meet (56:37), and the Women's World Cup (63:27), before Evan Jager joined us for his big talk (67:27). To be on the podcast email us at podcast@letsrun.com or call 844-LETSRUN option 7 to leave a message.

Guests Matthew Boling and Matthew Futterman + Pre Classic Review, Peachtree Roadrace Preview & Western States

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 23:57:00 -0000

Guests Matthew Boling (high school sprint star- 38:06) and author Matthew Futterman (NY Times sports editor), author of the very enjoyable Running to the Edge, join us (62:21) in out extra long July 4th podcast.

First we talk everything: 2019 Prefontaine Classic. Who were the standout performers? Who should hit the panic button? Who will make the US team at 1500 (26:29). A little Christian Coleman talk + Marquise Goodwin winning $1 Million at the 40 yards of Gold race (31:47) before Boling interview (38:06).

We preview the 50th Peachtree Road Race (47:20) and the ridiculous fields going after the $50,000 course records. Japanese 1500 record (53:06) and Alan Webb (56:21) talk. Then after Futterman and talk about his book on Bob Larsen (62:21) and the last 40 years of American distance running, we reward our ultra marathoners winding up their long runs with some Western States (115:15) talk.

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2019 Pre Classic Preview: Will an American win a distance event? Centro, Ayana, Kipyegon Debut, Dani Jones v Alexa Efraimson, Sha'Carri Richardson v SAFP

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:49:00 -0000

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We start with some good news on the Olympic Marathon Trials at least for the women (3:23), then we turn to the USATF Pan Am Games controversy (7:21) before discussing everything Pre Classic (14:50):
Will an American win a distance event at Pre 14:50.
Matthew Centrowitz, Faith Kipyegon, or Almaz Ayana: Which Olympic champ will debug best at Pre 29:02
Will Alexa Efraimson PR 31:30
Who is better Dani Jones or Efraimson ? 40:28
Sha'Carri Richardson vs Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce in 100 50:08
Justin Gatlin and Lashawn Merritt Return 53:54
Thread of Week: BYU Success because of Mormon Discipline and work ethic? 61:52
Chunky Steve Prefontaine and Allie Ostrander stadium comments 69:53
Email of week: Drew Hunter vs Grant Fisher and Bowerman Track club 74:28
Shalane Flanagan or someone else with Bowerman Track Club to North Carolina? 80:54
Western States is this weekend 84:34
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Jama Aden Raid Anniversary, Jenny Simpson’s Medal Chances, Who would you rather be: Josh Kerr, Drew Hunter or Grant Fisher?

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:53:00 -0000

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Genzebe Dibaba is back atop the 1500 ranks on the three year anniversary of the Jama Aden raid, what does that mean for Jenny Simpson’s medal chances after her run in Rabat (13:54)? We talk adidas Boost Boston Games (25:43), Lynna Irby and Sammy Watson going pro (31:57), and the email of the week is on Katelyn Tuohy and young high school girl phenoms (39:46). Thread of the week is on Allie Ostrander and female body weight discussion (50:02) which leads to US women’s soccer talk, intersex talk, and transgender talk (56:34). Then we turn to who would you rather be Josh Kerr, Grant Fisher or Drew Hunter (68:38)? We end with book talk on Matthew Futterman’s Running to the Edge book on Bob Larsen (79:53), and Rojo stream of consciousness.
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Remembering Gabe Grunewald, NCAA Outdoor Track and Field, Oslo Diamond League

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:09:00 -0000

The running world lost a bright light and we start the show on a somber note and pay our respects to the great Gabe Grunewald. Then we talk everything NCAA track and field starting with the men (11:52) and how old is too old for NCAA runners, talk about how the LRC crew missed Mondo Duplantis for some BBQ (34:38), have a little men's 800 talk including Bryce Hoppel and Clayton Murphy (41:31), before turning to the women's NCAA meet (46:25). Then it's 'Mom Audio' with the Brojo's mom going to NCAAs and loving the discus and buying tickets with Devon Allen and Tim Broe (64:40). Finally, the Brojos win a journalism award and are compared to Eric Sevareid (72:33). We end with an Oslo Diamond League preview (78:48).
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NCAA Track and Field Preview, Texas, “Ballsyness”, Bill Simmons on Matthew Boling, Praise for IAAF & Gabe Grunewald

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 04:30:00 -0000

The NCAA Track and Field Championships are Wednesday to Saturday and LetsRun.com's boots are on the ground in Austin ,Texas for our NCAA preview podcast.
We preview everything NCAAs (10:08-47:32), touch on the Rome Diamond League (47:32), gender and sex issues with Caster Semenya and CeCe Telfer and praise the IAAF (51:44), have audio from Bill Simmons' podcast on Matthew Boling (71:28), plus deleted threads of week and inspiration from Gabe Grunewald (86:34).

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Notes:
0:00-10:08 Texas, Open Carry Guns, Jon goes to Flotrack HQ
10:08 NCAA Preview (World #1s Grant Holloway and Daniel Roberts are after Renaldo Nehemiah's collegiate record. World #1 Mondo Duplantis vs World #2 Chris Nilsen in pole vault).
39:18 Men’s NCAA 5000 Talk and Grant Fisher vs Morgan McDonald “ballsyness”
47:32 Rome DL
51:44 Caster Semenya, CeCe Telfer, & Deadspin
62:03 Duane Solomon vs Sammy Watson’s Olympic Chances
71:28 Bill Simmons Podcast Discusses Matthew Boling & Donald Trump with Chuck Klosterman
79:03 Deleted threads of Week: Violence in Baltimore
86:34 Threads of Week: Gabe Grunewald Still Inspiring Us

Stockholm Diamond League, Transgender Athlete CeCe Telfer Wins NCAA Women's 400 Hurdle Title, Guest Sage Canaday Before Comrades Marathon

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 13:34:00 -0000

(Our apologies for audio not working on a few platforms earlier.)

Mother nature came out on top in Stockholm. Rhonex Kipruto impressed in the 10,000 but is he a threat at Worlds? Paul Chelimo didn't qualify and Steve Cram was not impressed with the 1,500. A transgender female CeCe Telfer won the NCAA D2 400m hurdle crown (43:45). What does it mean? And in our HOKA ONE ONE segment, Sage Canaday joins us before he runs the Comrades Marathon next week in South Africa (60:35)

Show Notes:
Beginning - 17:07 Men's 10,000m in Stockholm
17:08-43:45 Rest of Stockholm Ajee Wilson kicks off post Caster Semenya era, Puerto Rican nearly wins 800, Dina Asher-Smith, Michael Norman
43:45 CeCe Telfer Wins NCAA
56:12 Thread of Week and Jamin wins a pair of HOKA shoes 60:35 Guest Sage Canaday talks 2019 Comrades Marathon
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LetsSprint + Guest Ben Rosario (HOKA NAZ Elite Coach)- Noah Lyles Over Christian Coleman, Sydney McLaughlin, Paul Chelimo on Track? Alysia Montaño vs Nike

Thu, 23 May 2019 01:08:00 -0000

(HOKA NAZ Elite Coach Ben Rosario joins podcast for an hour at 83:53).

Noah Lyles beat Christian Coleman for the first time ever at 100m and we may have the rivalry the sport needs. JUCO star Kenny Bednarek pulled a sub 20/sub 45 double that is almost unheard of but Michael Norman may have had the best 200 of the weekend. What about 100/200/400 high schooler Matt Boling? We have sprint talk the first 20 minutes of the podcast. Then a little discussion of another World Marathon Major (21:48), before we turn to discussing whether Paul Chelimo is in trouble or just starting the season more slowly because Worlds are later in the year (26:45). Then Running with the Buffaloes author Chris Lear is a surprise caller and he tells us about Noah Lyles parents and how Lyles' dad was great Seton Hall sprinter Kevin Lyles (35:48). We then discuss Sydney McLaughlin's Diamond League debut (40:00) and the incredible Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
Our listener audio of the week (47:43) is from Fred and he wins a free pair of HOKA Carbon X shoes which are now here and he talks how hard it is to watch pro track and field in America and Jonathan Gault's love life and being a minority on LetsRun.
We talk Gwen Jorgensen's surgery, the Bowerman Track Club and Alberto Salazar at 58:12 before discussing pro women runners and Alysia Montaño taking on Nike in the quest to get paid maternity leave (64:23). We then talk controversy at the Iowa State meet and deleted threads of the week at 74:09, before HOKA ONE ONE NAZ Elite Coach Ben Rosario joins us at 83:53 for an hour talk. The NAZ Elite group has been on fire of late with a 2:09 by Scott Fauble in Boston, 2:26 marathons from Kellyn Taylor and Aliphine Tuliamuk, a USA half marathon title by Stephanie Bruce followed up by a 5k PR 2 weeks later.

Big Talk with Ultra Marathon Star Jim Walmsley: Dreaming Big, Olympic Marathon Trials, Legends of the Sport, Missile Silos, 50 Mile Record and More (Sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE)

Sat, 18 May 2019 17:25:00 -0000

Jim Walmsley, fresh off his 50 mile world best at the HOKA Project Carbon X, joined us on Carbon X launch day and ended up getting his own 2 hour podcast. Jim talked everything about ultra running from training to the best records to the legends of the sport. What does he think of Killian Jornet racing Eliud Kipchoge? Will Jim really debut in the marathon at the Olympic Trials? How did he bounce back from rock bottom and being "fired" from the Air Force? Plus how high school legend Ken Cormier inspired him and what Jim thinks of the Carbon X shoes. Transcript of highlights of the podcast at this link. LetsRun.com's exploration of the Ultra Marathon is sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE. The Carbon X shoes are now available for purchase on hokaoneone.com.
Show notes:
20:20 Walmsley's training
37:04 College Career, High School Career, Nuclear Silos, Being Fired from Air Force and Hitting Rock Bottom
65:21 The Olympic Marathon Trials and a possible middle finger to the marathon community
95:54 Eliud Kipchoge vs Mountain Runners, Rim to Rim to Rim, ITRA Scores
113:45 Who Are the Great Ultra Marathoners of All-Time, "Hobby Joggers", and would you rather be the world's greatest marathoner?
122:25 Jim on the Carbon X Shoe and how he checks LetsRun when camping in the forest

Legend of ‘White Lightning’ Matt Boling Grows, USA Bombs at World Relays, Mary Cain is (kind of) Baaack, Ethiopian Field Events, and We Explain Homophobic Slurs to Guys in Short Shorts

Wed, 15 May 2019 23:53:00 -0000

We cover it all this week. Sure we talk about Matt Boling, Mary Cain winning a race, Parker Stinson’s American record, Grant Fisher losing twice, some great SEC action, USA bombing at World Relays, and the future of the Olympic Marathon Trials, but who else is going to give you commentary on the Ethiopian high jump and why men in trucks yell homophobic slurs at runners in split shorts. More detailed show notes coming Thursday on LRC or your favorite podcast host. Please subscribe today.
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Guest Stephanie Bruce (USA Half Marathon Champ), Eliud Kipchoge Breaking 2 Version 2, Caster Semenya Intersex Talk, Doha Diamond League, LRC Does the Ultra at Jim Walmsley 50 Mile World Best at Project Carbon X

Wed, 08 May 2019 22:03:00 -0000

Rojo's article on Caster Semenya went viral so we start with Caster Semenya interesex talk before turning to the action on the track in Doha and the great run of Hillary Bor (19:24), Kellyn Taylor's run in Prague and US women's marathon ranking (33:06), Eliud Kipchoge trying to go sub 2 again in the marathon (40:21), the deleted thread of the week Jim Walmsley spanking Galen Rupp (52:01), LRC's 1st ultra: Jim Walsmley's 50 mile record at HOKA Project Carbon X (65:17), and then for the final hour we talk with Stephanie Bruce (72:14) who won the USA Half Marathon Championships this past weekend and has gone from being a good college runner to a great pro. She talks about dreaming and believing, the death or her father, battling celiac disease, getting better after the birth of her two sons, and how winning a race you likely never heard of may have been the key to her two national titles. Podcast sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE whose Carbon X shoe was worn by Jim Walmsley this past weekend and will be available for purchase on May 15th. Also by floydsofleadville.com. Use code RUN2019 to save 15% on certified CBD products.

More show notes on Stephanie Bruce
86:40 Start of her running career, beating the boys in presidential fitness test, going from a 5:27 miler who likes to party to a 4:58 high schooler after the death of her dad to prostate cancer
93:40 Running with a Ferritin level of 4 in college
97:54 Trying to run post-collegiate (with Gags, Brad Hudson, Greg McMillan, baby sitting for the Powells)
103:02 Diagnosed with Celiac disease and believing she can be one of the best marathoners in the US
108:29 Baby #1 (Riley) and then surprise pregnancy with baby #2 (Hudson)
113:00 Keep believing and the Rock n Roll win that may have changed her career
125:00 Biggest accomplishment of her career + #1 piece of advice she’d give to another runner
128:27 Cool bonus story on a guardian angel who looked after her and why she wants to give back

Caster Semenya Decision, Eliud Kicphoge's Greatness at London Marathon, Stanford & Doha Diamond League Preview, HOKA Project Carbon X

Thu, 02 May 2019 01:38:00 -0000

We discuss the Caster Semenya decision, Eliud Kipchoge's greatness, plus Brigid Kosgei's win in London and Emily Sisson's debut. We look ahead to Payton Jordan and track and field's season opener at the Doha Diamond League on Friday. At the end Mike McManus of HOKA joins to discuss HOKA ONE ONE Project Carbon X world record attempts this Saturday at 100k and 50 miles by Jim Walmsley and others. Plus deleted thread of the week, "white lightning" Matt Boling, and circumcision talk. Carbon X Project segment sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE.
Show notes below
Start: Caster Semenya decision
18:12 London Marathon and the money Rojo should have bet
28:00 Brigid Kosgei and women's race
42:20 Deleted thread of the week: Brigid Kosgei doping talk, Dennis Mitchell and sex with wife
54:47 Mo Farah at London
59:46 It's May 1st and Olympic marathon qualifying still not known
63:26 Payton Jordan
70:10 Doha DL: Stacked 800m and is Ajee Wilson your world #1?
80:24 White Lightning Matt Boling
84:30 HOKA Carbon X Project Jim Walmsley World Record Talk
92:49 Mike McManus Senior Global Sports Marketing Manager joins us for 30 minute talk on HOKA ONE ONE Project Carbon X and Carbon X shoe launch.Don't forget our great sponsors:
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Bonus Podcast with Ultra Marathoner Sage Canaday: Ultramarathoning 101 & What are the best ultras in the World?

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 03:45:00 -0000

We had Sage on the back half of our podcast for an hour and a half last week, but have typed up the interview highlights and featured it at this link on LetsRun.com if you just want to read them. We are pushing out the interview as its own podcast to make it easier to listen to as Sage kicks off our HOKA ONE ONE exploration of everything ultra marathon that will go on through the month of May. Our goal is to answer "What are the best ultras in the world?" and we're giving away some cool prizes if you want to participate in the talk. The ultra marathon exploration and this podcast is sponsored content by HOKA ONE ONE.

Sage gives us what he thinks are the most competitive ultras in the world, tells us what is the most prestigious, is there a triple crown of Ultras (13:25), racing with a phone and getting helicoptered out of a race (16:25), unpredictability in ultras (28:10), could Kipchoge win Comrades now (31:34), the The 100 Miler ‘is a totally different beast’ (36:35), and Jim Walmsley vs Killian Jornet (74:27).
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Incredible London Marathon Preview, Farah and Haile Gebrselassie Brawling Off Track, + Special Guest Ultra Marathoner Sage Canaday

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:28:00 -0000

Forget about Eliud Kipchoge vs Farah, first we talk the crazy mess involving Mo Farah and Haile Gebrelassie -theft, a brawl, and a lot of bad blood between these 2 legends.

We break down the men's race (14:02), are joined by special guest Rojo (19:56) and talk Farah-Geb, betting odds, and more. Then we breakdown the greatest women's field ever assembled led by Vivian Cheruiyot and Mary Keitany (29:00). At 41:03 we talk the American women in London, "non" training partners Emily Sisson (debut) and Molly Huddle. Callum Hawkins wants to run 2hr7minutes (51:52) and we finally get to our London Marathon predictions at 58:13.

At 60:49 Michael Norman opened with a 43.45 400m and Ryan Crouser had the fourth longest shot put ever. Will Norman end the year as World champ or World record holder?

At the 71:18 , friend of LRC and ultra marathoner Sage Canaday joins us for the HOKA ONE ONE sponsored segment to help us kick off our discussion of "What are the greatest Ultra marathons in the world?.

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2019 Boston Marathon: Cherono Wins Mad Sprint, Degefa Cruises, Jordan Hasay is BAACK, Scott Fauble AND Jared Ward Sub 2:10 + The People's Champ & Who Was the Best Celebrity Runner?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:50:00 -0000

We recap everything Boston Marathon starting with Lawrence Cherono's sprint victory over Lelisa Desisa, then we talk about Scott Fauble and Jared Ward going sub 2:10 for America (21:28), before looking at Worknesh Degefa's dominance, Jordan Hasay's great run and pondering whether she is America's best marathoner (35:00). Plus listener audio on Rojo and Scott Fauble (44:40), a look at who was the best 3 hour or celebrity marathoner in Boston: Joan Benoit Samuelson, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, 71 year old Gene Dykes, Wired editor Nicholas Thompson, or convicted murderer Markelle Taylor (54:54)? We talk with the men's "open" winner in Boston Stephen VanGampleare (71:45) and end by looking at the curious doping case of Clemence Calvin who set the pending French national record in marathon (80:00).
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2019 Boston Marathon Preview: Des Linden Returns to Defend, Desisa Ready for Kirui, Jordan Hasay Returns- LetsRun.com Track Talk

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:36:00 -0000

The 2019 Boston Marathon is Monday and this week's podcast was recorded live in Boston just after we talked to the pros on Friday.

On the women's side, Des Linden is back to defend and fit. Will Worknesh Degefa live up to her 2:17 in Dubai or wilt on the Boston hills? How will Jordan Hasay do in her return?

The men's side should be a great battle between Geoffrey Kirui and Lelisa Desisa but Americans Shadrack Biwott, Jared Ward, Scott Fauble, and Dathan Ritzenhein are ready to mix it up.

We break down Boston and then at the end discuss the positive biological passport violation of Patrick Sang coached athlete Cyrus Rutto. What does it mean?

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What Really Happened at World Cross Country, Cheptegei vs Mo Farah, The Debut of Team LetsRun + Emily Sisson Has Arrived

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:43:00 -0000

LRC has deparated Denmark and gives its report cards on the World Cross Country Championships and Aarhus, Denmark. Who wins on the track Mo Farah or Joshua Cheptegei? Emily Sisson finally ended her losing streak to Molly Huddle. How fast will she run in London? Plus Team LetsRun with Kelsey Bruce and Matt Crowe took on the world's toughest best yet the Boston Marathon wants to have a different start time for the elites. Plus our weekly Alberto Salazar talk and the Iowa caucuses.

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0:00 Intro & World Cross Travels
2:45 World XC Report Card, Did Aarhus meet its lofty expecations?
15:04 Joshua Cheptegei or Mo Farah who is better at 10,000?
22:15 What has happened to Kenyan men? What about the American men and women?
33:25 European countries should be embarrassed but praise for Jakob Ingebrigtsen
37:58 Beast of the Week Emily Sisson as she beats Molly Huddle for 1st time. What will happen in London?
41:27 You could save a ton on life insurance from our sponsor HealthIQ
47:25 Runners World has a paywall/ Johnny Manziel getting divorced
52:24 Alberto Salazar discussion of week: Sifan Hassan going for half marathon world record
60:25 Bar talk in Denmark: Will the steeplechase be dropped from the Diamond League in 2020?
65:23 Team LetsRun Pulled from Course at World XC
70:56 Boston Marathon is planning on not starting the masses with the elites

The Crazy World Cross Country Course and Kelsey Bruce Speaks - World XC Preview Show #2

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:44:00 -0000

The LRC team, which now includes Kelsey Bruce who will be representing LetsRun.com in the World XC Championships, made it to Aarhus and went to look at the course. It is simple unbelievable and the most difficult cross country course we have ever seen.
Bruce joins us at 22:37 to talk about her rags to riches running career and what her hopes and expectations are at Worlds. Profile on Kelsey here

Show notes:
0:00 What a Course!
12:11 We unveil our male runner running World XC- Matt Crowe
22:37 Kelsey Bruce joins us and we talk how she got here and the course
34:08 No one walks up to the Grand Canyon and thinks 'I'm beautiful'
41:56 The rundown of Kelsey's running career
This is the thread on the course we're talking about
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Boots on the Ground in Denmark: World Cross Country Preview #1, Kelsey Bruce Mania

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:30:00 -0000

The LRC team is in beautiful Copenhagen before heading to Aarhus and we're going heavy on the world XC coverage. LRC has a runner in the world's greatest footrace: Kesley Bruce. We preview Kamworor's chances of repeating and whether Obiri should be the heavy favorite. Plus Danish customs, the lack of European teams, but thankfully Jakob Ingegbrigtsen, and praise for Rojo. Show notes:
00:49 Praise for Rojo and start of Kelsey Bruce Mania
7:26 World XC has an official beer: Mikkeller
13:22 Alberto Salazar segment of week
22:29 Men's XC Race Preview
31:24 Women's Race Preview
38:05 Danish Customs
41:02 Where are the European teams?
44:40 Breaking news: break dancing may be in Olympics
45:32 Jakob Ingebrigtsen is running

Here's a link to end of 2007 World XC race where Bekele collapses that we talk about
Kelsey Bruce article
All of our World XC Coverage

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Guest Meb Keflezighi: Will There Be Marathon #27? New Olympic Qualifying Procedures, World Cross Course is Epic, Should Beto Have Run the 3k?

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:30:00 -0000

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Full transcript with Meb here
Meb Keflezighi (51:28) joins us on the release of his book 26 Marathons. Will there be a 27th marathon for him at the 2020 Trials? Meb talks his great career, who he loved competing against the most, how much he’s running now, the last time he ran a sub-5:00 mile and more. Before Meb we delve into the new Olympic qualifying procedures, discuss a non-invited runner winning the NYC Half, a new start for the Boston Marathon, rave about the World Cross Country course in Denmark, plus talk about the $80,000 premature celebration in Bahrain, and if Beto O'Rourke should have run the 3k or get the LetsRun endorsement. Full transcript with Meb here
Meb at 51:28

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The Death of the 5,000m, New Olympic Track Qualifying Procedures, Grant Holloway Machine, NCAA Indoors, the Future of the Diamond League -LetsRun.com Track Talk

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:17:00 -0000

We discuss the death of the 5,000, the new Olympic qualifying procedures, the NCAA indoor meet, Grant Holloway's greatness, talk about Athing Mu getting beat by a high school freshman Roisin Willis, Anthony Rotich being an American, and we end with listener audio and then a full obit of the 5,000m. Full show notes below:
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0:00 Beginning
00:57 Funeral Ceremony for 5,000m
8:21 Will long distance running remain a track event?
10:14 Getting rid of an "African" event15:16 The new IAAF Ranking System and qualifying for the Olympics
22:05 System actually isn't that bad but severely undervalues US Championships and Olympic Marathon Trials.
26:18 The college admission scandal and Rojo saying the going price for a track spot at Cornell was $200k
30:31 NCAA indoor talk
37:24 Coach Mike Smith getting it done at NAU
40:00 Brexit & our sponsor Donald Trump 2020
41:24 DMR Talk- You don't start Mariano Rivera EVER
47:53 Grant Holloway "Flustered" Audio. How many Olympic medals can he win?
53:47 Anthony Rotich is a US Citizen
57:21 Discussion of our "secret" podcast guest for next week- Olympic medallist, Boston & NYC Marathon Champ, who was spotted in Wejo's apartment
58:15 We want more wife/viewer audio. Fake Ryan Hall where are you?
60:20 Athing Mo gets beat by high school freshman Roisin Willis and Ming responds better than the pros.
66:53 Listener audio and more discussion of Diamond League
72:30 Formal Obituary for the 5,000: 1912-2019

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Kejelcha is King, Gregorek Joins Sub 3:50 Club, Europeans, Tokyo, Wife Audio, Transgender Sport and Time to Retire 'Scalp'?

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:14:00 -0000

Yomif Kejelcha put on a show in Boston and Johnny Gregorek joined the sub 3:50 club. Laura Muir crushed it at Euros. Does that make the favorite for Worlds? Tokyo was cold, and we have an LRC first with wife audio of the race. Plus a look at NCAA indoors, transgender sport, and whether we need to give up 'scalping'. Full show notes below.
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Show notes
Start: Kejelcha’s World Record (or Johnny Manziel’s wife?)
7:59 Gregorek goes sub 3:50.
13:36 What’s faster. BU vs Outdoors. Nick Willis actually reads Jon’s twitter
16:46 Johnny Gregorek Audio
19:48 Allberto Salazar talk
25:38 Tokyo Marathon & more Alberto (Galen 2020 in Tokyo)
31:12 Laura Muir Europeans
38:41 Who is favorite at Worlds? Muri, Houlihan, Dibaba, Kipyegon?
44:34 Wife Audio (Weldon’s wife’s live commentary on Tokyo marathon) + things on the Japanese runners’ necks?
54:41 NCAA Indoor talk
60:05 Who makes more Bryce Harper or the entire US Olympic track team combined?
75:37 Texas A&M 800m runners and Sammy Watson going pro
80:37 Who wins Grant Fisher or Morgan McDonald?
83:25 Stat of Week: Japan Marathons in 2018 > USA ever
89:01 Transgender sports talk & praise for Martina Navratilova
95:06 Should we keep using the term ‘scalp’
99:57 Whatsapp message of week from former speech writer of a female presidential candidate on transgender athletes

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Athing Mu & Donavan Brazier 600m Greatness, Drew Hunter from Slow Heat, Nike NOP Lovefest, TV Blunders, Kejelcha Mile Preview

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:37:00 -0000

We take a look back at a great USA indoors where Athing Mu and Donavan Brazier excelled, the NOP delivered, and Shelby Houlihan was stopped. Audio of 2 big blunders from the TV broadcast, a look ahead at Yomif Kejelcha's WR attempt in the mile in Boston, and we wonder why no one wants to actually go to track meets.
Show notes:

[0:00] Start
[02:09] Rojo’s broadcasting blunder at the Heps (Ivy League Champs)
[02:49″] USA Indoors: Athing Mu or Donavan Brazier who was more impressive?
[07:21] Quigley over Houlihan at USAs
[12:18] Donavan Brazier vs David Rudisha
[15:57] Drew Hunter wins from slow heat
[21:15 ]Eric Avila audio: “I feel like I’m the national champion”
[25:42] National Title #4 or #1 for “Tinman” Tom Schwartz
[29:06] Should LetsRun get credit for Hunter running the 2 mile at USAs instead of the 5,000 in Boston?
[31:31] The NOP showed at USAs but so did only 1,700 people in NYC.
[35:30] Broadcast Blunder Audio #1 from the NBCSN broadcast
[37:16] Broadcast Blunder Audio #2 from NBCSN broadcast & how would the twitter police respond if T&F were a big sport
[43:30] No one showed up at SEC Indoors in Fayetteville
[47:42] Alicia Monson encourages her teammate
[49:12 ]Grant Holloway=stud
[51:32] Preview of Kejelcha’s world record in the mile attempt in Boston

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Samuel Tefera 1500m World Record, Lance Armstrong at Austin Marathon, Guest Jordan Williamsz, + Road 5k World Records & Jakob Ingebrigtsen > Tefera

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:36:00 -0000

Samuel Tefera broke Hicham El Guerrouj's world record in a thrilling race and then barely celebrated. We break it down and are joined by Tefera's rabbit Jordan Wiliamsz at the end of the podcast. [79:00] Prior to that we have a ton of serious action including road 5k world records and not so serious action like Anthony Famiglietti going sub 4 in the mile at age 40 thanks to a dog and Lance Armstrong and another drug cheat showing up at the Austin Marathon. Plus live commentary and reaction of Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 1500m win in Dusseldorf over Tefera on Wednesday. Show notes: [0:00] Start [01:01] Tefera’s WR [08:32] Birmingham PA Announcer Geoff Wightman on Tefera’s non celebration, “It was a great shame and just a bit mystifying. Even the win should have been celebrated more than that.” [14:12 ]The “Z” in Jordan Williamsz name [16:30] Fam and dog go sub 4 in mile [20:17] Should Laura Muir’s record be disallowed because of her shoes? [26:13] 5k road world records in Monaco and Did Sarah Pagano have old record? [32:08] USA Indoors, 31 runners in women’s 2 mile, which heat will Shelby Houlihan be in? [38:55] Why do we go to NACAC cross country? [42:09] Can Donavan Brazier get world best in 600? Clayton Murphy AR in 1000? [48:12 ]Random roadrace factoid of week [51:08] Austin “Drug Cheat” Marathon with Mary Akor and Lance Armstrong [54:49] They should have let Doper Dwain Chambers run in Birmingham [61:23 ]Discussion and live commentary of Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s win over Samuel Tefera in Dusseldorg Germany [79:00] Special Guest Jordan Williamsz, Samuel Tefera’s rabbit

Mile World Record Survives By .01, Kemoy Campbell Thoughts and Prayers, European Guy Runs 59:13, Houlihan Not Running World Cross, Did Cable TV Kill the Indoor Track Circuit in US? Does LRC Staff Need Sensitivity Training? + John Kellogg Guest Appearance

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:17:00 -0000

2019 NYRR Millrose Games recap show. We talk Yomif Kejelcha, who should rabbit his next world record attempt, praise the NOP and Alberto Salazar, have a brief guest appearance by John Kellogg (will he return to coaching?), discuss did cable TV kill the indoor track circuit in America, Julien Wanders running 59:13, and whether LetsRun.com needs sensitivity training. Plus, pros Robby Andrews, Craig Lutz, and Kyle Merber read mean LetsRun.com tweets.LetsRun.com
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[0:00] Start
[00:43] We’re thinking and praying for Kemoy Campbell
[04:38] Yomif Kejelcha misses world record by .01
[09:26] Who should pace Kejelcha in next attempt?/ Should we scrap the finishline banner?
[15:59] Special Guest John Kellogg joins us to discuss Eamonn Coghlan running 3:49 on a 10 lap to the mile track in 1983. + Will JK return to coaching?
[18:58] Did Cable TV kill off the big indoor track circuit in America?
[25:19] Shelby Houlihan skips World XC, Bowerman Men Run “B” 5k instead of Millrose 3000. IAAF needs to change qualifying, USA athletes won’t be able to chase times this year
[37:11] Edward Cheserek’s US citizenship is a long way off
[41:43] Pro family members talking about posting on LetsRun at Millrose
[42:30] Julien Wanders Runs 59:13 at RAK Half, Can we mention he’s non-African?
[47:59] Listener audio: Does the LRC crew need sensitivity training?
[53:49] Rojo with proof Abu Dhabi Marathon was short
[57:33] Pros Robby Andrews, Kyle Merber and Crait Lutz read mean LetsRun.com Posts

ADP Coach Scott Simmons + Millrose Games Preview

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:02:00 -0000

American Distance Project coach Scott Simmons joins us for the final 50 minutes to talk his team's success, their perfect sweep at USA Cross Country led by Shadrack Kipchirchir, the American dream, genetics, his rise to the top of the coaching ranks and even doping in Kenya. Prior to that we preview the NYRR Millrose Games and the world record attempt in the mile by Yomif Kejelcha and Clayton Murphy. Plus American record attempts at 800m by Ajee Wilson and Donavan Brazier. And we start it all off with talk of doping in the NFL and Julian Edelmann. LetsRun.com. More detailed show notes will be on LetsRun.com here. Podcast brought to you by FloydsofLeadville.com. Go to FloydsofLeadville.com and use code LetsRunFeb10 to save 10% off all your CBD Recovery Products.
[0:00] Introduction, Welcome
[03:14] Julian Edelman Drug Cheat and Super Bowl MVP
[10:01] Usain Bolt at the Combine? Plus a Comeback?
[13:27] Millrose Games- World Record Attempt in Mile
[23:35] Will the American Records Fall at 800?
[30:37 ] Katelyn Tuohy and high school mile record- should she have done world XC instead?
[36:03] Men’s 3000m Talk
[43:23] Wanamaker Women’s Mile
[46:43] Shelby Houlihan- her dominance at US cross, will she run World Cross, her medal chances.
[55:06] Where are the Bowerman men, 12,000 show up for an indoor meet in Germany
[57:24] Rojo guesses what Scott Simons talks about.
[61:53] Scott Simmons Interview
[63:56] World XC best race in World and US Team chances
[72:33] How does he get his guys to improve so much? (Scott says Frankline Tonui who was 11th at US Cross may have been the best performance of anyone on his team).
[82:12] Army vs WCAP vs ADP
[86:45]How does he convince people his guys are doing it clean?/ Staying away from the gray area/Anti-doping pledge they sign
[90:30]What is going on with athletes testing positive in Kenya?
[94:12] Is Coaching a Kenyan American different than coaching a kid born in America?
[98:00] What separates Chelimo from the rest of the team?
[100:53] How did Scott get started as a coach? He chronicles his journey from being a middle school XC coach to coaching the best in the world.

USA 1500m Star Shelby Houlihan Joins Us Before Her 10km US Cross Debut, NBIGP, Sydney McLaughlin Diva?

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:43:00 -0000

Shelby Houlihan joins us (39:22) mark on why she's running US cross, her fabulous 2018 season, making the 5000 great for America again, & the high standards of her coach Jerry Schumacher. Plus NBIGP, McLaughlin's pro debut, is she a diva? (no), what do fast times in Dubai mean? And a look at US cross.

Houston Recap, A New Richest Marathon, A Look Ahead to Stacked NBIGP, What Does Jim Walmsley's 64:00 Tell Us About Ultrarunners?

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:41:00 -0000

The pro track and field season is finally here with Donavan Brazier vs Clayton Murphy to kick it off. The world's richest marathon has changed and a look back at the action in Houston. Plus, a guest appearance from the Vaporfly 4% shoe, a look at Walmsley's 64:00, and much more.

Houston Half Preview + LRC Answers the Big Questions Ahead of 2019 Season + Fake Ryan Hall, Fake Mike Rossi, Thread of Week and More

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 02:15:00 -0000

We preview what we're excited about in 2019, this weekend's Houston half-marathon and hear from LRC visitors including fake Mike Rossi, fake Ryan Hall and the real Texas Runner Girl. Houston half first, with some talk of Sally Kipyego's chances for 2020 team at end of hat, then 22 minutes in we start previewing 2019, 53 minutes in thread of week, and 58 minutes have visitors audio.

Is There Any Hope for Anti Doping? The Big Chat with Floyd Landis

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:45:00 -0000

Can anything be done to improve anti-doping in the world? A good place to start might be seeing what one of America's most notorious dopers, Floyd Landis, the guy who crossed the finishline first in the 2006 Tour De France, and later would help bring down Lance Armstrong has to say. Floyd talks doping, anti-doping, his new CBD company Floyd's of Leadville, and how to live the better life.

Pre-2018 NCAA XC Edition of LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:42:04 -0000

We'll get your ready for the 2018 NCAA XC Champs.

New York City Marathon Recap Show LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 19:30:00 -0000

Mary Keitany and Lelisa Desisa put on a show at the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon and the American men and women had 4 in the top 10.

Pre 2018 New York City Marathon Edition of LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0000

We talk about the upcoming 2018 TCS New York City Marathon.

Chicago Marathon Preview: Galen Rupp vs Mo Farah vs Geoffrey Kirui

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 22:00:00 -0000

And Gwen Jorgensen for the American women.

LetsRun.com's Track Talk: 2018 Berlin Marathon and Copenhagen Half Preview: Can Kipchoge get the World Record?

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:00:00 -0000

Sunday is going to special on the streets of Europe.

2018 Prefontaine Classic Preview

Wed, 23 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000

The LRC crew discusses everything Pre with an emphasis on the distances. How will Edward Cheserek's return to Hayward Field go? Who wins the stacked ____ (fill in the distance event, men's 800, women's 800, women's 1500, men's mile, men's two mile)? Who has a brighter future Noah Lyles or Christian Coleman?

Kiprop Tests Positive, Doha, Payton Jordan, Rupp Prague Previews

Thu, 03 May 2018 15:09:34 -0000

Asbel Kiprop tested positive for drugs.

LetsRun.com's Track Talk 2018 London Marathon Preview Show

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:03:53 -0000

Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Guy Adola and Mary Keitany and Tirunesh Dibaba all go for the world record.

Where Your Dreams Become Reality: Tyler Andrews 50k WR Attempt

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Tyler Andrews was an 18 minute 5k runner in high school. He's going for a 50k world record on Friday.

NAU's Mike Smith on Andy Trouard - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Coach Smith gives insight on Andy Trouard and his NAU program.

Pre-2018 World Indoors

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:03:46 -0000

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2018 Millrose, USA XC, and more

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:06:56 -0000

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2017 NCAA XC Champs

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 08:04:12 -0000

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2017 Chicago Marathon Preview

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 15:32:25 -0000

LetsRun.com's Track Talk takes on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. How will Galen Rupp and the slew of Americans do?

2017 Berlin Marathon Preview- Kipchoge, Kipsang, and Bekele Clash

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:02:34 -0000

What a race it should be.

2017 Zurich Weltklasse Preview LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:34:23 -0000

We talk to our man on the ground Jonathan Gault about Thursday's Diamond League finale.

Post -2017 Worlds - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:03:21 -0000

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Friday at Worlds 2017 - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:08:01 -0000

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Wednesday at 2017 Worlds - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:21:33 -0000

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Tuesday's Show From 2017 Worlds - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 08:48:01 -0000

We talk about the women's 1500 final where Faith Kipyegon, Jenny Simpson and Caster Semenya delivered and get you ready for Evan Jager's steeple final.

2017 IAAF Worlds Monday Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:04:45 -0000

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2017 World Champs Preview LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:32:39 -0000

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LetsRun.com's Track Talk w Evan Jager 2017

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:12:52 -0000

Jager may be America's best hope for distance gold in London. He's also been tabbed a 'likely doping' on a hacked document. We ask him what it all means.

2017 Pre Clasic- LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Fri, 26 May 2017 15:37:26 -0000

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The Pre-Doha, Pre Nike Sub-2 and Pre Payton Jordan Show 2017

Thu, 04 May 2017 17:02:00 -0000

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Pre-2017 Boston Marathon Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 09:02:10 -0000

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2017 Dubai Marathon Pre-Race - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:50:31 -0000

We'll break down the marathon with Sean Hartnett - The Professor of the Marathon.

Pre-2016 NCAA XC Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:00:54 -0000

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LetsRun.com's Track Talk 2016 BMW Berlin Marathon w Sean Hartnett

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:05:29 -0000

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2016 Opening Day - Doha Diamond League Preview - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Thu, 05 May 2016 12:02:42 -0000

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World Half Marathon Preview/World Indoor Recap - LetsRun.com Track Talk

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:35:44 -0000

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2016 World Indoors Preview Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:03:05 -0000

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2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials Previe

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:11:01 -0000

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1 Month To The 2016 Marathon Trials

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:07:35 -0000

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2015 NCAA XC Preview Show

Sat, 21 Nov 2015 11:00:38 -0000

We preview the 2015 NCAA Cross Country Championships.

2015 Monaco Diamond League - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:03:49 -0000

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2015 Opening Day: Doha DL + Hoka One Mid D Classic

Thu, 14 May 2015 21:20:16 -0000

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2015 Boston Marathon Recap Show

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:00:00 -0000

Final edition of the Runner's Digest From Boston 2015

2015 Boston Marathon Preview Show

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:30:00 -0000

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2015 Boston Marathon Runner's Digest With Toni Reavis, Matt Tegenkamp, LRC from Tracksmith Store

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:00:00 -0000

Jerry Schumacher joined the show as well, plus a new German anti-doping product and more.

2015 LetsRun.com's Track Talk Live from Boston Marathon With Toni Reavis Friday

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:37:58 -0000

Live from Boston