LetsRun.com's Track Talk

1. Gary Martin Sub 4 Like Jim Ryun, Katelyn Tuohy 4:06, Go Pro Early?

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

May 18,2022 01:40:13

2. Phenoms & Busts, Emily Sisson AR, Diamond League Kickoff and Track and Field Superfan Derek Rubis

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 pr

May 11,2022 01:33:33

3. Erriyon Knighton 19.49!, Penn, Drake, Farah & Hasay Struggle, Guest Ben Flanagan

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

May 05,2022 01:56:46

4. Cole vs Cooper, Y2 Marathon Debut, Penn Relays 4x1 Attempt, Shelby Houlihan report, Author Jerry Bouma

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Apr 28,2022 01:37:31

5. Boston is Baaack, the TRACK at New Balance, Mt. Sac, 4 x Mile Record Attempt

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Apr 21,2022 02:02:23

6. Bowerman Drama, Boston Marathon Week, Jager & Schweizer Return, Bermuda Games

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.Therabody RecoveryAir: The next generation of recovery is

Apr 14,2022 01:36:25

7. Bekele Done?, High School Phenoms (Cook vs Tuohy), Jonathan Jones Leads NCAA at 400 & 800

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.Are you a sports fan? Wan the VPN LetsRun uses? Try NordVPN today. Go here for a 30 day trial.Join our Supporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second

Apr 06,2022 01:32:22

8. CJ Albertson 2:10 in Practice, How Many Newbury Park Sub 4s? Fights and 4x400s

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.Join our Supporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a free letsrun.com shirt if you join for a year. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?fr

Mar 30,2022 01:27:26

9. Good, Bad, and the Ugly of World Indoors, NYC Half, Serbia, and that Cooper Teare, Cole Hocker Time Trial

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

Mar 24,2022 01:42:00

10. Getting Ready for 2022 World Indoors + Katelyn Tuohy Rocks NCAA Indoors

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 Coleman23:00: We preview the mid-d and distance action - starting with

Mar 16,2022 01:08:05

11. Grant Fisher (Guest) American Record Podcast

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?Red, White and Navy Blue LetsRun.com Shirts now in the LetsRun.com Shop. Celebrate America distance running greatness - shop.letsr

Mar 11,2022 01:09:03

12. Grant Fisher 26:33 American Record, Kipchoge Still King, Kosgei 2:16, Cranny Comes Close, Rupp 7th

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.Get a free Drink LMNT Sample Pack Get electrolytes without the junk - No sugar, no artificial flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun and for $5 shipping get a free Drink LMNT sample pack of 6 flavors.

Mar 10,2022 01:45:01

13. Purrier St. Pierre Upset, Hocker Doubles, Wilson #8, Mary Cain is Back, Josh Kerr 3:48

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.This weekend is loaded. - Tokyo Marathon (Eliud Kipchoge, Sara Hall) and Grant Fisher American 10k record attempt. Join the Supporter

Mar 03,2022 01:44:36

14. Poopgate, Keely Hodgkinson 1:57, Guest Shane Streich - American Record Holder at 1000m

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 bigg

Feb 23,2022 01:40:30

15. American Record Madness: Grant MF Fisher 12:53, GDS 14:31, Elise Cranny 14:33, Shane Streich!?!

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

Feb 16,2022 01:34:43

16. Newbury Park & Teen Phenoms, Shelby Houlihan Time Trial, Molly Seidel Bumble Match

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 matc

Feb 10,2022 01:26:45

17. Millrose Games Delivered, Athing Mu Drops Out, Alberto Salazar Banned for Alleged Sexual Assault

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.(Sponsor) DrinkLMNT Free Sample Pack Get electrolytes without the junk - No sugar, no artificial flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun

Feb 03,2022 01:38:56

18. LOADED Millrose Games Preview, Can Josh Kerr Break the Outdoor WR? Hellen Obiri to On

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.Start 2022 Out Right! Get Elec

Jan 27,2022 01:43:43

19. American Marathon (Keira D'Amato) and Half (Sara Hall) Craziness in Houston + OAC's Ritz and Pro Coaches Tour

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)(Ad) We're a we

Jan 20,2022 01:20:00

20. Bonus: Bekele is in Boston! Breaking Down 2022 Boston Marathon Field with Elite Athlete Coordinator Mary Kate Shea

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 Joyc

Jan 13,2022 59:29

21. Boston is LOADED, USA XC Champs, and Molly Seidel was robbed (by us)

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?Start 2022 Out Right! Get Electrolytes without the Junk No sugar, no artificial flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun and for $5 shipping get a free Drink LMNT sample pack of 6 flavors. If you don't like it Wejo ([email protected]

Jan 13,2022 01:16:34

22. Big Predictions for 2022, Emily Infeld Leaves Bowerman, USA Cross Country Champs

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

Jan 06,2022 01:29:25

23. Alberto BANNED for Life, 2021 Track and Field Trivia - Year in Review

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.Join the Revolution, Get Electrolytes without the Sugar / Junk Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun and for $5 shipping get a free sample pack of 6 flavors. If you don't like it Wejo ([email protected]

Dec 29,2021 01:28:37

24. HOKA NAZ Elite men break up, how fast will women go in 2022?, 2024 Olympians + should high schoolers be running 100 miles per week?

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.Join the Revolution, Get Electrolytes without the Sugar Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun and for $5 shipping get a fre

Dec 22,2021 01:17:08

25. Nick Willis (Guest)+ Eurocross, Eastbay's, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Allie O Steps Back, Danish Juniors Better than Newbury Park?

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 dopi

Dec 15,2021 01:49:04

26. Marathon Trials Standards are Here, Newbury Park Better than Ritz?, Cherono Wins Another 'Major', US Half Champs, Fake Conner Mantz

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:TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect holiday gift for runners. For as little as $28, the subscription service sends a box filled with items handpicked by their team of runners and nutritionists dir

Dec 08,2021 01:21:25

27. Feds Looking at USATF, Shelby GoFundMe, Newbury Park GOAT?, Conner Mantz AR?, Weini Kelati on Fire

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.Show notes below.TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect holiday gift for runners. For as little as $28, the subscription service sends a box filled with it

Dec 01,2021 01:36:21

28. NCAA Cross Champions Whittni Orton and Conner Mantz (Guests)

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.TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect holiday gift for runners. For as little as $28, the subscription service sends a box filled with items handpic

Nov 26,2021 01:15:27

29. NCAA XC Recap, Mantz the Best Since Rupp? Jacob Kiplimo 57:31 Half Marathon World Record

The 2021 NCAA Cross Country Champs are in the books and Jacob Kiplimo has run 57:31 for the half marathon in Lisbon.Happy Thanksgiving. (You want to join our Supporters Club at 25% off and get a free 1:59:40 or LRC shirt? Go here https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public and use code Club25)Start: Rojo's special gift, Turkey Trot rules, LetsRun.com constitution8:27 NCAA Women's Race17:46 Recruiting, transfers25:21 Not everyone improves - comparing NCAA XC 2020 vs 202128:39 Men's race: 5 of 6

Nov 23,2021 01:07:57

30. NCAA XC Preview, Shelby Houlihan Road Racer?, Turkey Trot Costs, New Transgender Guidelines

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.Join the Revolution, Get Electrolytes without the Sugar Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun and for $5 shipping get a free sample pack of 6 flavors. If you don't like it I'll refund your money. Stay Salty my friends. -WejoGet all the exclusive LRC content. Join th

Nov 18,2021 01:17:55

31. NYC: Jepchirchir Makes History, Seidel Impresses, Drew Hunter BAACK + Guest Elkanah Kibet Living the American Dream

Don't wait - Try Electrolytes Without the Junk Now!Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun and for $5 shipping get a free sample pack of 6 flavors. If you don't like it I'll refund your money. It's electrolytes without the junk. Stay Salty my friends. -WejoThe 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

Nov 11,2021 01:58:37

32. 50th NYC Marathon Preview - Bekele, the Olympic Champ, Molly Seidel

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?Free Sample Pack Drink LMNT - Electrolytes without the junk Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. Wejo will per

Nov 03,2021 01:29:27

33. Letesenbet Gidey 62:52, USATF World's Selection Policy Sucks, Athlete of Year, and Beer Mile WR

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 62:52Paula Radcliffe

Oct 27,2021 01:12:47

34. Raevyn Rogers and Ajee' Wilson (Guests) - US 800m Stars

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 d

Oct 25,2021 57:11

35. What's a Major? Rules for Runners, Newbury Park, Backyard Ultra, and Guest Jordan Tropf

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:

Oct 21,2021 01:36:33

36. Emma Bates - America's Newest Marathon Star (Guest)

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 r

Oct 19,2021 43:07

37. Galen Rupp is Baack, Mary Cain Sues Nike for $20 Million, Emma Bates Impresses, CJ Albertson Entertains, and RIP Agnes Tirop

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!?!Get Electrolytes without the junk: DrinkLMNT special offer: Get a free

Oct 14,2021 01:37:57

38. Chicago, Boston, London (Marathons)

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.Get Electrolytes without the junk: DrinkLMNT special offer: Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. Wejo will personally refund your $5 if you don't like this stuff. DrinkLMNT is electrolytes without the junk. No sugar, no artificial flavors, yet it tastes great. DrinkLMNT.com/lets

Oct 07,2021 01:21:28

39. Devon Allen: 12.99, Eugene 2022, and NFL Players Trying to Run Fast

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.Get Electrolytes without the junk: DrinkLMNT special offer: Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. Wejo will personally refund your $5 if you don't like this stuff. DrinkLMNT is electrolytes without the junk. No sugar, no artificial flavors, yet it tastes great. Dri

Oct 02,2021 42:39

40. Bekele Doesn't Bomb, London Is This Weekend, and A Guy Who Sat Next to Molly Seidel on a Plane

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.Plu

Sep 30,2021 01:35:50

41. Aussie Globe Trotting, Mile/3k/5k Star Stewart McSweyn (Guest)

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.Last chance to save 10% on AirWaav Performance Mouth Piece (Ad)The AIRWAAV Performan

Sep 27,2021 55:04

42. Keitany Retires, Suspicious Sprint Times, Flojo, Bekele in Berlin, Super Shoe Study, Jordan Hasay, and the Guy Trying to Make Running Shoes in France

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 dis

Sep 23,2021 01:22:03

43. Alberto Ban Upheld, Cole Hocker Goes Pro, "B" Teamer? King Ches Over Rupp, Jenny Simpson 10 Mile, Niyonsaba WR

Thanks for your support.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 a

Sep 16,2021 01:47:19

44. Nike's Big Bet, Guest Paul Kemp, Jordan Hasay's Struggles, Zurich Preview (Diamond League Final)

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.Want all the analysis of Zurich? Join the Supp

Sep 07,2021 02:38:51

45. Guest Paul Chelimo + Shelby Houlihan Ruling, 63:43 Half Marathon WR, Ultra records, Booing, Airplane Stories

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.Get Electrolytes

Sep 02,2021 02:10:52

46. Pre: 10.54!!!, Sha'Carri DFL, Frerichs Sub 9, Athing Mu GOAT?, Sydney's Cry for RESPECT + Guest Adrian Macdonald (Leadville 100 Champ)

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 Ameri

Aug 26,2021 01:54:47

47. Pre Classic w Sha'Carri & Centro, Fall Marathon Majors, Kipchoge To Run in US?!

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.Get Electrolytes without the junk: DrinkLMNT special offer: Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shippi

Aug 18,2021 01:37:14

48. Tokyo 2020 Recap: Favorite Moments, Biggest Disappointments, Biggest Surprises

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 Jump20:21 Dude who knocked over all the water bottles34:50 Michael Johnson's comments/ favorites/ Hassan/ praise for Mo Farah60:59 Biggest disappointments72:49 Big sur

Aug 12,2021 01:26:09

49. SC Day 7 Tokyo: Hocker In, Centro OUT, US 4x100 Debacle, Pressure & 5k Preview

Thanks for your support.And be sure to try DrinkLMNT if you haven't? https://drinklmnt.com/letsrunVideo of show hereStart Men's 1500 & Changing of Guard16:02 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 doomsday42:10 Did Grant Holloway choke?47:30 Men's 400 Final / Pressure on Favorites/ Ryan Crouser, Nick Willis comments54:31 US 4x100 Debacle71:17 Men's 5000 Final Preview85:06 Women's 1500 / Betting Odds/ Athing Mu

Aug 05,2021 01:34:29

50. Olympic Track Homestretch: Frerichs One Ups Pre, 400m Hurdle Madness, Sifan Hassan's Quest, Noah Lyles Bronze

We've been doing daily podcasts and video shoes from Tokyo for Supporters Club members. It's the only way to really know what the athletes are saying. Join the LetsRun Supporters Club today. Get exclusive content, a private forum, and the softest t-shirts in the business if you become an annual member. http://letsrun.com/subscribe?from=publicGet Electrolytes without the junk:DrinkLMNT special offer: Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. Wejo will pe

Aug 04,2021 01:47:43

51. Tokyo Olympics Track and Field Preview Podcast

The Olympics are here and we preview the action. Show notes below.Play in the $200,021 Tokyo Running Warehouse Prediction Contest. Get your picks in by 8:00 pm eastern on Thursday.Join our Supporters Club to get daily podcasts from Tokyo, behind the scenes access, and video shows. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe(Sponsor) The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece is a relatively new training tool that launched late in 2020 after nearly 16 years of research. The AIRWAAV performance mouthpiece fits alo

Jul 29,2021 01:41:25

52. Olympic Marathoner Jake Riley "There's a big part of me that wants to try and go for a medal"

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, wa

Jul 26,2021 01:04:47

53. Tokyo Approaches: Raevyn and Ajee' Tune-up, Kerr Trash Talks Centro, Hassan Triples? & Makhloufi Enters

We're 8 days away from track and field at the Olympics and athletes are tuning-up, talking shit, and getting nervous.It's not too late to try the DrinkLMNT special offer: Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. Wejo will personally refund your $5 if you don't like this stuff. DrinkLMNT is electrolytes without the junk. No sugar, no artificial flavors, yet it tastes great. DrinkLMNT.com/letsrunWant daily podcasts from Tokyo? Join the LetsRun Supporters C

Jul 22,2021 01:17:36

54. Bye Bye Monaco, Hello Tokyo, Guest Hobbs Kessler

(Ad) Take advantage of the DrinkLMNT free offer. Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. LetsRun.com co-founder Weldon Johnson will personally refund your $5 if you don't like this stuff. DrinkLMNT is electrolytes without the junk. No sugar, no artificial flavors, yet it tastes great. DrinkLMNT.com/letsrunThe 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 Gra

Jul 15,2021 01:36:42

55. Gail Devers (Guest), Sha'Carri & Bekele OUT, Monaco, and the LetsRun.com Intern

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, do

Jul 08,2021 02:15:13

56. (Sneak Peak) Friday 15: Sha'Carri Richardson Banned (+ SC: Warholm WR, Grace 1:57, McNeal & Eid Naser Banned, Bekele Out)

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.To get the whole podcast, exclusive content, savings on running shoes and a lot more

Jul 02,2021 14:43

57. Olympic Trials Recap, Cole MF Hocker, Athing Mu, Phil Knight's Legacy, Diamond League is Baack

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.LRC Supporters Club members get a little extra gossip from Rojo and some Deena Kastor audio. Not a member join the LRC Supporters Club today and get exclusive content, a private forum, big savings on running shoes, and a l

Jul 01,2021 01:27:44

58. Olympic Track Trials Halftime Podcast - What A *@#[email protected] Meet

Join our Supporters Club if you want daily podcast from the Track and Field Trials. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeWe're halfway through the US Olympic Track and Field Trials and we look back and look forward. Show notes below.(Ad) LetsRun Nation it's getting hot and you need to take advantage of the DrinkLMNT free offer. Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. LetsRun.com co-founder Weldon Johnson will personally refund your $5 if you don't like this

Jun 24,2021 01:43:29

59. Donavan Brazier OUT, Clayton Murphy Gold Medal Favorite? - Day 4 at the Trials Bonus

We've been doing daily podcast/video show for the Supporters Club Members from Eugene. We're sharing with everyone our portion of the podcast on the men's 800m from last night where Donavan Brazier went home devastated and Clayton Murphy delivered.Join the LRC Supporters Club Today. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Get exclusive content, save 20% on running shoes right now, and if you join as an annual member get a free running shirt and a summer training program.What a crazy day in Eugene as

Jun 22,2021 23:16

60. Houlihan Popped, NCAA Review, US Trials Preview + Ritzenhein Interview

Episode NotesSorry 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 off44:30 NCAA review66:00 Olympic Trials preview begins1:44:30 Dathan Ritzenhein interviewDuring 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

Jun 17,2021 02:01:40

61. Full Shelby Houlihan Press Conference

Episode NotesThis 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.

Jun 15,2021 51:49

62. 10k WR x 2, Real Josh Kerr (Guest), Fake Josh Kerr, NCAA Preview

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 She

Jun 10,2021 01:53:28

63. Hobbs Kessler Crushes It, Shelby Houlihan Time Trials, and all the Top Coaches Suck

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?You can have 7 packets of DrinkLMNT on your way in under a minute for just $5 shipping. This is electrolytes without the junk. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun to try it out. Wejo will refund your $5 if you don't like it.Shelby Houli

Jun 03,2021 01:23:51

64. Diamond League is Back, Who is in Trouble for the Trials? Drew Hunter Update

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?Drink LMNT Free Trial is Back. It Takes 30 seconds to order on your phone and you pay only $5 shipping. LMNT provides essential electrolytes without sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, or any other junk. Claim your free 7 packet sample pack - by going to DrinkLMNT.com/LetsRun . Wejo loves LMNT. He will personally ref

May 27,2021 01:18:39

65. OAC's Joe Klecker - Olympic Hopeful and Running Royal (Sponsored by On)

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.For more Countdown to the Trials Coverage sponsored by On incl

May 22,2021 45:58

66. Centro is Baack, Nuguse NCAA Record, Everyone Else Sucks?!? and Cheptegei World Record Attempt

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?(Sponsor) The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece is a relatively new training tool that launched late in 2020 after nearly 16 years of research. The AIRWAAV performance mouthpiece fits along your bottom teeth and pushes your jaw just forward enough to create the “optimal airwa

May 19,2021 01:26:40

67. Alicia Monson Talks Olympic Trials, Sean McGorty Future of the Steeple?, Rojo Victory Lap, Nuguse Over Hocker, Huddle Done?

On Running is sponsoring the LetsRun.com Countdown to the Trials.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 Ame

May 13,2021 01:59:48

68. OAC Coach Dathan Ritzenhein (Guest), DK Metcalf Predictions, and Brazier v Hoppel v Murphy

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

May 06,2021 01:37:06

69. Aussie Mile Sensation Jye Edwards (Guest), Tinman Blows Up, Oregon Relays

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 Au

Apr 27,2021 02:12:16

70. Athing Mu Gold Medalist?, Eliud Kipchoge is Back, Jye Edwards Impresses

Thanks for listening. Rate and review us on itunes and join us in the LetsRun.com Supporters Club.Show notes:7:00 Eliud Kipchoge is BAAACK (race video)19:42 Australian Champs and the amazing story of Jye Edwards26:59 Athing Mu 1:57?! - Could she get gold?36:48 Christian Coleman banned44:41 Justin Gatlin > Noah Lyles in Florida + Jo'vaughn Martin 9.9454:22 Coach Sonia O'Sullivan60:26 Caster Semenya 5,000m Runner64:41 US Road Mile Champs and Clayton Murphy and Craign Engels at Drake72:36 Thread of

Apr 22,2021 01:17:45

71. Strong and Fast: Des Linden Ultramarathon Star + Sha'Carri Richardson 10.72 + Are Centro and Andrews in Trouble?

(Sponsor) The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece is a relatively new training tool that launched late in 2020 after nearly 16 years of research. The AIRWAAV performance mouthpiece fits along your bottom teeth and pushes your jaw just forward enough to create the “optimal airway opening,” resulting in:Increased endurance — by reducing respiratory rate by 20%, resulting in less lactic acid productionIncreased strength — by improving muscular enduranceFaster recovery times — by reducing cortisol build-

Apr 14,2021 01:25:17

72. "Magic": Johnson, Roads, and Hayward

(Sponsor) The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece is a relatively new training tool that launched late in 2020 after nearly 16 years of research. The AIRWAAV performance mouthpiece fits along your bottom teeth and pushes your jaw just forward enough to create the “optimal airway opening,” resulting in:Increased endurance — by reducing respiratory rate by 20%, resulting in less lactic acid productionIncreased strength — by improving muscular enduranceFaster recovery times — by reducing cortisol buil

Apr 07,2021 01:23:08

73. Bekele and Fukuoka Cancelled, 2020 USA Olympic Track Team Predictions

Happy April Fools Day! (Our podcast is real!)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? We break that down starting at 45:00.Get your LetsRun.com gear from shop.letsrun.comNot a Supporters Club member? What is wrong with you? letsrun.com/subscribeTake a second to rate us on Itunes plea

Apr 01,2021 01:30:03

74. BYU Coach Diljeet Taylor, Will Cole Hocker Go Pro?, US 15k Champs, Olympic Picks from 2018

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

Mar 25,2021 01:47:27

75. World Record Holder Grant Holloway, NCAAs x 2, Cole Hocker Superstar

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.(Ad) The 2021 Peachtree Road Race is open for registration. This year will be a limited-capacity, two-day event held in-person and virtually on July 3-4. Atlanta Track Club members receive guaranteed ent

Mar 17,2021 01:50:14

76. NCAA x 2, Guest Bill Spaulding (The Voice of NCAA XC) + Ingebrigtsen Non DQ, Grant Fisher, Emmanuel Bor

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 Hud

Mar 11,2021 01:53:36

77. Athing Mu Superstar, Japan Broke the Marathon, Paul Chelimo AR Attempt, Ajee Wilson is Back

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.Have you been getting the Friday Fifteen Supporters Club Podcast? Click here to become a Supporters Club member.Want the softest running shirt aro

Mar 03,2021 01:10:05

78. Guest Ben True, Superman Grant Holloway Gets His First World Record

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.True discusses his 27:14 10,000m pb, trying to make the US Olympic team, being unsponsored, paying a guy $20,000 a year to workout with him and super shoes.Become a LetsRun.com Insider. Join our Supporters Club today. htt

Feb 25,2021 01:55:48

79. American Record Madness at NBIGP, Oregon Milers Run Fast & Trash Talk, Super Spikes

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.(AD) Try Drink LMNT today. Electrolytes without the junk. https://drinklmnt.com/LETSRUN Takes 2 minutes to get your packets shipped today for just $5 shipping.Become a LetsRu

Feb 18,2021 01:31:10

80. Lievin Madness, Guest Hobbs Kessler on His Cool Path to Breaking High School Indoor Record in Mile

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.Jon Gault has an excellent profile on Kessler's rise to the top available for Supporters Club members here.Prior to Kessler joining us, we talk about the amazing action in Lievin, France where Gudaf Tsegay smashed the wom

Feb 10,2021 01:44:47

81. Diamond Hands: Bryce Hoppel, Keith Gill, Oregon DMR, and the LetsRun.com Theme Song

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/We want your feedback on the theme music. Email [email protected] or call 1-844-LETSRUN and hit option 7 to leave a private voicemailTrack Talk Listeners Can Get a Free 8 Packet Sa

Feb 04,2021 01:41:56

82. So Close, So Far, and Super Agent Paul Doyle on American Track League

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 Pro

Jan 27,2021 01:37:10

83. Track is Back + Guest Jim Walmsley & Sub 4 History for Nick Willis

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

Jan 21,2021 02:15:42

84. Where Your Dreams Become Reality #1: Robert Brandt on Breakout 2020, Trash Talking with Tinman Elite

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. Data-driven Nutrition is Here: PWURE is the first data-based nutrition company, crafting on-deman

Jan 17,2021 01:04:11

85. Boston 2021? Tokyo 2021? Doom and Gloom or Hope and Light?

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.Become a LRC Supporters Club member today for $75 a year and support America's #1 O

Jan 13,2021 01:06:16

86. 2021 Predictions + Supershoes with Geoff Burns

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.Want to

Jan 07,2021 02:32:36

87. 2020 Running Year in Review + Rafer Johnson Tribute From Meb Keflezighi, Bob Larsen and Angel Martinez

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 obituaryIf you're interested in donating to causes Rafer Johnson supports: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) 502-1115T

Jan 01,2021 01:39:46

88. Marathon Project Champs Martin Hehir and Sara Hall (and Scott Fauble) Talk The Marathon Project

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, tre

Dec 24,2020 02:19:39

89. No NY, No Boston - The Marathon Project 2020 Is Here

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.And it's not too late to sign up for the Marathon Project Virtual Challenge. Wejo is backing LetsRun.com World XC team member Kelsey Bruce. Click here for more infoJenna Hutchins** ran 15:34 to break the high school girls 5000m national record. We

Dec 18,2020 01:22:46

90. Malcolm Gladwell On His Love of Running, Saving Track and Field, Nike, Super Shoes, Doping and More

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.Discuss this episode on the world famous LetsRun.com forums here.Writeup on this episode here.Podcast is sponsored by TheRunnerBox.com: Loaded with $50+ of goods, The RunnerBox ships to your doorstep for as littl

Dec 16,2020 01:05:02

91. Absolute Madness in Valencia, Shoes, Olympic babies, and The Track Meet

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.Podcast is sponsored by TheRunnerBox.com: Loaded with $50+ of goods, The RunnerBox ships to your doorstep for as li

Dec 10,2020 01:37:11

92. Blowout Valencia Preview, Fast Times in Delhi, Guest Nick Cordes on Thorvaldson-Brown Showdown

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 wi

Dec 02,2020 01:29:32

93. 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)

Podcast is sponsored by The Marathon Project Virtual Challenge. Want to race a 5k, and/or 10k, and/or half-marathon, and/or marathon, get a performance half-zip while supporting your favorite pro runners at the same time? The Marathon Project Virtual Challenge is here and it starts today. Click for more details!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

Nov 25,2020 01:44:45

94. Guest Ken Goe Retires and Talks Alberto & Nike, + Manangoi Accepts Blame, Kipruoto in Trouble

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 chan

Nov 18,2020 02:16:37

95. A Tale of 2 Marathoners, The Kiss, Discrimination is Bad Plus Positive Press for Christian Coleman

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.Want bonus content? LRC Supporters Club members get discussion of Noah Lyles' racist states tweet, Wejo's big election o

Nov 12,2020 01:46:25

96. Molly Huddle, Galen Rupp & Soft American Records, 100m Talk$ + Guest Mike Smith on 'America's Race'

Want to fuel like Sara Hall and know why she did so well in London? Click here to get the secrets from UCAN and save 20% with code LETSRUN.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

Nov 05,2020 01:19:13

97. Bye Bye Christian Coleman, Leo Manzano Olympic Champ? Special Guest Matt Hart- Author of Alberto Salazar/Nike Win at All Cost Book

Note: Support LRC and purchase Matt Hart's Win at All Costs here 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: I

Oct 28,2020 01:42:48

98. Kiplimo Dethrones Cheptegei, Jepchirchir WWR, Should Eugene Host NCAAs Permanently? + Michigan Ekiden, Naser Cleared, NCAA XC, Kilian Jornet Road Runner

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.The LetsRun.com 1:59:59 Marathon GOAT shirts celebrating Eliud Kipchoge's greatness are here. https://shop.letsrun.com/ to order. Alberto Salazar/ Nike Book:Win at All Costs is here. Buy from this link and support LRCBecome a LetsRun.com VIP today by joining our Suppo

Oct 23,2020 01:31:47

99. 2 World Records Fall, World Half Here We Come, UMinn Track & A Cougar Attacks

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

Oct 14,2020 01:17:59

100. Eliud Kipchoge Has Lost, Sara Hall Brings It, Thank you London

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.If you've like a preview of the Valencia 10,000m world record attempt by Joshua Cheptegei and 5,000m record attempt by Letesenbet Gidey join the LRC Supporters Club. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LRC Suppor

Oct 06,2020 58:23

101. London Marathon 2020 Preview: Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele is Here

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.LetsRun.com Supporters Club members get exclusive content, bonus podcasts and video shows, huge savings on running shoes, and more. Go to LetsRun.com/subscribe for more info. High School coaches who sign up get their whole team for free.Want a 1:59:40 GOAT Marathon shirt? They

Oct 02,2020 01:17:55

102. Capriotti Out at Nike, (Guests) Russian Doping Whistleblowers Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanov + Moscow Marathon & 10k Has 20,000 Runners

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

Sep 24,2020 02:03:29

103. Battle of 19 Year Olds. Is Bekele Chunky? Coburn Favorite for Gold? College Track in Trouble?

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?Not a LetsRun.com Supporters Club member? Join today for a trial of $1 the first month and g

Sep 16,2020 01:25:10

104. Mo Farah gets his world record, Jacob Kiplimo arrives, Sifan Hassan, Jepchirchi and adidas super shoe

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

Sep 10,2020 01:18:26

105. Emergency Podcast on Joshua Cheptegei World Record Attempt With His Agent Jurrie van der Velden

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.This is the type of bonus content available to LRC Supporters Club members. If you're not a member yet, join by Labor Day and get a free 1:59:40 GOAT shirt. Click here to join https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeVideo Zoom for Supporters Club members only of our chat with Jurrie here: https://www.letsrun.com/

Sep 03,2020 33:11

106. The Most Famous Runner in America - Guest Peter Walsh - King Ches's Pro Career + Kosgei, Hassan, Farah in Brussels

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

Sep 03,2020 01:49:39

107. Warholm & London Marathon Reign Supreme, Guest Chris Lear and NCAA XC in the Spring?

Become a LetsRun.com VIP: Join our Supporters Club: Exclusive content, exclusive discounts (extra 20% off running shoes right now), and if you sign-up by Sept 1 a free 1:59:40 GOAT T-shirt. Details here: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeYou fall racing season get cancelled? Just want to train smarter? The LetsRun.com Fall Training and Racing Program is here. Train with the best. Details here: https://www.letsrun.com/fallRunning with the Buffaloes author Chris Lear was our surprise guest @ 66:32

Aug 26,2020 01:25:29

108. Joshua Cheptegei Talks to LetsRun.com After His 12:35.36 World Record in the 5000m

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.LRC Supporters Club members can watch the video of the Zoom here. Full Zoom released as a podcast.Special podcasts for supporters club members are now here. For bonus podcasts from the LRC team and early access subscribe today: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Members can find their members only feed here.Support LetsRun.com's Tr

Aug 25,2020 48:04

109. Joshua Cheptegei is Distance Running's New King + Monaco Madness

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 o

Aug 19,2020 01:23:22

110. Monaco Diamond League Preview + Ok State Coach Dave Smith on NCAA XC 2020

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.LRC Founders' Club Members will get access to a members only Monaco instant reaction video show. Subscribe here. Plus save 20% on running shoes and Floyds of Leadville CBD Products and podcast listeners who listen to the first 4 minutes of tod

Aug 12,2020 01:49:46

111. Running's D-Day Approaches

(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

Aug 07,2020 01:07:32

112. Guest Paul Chelimo + Centro and Webb and Trump Honor Jim Ryun + Who is the Olympic 100m Favorite?

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.Shhhh: Become a Founding Mem

Jul 30,2020 02:02:40

113. Michael Norman Runs 9.86, USAs Cancelled, Japanese High Schooler Faster Than Rupp

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 Freedom5:48 Michael Norman 9.86 100m - Legit?!16:17 Karissa Schweizer 4:00.02 1500m23:05 Why no doubling at Olympics? Sh

Jul 23,2020 01:04:07

114. Shelby Houlihan Bonus Pod - 14:23 American Record, The 10k, Shoes

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?Rate and reviews us and spread the word with your running friends.Support LetsRun.com's Track Talk by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/letsrunFind out more at http:/

Jul 17,2020 44:42

115. Guest Olympic Marathoner Molly Seidel, Shelby Houlihan 14:23, Moh Ahmed 12:47, Lyles and Felix Fast

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 notesStart:

Jul 15,2020 01:25:20

116. Ivy League Cancels Sports, Trayvon Bromell is Back, Guest Tyree Washington on his Incredible Life

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 @therealtyreeswashingtonPrior to that we discuss the Ivy League cancelling fall sports, Trayvon Bromell

Jul 09,2020 02:06:28

117. Guest Duane Solomon + Bowerman TC & Elise Cranny Run Fast + Raevyn Rogers New Coach + 2020 Beer Mile World Classic

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

Jul 01,2020 01:55:37

118. New York and Berlin Marathons Cancelled, Nico Young 13:50 5k, Duane Solomon Retires

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.Want to be a better runner in the fall? Join the LetsRun.com Summer Training Program hereWant to recover better? Save $300 on NormaTec Leg Pulse 2.0 Recovery System

Jun 24,2020 01:03:35

119. Christian Coleman Strike 3? Guest Nia Akins Joins The Brooks Beasts + Rojo's Coaching Tree

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 cli

Jun 17,2020 01:32:00

120. Pro Track is Back, Salwa Eid Naser banned, Hayward Field Reopening, Impossible Games, Treadmill Records, Brown Track Reinstated

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.Are you a high schooler or college student and want to train better this summer? Check out the LRC Summer Training Program (or spread the word to people looking for a coach. Financial assistance available

Jun 10,2020 01:29:59

121. Boston Marathon, Brown Track and Field Cancelled + Guest Tyler Andrews Goes for Treadmill World Record

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

Jun 04,2020 01:39:02

122. Leo Daschbach Sub 4 in a Real Race, Pro Runner Wedding Bells, London Marathon in Doubt, LRC's Big Poker Win

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 w

May 27,2020 01:21:06

123. Alan Webb, Ryan Hall & Dathan Ritzenhein Reunited: The Big 3 Discuss Their Greatest Performances, Biggest Lessons, & Much More

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 br

May 22,2020 01:14:08

124. Brynn Brown, the return of the Major Marathons, everyone is an All-American, bus-only NCAA XC and track and field's Grand Slams

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 NCAA

May 20,2020 01:18:38

125. Who Had The Better Career - Ritz, Webb or Hall?

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

May 14,2020 01:13:05

126. Deena Kastor: Greatest American Female Distance Runner of All-Time GOAT Podcast

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=9994777While you are reading things, read th

May 13,2020 01:09:26

127. The Jim Ryun: Greatest American Distance Runner of All-Time GOAT Podcast

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

May 08,2020 01:09:37

128. Chris Solinsky Reflects On His Career and His 26:59 and Looks Ahead To The Future at Florida

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

May 06,2020 52:32

129. Jim Ryun is the GOAT, $300 Fines for Running Without a Mask, Max Siegel Gets Paid + Big Anniversaries

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.Sponsors: One Week Only: Biggest Sale Ever at NormaTec and Hyperice! Save $300 on NormaTec Leg Pulse 2.0 System. Save $50 on percussion. Details here.TheFeed.com has everything you need to perform at your best

Apr 29,2020 01:13:13

130. GOAT Final Four, Alicia Monson Joins Us After Turning Pro, LRC Surprise Guest

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.The podcast is sponsored by TheFeed.com. They've got everything

Apr 22,2020 01:47:08

131. BONUS: Dr. Madeline Manning Mims - The Greatest US 800m Runner Ever?

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 bri

Apr 19,2020 01:11:22

132. Big Name Kenyan Bust, Centro vs Ryun + Guest Dr. Madeline Manning Mims- The US 800m GOAT?

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 Olymp

Apr 16,2020 02:07:26

133. Dr. Michael Joyner + Backyard Ultra Controversy + Olympic Qualifying Cancelled + Eugene 2022 + American GOAT Brackets

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 forme

Apr 11,2020 01:28:07

134. Mike Wardian - Ultramarathon Star and Winner of The Quarantine Backyard Ultra

In this podcast, we interview Mike Wardian who just won the Quarantine Backyard Ultra by running more than 262.5 miles over 63 hours.The podcast is sponsored by TheFeed.com. They've got everything you need to perform at your best and try and stay healthy. They're sending our team their Immunity boosting packs as well as a fresh supply of Maurten and their new Airofit device. Go to TheFeed.com/Letsrun to see all their products and use code LETSRUN to save 15%.Show notesMike talks about his win an

Apr 09,2020 55:11

135. Guest Nick Symmonds + April Fools + Backyard & Balcony Marathons Ranked

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.Podcast is sponsored by TheFeed.com. They've got everything you n

Apr 01,2020 02:04:12

136. Sean Brosnan Coach of Nico Young, Tokyo Cancelled, Webb vs Centro vs Symmonds,

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 ri

Mar 26,2020 01:49:54

137. Coronavirus Shuts Down Racing, But Not the Running World

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.Need new shoes? Get them online. Podcast is sponsored by LetsRun.com Better Running shoe site: LetsRun.com/shoes. Thread: What do you want to see on LRC during coronavirus?Jam packed show notes:4:20 Tom Brady leaves Patriots9:57 CNN gets upset people are exercising (with proper social distancing) and Wejo's confession.14:59 The new fall marathon season i

Mar 19,2020 01:23:10

138. Cancel Everything ? NCAA Indoor Track Preview Podcast

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.100% of the tips of this episode go to LRC's Jonathan Gault: 1x or monthly tips accepted: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/letsrunLooking for a pair of shoes? Check out the LetsRun.com s

Mar 12,2020 01:43:44

139. Bonus: Ben Rosario: HOKA NAZ Elite Coach of Olympic Marathon Trials Champ Aliphine Tuliamuk

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

Mar 11,2020 56:21

140. Aliphine Tuliamuk Olympic Marathon Trials Champ is Our Guest

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

Mar 09,2020 41:56

141. Olympic Marathon Trials Mania: Galen Rupp Delivers, Aliphine Tuliamuk Leads Upset Charge, Molly Seidel, Abdi, Riley, Kipyego

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 Atla

Mar 05,2020 01:38:23

142. Olympic Marathon Trials Preview Podcast

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.

Feb 27,2020 01:25:50

143. 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)

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 t

Feb 25,2020 01:23:11

144. Rojo’s USA Indoor Victory Tour, Chelimo vs Lomong, Cheptegei’s World 5k Record, Does Walmsley have a shot at Trials?

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 yeste

Feb 20,2020 01:23:31

145. Jim Walmsley On His Marathon Debut at the Trials (sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE)

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. This podcast is sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE. Seventeen HOKA athletes are running the Marathon Trials and L

Feb 19,2020 55:43

146. Elle Purrier American Star, Donavan Brazier & Millrose Sizzle, Guest Joe Rubio (HOKA Aggies' Coach), Bad News from Canada

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

Feb 13,2020 01:55:59

147. Millrose, Oregon T&F Greats, Evan Jager is BACK!

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-

Feb 05,2020 01:32:38

148. Bonus: HOKA NAZ Elite Coach Ben Rosario Talks Trials, Dreaming Big (sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE)

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

Feb 04,2020 01:00:11

149. Emergency Podcast: Alphafly Banned - Special Guest Olympian and Shoe Researcher Shalaya Kipp

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-

Jan 31,2020 42:22

150. Brazier and Hoppel Impress, Mary Cain vs Katelyn Tuohy + Rojo's Rant

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 da

Jan 29,2020 01:28:00

151. Olympic Marathon Trials Set, Pro Track is Back, Guest = Foot Locker Champ Josh Methner

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

Jan 23,2020 01:27:31

152. BONUS: 2019 Foot Locker Champ Josh Methner Full Talk

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.Support LetsRun.com's Track Talk by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/letsrunWhat do you think of the bonus episodes? https://p

Jan 23,2020 01:03:14

153. Big Tipper & Special Guest Des Linden + Wilson Kipsang Ban, Rhonex Kipruto WR, Rupp Has a Coach

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 r

Jan 16,2020 01:55:46

154. Galen Rupp will not make the 2020 Olympic Marathon team?! + Wejo’s Mother-in-law

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

Jan 08,2020 01:20:34

155. Happy New Year: 2020 Tokyo Olympic Predictions + Best of LetsRun.com 2019

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, Albe

Jan 03,2020 01:11:46

156. Runners of the Decade: Eliud Kipchoge, Caster Semenya, Jenny Simpson and Matthew Centrowitz

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.Looking for a great race this winter? Run the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half, 5k, the day after the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. More details here.100% of the tips up to $5,000 total received by 12/31/

Dec 24,2019 01:20:34

157. Rest in Peace Peter Snell, Foot Lockers, Alberto, The Decade

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, +

Dec 18,2019 01:37:57

158. Katelyn Tuohy High School Legend, Now What? + Alberto Salazar Protest Podcast

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Podcast is brought to you by NormaTec recovery. Recover like the pros and save $100 + get free shipping on a NormaTec Pulse 2.0 recovery system.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, pr

Dec 12,2019 01:27:52

159. Mo Farah is Back, Marathon & 10k Madness in Valencia, Turkey Trot Recaps

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. Podcast is brought to you by NormaTec recovery. Recover like the pros and save $100 on a NormaTec Pulse 2.0 recovery system.Show notes:Start: Greatness in Valenica: 10k Wo

Dec 06,2019 01:25:26

160. Gobble, Gobble: Post NCAA Cross Country Turkey Trot Pod

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 notes6:15 NCAA men’s: BYU “upsets” NAU14:21 Rojo buys a pair of running s

Nov 27,2019 01:16:47

161. Greatest World Record Ever? Paula Radcliffe and Jordan Hasay Link Up, NCAA Cross Country Preview

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.Play in the $200,019 Running Warehouse Cross Country Prediction Contest here. Get your picks in by S

Nov 21,2019 01:34:31

162. Mary Cain's NOP Allegations, Diamond League Changes, Leah O'Connor's Messageboard Complaints + More Marathon Trials Talk

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 Vaporflys53:20 We talk about the Diamond League changes and Rojo reveals he had a great conversation with IAAF head honcho Lord Seb Coe63:00 We briefly talk about the 5k road WR as well as Stefano Baldini's recent marathon65:20 We talk about the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials72:15 We conclude the podcast talking about Leah O'Con

Nov 13,2019 01:25:55

163. 2019 New York City Marathon Recap + Look at 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials, New Shoes, World Marathon Majors Expansion?

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 E

Nov 07,2019 01:38:46

164. 2019 New York City Marathon Preview + Camille Herron and Rojo Hobby Jogging Love

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.We want some intro music for the podcast. If you've got ideas email us [email protected]'re also looking for a bar on 1st Ave to watch the 1st part of the marathon. Email us [email protected] if you h

Oct 30,2019 01:12:35

165. Shalane Flanagan Retires: Is She the USA GOAT?, Leonard Korir 2:07:56, Mark Parker Exits, IAAF Athletes of Year, Trevor Hofbauer, Zion Williamson

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 ta

Oct 23,2019 01:24:32

166. The Week the Marathon Broke: Eliud Kipchoge Goes Sub 2 Hours (1:59:41), Brigid Kosgei 2:14:04 + US Olympic Marathon Trials Preview

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

Oct 17,2019 01:31:19

167. Doha Worlds Recap, INEOS 1:59 and Chicago Marathon (Rupp vs Farah) Preview, Alberto Salazar is Still Banned

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

Oct 10,2019 01:27:58

168. Emergency Podcast: Alberto Salazar is banned, Kenenisa Bekele is back, Donavan Brazier is golden - Worlds halfway point podcast from Doha

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.100% of the proceeds of the tipjar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/letsrun will go to LR

Oct 01,2019 01:17:33

169. World Track and Field Champs 2019 Doha Preview Podcast + Kenenisa Bekele in Berlin

The LRC crew is on the plane to the World Track and Field / Athletics Championships in Doha.You can enter the $200,019 Running Warehouse Worlds Prediction Contest here: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2019/09/2019-worlds-track-field-athletics-contest/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

Sep 26,2019 01:20:14

170. Geoffery Kamworor Gets His World Record, Japanese Olympic Marathon Trials, Kipchoge v Kamworor Fantasy Race, Training Tip and Term of Week: Glowing

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:Want to run a faster 5k? Fast 5k by LRC visitor and masters star Pete MagillWhen by Daniel PinkTalking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell(LRC gets a commission if you use the links above)Show note

Sep 18,2019 01:19:12

171. Woody Kincaid Runs 12:58, Vin Lananna is Back, Alberto v Jerry, Japanese Marathon Trials, Noah Lyles & Brussels

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 Ja

Sep 11,2019 01:24:58

172. Christian Coleman Cleared, Donavan Brazier Makes History, Drew Hunter Out, Bekele (And Rojo) Are Back, Brussels Diamond League Final Preview

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 Eastwoo

Sep 04,2019 01:28:19

173. 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?

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

Aug 27,2019 01:29:57

174. 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

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 s

Aug 21,2019 01:28:21

175. Is Shelby Houlihan Sitting Pretty? Shalane Flanagan Boston 2020 or Olympic Trials? Birmingham Diamond League Preview, Dreams Become Reality Segment, Pan Am Games Recap

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.Need new running shoes? Go to http://www.letsrun.com/shoes/ to find a better pair of shoes or save on your favorite shoes

Aug 14,2019 01:16:51

176. 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

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 a

Aug 07,2019 01:34:12

177. 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

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) To be on the podcast c

Aug 01,2019 01:29:08

178. Founders' Day Podcast: Preview of USATF Champs, Brazier vs Murphy, Houlihan vs Simpson, Allyson Felix, and the 1,500/10,000 Double at Worlds

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

Jul 24,2019 01:07:45

179. World Record Podcast: Sifan Hassan 4:12 Mile, Nijel Amos Back in 1:41s, Will Evan Jager Ever Break 8? NOP / Bowerman Talk

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. The LRC shoe site has over 1,000 new shoe reviews THIS month.

Jul 17,2019 01:08:16

180. Guest Evan Jager Talks Injury & Redemption, + Look at Lausanne, Noah Lyles 19.50, Monaco, Bernard Lagat 2:12

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 c

Jul 10,2019 02:01:35

181. Guests Matthew Boling and Matthew Futterman + Pre Classic Review, Peachtree Roadrace Preview & Western States

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 inter

Jul 02,2019 02:04:28

182. 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

It's our special Prefontaine Classic podcast and our first podcast of the summer. In January we said we'd do a podcast every week and we've made it to the halfway mark of the year. Give us feedback here: http://www.letsrun.com/podcast. We want your feedback on our Better Running Shoe site. Please go to http://www.letsrun.com/shoes and give us feedback and submit a review. 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 G

Jun 26,2019 01:25:33

183. Jama Aden Raid Anniversary, Jenny Simpson’s Medal Chances, Who would you rather be: Josh Kerr, Drew Hunter or Grant Fisher?

We want your feedback on our Better Running Shoe site. Please go to http://www.letsrun.com/shoes and give us feedback and submit a review.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).

Jun 19,2019 01:29:59

184. Remembering Gabe Grunewald, NCAA Outdoor Track and Field, Oslo Diamond League

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 NCA

Jun 12,2019 01:28:54

185. NCAA Track and Field Preview, Texas, “Ballsyness”, Bill Simmons on Matthew Boling, Praise for IAAF & Gabe Grunewald

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). Pod is sponsored by Running Warehous

Jun 05,2019 01:36:14

186. Stockholm Diamond League, Transgender Athlete CeCe Telfer Wins NCAA Women's 400 Hurdle Title, Guest Sage Canaday Before Comrades Marathon

(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 -

Jun 01,2019 01:18:53

187. LetsSprint + Guest Ben Rosario (HOKA NAZ Elite Coach)- Noah Lyles Over Christian Coleman, Sydney McLaughlin, Paul Chelimo on Track? Alysia Montaño vs Nike

(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), befo

May 23,2019 02:24:34

188. 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)

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 i

May 18,2019 02:14:04

189. 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

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. Podcast

May 15,2019 01:15:48

190. 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 Proje

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

May 08,2019 02:09:46

191. Caster Semenya Decision, Eliud Kicphoge's Greatness at London Marathon, Stanford & Doha Diamond League Preview, HOKA Project Carbon X

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 Projec

May 02,2019 02:05:13

192. Bonus Podcast with Ultra Marathoner Sage Canaday: Ultramarathoning 101 & What are the best ultras in the World?

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 i

Apr 30,2019 01:28:24

193. Incredible London Marathon Preview, Farah and Haile Gebrselassie Brawling Off Track, + Special Guest Ultra Marathoner Sage Canaday

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

Apr 26,2019 02:43:11

194. 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?

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, 7

Apr 18,2019 01:27:43

195. 2019 Boston Marathon Preview: Des Linden Returns to Defend, Desisa Ready for Kirui, Jordan Hasay Returns- LetsRun.com Track Talk

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 brea

Apr 12,2019 01:10:09

196. What Really Happened at World Cross Country, Cheptegei vs Mo Farah, The Debut of Team LetsRun + Emily Sisson Has Arrived

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. Sponsored by He

Apr 03,2019 01:18:38

197. The Crazy World Cross Country Course and Kelsey Bruce Speaks - World XC Preview Show #2

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

Mar 28,2019 48:03

198. Boots on the Ground in Denmark: World Cross Country Preview #1, Kelsey Bruce Mania

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

Mar 26,2019 52:58

199. Guest Meb Keflezighi: Will There Be Marathon #27? New Olympic Qualifying Procedures, World Cross Course is Epic, Should Beto Have Run the 3k?

Reuploading to fix itunes/apple podcast problem Full transcript with Meb hereMeb 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 Maratho

Mar 21,2019 01:46:01

200. 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

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:Podcast is sponsored by FloydsofLeadville.com. Click here and use code LRMAR to get 10% off your first order< (If you just want to be entertained, we got a chuckle ourselves from

Mar 13,2019 01:15:38

201. Kejelcha is King, Gregorek Joins Sub 3:50 Club, Europeans, Tokyo, Wife Audio, Transgender Sport and Time to Retire 'Scalp'?

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. Podcast is sponsored by FloydsofLeadville.com. Click here and use code LRMAR to get 10% off your first order of certified CBD products that runners are using f

Mar 06,2019 01:48:24

202. Athing Mu & Donavan Brazier 600m Greatness, Drew Hunter from Slow Heat, Nike NOP Lovefest, TV Blunders, Kejelcha Mile Preview

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] Quig

Feb 27,2019 57:39

203. Samuel Tefera 1500m World Record, Lance Armstrong at Austin Marathon, Guest Jordan Williamsz, + Road 5k World Records & Jakob Ingebrigtsen > Tefera

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 Ja

Feb 21,2019 01:39:51

204. 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 Nee

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 More detailed show notes will be on L

Feb 12,2019 01:02:00

205. ADP Coach Scott Simmons + Millrose Games Preview

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 of

Feb 05,2019 01:50:35

206. USA 1500m Star Shelby Houlihan Joins Us Before Her 10km US Cross Debut, NBIGP, Sydney McLaughlin Diva?

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.

Jan 29,2019 01:24:20

207. Houston Recap, A New Richest Marathon, A Look Ahead to Stacked NBIGP, What Does Jim Walmsley's 64:00 Tell Us About Ultrarunners?

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.

Jan 23,2019 01:04:53

208. Houston Half Preview + LRC Answers the Big Questions Ahead of 2019 Season + Fake Ryan Hall, Fake Mike Rossi, Thread of Week and More

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.

Jan 17,2019 01:07:04

209. Is There Any Hope for Anti Doping? The Big Chat with Floyd Landis

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.

Dec 11,2018 01:39:19

210. Pre-2018 NCAA XC Edition of LetsRun.com's Track Talk

We'll get your ready for the 2018 NCAA XC Champs.

Nov 17,2018 40:48

211. New York City Marathon Recap Show LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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.

Nov 06,2018 01:03:24

212. Pre 2018 New York City Marathon Edition of LetsRun.com's Track Talk

We talk about the upcoming 2018 TCS New York City Marathon.

Nov 02,2018 52:19

213. Chicago Marathon Preview: Galen Rupp vs Mo Farah vs Geoffrey Kirui

And Gwen Jorgensen for the American women.

Oct 04,2018 39:29

214. LetsRun.com's Track Talk: 2018 Berlin Marathon and Copenhagen Half Preview: Can Kipchoge get the World Record?

Sunday is going to special on the streets of Europe.

Sep 14,2018 46:38

215. 2018 Prefontaine Classic Preview

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?

May 23,2018 01:19:58

216. Kiprop Tests Positive, Doha, Payton Jordan, Rupp Prague Previews

Asbel Kiprop tested positive for drugs.

May 03,2018 01:01:16

217. LetsRun.com's Track Talk 2018 London Marathon Preview Show

Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Guy Adola and Mary Keitany and Tirunesh Dibaba all go for the world record.

Apr 20,2018 01:08:51

218. Where Your Dreams Become Reality: Tyler Andrews 50k WR Attempt

Tyler Andrews was an 18 minute 5k runner in high school. He's going for a 50k world record on Friday.

Apr 11,2018 01:08:09

219. NAU's Mike Smith on Andy Trouard - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

Coach Smith gives insight on Andy Trouard and his NAU program.

Mar 16,2018 41:17

220. Pre-2018 World Indoors

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Mar 01,2018 01:11:15

221. 2018 Millrose, USA XC, and more

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Feb 02,2018 01:42:20

222. 2017 NCAA XC Champs

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Nov 18,2017 02:39:32

223. 2017 Chicago Marathon Preview

LetsRun.com's Track Talk takes on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. How will Galen Rupp and the slew of Americans do?

Oct 06,2017 56:31

224. 2017 Berlin Marathon Preview- Kipchoge, Kipsang, and Bekele Clash

What a race it should be.

Sep 22,2017 01:04:37

225. 2017 Zurich Weltklasse Preview LetsRun.com's Track Talk

We talk to our man on the ground Jonathan Gault about Thursday's Diamond League finale.

Aug 23,2017 50:10

226. Post -2017 Worlds - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Aug 18,2017 01:07:15

227. Friday at Worlds 2017 - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Aug 11,2017 56:36

228. Wednesday at 2017 Worlds - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Aug 09,2017 01:09:49

229. Tuesday's Show From 2017 Worlds - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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.

Aug 08,2017 48:11

230. 2017 IAAF Worlds Monday Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Aug 07,2017 44:41

231. 2017 World Champs Preview LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Aug 04,2017 43:28

232. LetsRun.com's Track Talk w Evan Jager 2017

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.

Jul 18,2017 58:59

233. 2017 Pre Clasic- LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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May 26,2017 28:45

234. The Pre-Doha, Pre Nike Sub-2 and Pre Payton Jordan Show 2017

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May 04,2017 01:44:52

235. Pre-2017 Boston Marathon Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Apr 17,2017 01:51:47

236. 2017 Dubai Marathon Pre-Race - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

We'll break down the marathon with Sean Hartnett - The Professor of the Marathon.

Jan 19,2017 31:37

237. Pre-2016 NCAA XC Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Nov 19,2016 46:47

238. LetsRun.com's Track Talk 2016 BMW Berlin Marathon w Sean Hartnett

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Sep 27,2016 01:08:03

239. 2016 Opening Day - Doha Diamond League Preview - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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May 05,2016 01:01:21

240. World Half Marathon Preview/World Indoor Recap - LetsRun.com Track Talk

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Mar 25,2016 01:12:18

241. 2016 World Indoors Preview Show - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Mar 17,2016 59:54

242. 2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials Previe

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Feb 11,2016 55:51

243. 1 Month To The 2016 Marathon Trials

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Jan 13,2016 01:48:39

244. 2015 NCAA XC Preview Show

We preview the 2015 NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Nov 21,2015 46:58

245. 2015 Monaco Diamond League - LetsRun.com's Track Talk

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Jul 16,2015 01:23:03

246. 2015 Opening Day: Doha DL + Hoka One Mid D Classic

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May 14,2015 44:05

247. 2015 Boston Marathon Recap Show

Final edition of the Runner's Digest From Boston 2015

Apr 20,2015 01:09:54

248. 2015 Boston Marathon Preview Show

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Apr 19,2015 01:01:03

249. 2015 Boston Marathon Runner's Digest With Toni Reavis, Matt Tegenkamp, LRC from Tracksmith Store

Jerry Schumacher joined the show as well, plus a new German anti-doping product and more.

Apr 18,2015 56:07

250. 2015 LetsRun.com's Track Talk Live from Boston Marathon With Toni Reavis Friday

Live from Boston

Apr 17,2015 56:11

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