• Shelby's back?!, London LOADED, Boston, US XC, & Ageism in running
    Jan 15 2025
    • Show notes: 00:00 Shelby's back, London LOADED, US XC, & Ageism in running
    • 04:01 Shelby Emancipation Day (Her Ban is over)
    • 10:29 Where will she race? How fast will she go?
    • 16:04 Super shoes or not?
    • 24:38 Enhanced Games
    • 27:02 Will she get a shoe sponsor in 2025?
    • 31:08 London is LOADED - Hassn vs Chepngetich
    • 38:49 Boston Obiri going for 3 peat
    • 40:38 Boston men
    • 42:29 Young and Mantz
    • 47:38 Ageism or reality for Kellyn Taylor?
    • 53:56 Union Athletics Club no longer a Nike club
    • 56:19 USATF Cross / combining it with club cross?
    • 01:03:09 Houston Sunday
    • 01:06:47 Donavan Brazier?
    • 01:09:27 Alberto

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 2025 Bold Predictions + Bryce Hoppel & Georgia Bell (Guests)
    Jan 8 2025

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

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

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

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • 2024 Highlights, Craziness, and Track and Field Trivia
    Jan 1 2025

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

    We start with track and field trivia.

    Show notes below.

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

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Guests Nico Young & Jasmine Jones, Fantasy XC Draft, EPO, Katir, USATF $, Grand Slam Grades
    Dec 24 2024
    Jasmine Jones (71:14) joins us to talk about her "Dreams Become Reality" season in the 400m hurdles that culminated with an Olympic 4th place finish while Nico Young (84:26) talks about his breakout 2024 campaign and possibly going after some American records in 2025. Prior to that we have our women's fantasy World XC draft and discuss USATFs financials, the final Grand Slam Track race signings, Mo Katir's extended ban for tampering and Hicham El Guerrouj's comments on EPO. Show notes and links below. The perfect gift for runners TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect gift for runners or yourself. Save yourself the anxiety of finding the best products for runners. For as little as $34, the subscription service sends a box filled with items handpicked by their team of runners and nutritionists directly to your doorstep every other month. Each box is worth over $50 and makes for a perfect gift (even if just for yourself) LRCers get $10 OFF any new subscription with this special link . The RunnerBox has now created a full sports nutrition marketplace called Fuel Goods. Join the best club in running for 50% off you first year with code GOAT50 Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime.Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription Show notes: 0:00 Music00:22 Start04:51 Shelby no Houston half *thread07:22 Fantasy world xc women's draft 23:26 USATF tax returns out and it's not pretty *Link32:06 Grand Slam track racers complete - we give out grades *link54:28 Mo Katir banned thread 1 thread201:04:47 El Guerrouj EPO coments *link01:11:14 Jasmine Jones 01:11:22 Jasmine Jones' Breakout Year 01:13:39 Choosing the 400 Meter Hurdles 01:16:57 Transition to UCLA and New Beginnings 01:17:55 Grand Slam Track and Future Goals 01:20:50 Her 4th place at Olympics 01:23:05 Family Influence and NFL Connection 01:24:16 Nico Young 01:24:29 Nico Young's Stellar 2024 Season 01:28:10 Reflecting on Collegiate Career 01:33:32 2025 Indoor plans, can he get the AR? 01:36:05 Grand Slam Track 01:38:52 What about the marathon and roads? Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/fbbe2ccc-d966-4772-b388-979fad308f23
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Fantasies + Guests Hobss Kessler & Rai Benjami, a Titan is Coming to NCAAs, & Paul Chelimo's Marathon Debut
    Dec 17 2024
    Olympian Hobbs Kessler joins us at 75:25 to discuss his breakout 2024 season and 2025 plans. He's followed by Mr USA Gold Rai Benjamin at 97:20 as both athletes joined us from the Global Athletics Media Summit. Prior to that we break down the latest in the running world including the marathon completion debut of Paul Chelimo before we turn to our "fantasy" segments and ponder who is most likely to miss the 2025 World Championships in the 1500, debate where high school star Jane Hedengren would have finished at NCAA XCs and have our fantasy USA World XC draft. The perfect gift for runners TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect gift for runners or yourself. Save yourself the anxiety of finding the best products for runners. For as little as $34, the subscription service sends a box filled with items handpicked by their team of runners and nutritionists directly to your doorstep every other month. Each box is worth over $50 and makes for a perfect gift (even if just for yourself) LRCers get $10 OFF any new subscription with this special link . The RunnerBox has now created a full sports nutrition marketplace called Fuel Goods. Join the best club in running for 50% off you first year with code GOAT50 Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime.Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription Show notes: 00:00 The Runner Box01:09 Start 05:49 Hobbs Kessler talk 07:27 Who misses the team: Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse or Hobbs Kessler in 2025? 11:52 Neil Gourley wins Kiwi mile 14:32 Alberto 16:12 Paul Chelimo runs 2:18 in his marathon debut (outside of Trials) 23:00 Rojo's idiotic Footlocker GST comparison 26:13 High schooler Jane Hedengren would have placed where at NCAAs? 30:10 World XC Amerian fantasy XC draft51:42 Kenneth Rooks shows up at Club XC Nationals58:04 The titan coming to NCAA XC is Ishmael Kipkirui01:06:28 Olympic triathlon champ Alex Yee to make marathon debut in London 01:15:25 Hobbs Kessler (guest) 01:16:43 Joining the sub 3:30 club and the state of American miling 01:17:50 What was difference in 2024? 01:23:05 Training with Bryce 01:24:26 Unique Training Approaches 01:28:46 His "team" now includes Pat Henner & the crazy story how they met in Yosemite 01:34:53 Looking Ahead to 2025 01:35:55 What could he have done differently at Olympics? 01:37:20 Rai Benjamin (guest) 01:38:21 Reflecting on the Olympic Experience 01:38:54 Handling Pressure as the Anchor 01:44:23 Splitting time with coach Hayes at UCLA and coach Watts at USC 01:46:15 Will he give the 200 a go? 01:47:57 Thoughts on Grand Slam Track 01:49:21 Cycling as Cross-Training 01:50:54 Thoughts on missing out on Athlete of the Year 01:52:46 That 4x4 leg 01:53:34 Supporters Club: Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription01:54:15 The Runner Box Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/4e6e87f0-7e5d-4d35-8418-aa23adca9b3a
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Grant Fisher (guest), Ethan Strand & Parker 7:30, Blanks 12:59 & Pro, Jakob & Euro Cross
    Dec 11 2024
    Double Olympic medalist and American record holder at 3000, 5000, 10,000m Grant Fisher joins us at 69:01 to announce he's running the Millrose Games 3000 vs Olympic gold medallist Cole Hocker (tickets here) and then to discuss his 2024 campaign and plans for the future. Prior to that we break down a big weekend of action at BU where the Ethan Strand took down his UNC teammate Parker Wolfe, as they both ran 7:30 to obliterate the NCAA record, and Graham Blanks ran 12:59 in his final race for Harvard. Jakob Ingebrigtsen won another Euro cross and opened up about some future plans. Detailed show notes below. The perfect gift for runners TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect gift for runners or yourself. Save yourself the anxiety of finding the best products for runners. For as little as $34, the subscription service sends a box filled with items handpicked by their team of runners and nutritionists directly to your doorstep every other month. Each box is worth over $50 and makes for a perfect gift (even if just for yourself) LRCers get $10 OFF any new subscription with this special link . The RunnerBox has now created a full sports nutrition marketplace called Fuel Goods. Join the best club in running for 50% off you first year with code GOAT50 Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime.Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription Show notes: 00:00 Join the LetsRun Supporters Club or give a gift subscription00:57 Start05:52 Gabby Thomas ran a mile in ....09:03 Clockwise Mile and Other Running Innovations10:31 Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe7:30 as both obliterate NCAA 3000m record16:08 Ethan Strand's dad Scott19:04 The Runner Box20:07 Graham Blanks 12:5923:00 Ethan and Parker's training dynamic29:00 Doris Lemngole 14:52 NCAA indoor record31:18 Hawaii road mile has great finish between me and women33:14 Olli Hoare 4:03 38:30 European Cross Country Championships: Jakob wins again 41:27 Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs. Graham Blanks45:27 Jakob's Cross Country Aspirations and Future Plans49:53 The guys Jakob beat53:21 Rojo rant56:54 U20 Race comes down to wire with Niels Laros01:05:49 New Balance signs a big American distance male in Graham Blanks01:09:01 Grant Fisher01:09:52 Grant to race Cole Hocker at 2025 Millrose Games in 300001:12:52 Nike distance summit01:14:41 Grant looking for a training partner01:18:45 Was 2024 the perfect season?01:23:01 Post-Olympic Reflections01:24:18 The Future01:27:59 He keeps his medals....01:29:57 Can he be Cheptegei's successor?01:32:05 Grand Slam Track01:35:54 Balancing Training and Competitions01:53:32 Half Marathon in 2024?01:59:20 Training in Park City vs. Flagstaff02:02:33 Life Between Training Sessions02:09:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections02:10:15 Supporters Club: Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription02:10:33 The Runner Box Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/6d43e0a4-a525-4e06-9298-2d64681f2a4d
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  • 16 Year Old Gout Gout Runs 10.04, Biya Simbassa (Guest), BU 5k, HOKA NAZ Changes, Grand Slam Tickets Out
    Dec 6 2024

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

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

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

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Sabastian Sawe Delivers in Valencia, Morgan Pearson (Guest): Could a Triathlete Take Down Ryan Hall's American Record?
    Dec 4 2024
    Two-time Olympic medallist in the triathlon, Morgan Pearson, joins us at 55:20 to talk about his plans for the Houston Half, whether he's going all-in on running, and his goals for 2028 Olympics. Prior to that we break down Sabastian Sawe's debut in Valencia, Biya Simbassa's 2:06:53, and Edward Cheserek's 2:05:24, plus Athlete of Year selections and Tara Davis Woodhall's comments on Grand Slam Track. Running's Biggest Bang for Your Buck TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect gift for runners or yourself. Save yourself the anxiety of finding the best products for runners. For as little as $34, the subscription service sends a box filled with items handpicked by their team of runners and nutritionists directly to your doorstep every other month. Each box is worth over $50 and makes for a perfect gift (even if just for yourself) LRCers get $10 OFF any new subscription with this special link . The RunnerBox has now created a full sports nutrition marketplace called Fuel Goods. Join the best club in running for 50% off you first year with code GOAT50 Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe for yourself. If you want to give a gift subscription click here Show notes: 00:00 The Runner Box 00:46 Join the Supporters Club @ 50% off year 1 for yourself *Give as a gift here 01:39 Start 05:11 Email of the Week09:20 Valenica, Sabastian Sawe & $ 1 Million Bonus10:48 Sebastian Sawe's Marathon Debut14:49 Biya Simbassa 2:06:53 & if King Ches was American19:05 What other Americans can run 2:06?21:49 National records galore in Valencia31:36 NCAA Alumni in Marathons41:59 Grand Slam Track Talk43:05 Tara David Woodhall Critique of Grand Slam Track49:40 World Athlete of Year55:22 Morgan Pearson56:25 Training with Joe Klecker, Houston half, is he going all in on running?01:00:41 The 120 Mile Bike Ride01:02:09 Triathlon recovery01:02:09 Recovery and Training Insights01:03:42 Explaining the World of Triathlon01:06:30 Sponsorship and Financial Realities01:08:51 Balancing Running and Triathlon01:18:12 CU Experience and Coach Wetmore01:23:21 Future Goals and Olympic Aspirations01:29:37 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell01:34:05 The Runner Box01:34:17 Join the Supporters Club @ 50% off year 1 Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running.
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    1 hr and 35 mins