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It's the final pod before Christmas and we've got a packed episode! Evan Jager joins us at 52:45 to put a bow on his incredible career. The Marathon Project 2.0 results are in — Priscah Cherono wins the women's race at age 45 in a 2+ minute PB, while JP Flavin takes the men's title and Turner Wiley runs 2:09 as an unsponsored father working full-time with D2 college PRs. Ben Rosa becomes the youngest person in history to break 4:00 in the mile and 2:10 in the marathon in the same year. Plus: World Cross Country team announcements from France and Ethiopia, the Emily Venters/Evelyn Kimboy NCAA controversy and what it reveals about FERPA, and our full exit interview with Evan Jager reflecting on his incredible steeplechase career — the 2015 Paris fall, Olympic silver, the Oregon Project split, Fancy Bears, and his new job with Nomio in Sweden. 🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Give a LetsRun.com Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67 or get the USAXC shirts. https://shop.letsrun.com/ Or join yourself at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. Links: Marathon Project Results Marathon Project Experience Thread Emily Venters/Evelyn Kimboy Discussion Thread World XC Course Preview Shop LetsRun - New USA XC Shirts, or Give Supporters Club as a gift Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Holiday Gift Plug 01:06 Introductions, Patriots/Ravens talk, Christmas cards 04:01 Weldon's Central Park run 08:06 Marathon Project Women's Race — Priscah Cherono wins at 45 12:12 Marathon Project Men's Race — JP Flavin , Turner Wiley , Ben Rosa 18:34 Ivy League Runner of the Week: Ben Rosa 21:14 Blue Collar Runner of the Week: Turner Wiley 25:38 Marathon Project viability discussion 28:54 Paul Chelimo marathon pr (2:10:55) 31:58 World Cross Country Preview — France & Ethiopia teams 41:21 Emily Venters/Evelyn Kimboy NCAA controversy 46:21 RoJo's FERPA rant 52:15 EVAN JAGER INTERVIEW START 53:28 Impact on American distance running 54:57 Reflections on retirement 59:54 Turning pro at 19 with Jerry Schumacher 65:30 The brutal first year with Bowerman 70:23 Alberto Salazar & Oregon Project history 75:55 Transition to steeplechase 83:42 The iconic 2015 Paris Diamond League fall 99:49 Rio Olympics silver medal 107:22 2018 injury and career derailment 110:45 Fancy Bears leak response 116:58 Thoughts on Shelby Houlihan 124:34 How he wants to be remembered 127:59 The hair evolution 131:19 Rapid fire: Best kicker ( Ezekiel Kemboi ), greatest rival ( Conseslus Kipruto ) 136:12 New job with Nomio in Sweden 141:29 His daughter's athletic future Shop LetsRun - New USA XC Shirts, or Give Supporters Club as a gift Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/2fab0394-d64b-4a0b-83ed-dd7765949544

Rosario breaks down the 2025 men's and women's races for you. It's Sunday morning at 9:15 am ET. Get the new shirt here: The LetsRun.com Store 🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Give a LetsRun.com Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67: link Or join yourself at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. 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 the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel 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. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/458dc0a6-dad2-4618-bb0c-274ae7f7bbba

It's mid-December and the running news keeps coming! Grand Slam Track filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — we dig into the creditor list, the shocking $272K owed to Citius Mag, and what it reveals about the league's spending. On Friday, we broke the news that Athing Mu has left coach Bobby Kersee and moved to Dallas — what's next for her? Plus race recaps from the Brooks XC Championships, the Kalakaua Merrie Mile in Hawaii, and European Cross Country in Portugal. 279.26 we're joined by Yared Nuguse, who previews his quest for a fourth straight Wanamaker Mile title at the Millrose Games on February 1st. Can he break the world record in the indoor mile again? 🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Give a LetsRun.com Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67: link Or join yourself at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. Shop LetsRun: Get your USA World XC gold shirts and more at shop.letsrun.comhttps://shop.letsrun.com/ Links: Millrose Games / Wanamaker Mile Tickets Grad Slam Track Bankruptcy & Creditors List Article The Athletic: Grand Slam Track Fundning Breakdown Athing Mu Leaves Bobby Kersee Article Brooks XC Championships Results European Cross Country Results Euro XC finish video that Jon got 1 million views on Kalakaua Merrie Mile Results The Marathon Project Info LetsRun Supporters Club Gift subscription LetsRun Suporters Club subscription for yourself Shop LetsRun Timestamps: 00:00 LetsRun Holiday Merch Plug — Shop.LetsRun.com 01:27 Introductions 03:00 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy — Creditor list breakdown, athletes owed money 03:23 Flashback: Jonathan Gault's question to Michael Johnson in Jamaica 05:44 Citius Mag paid $272K by Grand Slam Track — Disclosure controversy 08:07 Grand Slam's financial relationship with media outlets 11:37 Athlete Appearance Fee Analysis — Reverse engineering what stars were paid (Sydney McLaughlin, Gabby Thomas, Josh Kerr, etc.) 15:23 How much did Grand Slam actually raise and spend? 19:42 Production costs & other creditors — $3M to TV production, $690K for graphics 24:55 Athing Mu Leaves Coach Bobby Kersee — Moved to Dallas, no new coach announced 26:06 LetsRun Supporters Club plug — Emergency podcast for members 28:36 Speculation: Is Athing Mu retiring? Pregnant? Finding a new coach? 31:46 Top Coach Candidates for Athing Mu — Justin Rinaldi, Chris Catton, Chris Cappo 35:27 Training group concerns for Mu in Dallas 38:36 Brooks XC Championships Recap — Jackson Spencer wins boys, Natasha Dudek wins girls 39:54 NXN vs. Footlocker/Brooks — Do we need two national championships? 45:02 Purpose of dual national championships debate 49:25 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Skips European Cross Country — Injury concerns 53:11 European Cross Country Recap — Jimmy Gressier vs. Thierry Ndikumwenayo, Nadia Battocletti wins women's 55:31 Jonathan's viral tweet of the men's finish 57:51 Nick Griggs (Ireland) & Innes Fitzgerald (UK) — Rising young stars 61:19 Kalakaua Merrie Mile Recap — Josh Hoey wins men's (3:55), Sinclaire Johnson wins women's (4:21 American Record) 65:43 Analysis: Hoey, Hobbs Kessler, Yared Nuguse, Nico Young, Ollie Hoare 71:43 Women's Mile: Sinclaire Johnson dominates Nikki Hiltz 75:23 USA Indoors 1500m Preview — Could be one of the greatest races ever 77:08 The Marathon Project Preview — Paul Chelimo's marathon debut 79:26 Interview: Yared Nuguse — Wanamaker Mile preview, going for 4th straight title 83:00 Will Yared step up to the 2-mile at Millrose? 85:13 Reflecting on the 2025 season — Highs and lows 87:40 Changing tactics for USAs 90:05 Thoughts on the World Championship 1500m Final 92:12 Was Cole Hocker's DQ fair? 95:49 Indoor Season Plans — Targeting the 1500m at World Indoors 97:53 Training dynamics with Geordie Beamish 100:26 Racing the Merrie Mile in Hawaii 102:43 Goals for the 2026 Season — 5K attempt, mile record chase 108:06 The collapse of Grand Slam Track — Yared's perspective as an athlete 115:12 Yared Nuguse on coming out publicly — Reaction from Notre Dame, Ethiopian community, and the running world 121:52 Closing & Holiday Gift Plug — Shop.LetsRun.com Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend! Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/932c4f60-cade-4ce4-a055-bf17d9ee0318

🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run The wearable that helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Get a free trial (just pay shipping) and save 10% for a year with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial Fresh off his victory at the US Cross Country Championships, Parker Wolfe joins the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast. The 2024 NCAA 5,000m champion and now US Cross Country champion discusses his transition to professional running with Nike's Swoosh Track Club in Flagstaff, training alongside Nico Young, his goals for World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, and the incredible depth of American distance running. Plus: teammate trash talk with Ethan Strand, the injury that cost him his NCAA title defense, and why he thinks Team USA can medal at World Cross. Aletheia Run sponsored our US Cross Country coverage this week. Developed by sports scientists in Eugene after two decades of research, it's the only device that gives you a force portrait of your running form, detecting issues invisible to the naked eye. Personalized drills, targeted feedback, and real insight into your biomechanics. Try it free & save 10% with code LETSRUN10 https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial 🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Give a LetsRun.com Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67: Click here Or join yourself at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. Parker Wolfe tshirts Timestamps: 00:00 Aletheia Run 00:20 Gift the gift of LetsRun.com 00:48 Aletheia Run - Run Smarter, Try for Free with code LETSRUN10 02:06 Introduction: Parker Wolfe, 2024 NCAA Champion & US Cross Country Champion 04:28 Training approach: Strength-based, minimal sharpening 06:08 Winning the National Title - Was he surprised? 08:51 Training with Nico Young at Swoosh Track Club 12:02 Future pro rivalries - Competing with teammates for team spots 14:57 Teammate trash talk with Ethan Strand 17:33 Life in Flagstaff - Roommates with Ethan Strand and Liam Murphy 19:23 What he didn't love about college teams 22:01 Moh Ahmed update - Training with the Canadian star 23:05 World Cross Country goals - Team medal potential 25:55 Make the case: Why fans should go to Tallahassee 28:17 The comeback: Six weeks of training to USAs 29:37 Fifth Avenue Mile - The perfect way to end the season 30:36 Physical therapy family - Both parents are PTs 32:27 The altitude-born advantage - Denver native 34:13 ACC Championship incident with Rocky Hansen 36:17 Turning pro with Nike - Why he chose Swoosh Track Club 38:21 Coach Mike Smith's creative training approach 39:21 Video games & free time - Madden, Fortnite, and movie nights 41:34 Bill Belichick at UNC 43:04 2026 Season Strategy - Millrose two-mile, fast 5K 44:02 World Ultimate Championships consideration 46:39 Depth of US distance running - Grant Fisher, Nico Young, Cole Hocker, Graham Blanks 48:22 Americans winning Diamond Leagues - The new normal 50:35 Parker Wolfe t-shirts plug 51:11 Aletheia Run outro 52:06 Give the gift of LetsRun Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/751a31c1-d108-45f0-81a6-c5ae1be777ac

We break down the massive breaking news that Olympic 800m champion Athing Mu has parted ways with coach Bobby Kersee and relocates\d to Dallas. Plus: Stanford NCAA champion Roisin Willis turns pro early, and Weldon Johnson joins late from all the way out on the West Coast. 🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Give a LetsRun.com Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67: https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership Or join yourself at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. Links: Breaking News: Athing Mu Parts Ways with Coach Bobby Kersee Official Message Board Discussion on Athing Mu Roisin Willis Turns Pro Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Emergency Podcast 00:53 Breaking News: Mu leaves Kersee 01:50 Athing Mu's career recap: From Olympic Gold to recent struggles 03:33 Analyzing the 2024 season & "disastrous" results 05:59 The move to Dallas: Who will coach her? (Chris Kapo? Local college coaches?) 10:14 Bobby Kersee's reaction: "I loved her attitude" 13:38 Was it burnout, health, or coaching fit? 17:48 Roisin Willis turns pro early 19:30 Weldon Johnson joins the show 23:23 Join the Letsrun.com Supporters Club for $67 a year of $6.76 a month with code LETSRUN67. Join yourself here G ift subscriptions here Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/4ce3389c-4409-45c3-a229-b11f726a4e92

🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run — The wearable that helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Get a free trial (just pay shipping) and save 10% for a year with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial What a weekend of running! Team USA for next month's World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee is set, with Parker Wolfe and Weini Kelati your champs as Gracie Morris & Ethan Strand win too.  At BU, Josh Hoey obliterated the world indoor record in the 600 meters while Jane Hedengren crushed the NCAA record in the 5,000 in her first collegiate track race. Then on Sunday, John Korir bounced back from his Chicago disappointment to win the Valencia Marathon in a massive negative split, while Joyciline Jepkosgei outlasted Peres Jepchirchir in the first race ever with two women under 2:15. Plus: Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee ran 2:06, number two Brit ever behind only Mo Farah. Aletheia Run sponsored our USA XC coverage. Developed by sports scientists in Eugene after two decades of research, it's the only device that gives you a force portrait of your running form, detecting issues invisible to the naked eye. Personalized drills, targeted feedback, and real insight into your biomechanics. Try it free & save 10% with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial 🎁 Supporters Club: Join at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. Links: Aletheia Run Try it free & save 10% with code LETSRUN10 Meetup in Tallahassee - Town Hall, 3-6 PM after World XC USA XC results Josh Hoey 600m World Record Interview Jane Hedengren BU 5K Race Recap Valencia Marathon Results Marco Langan Interview (Warning: F-bombs) Shelby Houlihan Post-Race Comments CIM USA Marathon Championships Results Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Aletheia Run: Train Smarter 00:01:18 - Introductions, Weldon's vacation, prediction contest recap 00:03:17 - Let's Run Meet Up at World XC - Town Hall, 3-6 PM 00:05:45 - Men's USA XC: Parker Wolfe wins, Rocky Hansen impressive 2nd 00:07:20 - USA Track & Field skipping World Relays - budget concerns 00:09:45 - Grant Fisher skipping USA XC discussion 00:11:28 - Team USA medal chances at World XC 00:14:08 - Men's USA XC: Biggest winners & losers - Teare, Hunter, Bosley miss out 00:17:35 - Huge run for Parker Wolfe - why we made the shirts 00:20:27 - Women's USA XC: Kelati wins, Katie Izzo impressive 2nd 00:24:30 - Valby & Tuohy miss the team - what's going on? 00:30:18 - Women's USA XC: NCAA champions struggling as pros 00:35:05 - Grant Fisher at USA XC as spectator 00:36:45 - Mixed Relay Storylines: Gracie Morris & Wes Porter make team 00:40:18 - Alistair & Amy Cragg - Coaches of the Year? 00:42:30 - Atmosphere at USA XC - crowd concerns 00:45:50 - NXN: Jackson Spencer wins, headed to BYU 00:47:38 - Niwot Colorado wins team title - genetics in running debate 00:51:00 - Addy Ritzenhein, genetics, and the nature vs. nurture discussion 00:56:32 - Valencia Marathon Women: Jepkosgei 2:14:00, Jepchirchir 2:14:43 00:58:00 - World #1 Women's Marathon debate: Jepkosgei vs. Assefa vs. Jepchirchir 01:00:15 - Valencia Marathon Men: John Korir dominates 01:02:55 - Non-African born runners & doping discussion 01:04:35 - Alex Yee runs 2:06 - Olympic triathlon champ's marathon debut 01:07:11 - Americans in Valencia: Emma Bates (hemochromatosis diagnosis), Keira D'Amato 01:09:03 - Why is 2:14 the new normal for women's marathoning? 01:13:06 - Male pacers in women's races - is it fair? 01:16:20 - Rojo & Weldon's world record pacing stories 01:19:40 - Josh Hoey obliterates 600m World Record - 1:12.84 01:21:30 - Hoey's split from coach Justin Ranaldi - what happened? 01:27:00 - Can Hoey break the 800m World Record? Heated debate 01:33:21 - Shelby Houlihan's motivation struggles post-suspension 01:40:23 - Jane Hedengren smashes NCAA 5000m Record - 14:44 01:44:40 - Phenoms & burnout - are we pushing too early? 01:48:12 - Other BU Results: Habtom Samuel vs. Marco Langan 01:51:32 - CIM Marathon Results - Molly Born wins, Sarah Hall 2nd at 41 01:54:42 - Upcoming: Brooks XC Championships, European XC Championships Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend! Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/52421a90-45d2-4c8c-bb0e-e42058a687c0

🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run — This Friday 15 is FREE thanks to Aletheia Run! The wearable that helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Get a free trial (just pay shipping) and save 10% for a year with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial It's the biggest weekend in American XC running in a generation! The USA Cross Country Championships are Saturday in Portland, Oregon. We break down the men's and women's fields, make our picks for who makes the World XC team, and debate whether the muddy NXN course will play spoiler. Nico Young or Graham Blanks? Weini Kelati or Shelby Houlihan? What about Valby, Tuohy and Jones? Plus: the Valencia Marathon preview with Peres Jepchirchir, Joyciline Jepkosgei, and Americans Emma Bates and Keira D'Amato chasing fast times, and a quick look at the CIM US Marathon Championships in Sacramento. Show notes & links below. Aletheia Run is sponsoring our US Cross Country coverage this week — making this episode FREE for everyone! Developed by sports scientists in Eugene after two decades of research, it's the only device that gives you a force portrait of your running form, detecting issues invisible to the naked eye. Personalized drills, targeted feedback, and real insight into your biomechanics. Try it free & save 10% with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial 🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Give a LetsRun.com Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67: https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership Or join yourself at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. Links: Aletheia Run — Free Trial Jonathan Gault's USA Cross Country Preview __ https://www.letsrun.com/ __ Graham Blanks T-Shirt Valencia Marathon Preview CIM US Marathon Championships Info Timestamps: 00:00 Aletheia Run Sponsor & Intro — This Friday 15 is FREE! 02:08 USA XC Preview: Overview — The most exciting US Cross Country in 33 years 08:30 Men's Contenders: Cooper Teare & Drew Hunter — Are the track studs ready for the mud? 18:26 Men's Predictions: The Favorites — Graham Blanks vs. Nico Young, who wins? 25:50 Men's Predictions: The Team — RoJo, Weldon, and Gault make their picks 30:31 USA XC Women's Preview: Favorites — Weini Kelati vs. Shelby Houlihan 39:17 Women's Contenders: The Field — Carrie Ellwood, Emma Grace Hurley, Karissa Schweizer & more 45:40 Women's Predictions: The Team — Parker Valby, Katelyn Tuohy debate 48:28 Dani Jones Debate — Former NCAA XC champ enters the 10K, is she a dark horse? 54:50 Shelby Houlihan & Burrito Track Club — Will she wear the shirt for $5,000? 56:56 Mixed Relay Preview — The 4x2K relay picks 59:03 Valencia Marathon Preview: Women's Race — Peres Jepchirchir, Joyciline Jepkosgei headline 1:01:29 The Favorites: Jepchirchir & Jepkosgei — Who takes the win? 1:02:29 Keira D'Amato & Aging — Can she still compete at 41? 1:05:11 Emma Bates Sub-2:20 Goal — Is this her breakout race? 1:07:09 Australian Record Watch — Sinead Diver's 2:21:43 in danger? 1:13:22 Valencia Marathon Preview: Men's Race — Kelvin Kiptum's course record holder status, tactical racing 1:17:50 College Football Rant — Lane Kiffin, Indiana, and why the sport needs a commissioner 1:21:22 US Marathon Championships — CIM in Sacramento, $20K prize purse, Olympic standard bonuses 1:21:50 Outro & Aletheia Run Plug — Have a great weekend! Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend — and thank Aletheia Run for making this episode free! Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/a31c885a-1378-4629-8510-4d5715e03d0c

🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run The wearable that helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Get a free trial (just pay shipping) and save 10% for a year with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial It's one of the busiest weeks on the running calendar! The US Cross Country Championships are just days away in Portland, Oregon, the biggest professional cross country race on American soil in decades. Nine of the top 11 American men are entered. We break down who's running, who's skipping (and whether their excuses hold up), and make our picks. Plus: Jane Hedengren's BU 5K debut and NCAA record chase, Josh Hoey's 600m world record attempt, Quincy Wilson's over-the-top college announcement, Grand Slam Track on the verge of bankruptcy, and the controversial World Athletics Athlete of the Year picks that snubbed Beatrice Chebet. Aletheia Run is sponsoring our US Cross Country coverage this week. Developed by sports scientists in Eugene after two decades of research, it's the only device that gives you a force portrait of your running form, detecting issues invisible to the naked eye. Personalized drills, targeted feedback, and real insight into your biomechanics. Try it free & save 10% with code LETSRUN10 https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial 🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Give a LetsRun.com Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67: https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership Or join yourself at LetsRun.com/subscribe — use code LETSRUN67 for $67/year or $6.76/month. Links: Aletheia Run US Cross Country Championships who is in & out * Thread Evan Jager exit interview discussion Grand Slam Track financial news Timestamps: 00:00 Aletheia Run 1:16 Introductions, Patriots/Ravens talk, Thanksgiving stories 05:24 Aletheia Run wearable 08:18 US Cross Country Championships Preview: The field 10:46 Who is skipping US Cross? Grant Fisher, Cole Hocker, Dylan Jacobs 19:37 Who is running? Graham Blanks, Nico Young, Cooper Teare 25:47 Supporters Club & Evan Jager interview plug 27:36 More US Cross entrants: Hacker, Kincaid, Bosley, etc. 33:54 Looking back at the 2019 NCAA XC freshman class (Hocker) 37:47 Wesley Kiptoo, Dan Michalski, Paul Chelimo 40:58 Women's US Cross Preview 41:32 Women skipping: Josette Andrews, Elise Cranny, Alicia Monson 44:45 Morgan Beadlescomb, Bailey Hertenstein, Taylor Roe 47:45 BU 5000m Preview: Jane Hedengren expectations 51:48 Quincy Wilson picks Maryland 58:02 Elise Cranny out 1:00:51 Parker Valby, Katelyn Tuohy in 1:02:35 Former NCAA champ Dani Jones makes a return 1:06:03 Text message of the week: NCAAs & limits on foreigners? 1:15:14    Grand Slam Track asks everyone to take 50% haircut 1:20:20 Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) aned teenage development 1:25:23 BU Season Opener & Josh Hoey's WR attempt 1:27:27 CIM USA Marathon Champs Preview 1:28:40 World Athletics Athlete of the Year Awards controversy - Sydney McLaughlin & Mondo Duplantis win, Melissa Jefferson Wooden and Beatrice Chebet snubbed. Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/683ba492-b109-4e32-a14c-5377690ccbfd

Evan Jager's officially retired & the NCAA Cross Country Championships are in the books and we break it all down. We talk Jager’s legacy, course cutting, foreign recruiting, Hedengren vs Lemngole, OSU’s dynasty, Rocky Hansen’s breakout, Ryan Schoppe’s heroics, and more. Quick reminder: the best running gift on earth is a Gift Supporters Club Membership for $67 . https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership Quick Links: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Gift the SC Membership (67 dollars): https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership Links for rest of pod coming Timestamps: 00:00 Black Friday Deals and why the Supporters Club Gift Membership at 67 dollars is a no brainer 00:35 Evan Jager audio from the iconic Paris fall 01:40 Start of the show 03:00 Evan Jager’s career and the race that defined him 08:35 The impact Jager had on US distance running 14:15 Jager betting on himself as a freshman 17:45 LetsRun small talk from nationals weekend 28:45 Course cutting at NCAAs and what should have been done 44:50 Rojo’s near death driving adventure 47:29 Do runners ever get DQd in cross country 52:27 Breaking down Jane Hedengren and Doris Lemngole’s race 58:20 NC State is officially a dynasty 01:04:03 The foreigner debate 01:06:53 A team of all star Americans would have finished 01:11:09 Rojo gets to the bottom of the foreign explosion 01:23:10 Men’s race analysis 01:25:06 Simeon Birnbaum and Connor Burns 01:28:36 Ryan Schoppe fifth man of the week plus Where Your Dreams Become Reality Runner of the Week 01:31:09 Sadie Engelhardt steps up 01:34:04 Closing thoughts and upcoming events 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 the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/8cf35cfd-7fb2-4ab0-a813-117ccf6e4ed5

The NCAA Cross Country Championships are Saturday and we break them down. Can Jane Hedengren be the first freshman to win NCAAs on the women’s side in 40 years? Is she as fit as any American ever? Can Habtom Samuel get over the hump? What about Brian Musau and Rocky Hansen? Will NC State and Oklahoma State climb atop the podium once again? USATF’s books are out and we break them down. Show notes with timestamps below. Want our live NCAA preview podcast as a podcast? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Quick Links: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Thread of the Week: Will Jane Hedengren's height hold her back? Max Siegel video NCAA Cross Country is RUINED – Florida Women, OSU, New Mexico thread New NCAA ranking system Deals of the Week: 💻 MacBook Air (The one Wejo uses) $750 Save $250 👟 Nike Pegasus Plus: Save $52 👻 Brooks Ghost 16: $99 ✨ Brooks Ghost 17: add to cart for price drop ☁️ On Cloudswift 4: $135.99 🔥 Nike Pegasus 41: $109 Timestamps: 00:00 Join Us at the NCAA Cross Country Event! 00:29 Shop.letsrun.com 01:05 Enter NCAA Prediction Contest 01:52 Welcome to the Let's Run Track Talk Podcast 03:44 Faith in Humanity Restored 04:41 NCAA shirts? 09:17 Jane Hedengren Hype 15:41 As fit as any American ever? 24:48 Diljeet Taylor's comments & Jane's training 30:25 Jenny Simpson? 32:24 Thread of Week: Is Jane too tall? 34:59 Men's NCAA Cross Country Contenders: Habtom Samuel, Brian Musau, & Rocky Hansen 39:56 MacBook Air $250 off → only $749 41:34 Rocky Hansen and the Changing Landscape of NCAA Cross Country 45:46 Men's team contenders 48:16 Rocky Hansen's Potential and Performance 50:52 Impact of NIL and Scholarship Changes 54:31 Men's team title contenders 01:02:42 Women's team title 01:09:59 Coaches who don't suck 01:14:07 USATF 2024 Financials and Sponsorship Issues 01:29:57 Enter our contest 01:30:58 Shoe Deals Want our live NCAA preview podcast as a podcast? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/3f793ad9-3d79-4c30-93fe-d3b8142d259d

Marathon standout Fiona O'Keeffe joins the Let's Run podcast to discuss her recent fourth-place finish at the New York City Marathon, where she set the fastest time ever by an American woman on the course. Fiona covers her training regimen with Puma Elite, coached by Alistair and Amy Cragg, and reflects on her experiences at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon trials and the challenges she faced during the Olympic marathon in Paris. What's next? What about her Puma supershoes? Become a LetsRun.com VIP: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime . Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/a57fa627-102e-427d-a65d-99421feb8357

US Olympic Marathon Trials champion Fiona O'Keeffe joins us at 55:03 to break down her 4th-place finish at the NYC Marathon, how she rebounded from Olympic heartbreak, and what it's like training under Amy and Alistair Cragg. She opens up about her workouts, recovery from injury, and her long-term goals for 2026 and beyond. Before that, we dive into a wild week in track and field: USADA quietly banned Marvin Bracy, the 2022 World 100 m silver medalist, for nearly four years after he provided "substantial assistance" in a federal doping investigation involving the AIU and the DEA. The story first broke through former sprinter Rae Edwards (RaesTake), who claimed Bracy had been serving a secret suspension and said Bracy's then-coach Dennis Mitchell tipped off the authorities after Bracy confided in him about using a PED. The case has sparked major questions about transparency, informants, and how far USADA should go in keeping suspensions hidden. Plus, the IOC bans males from women's sports, Conner and Kylie Mantz headline the Two Cities Marathon, Elise Cranny may be training with Keely Hodgkinson in the UK, and much more. 🛍️ Shop LetsRun Gear: https://shop.letsrun.com/ 📞 Contact Us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Voicemail/Text: 1-844-LETSRUN 🎧 Get a second podcast every week. Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for bonus shows, shoe discounts, and exclusive content → https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 0:00 Marvin Bracy Popped and Fiona O'Keeffe Teased 0:23 Introduction and Weekly Highlights 1:31 Revisiting Fiona O'Keeffe's Olympic Marathon 7:15 The Impact of Super Shoes 12:13 Olympics Ban on Males in Women's Sports 19:10 Marvin Bracy's Secret Doping Ban 20:55 Rae Edwards and Dennis Mitchell's Role 30:00 Secret Suspensions and Transparency Debate 32:39 Did USADA Let an Olympic Trials Runner Serve a Secret Ban? 36:54 Was the 2022 USA 100 m Sweep a Farce? 40:07 Public Proposals – Yay or Nay? 44:15 Conner and Kylie Mantz at the Two Cities Marathon 49:43 Elise Cranny Training with Keely Hodgkinson? 55:03 Fiona O'Keeffe Interview (NYC Marathon, Comeback, Training, Future) 59:18 Training Insights and Key Workouts 1:02:46 Transition to Marathon Training 1:03:37 Copenhagen Half Experience 1:05:44 Final Reflections and Learnings 1:06:46 Goals and Career Aspirations 1:08:57 Path to the Marathon 1:11:07 College Mileage and Progression 1:12:19 Olympic Trials Victory and Injury 1:14:37 Olympic Race Day Experience 1:19:37 Recovery from Stress Fracture 1:25:43 Future Race Selection and Priorities 1:28:30 College Development and Training Group Dynamics 1:34:21 World Road Running Championships 1:35:51 Super Shoes and Technology 1:37:56 Long-Term Career Plans 1:38:48 Join the Supporters Club Related Links WADA Statement: WADA says an athlete who used EPO and steroids competed at an Olympic qualifier and never had their ban announced Erin Brown Tweet: https://x.com/TheErinBrown/status/1983401964156432668 Joanna Harper story: A Brief History of Intersex Athletes in Sport – LetsRun.com Rae’s Take tweets (August): https://x.com/search?q=(from%3ARaestaketv)%20until%3A2025-08-18%20since%3A2025-08-01&src=typed_query&f=live Two Cities Marathon thread: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13864597#post-9 Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/e6b4bd44-c785-4588-b871-9cd53d9b458f

We break down a record breaking NYC Marathon, the news Grant Fisher is skipping World Cross Country and a lot more. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And a super soft tshirt? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Hellen Obiri smashed the New York City Marathon record from 2003 and went sub 2:20 as Benson Kipruto became the first man to win all three major American marathons. American Fiona O'Keefe impressed in 4th as unheralded Joel Reichow was 6th for the US men. Plus what happened with Jane Hedengren at the Big 12s, should theWorld Athletics Athlete of the Year award process be revamped, and RIP legendary coach Clyde Hart. Show notes: 00:00 New York records & revelations, Grant Fisher OUT of World cross, Parker Valby's return 00:22 Introduction and Podcast Overview 04:28 Hellen Obiri goes sub 2:20 and gets NYC course record 10:23 American women 4 of the 5 fastest American times ever in NY 19:41 Men's race and crazy finish 24:52 Could Conner Mantz have won? 30:46 The Swiss orienteering guy 36:14 Eliud Kipchoge's Performance and Future Plans 46:49 Where your dreams become reality Joel Reichow first American 51:25 Minnesota Distance Elite impresses 53:01 Nick Thompson's Marathon 54:41 Is Parker Valby back? 59:52 Grant Fisher's skipping world cross 01:03:25 World Cross Country Championships Debate 01:09:25 Des Linden downplays the marathon and shitting yourself during a race 01:13:20 NCAA Cross Country Highlights 01:18:16 Josh Hoey's Coaching Changes 01:26:45 World Athletics AOY "controversy" 01:35:28 Tribute to Clyde Hart 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 the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/608b4d77-247d-4291-bccb-0b983d2032f7

American 800 star Josh Hoey and his coach Justin Rinaldi have parted ways after Rinaldi helped transform Hoey into one of the top 800m runners in the world, but Hoey didn't make Team USA for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the reasons behind the split, disagreements over training intensities, and Hoey's tendency to push himself too hard. The hosts express their surprise and disappointment, debating the consequences of this decision on Hoey's future career. Was Josh Hoey's decision wise? Join our club to hear the rest of the podcast We're giving you the 1st 7 minutes of the podcast for free. The rest is for Supporters Club members. Join today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public and if you sign up for the annual membership you get Nicholas Thompson's new book The Running Ground for free in addition to a LetsRun.com shirt. (If you'd prefer Sean Brosnan's book, email us podcast@letsrun.com after you sign-up). https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Show notes: 00:00 Josh Hoey & Justin Rinaldi part ways 00:22 Introduction and Exciting News Teaser 02:48 Revealing the Big News 04:47 Analyzing the Decision 07:45 Statements from Both Sides 12:22 A greek tragedy? 18:13 Alan Webb comparison? 20:03 Josh's Relentless Training Regimen 27:19 Speculations on Josh's Future Show notes: 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 the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/a4f22c1d-2f50-44c6-81d3-fadb353e761b

The #1 cross country team in the country is racked by some teamwide suspensions for violations of "team rules" for the rest of the year. World record holder in the marathon Ruth Chepngetich was banned 3 years. Agnes Ngetich, Yomif Kejelcha, and Andreas Almgren ran fast in Valencia. Who will go fastest in New York City this weekend? Mini preview of the marathon preview at the end. Want our full NYC Marathon Preview podcast? Become a LetsRun.com VIP today. Annual members get the new Nick Thompson book for free, plus a LetsRun.com tshirt. Show notes: 00:00 College doping scandal?, Valencia half, 7th American sub 2:09, New York City Marathon week 00:24 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:53 Special Announcements and Supporters Club 07:15 Jon's thoughts on Ruth Chepngetich suspension 15:15 Iowa State scandal? 22:36 Florida, Arkansas cases 25:36 Duane Ross & Balco 30:55 Texas Tech won NCAA title with Divine Oduduru who later was popped for doping 36:41 Valencia Half Marathon: World record given a scare by Agnes Ngetich 40:58 Andreas Almgren European record 44:04 Jakob Kiplimo record not ratified, but neither was Grant Fisher's 5000m 50:24 Handling Rumors and Speculations 53:23 Keely Hodgkinson's see through dress gets write-up in Daily Mail 54:37 Kenya's World Cross Country Trials in the books and the team is... 01:03:09 Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he wants 1500, mile & 5k world records 01:06:34 USC Cross Country team's gets beats by a bunch of little girls 01:12:13 USAs Daniel Mesfin wins Dublin Marathon in 2:08:51, 7th American under 2:09 this year 01:20:34 New York City Marathon mini preview 01:21:38 Boston Red Sox's Alex Cora running New York 01:26:14 Sifan Hassan vs Obiri vs Lokedi on women's side 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 the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/7a212fd2-7842-4166-b820-bcc353b20c7f

Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, former editor-in-chief of Wired, 2:29 marathoner, and daily LetsRun visitor, joins this week’s LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast to talk about his new book, The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports (buy it here). Thompson shares how he went from a decent high school runner to running 2:29 in his 40s and setting the American record for 50K in the 45–49 age group. He opens up about the mental breakthrough that unlocked his improvement, lessons from surviving thyroid cancer, and how running helped him understand his complicated relationship with his father. Nick talks about why we run, how it fits in our life, and also he tells wild stories about getting fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes and being kidnapped in Morocco. Plus some business advice for LetsRun.com, and his thoughts on today’s top track stars. Bonus: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a year and we’ll send you The Running Ground for free ($30 value) + a free LetsRun.com shirt. You get all the LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week and savings on running shoes. Buy the book at Amazon here or support independent booksellers here. 00:00 Get The Running Ground for free by joining the LetsRun.com Supporters Club 02:00 Introducing Nick Thompson 03:56 What inspired The Running Ground 05:57 Nick’s realization and running breakthrough 09:31 His complicated relationship with his father 19:32 Balancing running with life and career 23:00 Training and staying injury-free with the Alexander Technique 30:42 Reflecting on Stanford and early running years 34:00 Moving to ultras and the joy of trail running 36:58 Getting kidnapped in Morocco 40:38 Fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes 46:20 Nick’s thoughts on today’s track and field stars 54:04 Nick’s advice for LetsRun.com and navigating the AI era 1:00:18 Wrapping up and how to get the book free Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Bonus: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a year and we’ll send you The Running Ground for free ($30 value) + a free LetsRun.com shirt. You get all the LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week and savings on running shoes. Buy the book at Amazon here or support independent booksellers here. 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/13a2d960-f122-4afb-9779-334ed3c6add5

Jane Hedengren blew her NCAA debut out of the park? Could she be the favorite at NCAA cross country? Joshua Cheptegei's improved in marahton #3 in Amsterdam, but is he even better than Conner Mantz? What about Mo Farah?marathon performances and questions whether he's cut out for the distance, comparing him to other marathoners like Connor Mantz and Mo Farah. Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy are entered in the NYRR 5k. Does that mean they'll do US cross? What about Nico Young, Grant Fisher, and Cole Hocker? Plus, should they debate Keely Hodgkinson's instagram post? Show notes below: Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Jane Hedengren debut, Parker Valby & Katelyn Tuohy return, Joshua Cheptegei vs Conner Mantz + Keely Hodgkinson 00:22 Welcome to Track Talk: Introduction and Hosts 02:36 Jonathan Gault's Soccer Pilgrimage 05:26 Jane Hedengren's Collegiate Debut 09:13 Is she the favorite for NCAAs? 14:38 History isn't kind to top hs 5000m runners 16:09 Joshua Cheptegei marathon #3 2:04:52 in Amsterdam 29:09 Conner Mantz vs Joshua Cheptegei 32:42 Cole Hocker at US Cross? 40:24 Who will be ready in December? 41:06 Debate on Cross Country Team Selection 44:54 Katelyn Tuohy and Parker Valby for NYRR 5k 49:28 Who are favorites? 56:01 Supporters Club and upcoming news tease 59:01 Keely Hodgkinson's instagram post 01:07:47 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off Links: Weekt That Was: Hedengren and Cheptegei Hedengren's debut Keely's outfit 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 the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/d2c4be54-32ae-4020-9256-819703331c7d

The 2025 Chicago Marathon delivered: Jacob Kiplimo flirted with the world record, Conner Mantz smashed Khalid Khannouchi’s 23-year-old American record with a 2:04:43., and we got to put Ruth Chepngetich’s world record another year in the rear view mirror. Mantz' joins the show at 1:56:41 to speak with Jonathan Gault about his American record. Plus, the 2nd Athlos meet in NYC, Femke Bol’s shocking move to the 800 meters, and Wesley Kiptoo’s new U.S. citizenship. Show notes below. 🛍️ Shop LetsRun Gear: https://shop.letsrun.com/ 📞 Contact Us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Voicemail/Text: 1-844-LETSRUN 🎧 Get a 2nd podcast every week. Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Get a bonus weekly podcast, shoe discounts, and exclusive content: 👉 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes 0:00 Chicago: Conner Mantz American Record (Guest) + 0:24 Introduction and Episode Overview 4:08 Chicago Marathon 2025: Jacob Kiplimo gives World Record a scare 11:41 What happened to Korir? 16:40 Kiplimo's training 21:49 Conner Mantz's American Record 23:31 Odds of winning a major? 30:03 HOKA NAZ Elite's Alex Masai beat Conner Mantz. How? 40:14 Wesley Kiptoo a U.S. citizen 43:35 Other Americans 47:00 Wesley Kiptoo vs Alex Masai's Future 50:12 Galen Rupp's Comeback 52:04 Women's race: Hawi Feysa goes 2:14:56 54:26 Ruth Chepngetich's world record and positive test 56:23 Should the Rosas have to pay back their commissions? 1:00:34 Jon's question to Kiplimo & his camp's physical reaction 1:07:47 Crazy Marcell Jacobs story 1:12:04 Was Kipchoge not a generational talent in the marathon? Is Kiplimo? 1:19:38 Athlos NYC Track Meet #2 entertains 1:33:28 Comparing Athlos to Other Sports Ventures 1:44:32 Diplo's 5k 1:48:26 Femke Bol's Move to the 800 Meters 1:52:13 Athing Mu's Potential in the 400 Meter Hurdles 1:56:41 Conner Mantz speaks on American recor 📞 Contact Us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Voicemail/Text: 1-844-LETSRUN 🎧 Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Get a bonus weekly podcast, shoe discounts, and exclusive content: 👉 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe 🛍️ Shop LetsRun Gear: https://shop.letsrun.com/ Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/5a998e53-aa49-4365-9ccb-4dc22f438e4c

Chicago and Athlos are here. Want the inside scoop from Chicago? Join the Letsrun.com Supporters Club and become a VIP and get a bonus podcast every week, a super soft t-shirt and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe In this episode of the Let'sRun Track Talk podcast, the Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the upcoming Chicago Marathon featuring Connor Mantz's attempt at breaking Khalid Khannouchi's American record of 2:05:38. Defending champion John Korir and world half marathon record holder Jacob Kiplimo will be competing in a highly anticipated men's field. Could Kelvin Kiptum's world record go down? The episode also covers the Athlos women's meet in New York, highlighting the middle-distance events with stars like Keely Hodgkinson, Faith Kipyegon and Nikki Hiltz. Additionally, the team recaps their pre-Worlds fantasy draft and debates whether Cole Hocker is the greatest American distance runner ever. They also promote their upcoming bonus episode with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about his memoir and running experiences. Show notes: 00:00 Music 00:23 Welcome to Let's Run Track Talk Podcast 04:50 Athlos Meet Thursday & Friday in NYC 19:16 Chicago Marathon Preview 22:02 Chicago Marathon Weather & world record talk 30:07 Conner Mantz American Record Discussion 36:02 2:03 for Mantz? 38:15 Rojo's realism 43:49 Galen Rupp's Current Form 6:21 Galen Rupp's Olympic Prospects 49:06 Other notable Americans 56:15 Women's Race: Ruth Chepngetich not back to defend her WR 01:01:18 Ejgayehu Taye debut 01:04:21 Looking back at USA only getting 1 distance medal at Worlds 01:12:51 Greatest American Distance Runner Debate *64 runner bracket 01:30:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts *64 runner American GOAT bracket Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/e51e9bf2-4c40-4f63-93cb-e54d70d22fa9

Chicago and Athlos are here. Want the inside scoop from Chicago? Join the Letsrun.com Supporters Club and become a VIP and get a bonus podcast every week, a super soft t-shirt and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe In this episode of the Let'sRun Track Talk podcast, the Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the upcoming Chicago Marathon featuring Connor Mantz's attempt at breaking Khalid Khannouchi's American record of 2:05:38. Defending champion John Korir and world half marathon record holder Jacob Kiplimo will be competing in a highly anticipated men's field. Could Kelvin Kiptum's world record go down? The episode also covers the Athlos women's meet in New York, highlighting the middle-distance events with stars like Keely Hodgkinson, Faith Kipyegon and Nikki Hiltz. Additionally, the team recaps their pre-Worlds fantasy draft and debates whether Cole Hocker is the greatest American distance runner ever. They also promote their upcoming bonus episode with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about his memoir and running experiences. Show notes: 00:00 Music 00:23 Welcome to Let's Run Track Talk Podcast 04:50 Athlos Meet Thursday & Friday in NYC 19:16 Chicago Marathon Preview 22:02 Chicago Marathon Weather & world record talk 30:07 Conner Mantz American Record Discussion 36:02 2:03 for Mantz? 38:15 Rojo's realism 43:49 Galen Rupp's Current Form 6:21 Galen Rupp's Olympic Prospects 49:06 Other notable Americans 56:15 Women's Race: Ruth Chepngetich not back to defend her WR 01:01:18 Ejgayehu Taye debut 01:04:21 Looking back at USA only getting 1 distance medal at Worlds 01:12:51 Greatest American Distance Runner Debate *64 runner bracket 01:30:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts *64 runner American GOAT bracket Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/7c8fdad2-b3d4-425c-8954-c994dca0355d