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

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

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

• Show notes:


• 00:00 New York records & revelations, Grant Fisher OUT of World cross, Parker Valby's return


• 00:22 Introduction and Podcast Overview


• 04:28 Hellen Obiri goes sub 2:20 and gets NYC course record


• 10:23 American women 4 of the 5 fastest American times ever in NY


• 19:41 Men's race and crazy finish


• 24:52 Could Conner Mantz have won?


• 30:46 The Swiss orienteering guy


• 36:14 Eliud Kipchoge's Performance and Future Plans


• 46:49 Where your dreams become reality Joel Reichow first American


• 51:25 Minnesota Distance Elite impresses


• 53:01 Nick Thompson's Marathon


• 54:41 Is Parker Valby back?


• 59:52 Grant Fisher's skipping world cross


• 01:03:25 World Cross Country Championships Debate


• 01:09:25 Des Linden downplays the marathon and shitting yourself during a race 01:13:20 NCAA Cross Country Highlights


• 01:18:16 Josh Hoey's Coaching Changes


• 01:26:45 World Athletics AOY "controversy"


• 01:35:28 Tribute to Clyde Hart

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