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The LetsRun.com crew breaks down the NCAA XC action before turning to the pro action at 45:29 and this weekend's New York City Marathon which has perhaps its greatest women's field ever with Brigid Kosgei, Letesenbet Gidey, Peres Jepchirchir, and Hellen Obiri set to battle defending champ Sharon Lokedi. Could Cam Levins or Edward Cheserek win on the men's side? Cooper Teare has officially left Bowerman but making the men's 1500m Olympic team won't be easy. Want a Better Running Shoe? Check out BetterRunningShoes.com 00:00 Untitled project from SquadCast 04:56 Rojo rant- is Birnbaum red shirting? who is the Arkansas coach? 12:27 Conference action- #2 Oklahoma State crushes #3 BYU at Big 12s 20:50 BIg 12 women- Jenna Hutchins 24:25 Heps men- Harvard loses again 30:56 Regular season means nothing 34:00 Lex Young heps Stanford win 36:20 Is Parker Valby the NCAA favorite? 45:29 NYC: Galen Rupp and Des Linden on Broadcast 54:31 New York: Can Cam Levins win? 01:02:52 Greatest women's field ever in NY? 01:09:08 Which women's star is most exciting to see? 01:15:10 Usain Bolt on Noah Lyles 01:22:39 Cooper Teare leaves Bowerman officially, men's 1500 is STACKED 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.

31 Loka 20231h 34min

Grant Fisher, the American record holder at 3000, 5000, and 10000, has left the Bowerman Track Club. What's next for Grant and Bowerman? The Ingebrigtsen family feud is now public. What should the solution be in terms of track and field? Kibiwott Kandie got the win for Kenya at the Valencia Half Marathon in 57:40 as the Ethiopian record books and world top-1o times were re-written left by Yomif Kejelcha finishing second in 57:41. Why aren't Americans running faster in the half marathon? And how many Americans will qualify for the Olympic Marathon? The Road to Paris list is out. We end @ 85:23 with a new segment Spouses of the Fast and Famous, and our guest is Kate Kodet, wife of Andrew Brick Johnson, the composer of the LetsRun.com intro music, and who turns 40 today. Happy Birthday Andrew. Show notes: 00:00 BetterRunningShoes.com 01:35 Start - Banter Wags of Fast and Famous, Wejo runs a 60, Texas Rangers World Series 08:17 Grant Fisher leaves Bowerman 29:06 Will Bowerman exist in 4 years? 38:36 Millrose Games same day as Superbowl 41:42 London meet had 50,000 fans and lost money 46:52 Ingebrigtsen family drama 51:42 What should the solution be? 57:55 Amazing times and finish in Valencia Half Marathon 01:04:17 Should the Americans be able to break Ryan Hall's record? 01:11:17 Road to Paris Rankings out, how many Americans will make Olympic marathon? 01:19:08 Heps XC 01:25:23 Spouses of Fast and Famous: Kate Kodet wife of Andrew Brick Johnson (composer of LetsRun intro music) Links: SportsExaminer newsletter 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.

24 Loka 20231h 36min

The NCAA cross country action heated up with NCAA phenoms Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy squaring off at the Wisconsin Nuttycombe Invite and Valby crushing Tuohy for the course record in poor conditions. Some US marathon runners want the US Olympic Marathon Trials start time moved, the Japanese Olympic Trials (Grand Championships) were held, and Stephen Lane author of a book on the 1984 Olympic Marathon, Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen and meet director for the Adrian Martinez Classic joins us at 74:48 to discuss the book. Want a better running shoe? Go to BetterRunningShoes.com You won't be disappointed. Show notes: 00:00 Start 04:50 Nuttycombe Parker Valby takes down Katelyn Tuohy 11:14 Parker Valby was amazing 18:41 Graham Blanks impresses on men's side 25:17 Stanford men bomb, why is it so hard for Newbury Park guys not named Nico Young to adjust to college? 30:32 Oregon men not racing 38:33 Galen Rupp dream audio 39:42 Jared Ward, Sara Hall meet with Max Siegel to try and move start time of Olympic Marathon Trials 44:55 Marathon Grand Championships held- How many Americans would have even qualified? 46:37 Japan Trials men -Yuki Kawauchi brave run for 4th 55:54 Women's race 58:10 What do we think of Japanese Trials system with top 2 spots protected? 01:01:04 Big doping suspension- Titus Ekiru gets 10 year ban 01:08:30 Des Linden throws shade at 2:20 marathoners? 01:14:48 Guest- Stephen Lane author ofLong Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happenand meet director for the Adrian Martinez Classic. 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.

18 Loka 20231h 47min

Kelvin Kiptum ](https://www.letsrun.com/news/2023/10/kelvin-kiptum-runs-20035-to-smash-world-record-at-2023-chicago-marathon/)[ran 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon to smash Eliud Kipchoge's world record and become the first man under 2:01:00 in the marathon. Sifan Hassan ran 2:13:44, 47 days after Worlds on the track, to move to #2 all-time. Conner Mantz and Clatyon Young got the Olympic standard for the American men as Galen Rupp came up short on the fastest day of American marathoning since Dick Beardsley and Alberto Salazar. Emily Sisson led the US women as Emma Bates faltered, but Molly Seidel impressed. Sara Vaughn did well at age 37, but was Gabriella Rooker the most impressive of everyone? We break down everything Chicago before turning to whether Cooper Teare should leave the Bowerman Track Club. Want a better running shoe? Check out the LetsRun.com Better Running Shoe Site. https://www.betterrunningshoes.com 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 Show notes: 00:00 BetterRunningshoes.com 03:25 Which was crazier Kiptum's world record or Hassan's 2:13? 13:42 How long will this record last? Brady vs Mahomes 18:28 How can we explain this run? 18:54 Kiptum's amazing training 32:45 Sub 2 soon? 37:53 American men- Conner Mantz and Clayton Young 46:58 US Women - Emily Sisson leads US women, Seidel surprises 58:25 Gabriela Rucker's cool story 01:07:28 Kipchoge vs Kiptum who wins? Will they race before Olympics 01:13:10 Will Cooper Teare go to Bowerman? 01:23:04 Could nutrition explain Kiptum? 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 itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running.

10 Loka 20231h 31min

Hobbs Kessler is the new world record holder and world champion in the road mile, Peres Jepchirchir got her 3rd world title, Faith Kipyegon's perfect season came to an end, and Yomif Kejelcha came up just short as Alberto Salazar's doping ban comes to an end. We break it down and turn to this weekend's Chicago Marathon where could Kelvin Kiptum and Ruth Chepngetich challenge the world record? Who will be the first American Galen Rupp or Conner Mantz, Emma Bates or Emily Sisson? What will Molly Seidel do? Want our full Chicago Marathon pre-race podcast on Friday? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today and also get savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Have you joined the DrinkLMNT Electrolyte revolution? Get electrolytes without the junk. Money-back guarantee https://drinklmnt.com/letsrun Show notes: 00:00 What are the best running shoes this fall? 00:30 Try DrinkLMNT today. Money back guarantee https://drinklmnt.com/letsrun 01:26 Start 03:41 Hobbs Kessler World Champion and World record holder 11:29 Do world road championships need more prize money and different dates? 20:18 Self-sponsored Callum Elson gets silver 25:43 Faith Kipyegon gets beat. Does it tarnish her perfect season? 33:57 Peres Jepchirchir gets world title #3 39:23 The salute and waive in men's finish 49:30 Beatrice Chebet wins women's 5k to cap unheralded season 52:10 Yomif Kejelcha gets silver 52:47 Alberto Salazar's ban is up, could he coach Kejelcha again? 01:00:35 Chicago Marathon - Who will be first American Rupp or Mantz? 01:10:30 Tuliamuk out, Sisson and Bates to battle for 1st American 01:14:13 Will there be a world record in Chicago? 01:17:01 Molly Seidel's return 01:22:16 Twin Cities Marathon canceled 01:27:47 Gjert doesn't go to Jakob's wedding and Yared wants the world record Here are some links related to what we talked about on this week’s podcast: The BetterRunningShoes.com Fall 2023 Shoe Guide  Callum Elson - The Distance Project on youtube Video of weird finish at 2023 World Half Alberto Salazar’s 4-Year Ban is Now Lifted. Does He Start Coaching Overseas?  Galen Rupp predictions  Twin Cities Marathon / 10 Mile CANCELED? 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.

3 Loka 20231h 40min

On this week's show we spend most of the first hour breaking down the 2023 Berlin marathon where Tigst Assefa ran an incredible 2:11:53. How shocked were we by the run? What it made it possible - pacing, shoes, talent, or doping? Eliud Kipchoge got the men's win in the 8th fastest time in history but is he starting to slip? The US men did not do well - will they even get three into the Olympics on world ranking? Should Paul Chelimo run the marathon Trails or does he have a better shot in the 5000? We break it down for you. Eugene, Oregon will host the US Olympic Track and Field Trials and Rojo is irate. The NCAA xc season got underway and some super freshmen impressed while others totally bombed. Plus Brandon Miller and a ton of top sprinters have new coaches. Here are some of the articles/threads discussed on the show: Tigst Assefa Obliterates Women's Marathon World Record with 2:11:53 in Berlin Eliud Kipchoge Wins Record 5th Berlin Marathon in 2:02:42 MB: Reid Buchanan and Des Linden rip Eliud Kipchoge on twitter - "Give me a break" MB: McColgan trolls Assefa on twitter MB: American men bombed, are we not going to send 3 to the Olympics? MB: Devon Allen to make NFL debut this evening MB: ROCKY MF HANSEN, Best true freshman this year? MB: Simeon Birnbaum 3rd!!! MB:Oh the irony. What if it turns out the new $500 adidas shoe is just better than Nike's? Show notes: Intro and Berlin women's talk 00:00-16:30 Intro and Berlin women's talk 16:30Could it be the shoes? 24:30 Assefa's backstory - Is her missing 2 years suspicious or to be expected due to Covid? 33:00 Did you know Assefa is closer to the American men's marathon record than the women's? 39:00 Berlin men's talk. Kipchoge wins but is he slipping? 48:30 American Reid Buchanan mocked Kipchoge on twitter - fair or foul? 53:00 A look at how the American men did in Berlin. Will they get 3 into the Olympics based on world ranking? 66:30 Eugene will host the 2024 US Olympic Trails and Rojo isn't happy and he goes on a rant. 75:50 NCAA XC Talk. NAU men and women impress but watch out for the Oklahoma State freshmen. 86:15 Tons of sprinters have switched coaches 90:00 Brandon Miller has Joined the Brooks Beasts 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 (the Friday 15 - which is usually much more than 15 minutes), 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.

26 Syys 20231h 34min

The track and field season ended with a bang in Eugene at the Diamond League finale. Gudaf Tsegay and Mondo Duplantis set world records as Jakob Ingebrigtsen put on a show and Athing Mu, Granta Fisher, and Yared Nuguse all got American records. No rest for the weary as the BMW Berlin Marathon is this weekend with Eliud Kipchoge. We break it all down. Want honest shoe reviews? BetterRunningShoes.com the LetsRun.com shoe review site is here. Check it out: BetterRunningShoes.com You missed our post-race live podcast from the Pre Classic if you're not a Supporters Club member. Join today: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Want an XC game on your phone? Check it out Show notes: 00:00 Banter 05:51 Crazy fast times at end of season 07:33 Jakob's amazing weekend 08:52 Jakob on pushing the pace 15:54 Jakob on getting all the world records including steeple and marathon 17:52 Could Jakob pull the Mo Farah? 19:38 Yared Nuguse 3:43 Miler 25:42 Yared was sick at Worlds -Rojo rant 32:16 Would Nuguse really retire if he won Olympic gold? 35:25 Daylight savings isn't ending 37:21 Beatrice Chepkoech and steeple 41:06 Grant Fisher 7:25 American record 45:30 Athing Mu 1:54 American record 55:47 Gudaf Tsegay 14:00 World 5000m Record 01:03:44 Crowd at Pre 01:13:42 Singlets 01:17:27 Katelyn Tuohy in Eugene 01:19:12 Big storylines from 2023 01:25:51 Chris Fox back to Syracuse as an assistant 01:31:31 Emmanuel Wanyoni and Marco Arop 1:42 01:35:31 Berlin Marathon this weekend -Eliud Kipchoge trying to lower WR and Scott Fauble and Americans chasing Olympic standard Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a Berlin Preview Podcast 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.

20 Syys 20231h 41min

Thank you for your support. The Diamond League final heads to the Prefontaine Classic. Jakob will be doing the double, but he won't be facing Josh Kerr who dominated the 5th Avenue Mile yet pulled out of the DL final. We have a new WR in the road 5k and mile, have some tanking in college cross country, and a lot more to talk about. Want the inside scoop from Pre? Join the Supporters Club for at least one bonus podcasts from Pre and big savings on running shoes. DL Final prediction contest here. Show notes: 00:00 Start 02:04 NFL banter 03:52 Jakob gets 2k WR, will do mile/3k at Pre 10:32 Could Jakob get world record in mile? 14:44 Josh Kerr dominates 5th ave and pulls out of DL final 18:25 SC only audio on Appearance Fees 22:12 When should DL final be? 30:20 Prefontaine schedule 33:27 Can Grant Fisher be a factor at Pre? 36:18 Who gets wild cards? 48:07 SC free beer policy 51:45 Mo Farah runs his final race. How good was he? 01:06:38 Princeton tanks the Harvard Yale Princeton meet 01:21:04 World road 5k and 10k record by 01:26:54 Message board post of week 01:32:19 USATF board member Jim Estes suing USATF 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?from=public 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.

13 Syys 20231h 44min