Josh Kerr world record attempt, Shelby, secret doping bans, and the pacer who couldn't win

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Josh Kerr has announced Project 222, targeting Hicham El Guerrouj's Mile World Record of 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League on July 18th, a record that has stood since 1999. The crew debates his chances, Cole Hocker's potential spoiler role, and whether the Bowerman Mile at Pre could see the record fall first. In Australia, 19-year-old Cam Myers ran 3:30 for 1500m, demolishing world indoor medalist Adam Spencer by seven seconds. Shelby Houlihan didn't come close to Alicia Monson's American record at 10,000m but was still a pretty decent run. A Rojo Rant erupts over the Berlin Half Marathon, where pacer Dennis Kipkemoi was seemingly told not to win after bridging past leader Andrea Kiptoo. Plus, details emerge on Adaejah Hodge's secret 17-month doping ban and the AIU's controversial use of silent suspensions.

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LINKS

• Flagstaff Coaching Clinic (sponsor)
• Josh Kerr Announces Project 222 Targeting 3:42 Mile World Record at London DL
• Berlin Generali Half Marathon — Dennis Kipkemoi Pacing Controversy
• Shelby Houlihan Wins The Ten in 30:50
• Tate Taylor Runs 9.92 at Texas 6A State Meet
• Gout Gout vs Lachlan Kennedy 200m at Maurie Plant Meet
• Gout Gout Viral Sprint Video
• Thread of the Week: Jude Ritzenhein Runs 4:10.95 1600m as a Ninth Grader at Altitude

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 Flagstaff Coaching Clinic
• 00:39 Aletheia Sponsor
• 01:38 Episode Preview and NCAA Tournament Chat
• 07:28 Josh Kerr Announces Project 222
• 13:28 Brooks Speed Suit and Record Logistics
• 18:07 Can Cole Hocker Crash the Party?
• 25:26 Niels Laros Injury Update and the Mile's Future
• 28:53 Cam Myers Puts On a Show in Melbourne
• 30:57 Hobbs Kessler and Teen Phenom Expectations
• 35:44 Gout Gout, Texas Sprinting, and Young Phenoms
• 43:34 Rojo Rant: Berlin Half Marathon Scandal
• 49:48 Should Pacers Be Allowed to Win?
• 53:31 Integrity of Competition and Rabbit Ethics
• 59:09 Shelby Houlihan's 10K and US Women's Distance Depth
• 62:58 Adaejah Hodge's Secret Doping Ban
• 68:06 Silent Bans and Anti-Doping Transparency
• 72:58 Youth Doping Crisis and Unanswered Questions
• 76:35 Previewing the Top US Runners for 2026
• 78:54 Outro and Supporters Club

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