Clayton Murphy (guest) hangs them up, Jakob injured, Athing Mu Races, World Relays

High school 800m superstar Cooper Lutkenhaus has gone pro as a 16-year-old. What do we think? Fireworks in Silesia, Lausanne and Brussels have paved the way for the Weltklasse Diamond League final in Zurich where Josh Hoey and Yared Nuguse will be running for history and a chance to keep their Worlds dream alive. What's up with Athing Mu? Should the Footlocker Cross Country Championships be saved? What do we think of the Sydney Marathon's debut as a World Marathon Major with Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge? Show notes: 00:00 Lutkenhaus Goes Pro + Diamond League Final 00:27 Introduction and Upcoming Events 4:28 Cooper Lutkenhaus goes pro 17:39 Diamond League Final Preview 22:37 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Controversial Exclusion 31:35 Men's 1500m: The Unpredictable Race 38:51 Laros vs Koech vs Nuguse Round 2 42:57 Supporters Club and Podcast Benefits 43:42 How should Hoey run final? 45:08 How should Nuguse run final? 49:16 Saving it for Zurich correction 51:35 Grand Slam Track Debate: Shoul MJ be blacklisted from sport? 01:00:18 Footlocker Cross Country Championships - should they be saved? 01:11:07 Sydney Marathon has Kipchoge and is a WMM this Saturday 01:22:42 Who has better chance Hoey or Nuguse? Links: 2025 Sydney Marathon men's field: Is it great? Or greatly hyped? - LetsRun.com Get a VPN: https://www.letsrun.com/vpn Become a LetsRun VIP: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe 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/8aa80bd4-6bca-44ee-bbe1-f7d6f08f9deb

26 Aug 1h 24min

Keely Hodgkinson’s dropped a 1:54 in her first race of the year, a guy named Handal Roban ran 1:42, Dan Michalski's dreams became reality, and Gabby Thomas came out swing versus Dennis Mitchell's group (Sha'Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek). Plus a look ahead at a great Brussels meet and a Suzy Favor Halimton history lesson. All sports fans need a VPN: https://www.letsrun.com/vpn Become a LetsRun VIP: Get a 2nd podcast ever week and a super soft running shirt. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Introduction and VPN Promotion 00:51 Start 02:38 Dan Michalski dreams become reality 08:55 What? Handal Roban (didn't make NCAA final) runs 1:42.87 to win NACACs 15:44 Keeley Hodgkinson's amazing 1:54 in 1st race of year 24:02 Keely comments 30:14 Parvej Khan competed at NCAAs with 3 whereabouts failures 33:22 Gabby Thomas casts suspicions on anyone training with a doping coach 40:02 Rae Edwards' tweet 47:09 Fisher, Blanks & Aregwai in 5000 Wednesday 48:37 Intern Tate segment Brussels Diamond League preview 48:38 1500 loaded with Nuguse, Laros, & Phanuel Koech 54:03 Nuguse comments 55:49 Falmouth Road Race Discussion 01:00:33 Suzy Favor Hamilton & Saving Yourself for Zurich trivia 01:05:34 Women's 1500: Nikki Hiltz, Welteji & Nelly Chepchirchir 01:09:40 Ny & Chicago Marathon fields out - 01:13:04 Chicago men looking juicy 01:15:46 World record attempt? 01:18:36 New York women Links: *Article jon talked about on Keely It's time to have a conversation about Keely Hodgkinson Would you leave your wife if Keely wanted to date you? Rae Edwards tweet 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/20df81ac-133b-4aa6-800f-f453fb5c2178

20 Aug 1h 23min

Northwest high school's The podcast features an in-depth interview with 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus, who recently made headlines by running a historic 1:42.27 in the 800 meters at the USA Championships. Cooper discusses his journey, training approach, and experiences while maintaining his passion for the sport. Want all the LetsRun content and a supersoft shirt? Join our Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Use code GOAT50 to save 50% Podcast with Cooper's coach Chris Capeau here Show notes: 00:00 Join Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public 01:28 Start 02:25 Reflecting on the Race 4:48 Training and Preparation Insights 8:11 Growing Up with Track 9:59 High School Journey and Family Influence 15:11 Coaching Changes and Training Evolution 18:33 Future Aspirations and Reflections 22:02 Following the pros 27:22 NIL or Go Pro? 31:28 Training till Worlds 35:09 His training strengths 39:17 Handling Pressure and Expectations 44:12 Jim Ryun 49:28 Bonus: Dallas Cowboys talk 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?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 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/479c5495-b314-4e86-8672-4022c88c82d6

16 Aug 51min

Chris Capeau the coach of 800m star Cooper Lutkenhaus, joins us 67:31 to talk about Lutkenhaus' amazing year and amazing race at USAs where the 16-year-old ran 1:42.27 to make the team for USA at Worlds. Prior to that we discuss the Diamond League returning with a bang on Saturday in Silesia with Noah Lyles vs Kenny Bednarek, vs Kishane Thompason at 100, and possible world record attempts by Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet. Plus, Keely Hodgkinson returns in the 800 meters, Niels Laros, Yared Nuguse, Josh Hoey & Hobbs Kessler square off at 1500m and do we have bad news for Dan Michalski? Want our Cooper Lutkenhause interview? 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 use code GOAT50 to save 50%. Show notes: 00:00 Silesia Preview with Chris Capeau 00:22 Start 08:13 What to Look Forward To Rest of Diamond League Season 08:16 Silesia Diamond League loaded: The Men's 100m Matchup of year 17:28 Women's 800m: Keely Hodgkinson Returns 20:17 Women's 3000m: Does Faith Kipyegon break the world record? 24:52 Beatrice Chebet, Tsegay in women's 1500: Could the world record go? 27:39 LetsRun drinking game *link 33:17 Men's 1500m Race Preview:Nuguse, Kessler, Hoey and Laros 38:57 Fisher vs. Brazier & Lutkenhaus 42:31 Big race for Yared Nuguse and Niels Laros 47:51 Predictions 48:29 Does Nikki Hiltz get the American 1500m record in Silesia 53:18 Fast times in Oordegem in 5k and steeple. Is Dan Michalski in trouble for Worlds? 59:56 Should we get rid of auto qualifiers for Worlds? 67:31 Chris Capeau (guest) 01:13:34 Pre-race expectations 01:18:54 Progression thoughout season 01:20:54 Predicting a Breakthrough Performance 01:22:17 Training Dynamics and Team Spirit 01:27:19 Injury this summer 01:34:14 Coaching Philosophy and Influences 01:39:04 Career Journey and Personal Challenges 01:42:21 Taking job at Cooper's school 01:45:44 Future Plans Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want our Cooper Lutkenhaus interview? 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?from=public use code GOAT50 to save 50%. 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/ad99f30f-fca5-4bcd-b5e9-ceeb58b028b9

11 Aug 1h 55min

The most shocking 800 in US history? 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus ran 1:42.27, four seconds faster than any high schooler ever, and almost beat Donavan Brazier, who completed his unbelievable comeback with the win. We try and breakdown Lutkenhaus's run and hopefully give enough love to Brazier's brilliance. Plus Yared Nugude and Josh Hoey suffered the devastation of USAs while Jonah Koech emerged, Cole Hocker did some Cole Hocker things and Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested en route. Become a LetsRun VIP & Get a 2nd Podcast Every Week 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 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:42.27 - USAs 00:22 Start 1:15 Debate: Should There Be a World Championships Every Year? 2:31 Robert's article 5:45 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:42.27 9:16 Comparing High School Phenoms *Michael Carter article 16:56 Donavan Brazier's unbelievable win 20:16 The doubters 22:41 Future Prospects and Advice for Cooper 31:55 John Kellogg appearance 38:39 Josh Hoey comes up short 40:55 Justin Rinaldi's post 44:00 Audio from last week 47:38 What about Worlds in 800? 50:11 Women's 800m: Roisin Willis Wins, Akins, Wiley come up short 57:49 Men's 1500: Jonah Koech FTW, Nugusge Devastated 01:11:27 Men's 5,000m: Cole Hocker FTW 01:16:17 Why does the rail keeping opening up for Hocker? 01:21:22 Steeplechase: Dan Michalski Dreams Become Reality, Kenneth Rooks wins 01:27:27 LetsRun shirt on NBC 01:28:30 Sprint Action: Sha'Carri Arrested *article 01:34:53 Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Superstar 01:36:09 Lyles-Bednarek feud 01:40:42 Grand Slam Track Payment Issues 01:48:21 Presenting crazy scenarios to Jon links: LRC Track Needs More "Losers" & Upsets: Finishing 4th (or 5th) at USAs Sucks — And That’s What Makes It Great Justin Rinaldi's post Greatest of All Throws: Michael Carter’s Unbreakable High School Shot Put Record Turns 40 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/17aafbde-6894-4e20-81b6-594a5fd03a9d

6 Aug 1h 52min

Want the full podcast? Join our Supporters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public and use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year The men's 1500m event exceeded expectations Jonah Koech getting the shock win, Ethan Strand being second and Olympic champion Cole Hocker getting the final Worlds spot as Yared Nuguse missed the team (unless he wins the Diamond League final). LetsRun.com singlet wearer and Supporters Club member Dan Michalksi nearly beat Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks in the steeple and joins us at 52:39 to discuss his rags to riches story. Nikki Hiltz looked great, Lexy Halladay-Lowry won the women's steeple and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone still doesn't have Sanya Richards Ross' 400m record. We break it all down. Show notes: 00:00 USA 1500m Madness 00:22 Introduction and Initial Reactions 05:06 Men's 1500m Detailed Analysis 25:53 Women's 1500 28:10 Men's steeplechase 34:32 Women's Steeplechase Recap 39:48 Angelina Napoleon's Journey 42:09 Sydney McLaughlin's 400 Win 47:08 Grand Slam Track Payment Issues 48:56 Die-Hard Track Fans 52:39 Daniel Michalski joins show 01:04:40 More 1500 Talk who is Worlds favorite 01:10:26 Sunday Preview 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/2277e63c-cda7-453c-95e0-c6db597a061d

3 Aug 21min

The 2025 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships start Thursday in Eugene. Wejo, Rojo, and Jon give their picks for Tokyo in all the distance events and then surmise about some of the other events. Want podcasts from USAs? You have to be a LetsRun.com VIP to get them. Join our Suppoters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Play in our $200,025 USAs Prediction Contest Show notes: 00:00 Introduction and Supporters Club Promotion 01:02 Start 03:08 SF Marathon Banter 05:23 USAs Prediction Contest 06:29 USAs Previews 08:08 Men's 800m *link 18:09 Women's 800m 25:15 Men's 1500m *link 34:19 Women's 1500 37:03 Men's Steeplechase 45:31 Women's Steeplechase 51:11 Men's 5000m w Intern Tate 01:09:38 Women's 5,000 01:16:01 Men's 10,000 01:18:58 Women's 10,000 01:22:34 Top Storylines at USAs 01:22:46 Men's 100: What about Noah and the high schooler? What about Sha'Carri? 01:32:18 Women's 400 & Sydney 01:34:49 Ethiopian Team Selections 01:40:30 Grand Slam Track Update 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 Give us feedback on this podcast or call us 1-844-LETSRUN and leave a voicemail https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/43a26c17-01b6-40ae-854d-7fbea333e095

29 Jul 1h 45min

American marathoning legend Deena Kastor reflects on the life and legacy of her legendary coach Joe Vigil, who recently passed away at 95. Deena's instagram tribute to Coach Vigil is here. At 36:40 we switch topics to Deena's thoughts on Ruth Chepngetich, the marathon world record holder, testing positive for a masking agent. Want daily podcasts from USAs? Join the LetsRun.com Club to get all of our podcasts. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Deena Kastor Remembers Joe Vigil 01:20 Start 02:51 Reflecting on Coach Joe Vigil's Legacy 09:20 Deena's College Struggles and Finding Coach Vigil 11:18 Training with Coach Vigil 17:24 Running USA 20:38 Deena's historic Olympic medal in 2004 24:50 Memories and Life Lessons from Coach Vigil 33:19 Embracing Simplicity in Running and Life 36:40 Ruth Chepngetich Testing Positive 44:46 The Future of Clean Sport 56:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections 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/25c597e1-18f3-42e6-9b4e-eb2be2a230dd

25 Jul 59min