Will Sumner (Guest), Oslo, Birnbaum is King, Panic time for USAs?
Will Sumner, the 19-year-old University of Georgia super freshman, who won NCAAs with a a 1:44.26 negative split and is taking on the proc this weekend at the NYC Grand Prix joins us at 76:57 to discuss his breakout year and future plans. Prior to that we breakdown the week in running with the crazy fast 1500 (Jakob Ingebrigtsen 3:27 PB) and 5000m times (12:41 x 2) at the Oslo Bislett Games, discuss the success of the OAC, Yared Nuguse and remind everyone that USAs are just 2+ weeks away. Who should start to panic? Plus high school nationals and Simeon Birnbaum winning the dream mile and "shushing" the crowd. Show notes below: Every sports fan needs a VPN. And NordVPN is the one we were using before they offered to pay us to promote it. Money-back guarantee. https://letsrun.com/vpn Stay hydrated. Get electrolytes without the junk. Try DrinkLMNT today. No sugar. No dodgy ingredients. https://drinklmnt.com/letsrun 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. Use code CLUB25 to save 25%: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Start 04:12 Jon's 10th-year reunion 06:26 Join the Supporters Club 08:24 Did Kiplimo really get 2nd? *photo 13:21 12:41 5000m x 2 18:54 What explains all the fast 1500m times this year? 24:39 Post of week 27:51 Jakob is more likely to get beat in 5000 or 1500? 32:54 Rojo's contrarian take of week - is OAC underperforming? 37:56 Did Yared Nuguse get the American record? 45:28 USAs are 2 weeks away should Schweizer, Cranny, Jager, Rogers, Mu be worried? 46:37 There is no 1500m at NYC Grand Prix for Athing Mu to run *thread 58:44 Birnbaum wins Dream high school mile and shushes Leo Young and the crowd 01:09:04 Shove at high school nationals 01:09:54 Issam Asinga still chasing legal sub 10 01:15:00 Will Sumner racing the pros at NYC Grand Prix, Athing Mu entered in 1500 but no 1500 in meet 76:57 Will Sumner (Guest) 01:18:58 Start in the sport 01:23:29 Deciding to go to Georgia 01:27:05 Indoors 01:28:48 Outdoors, struggling at Mt. Sac 01:33:27 Thought process heading into NCAAs 01:36:49 He talks us through NCAA race 01:41:50 Thoughts on winning NCAAs 01:44:56 His training 01:48:01 His parents running background 01:48:37 Go pro or stay in school? 01:51:45 Cross country in high school 01:52:56 His big workout before NCAAs 01:55:26 His dad posting on the LetsRun.com forums and Will thanking his parents 01:58:02 Where does he want to be in a year? 02:00:59 The shoes 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/4230f4b7-4637-4254-b09a-3d6f2a3bbd26 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
20 Jun 20232h 4min
Oslo What a Meet: Jakob 3:27, 9 Sub 3:30, Kajelcha AND Kiplimo 12:41
What a meet. This was our live reaction show which has been out for Supporters Club members since Thursday. Plus we've got a Will Sumner podcast out for Supporters Club members. Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran 3:27.95 as 8 men went sub 3:30 including Yared Nuguse in an American record time* of 3:29.02. In the men's 5000m, Yomif Kejelcha and Jacob Kiplimo both ran 12:41.73 with Kejelcha getting the win. FINAL CHANCE TO SAVE 50% ON FIRST YEAR OF SUPPORTERS CLUB (and hear our Will Sumner podcast early) https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public and use code GOAT50 Show notes: 00:00 What a meet and what a 1500! 08:14 5000: 2 x 12:41 15:15 Dream Mile- Cory McGee and Nikki Hiltz Impress 22:49 Intern Alex reactions - Sub 3:30 is the new standard 32:37 Rojo returns, 1500 talk, Steve Holman 37:59 Nuguse's time not an American record* 47:31 Can Jakob do this at Worlds? 51:02 Warholm returns 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 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/71d6d333-7948-48da-a270-3757a0c64d44 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
18 Jun 202357min
Wow: 3 WRs in Paris, What an NCAAs (Will Sumner, Katelyn Tuohy) and LOADED Oslo 1500
What an amazing week of track and field. We had three world records in Paris with Jakob Ingebrigtsen getting the 2-mile world record, Faith Kipyegon the 5000, and Lamecha Girma the steeplechase, plus Sydney McLaughlin got beat, and Keely Hodkginson ran 1:55. Then we had a crazy NCAA championships with stars Britton Wilson and Katelyn Tuohy leaving empty handed but Will Sumner arriving as Donavan Brazier's heir apparent or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Plus the Andy Powell 1500m magic continued with Nathan Green emerging as his newest star. And on Thursday we have the Oslo Diamond League with an amazing men's 1500m with Jakob Ingebrigtsen taking on Mohamed Katir, Yared Nuguse, Timothy Cheruiyot, Josh Kerr, Ollie Hoare and many more. Save 50% on the 1st year of LetsRun.com Supporters Club Get a 2nd podcast every week (and our Oslo live reaction podcast this week) and you can save 50% off your first year with code GOAT50. You get ALL the letsrun content and a great soft tshirt if you sign up for a year. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Start 00:55 Banter: 3 WRs in Paris, Crazy NCAAs, Oslo on top 07:40 Rojo on Kipyegon in Paris 14:06 Are they peaking too soon? What about the shoes? 21:54 Should Athing Mu be a bit worried about Keely? 30:53 Sydney gets beat 36:19 NCAAs: 36:19 Tuohy gets beat in 1500 doesn't run 5000 46:10 Should Tuohy shut season down? 50:01 Britton Wilson comes up short too 52:09 Michaela Rose and women's 800 01:00:44 Will Sumner superstar 01:09:27 Who is more likley to win Olympic gold Will Sumner or Donavan Brazier? Should Sumner go pro? 01:17:11 Men's 1500, Nathan Green, Joe Waskom and Andy Powell 01:31:26 Ky Robinson and Stanford 01:35:53 Oslo 1500 Preview - Jakob takes on everyone but Wightman and R Cheruiyot 01:43:21 Mental health 01:45:51 Tori Bowie RIP 01:46:57 Double threshold training explained 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/79180f06-0c9b-431c-8a27-76f42cdf78bf This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
14 Jun 20231h 51min
(Bonus) What an NCAAs - Tuohy's Runs Bold But Goes Home Empty Handed
What an NCAAs. We break it all down for Supporters Club members. Everyone else gets the 1st 20 minutes. If you want the full thing join the Supporters Club with the 1st year 50% off using code GOAT50 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Or you can watch the full thing as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba4Fh_kSk5o Show notes: 00:00 NCAAS 02:24 Tuohy comes up short in 1500 18:13 Tuohy doesn't run the 5000 SC only (after here: you can watch the full thing as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba4Fh_kSk5o ) 24:10 Will Tuohy go pro? 26:50 Parker Valby dominates 5000 33:44 Women's 800: Michaela Rose a new US star 37:18 Roisin Willis says she's in a dark place 41:51 Everlyn Kemboi 44:52 Will Sumner one of the biggest winners at the meet 50:27 Nathan Green and Washington Milers 01:00:55 Injury bug - Green, Valby others 01:06:50 Ky Robinson NCAA 5k/10k double 01:12:18 Could Stanford with Young brothers win NCAAs next year? 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/a2ef2ccc-47f0-42e2-88cf-27c0e32904fd This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
11 Jun 202321min
(Bonus) Paris DL World Record Bonanza: Jakob 7:54, Kipyegon 14:05, Girma 7:52
Was that the best track meet in the last 25 years? We break it down and are giving the 1st 15 minutes to everyone. If you want the rest of the podcast, join the Supporters Club today. https://letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Use code GOAT50 to save 50%. The Paris Diamond League meet more than delivered as Jakob Ingebrigtsen got the 2-mile world record, Faith Kipyegon the 5000m world record, and Lamecha Girma the steeplechase world record. Plus, a personal best for Keely Hodginson, Noah Lyles taking down Marcell Jacobs, and Sydney McLaughlin Levrone getting beat by Paulino. Show notes: 00:00 Joint Supporters Club today https://letsrun.com/subscribe 05:13 Lights, shoes, which record was most impressive? 10:26 Zurich DL had 3 worlds records in 1997 12:40 Jakob audio +World record attempt in Oslo ? 16:22 Where do we rank Jakob's record? (Rest for SC members) 19:14 Faith Kipyegon stuns herself with 5000m world record 26:13 Can she get 3000 record? 35:24 Lamecha Girma gets steeple world record 41:24 Paul Chelimo 44:54 Rest of Meet: Keely Hodgkinson 1:55 PR 51:17 Paulino beats Sydney in 400 after Syndey goes out like a rocket 01:01:52 7 guys 1:43 in 800 at Emmanuel Korir DFL again 01:04:54 Grant Holloway wins hurdles 01:06:04 Noah Lyles takes down 100 with Marcell Jacobs 01:11:07 NCAA talk 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. If you want the rest of the podcast, join the Supporters Club today. https://letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 to save 50%. 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/8aadb4f3-45e1-4f81-a512-988694f9628d This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
10 Jun 202316min
Kipyegon WR, Niels Laros (Guest), Jakob and Girma Go for WR, Tuohy Chasing History, Hocker is Back
Niels Laros is barely 18 yet he has run 1:46, 3:38 and 13:23 and is a pro runner for Nike. The teen phenom joins us at 81:20 to talk about his amazing career and start in the sport. Faith Kipyegon got her world record and became the first woman to go sub 3:50 for 1500, Mo Katir got the big 5000 PR as 3 Americans ran sub 12:57, but Luis Grijalva was faster than them all. Jakob Ingebrigtsen is going for the 2-mile world record on Friday in Paris and Lamecha Girma is going for the steeplechase world record as Sydney McLaughlin-Lavrone makes her 2023 debut vs Marileidy Paulino. 19-year-old Addy WIley has arrived, Katelyn Tuohy goes for history at NCAAs and Cole Hocker is back. Want to know what happens in Paris and NCAAs? Join the Supporters Club today for 50% off using code GOAT50. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Get a VPN to protect your internet traffic and never miss a sporting event because you have the wrong IP address. NordVPN is the VPN of LetsRun.com and has a Moneyback guarantee. https://www.letsrun.com/vpn Get Electrolytes without the Junk. DrinkLMNT is electrolytes with no dodgy ingredients, no sugar. Get Salty today, with a no questions money back refund policy. https://drinklmnt.com/letsrun Show notes: 0:00 NordVPN - The VPN of LetsRun 00:38 Intro 06:13 Faith Kipyegon breaks 1500m WR, first woman under 3:50 - takes on Letsenbet Gidey at 5000 this Friday 15:43 Kipyegon vs El Guerrouj 17:49 The first person under 3:50 in the mile was... 22:02 Men's 5000- 3 Americans < 12:57 27:54 Katir responds online to doping accusations 36:45 Jakob and Girma going for 2 mile and steeplechase world records in Paris 44:58 Sydney vs Paulino in 400 51:06 Addy Wiley 4:03 1500m as a 19-year old American 59:13 Cole Hocker is back! 01:02:23 Katelyn Tuohy going for most NCAA titles in a school year / 1500/ 5000 double 01:12:22 Men's steeple is loaded 01:16:09 Women's 800 - Michaela Rose ready to go 1:57? 01:21:20 Niels Laros Guest - 1:46, 3:38 and 13:23 and he's barely 18 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/00a716d5-cb2c-4a73-b20e-9fc781d411cc This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
7 Jun 20231h 50min
BONUS: FAITH KIPYEGON 3:49.11 WORLD RECORD, Grijalva 12:52, Florence Diamond League Recap
Faith Kipyegon became the first woman to go sub 3:50 for 1500m and we break it down live! This is supposed to be a Supporters Club only podcast but we're releasing the Faith Kipyeon portion to everyone. Save 50% your first year if you join the Supporters Club this weekend! Use Code GOAT50. Get a 2nd podcast every week, a super soft shirt, and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Plus Luis Grijalva impressed, Emma Coburn was subpar again, and what about Grant Fisher and Woody Kincaid? Fast high school mile and possibly a fast one in Portland. Video here if you want it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bToY6i2RTLw Show notes: 00:00 Banter 02:13 Faith Kipyegon 3:49.11 World Record Supporters Club only (Join today and save 50% with code GOAT50) 20:04 Men's 5000: Katir over Kajelcha, Grijalva 12:52! 28:33 Panic time for Grant Fisher? 36:25 Luis Grijalva audio 41:24 Women's steeple - The future and is Emma Coburn the past? 51:20 Men's 100 57:23 4 high school sub 4s at HOKA Festival of Miles 01:00:25 Mike Smith vs Jerry, Men's 5k also has Chelimo and Nur 01:07:22 Great 1500 at Portland Track Festival Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. 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 use code GOAT50 to save 50% this weekend. 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/7009ef5c-f9cb-4056-bf06-7d878b3e4259 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
3 Jun 202321min
Is Jakob Improving? Rabat, LA, Lex Young HS Record, and LOADED 5k in Florence
It was a jam-packed weekend with the LA Grand Prix on Friday and Saturday, the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, and NCAA Regional. Jakob Ingebrigtsen is still king of the 1500, but is he still improving? Abdihamid Nur got a big win but will he even make the US team this year? Lex Young broke the high school 5000m record, but he's not the fastest 18-year-old training in America. If you want more Hobbs Kessler and Rabat talk you need to be a LetsRun Supporters Club Member. Get a 2nd podcast every week, including a live Diamond League recap show this week. Plus save on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Banter 05:50 5k in LA Abdihamid Nur falls and still wins race 16:19 Lex Young breaks high school 5000m record 20:14 Meet the 18-year-old faster than the Youngs *Thread 29:52 Rabat 1500: - The Elephant in the room - Is Jakob not improving? 40:01 Why was Jakob looking over his shoulder? *Video 46:23 Is it panic time for Bowerman women? 53:20 NCAA regionals 57:49 Whose double is harder Britton Wilson's or Katelyn Tuohy's? 01:02:35 Intern Alex- false start in 5k 01:12:38 Voicemail of the week (on intern Alex) 01:21:54 Was LA meet a success? 01:34:04 Amazing HS State Meet Results 01:38:28 Kara Goucher's contracts 01:40:00 Diamond League Florence- Loaded 5k on Friday w Grant Fisher Links: Jakob Video *Yared Video LA Friday - Nur Falls and Wins, Young HS Record LA Saturday: Cheruiyot and Kessler, Crouser and Rest of Meet Rabat Recao: Jakob over Yared Threads: The ELEPHANT in the Room about Jakob: He has stopped Improving False Start in 5k Amazing HS State Meet Results Thread - 2023 Edition Niels Laros 18 yo runs 13:23 5K!! Summer is here and that mean's it's time to try Drink LMNT, the electrolyte drink of LetsRun.com. No questions asked money back guarantee! https://www.letsrun.com/drink 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. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/3a68833c-4753-4829-89eb-8350662cf347 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
31 Mai 20231h 50min
