St. Louis, Stolen Valor, and the Most Chaotic Marathon in History

2028 Olympic Marathon Trials awarded to St. Louis and the debate over weather, timing, and what makes a fair championship race.

The unbelievable story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon, featuring car rides, questionable fueling strategies, and one of the strangest races in sports history.

Cam Hanes, Sage Canaday, peptides, masters athletes, and a broader discussion about performance-enhancing substances in endurance sports.

Emily Venters' performance at the New York Mini 10K and David Roche's growing success coaching elite marathoners.

Grandma's Marathon anticipation, marathon training philosophies, and speculation about upcoming performances.

The origins of I'll Have Another and how Lindsey's podcast evolved from a general-interest show into one focused on running.

Sara Hall's recent success, elite running couples, and how athletes navigate the highs and lows of long careers.

Marathon result verification, influencer culture, chip time versus gun time, and the internet's obsession with race results.

Media Mentioned:

• Citation Needed (1904 Olympic Marathon episode)
• Last Podcast on the Left (1904 Olympic Marathon episode)
• Normal Gossip
• All the Light We Cannot See
• Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

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