World XC Preview, NIL & Track, Jerry Races Some of His Guys, 4x100 Record Broken

Samuel Tefera broke Hicham El Guerrouj's world record in a thrilling race and then barely celebrated. We break it down and are joined by Tefera's rabbit Jordan Wiliamsz at the end of the podcast. [79:00] Prior to that we have a ton of serious action including road 5k world records and not so serious action like Anthony Famiglietti going sub 4 in the mile at age 40 thanks to a dog and Lance Armstrong and another drug cheat showing up at the Austin Marathon. Plus live commentary and reaction of Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 1500m win in Dusseldorf over Tefera on Wednesday. Show notes: [0:00] Start [01:01] Tefera’s WR [08:32] Birmingham PA Announcer Geoff Wightman on Tefera’s non celebration, “It was a great shame and just a bit mystifying. Even the win should have been celebrated more than that.” [14:12 ]The “Z” in Jordan Williamsz name [16:30] Fam and dog go sub 4 in mile [20:17] Should Laura Muir’s record be disallowed because of her shoes? [26:13] 5k road world records in Monaco and Did Sarah Pagano have old record? [32:08] USA Indoors, 31 runners in women’s 2 mile, which heat will Shelby Houlihan be in? [38:55] Why do we go to NACAC cross country? [42:09] Can Donavan Brazier get world best in 600? Clayton Murphy AR in 1000? [48:12 ]Random roadrace factoid of week [51:08] Austin “Drug Cheat” Marathon with Mary Akor and Lance Armstrong [54:49] They should have let Doper Dwain Chambers run in Birmingham [61:23 ]Discussion and live commentary of Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s win over Samuel Tefera in Dusseldorg Germany [79:00] Special Guest Jordan Williamsz, Samuel Tefera’s rabbit

21 Feb 20191h 39min

2019 NYRR Millrose Games recap show. We talk Yomif Kejelcha, who should rabbit his next world record attempt, praise the NOP and Alberto Salazar, have a brief guest appearance by John Kellogg (will he return to coaching?), discuss did cable TV kill the indoor track circuit in America, Julien Wanders running 59:13, and whether LetsRun.com needs sensitivity training. Plus, pros Robby Andrews, Craig Lutz, and Kyle Merber read mean LetsRun.com tweets.LetsRun.com More detailed show notes will be on LetsRun.com here. Podcast brought to you by FloydsofLeadville.com. Go to FloydsofLeadville.com and use code LetsRunFeb10 to save 10% off all your CBD Recovery Products. [0:00] Start [00:43] We’re thinking and praying for Kemoy Campbell [04:38] Yomif Kejelcha misses world record by .01 [09:26] Who should pace Kejelcha in next attempt?/ Should we scrap the finishline banner? [15:59] Special Guest John Kellogg joins us to discuss Eamonn Coghlan running 3:49 on a 10 lap to the mile track in 1983. + Will JK return to coaching? [18:58] Did Cable TV kill off the big indoor track circuit in America? [25:19] Shelby Houlihan skips World XC, Bowerman Men Run “B” 5k instead of Millrose 3000. IAAF needs to change qualifying, USA athletes won’t be able to chase times this year [37:11] Edward Cheserek’s US citizenship is a long way off [41:43] Pro family members talking about posting on LetsRun at Millrose [42:30] Julien Wanders Runs 59:13 at RAK Half, Can we mention he’s non-African? [47:59] Listener audio: Does the LRC crew need sensitivity training? [53:49] Rojo with proof Abu Dhabi Marathon was short [57:33] Pros Robby Andrews, Kyle Merber and Crait Lutz read mean LetsRun.com Posts

12 Feb 20191h 2min

American Distance Project coach Scott Simmons joins us for the final 50 minutes to talk his team's success, their perfect sweep at USA Cross Country led by Shadrack Kipchirchir, the American dream, genetics, his rise to the top of the coaching ranks and even doping in Kenya. Prior to that we preview the NYRR Millrose Games and the world record attempt in the mile by Yomif Kejelcha and Clayton Murphy. Plus American record attempts at 800m by Ajee Wilson and Donavan Brazier. And we start it all off with talk of doping in the NFL and Julian Edelmann. LetsRun.com. More detailed show notes will be on LetsRun.com here. Podcast brought to you by FloydsofLeadville.com. Go to FloydsofLeadville.com and use code LetsRunFeb10 to save 10% off all your CBD Recovery Products. [0:00] Introduction, Welcome [03:14] Julian Edelman Drug Cheat and Super Bowl MVP [10:01] Usain Bolt at the Combine? Plus a Comeback? [13:27] Millrose Games- World Record Attempt in Mile [23:35] Will the American Records Fall at 800? [30:37 ] Katelyn Tuohy and high school mile record- should she have done world XC instead? [36:03] Men’s 3000m Talk [43:23] Wanamaker Women’s Mile [46:43] Shelby Houlihan- her dominance at US cross, will she run World Cross, her medal chances. [55:06] Where are the Bowerman men, 12,000 show up for an indoor meet in Germany [57:24] Rojo guesses what Scott Simons talks about. [61:53] Scott Simmons Interview [63:56] World XC best race in World and US Team chances [72:33] How does he get his guys to improve so much? (Scott says Frankline Tonui who was 11th at US Cross may have been the best performance of anyone on his team). [82:12] Army vs WCAP vs ADP [86:45]How does he convince people his guys are doing it clean?/ Staying away from the gray area/Anti-doping pledge they sign [90:30]What is going on with athletes testing positive in Kenya? [94:12] Is Coaching a Kenyan American different than coaching a kid born in America? [98:00] What separates Chelimo from the rest of the team? [100:53] How did Scott get started as a coach? He chronicles his journey from being a middle school XC coach to coaching the best in the world.

5 Feb 20191h 50min

Shelby Houlihan joins us (39:22) mark on why she's running US cross, her fabulous 2018 season, making the 5000 great for America again, & the high standards of her coach Jerry Schumacher. Plus NBIGP, McLaughlin's pro debut, is she a diva? (no), what do fast times in Dubai mean? And a look at US cross.

29 Jan 20191h 24min

The pro track and field season is finally here with Donavan Brazier vs Clayton Murphy to kick it off. The world's richest marathon has changed and a look back at the action in Houston. Plus, a guest appearance from the Vaporfly 4% shoe, a look at Walmsley's 64:00, and much more.

23 Jan 20191h 4min

We preview what we're excited about in 2019, this weekend's Houston half-marathon and hear from LRC visitors including fake Mike Rossi, fake Ryan Hall and the real Texas Runner Girl. Houston half first, with some talk of Sally Kipyego's chances for 2020 team at end of hat, then 22 minutes in we start previewing 2019, 53 minutes in thread of week, and 58 minutes have visitors audio.

17 Jan 20191h 7min

Can anything be done to improve anti-doping in the world? A good place to start might be seeing what one of America's most notorious dopers, Floyd Landis, the guy who crossed the finishline first in the 2006 Tour De France, and later would help bring down Lance Armstrong has to say. Floyd talks doping, anti-doping, his new CBD company Floyd's of Leadville, and how to live the better life.

11 Dec 20181h 39min

We'll get your ready for the 2018 NCAA XC Champs.

17 Nov 201840min