The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson on His New Book, Running Fast, Why We Run, and LetsRun.com

The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson on His New Book, Running Fast, Why We Run, and LetsRun.com

Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, former editor-in-chief of Wired, 2:29 marathoner, and daily LetsRun visitor, joins this week’s LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast to talk about his new book, The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports (buy it here).

Thompson shares how he went from a decent high school runner to running 2:29 in his 40s and setting the American record for 50K in the 45–49 age group. He opens up about the mental breakthrough that unlocked his improvement, lessons from surviving thyroid cancer, and how running helped him understand his complicated relationship with his father.

Nick talks about why we run, how it fits in our life, and also he tells wild stories about getting fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes and being kidnapped in Morocco. Plus some business advice for LetsRun.com, and his thoughts on today’s top track stars.

Bonus: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a year and we’ll send you The Running Ground for free ($30 value) + a free LetsRun.com shirt. You get all the LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week and savings on running shoes.

Buy the book at Amazon here or support independent booksellers here.

  • 00:00 Get The Running Ground for free by joining the LetsRun.com Supporters Club
  • 02:00 Introducing Nick Thompson
  • 03:56 What inspired The Running Ground
  • 05:57 Nick’s realization and running breakthrough
  • 09:31 His complicated relationship with his father
  • 19:32 Balancing running with life and career
  • 23:00 Training and staying injury-free with the Alexander Technique
  • 30:42 Reflecting on Stanford and early running years
  • 34:00 Moving to ultras and the joy of trail running
  • 36:58 Getting kidnapped in Morocco
  • 40:38 Fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes
  • 46:20 Nick’s thoughts on today’s track and field stars
  • 54:04 Nick’s advice for LetsRun.com and navigating the AI era
  • 1:00:18 Wrapping up and how to get the book free
  • Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.

Bonus: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a year and we’ll send you The Running Ground for free ($30 value) + a free LetsRun.com shirt. You get all the LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week and savings on running shoes.

Buy the book at Amazon here or support independent booksellers here.

Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business.

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NCAA Highlights & Controversy, Shacarri Richardson Flunks Her Season Opener, Grand Slam Track Changes, Nick Symmonds Summits Everest

NCAA Highlights & Controversy, Shacarri Richardson Flunks Her Season Opener, Grand Slam Track Changes, Nick Symmonds Summits Everest

Want a detailed? Written recap of the weekend? Read The Week That Was The collegiate action heated up with fast times across the board and some controversy at the ACC Champs. Sophie O'Sullivan looked impressive, Simeon Birnbaum's delivered, Parker Wolfe was impressive, but is Ethan Strand the one shoe companies should be focused on? The Johnson twins are now a force in NCAA sprinting and Nick Symmonds made it to the top of Mt. Everest. Grand Slam Track has made some changed and Sha'Carri Richardson had a disappointing opening to her 20245 season. We break it all down. PR Running Camps for High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers Attend PR Running Camp July 13-17 in NC led by famed coaches Chris Catton and Tim Goldsack. More info here. 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 Show notes: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Start 06:09 PR Running Camp *link 06:52 Join the LetsRun Supporters Club *link 07:36 Breaking News: Athing Mu at Pre Classic 11:05 NCAA 1500m and Ethan Strand's Performance: 50.6 400? 16:52 America's next steeple star!? 21:13 Geordie Beamish vs Ethan Strand 25:00 Adam Spencer over Nathan Green at Big 10 1500 25:18 Oregon's Koitatoi Kidali scores 0 points, is he NCAA 800 favorite? 28:42 NCAA 800m Heated up 34:55 Women's 1500m Sophie O'Sullivan's Journey 40:10 ACC Men's 5000m Controversy Causes Ethan Strand to Run 13:13! 50:44 Team Dynamics? 53:40 Simeon Birnbaum's Impressive Weekend 56:13 Comparing Birnbaum to Grant Fisher 57:52 Debate on Celebrations and Sportsmanship 01:05:19 Johnson Twins at Clemson Go 1-2 01:07:11 Maggie Liebich Dreams Become Reality Athlete of Week *thread 01:11:09 Sha'Carri Richardson's Season Opener 01:21:05 Grand Slam Track Format Changes 01:30:37 Remember Eugene Summer Series? 01:34:05 Nick Symmonds' Everest Climb 01:37:20 Upcoming Track Meets 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.

21 Maj 1h 38min

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

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

American 800m superstar Clayton Murphy has hung up the spikes and joins us at 65:37 to discuss his career. Prior to that we break down Jakob Ingebrigtsen's achilles injury and Athing Mu running the weirdest 1500m we've ever heard of. Plus, Casey Clinger set an American record at 25k and should we be alarmed that the USA only left World Relays with one gold medal? Want to attend the best running camp for high schoolers and middle schoolers? Attend PR Running Camp July 13-17 in NC led by famed coaches Chris Catton and Tim Goldsack. More info here. Show notes: 00:00 Best Running Camp in America *link 01:23 Start 03:31 Jakob OUT!? 13:31 Athing Mu Wins a 1500 by nearly a minute 25:05 Thread on Mu 30:24 US 25K Championships: Casey Clinger sets American record in pro debut 38:08 2:06 Marathoner Zouhair Talbi an American citizen 43:21 The Pope is American and a White Sox fan 45:37 AI experts email rojo@letsrun.com 47:32 Mo Aman doping scandal 52:24 World Relays: USA wins 1 of 5 01:00:07 Doha Diamond League Friday 01:02:42 Cooper Teare Prediction 01:05:37 Clayton Murphy interview 01:06:31 Why retire now? 01:15:12 Favorite moment 01:18:03 Proving doubters and Letsrun wrong 01:21:18 What happened in Tokyo? 01:23:53 The Double Attempt at US Championships 01:28:12 Destroying Josh Kerr at NCAAs 01:31:33 The Oregon Project Experience 01:40:29 Life After Professional Running 01:43:01 Who had better career him or his wife Ariana Washington? 01:45:20 What will happen to 800 world record? 01:47:12 His sports card business venture 01:52:48 PR Running Camp *link 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.

13 Maj 1h 53min

Dreams Become Reality: Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness

Dreams Become Reality: Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness

Cordell Tinch blasted the hurdles in China while Masai Russell got the American record in Miami. Josh Kerr got a big 1500 win, Grant Fisher cruised in the 5000 and is Nikki Hiltz a threat in the 1500? Grand Slam Track is halfway done with it's inaugural season. How are they doing? Ethan Strand took down Abel Teffra in the collegiate ranks but the best action of the weekend may have been in Texas where high school junior Tate Taylor ran 9.92 and two freshman ran 10.16 and 10.17. Plus Fred Kerley got arrested again. What does it mean for his career? 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 Show notes: 00:00 Dreams Become Reality? Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness 00:37 Start 04:03 Dreams Become Reality Cordell Tinch and Jacory Patterson 11:09 Grand Slam Big Picture after 2 Meets 17:51 Broadcast/ Doubling 29:02 Diamond League broadcasts 31:08 Grant Holloway worries? 36:18 Grant Fisher's Performance 38:15 Cooper Teare's Weekend 41:45 Supporters Club dads 43:21 what does Jakob think? 46:37 Is Nikki Hiltz a women's 1500 threat? 54:19 NCAA 1500m Hype: Ethan Strand over Abel Teffra 59:48 High School 100m Madness in Texas 01:08:34 Fred Kerley arrested again 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.

5 Maj 1h 14min

London's New King, Faith Kipyegon's Moonshot, Chebet's Diamond League Madness, Phenoms at Penn

London's New King, Faith Kipyegon's Moonshot, Chebet's Diamond League Madness, Phenoms at Penn

What a weekend! Nathan Green and UW turned heads at Penn but what about Ethan Strand and Gary Martin? Sabastian Sawe won London and staked his claim to #1 marathoner in the world although John Korir may want to argue. Former #1 Eliud Kipchoge put up a fine performance. Sifan Hassan's 4 month lay-off was too much as Tigist Assefa set a women's only world record and took home over $300,000. The Diamond League opened and Beatrice Chebet was better than ever, while Karsten Warholm got a 300m world record. What's up with Grant Holloway? And what about Faith Kipyegon's sub 4 attempt? Show notes below. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And a super soft running shirt? 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 Penn Relays, Diamond League, London 00:35 Start 06:16 Villanova and Penn Relays Discussion 10:54 NCAA Men's Miling analysis 20:08 Quincy Wilson 43.99 29:29 Phenoms, Evan Jager & Parker Valby 33:41 Adidas road event 41:55 London Marathon Recap 45:15 Sabastian Sawe or John Korir, Who is #1 in the World? 51:19 Evaluating Eliud Kipchoge's performance 57:00 Marathon Human Interest Stories 01:01:35 Women's Race: Tigist Assefa over Hassan 01:10:22 Weather 01:13:30 Diamond League opener and Beatrice Chebet's unbelievable close in the 5k 01:17:17 Karsten Warholm 01:20:55 Trouble for Grant Holloway? 01:23:29 Kipyegon's Sub-Four Minute Mile Attempt 01:34:19 Closing Thoughts and Supporters Club 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.

29 Apr 1h 38min

Villanova's Marco Langon Talks Penn Relays, NIL with Diadora

Villanova's Marco Langon Talks Penn Relays, NIL with Diadora

Marco Langon didn't win NCAA indoors, but he turned heads with his confident running and interview afterwards. The junior at Villanova University discusses his motivations, the hardships he has faced, and his unapologetic drive to succeed in running on the eve of Penn Relays, and after his signing of an NIL Deal with Diadora. Want our London Marathon Preview pod? Join the Supporters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Marco Langon 02:45 Looking Back at NCAAs 04:26 Inspirations from the Past 0 7:41 His mindset and philosophy 13:34 'Clear a Path' 18:02 Training under Marcus O'Sullivan 25:28 NIL Deal with Diadora 31:56 Overcoming Adversity 35:51 Choosing Diadora 4 1:52 The Importance of Visualization 47:44 Villanova's Legacy at Penn Relays 55:10 The LetsRun Community 59:09 Conclusion and Future Goals 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.

23 Apr 59min

Boston Delivers (Lokedi CR, Korir Supreme, Mantz 2:05) + High School Sub 15, Athing Mu's 5000, Noah Lyles 400

Boston Delivers (Lokedi CR, Korir Supreme, Mantz 2:05) + High School Sub 15, Athing Mu's 5000, Noah Lyles 400

Sharon Lokedi is your Boston Marathon course record holder as she stopped the Hellen Obiri three-peat. (Article here). John Korir joined his brother Wesley as Boston champ. Is he the #1 in the world? Conner Mantz ran 2:05 but just missed the podium. How does he compare to Bill Rodgers? Des Linden said farewell to the marathon and we honor her at 1:50:09. We also talk about high schooler Jane Hedengren's 14:57 5000, Athing Mu's 5000, and Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley and Erriyon Knighton all running 400s. (Sponsored) Ben is hosting the Flagstaff Coaching Clinic with Greg McMillan & Mike Smith July 10th to 13th in Flagstaff. Clinic is geared toward high school and college coaches as well as those looking to work with professionals. Sign up here. Want our London Marathon Preview Podcast? 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 Show notes: 00:00 Flagstaff Coaching Clinic *link 01:33 Start 06:06 Boston Big Impressions 10:55 American Marathoners' Performance Led by Mantz's 2:05 23:35 John Korir's dominance and rise to the top 27:17 The Big one? 38:03 Alphonce Simbu 39:57 Ryan Ford's Inspirational Journey 41:59 Puma Super Shoes 42:24 Bill Rodgers vs today 56:02 Women's race analysis. Sharon Lokedi turns the tables 01:01:07 Under Armour and Asics 01:03:25 Top American Runners: Jess Mcclain 01:14:55 Broadcast Critiques and Insights 01:18:09 Athing Mu 5000 01:21:25 Media Questions and Disappointments 01:26:51 More Crazy college times 01:31:04 More Jane Hedengren 14:57 thoughts 01:36:01 Noah Lyles 400 vs Knighton's vs Kerley's 01:43:00 Men's 100 with Lindsay, Miller, Coleman 01:50:09 Tribute to Des Linden's Career 01:58:06 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts 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.

22 Apr 2h 1min

Athing Mu 5k?, Boston Marathon Weeks with Ben Rosario (Guest)

Athing Mu 5k?, Boston Marathon Weeks with Ben Rosario (Guest)

HOKA NAZ Elite & Marathon Project founder Ben Rosario joins us at 49:05 to talk running and give us our first look at Monday's Boston Marathon. Prior to that we discuss whether Athing Mu is really racing a 5k at Mt. Sac this weekend, talk about the Aussie Champs and Peter Bol's Aussie record in the 800, Gout, Gout, and more. Plus hot high school action at Arcadia as Jane Hedengren's amazing year continued. (Sponsored) Ben is hosting the Flagstaff Coaching Clinic with Greg McMillan & Mike Smith July 10th to 13th in Flagstaff.  Clinic is geared toward high school and college coaches as well as those looking to work with professionals.  Sign up here. Want our Preview Podcast from Boston on Friday? 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 Show notes: 00:00 Flagstaff Coaching Clinic *link 04:33 Athing Mu's Entered in Mt. Sac 5000 09:55 Women's Basketball Unrivaled League 11:08 Grand Slam Track and TV Contracts 14:15 Australian Championships Recap: Cam Myers Wins 1500, Gout, Gout, Upset in 5000 21:59 Gout Gout & Bolt Comparisons 27:43 Noah Lyles if he had run .005 slower in Paris 31:53 Jane Hedengren Record-Breaking Season Continues with 2 Mile at Arcadia 36:33 Owen Powell over Sam Ruthe 41:44 Geoffrey Kamworor Wins Rotterdam 2:04:43 45:20 Jimmy Gressier's Celebration at Euro Champs link his previous celebration 49:05 Ben Rosario Interview: Coaching and Running Insights 54:11 Marathon Project update 01:00:13 His coaching clinic and past history with Mike Smith and Greg McMillan 01:06:08 Boston Marathon Preview 01:08:20 Preparing for the course 1:10:24 Robert insults Kipchoge 01:14:42 Changing Mindsets for Hilly Marathons 01:16:55 The Impact of Super Shoes 01:18:42 Leaving coaching 01:21:40 Talent Acquisition 01:24:07 Boston Marathon Predictions 01:31:21 How did Matthew Richtman run 2:07? 01:38:48 Future of Olympic Marathon Trials? 01:40:54 Can Conner Mantz Win? 01:52:22 Coaching clinic in Flagstaff *link Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want our Preview Podcast from Boston on Friday? 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.

16 Apr 1h 53min

Grand Slam Breakdown: Winners, Losers, Plus Taylor Roe’s Cherry Blossom World Best

Grand Slam Breakdown: Winners, Losers, Plus Taylor Roe’s Cherry Blossom World Best

The inaugural Grand Slam Track is in the books. What went right, what went wrong, and what were our thoughts? as Emmauel Wanyonyi pulled the upset over the Olympic milers Hocker, Kerr and Nuguse and picked up $100,000 as so did Grant Fisher in a controversial fashion. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cruised to her $100,000 while at the Cherry Blossom 10 miler Taylor Roe broke the world best and was fantastic as Charles Hicks got the win on the men's side over Alex Maier who got the Americna record. If you love this podcast, rate us on your podcast app and join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club to get a 2nd podcast every week. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Grand Slam Track, Cherry Blossom 00:22 Start 03:12 Kingston Event Highlights and Analysis 09:24 Men's 3000 Meters: Grant Fisher focuses on the Slam lets Hagos Gebrhiwet run away 23:51 Men's 800: Marco Arop impressed, 1500 runners fizzle 31:57 Discussion on Event Format and Future Improvements 35:22 What happened to Josh Kerr? 42:06 Warning to Athlos and Diamond League 51:29 Fan Engagement 01:01:44 Women's 5000 01:04:59 More Grant Fisher 01:11:29 Trade Wejo? 01:11:53 Jakob 01:16:32 Sydney & Her Future Plans 01:25:58 Grand Slam Track vs. Diamond League 01:29:31 Kenny B and Melissa Jefferson's Doubles 01:33:42 Cherry Blossom 10-Miler: Taylor Roe World Best, Charles Hicks Wants to Run for USA 01:36:42 Charles Hicks' Victory and Alex Maier's National Record 01:38:49 Joe Klecker and Drew Hunter 01:39:37 Taylor Rowe Conversions 01:50:11 Michael Johnson- do we need to tweak distance format? 01:59:01 Fan Lottery 02:05:05 Flotrack 02:09:23 Jon's Betting Succe$$ 02:12:32 Jon's Soccer 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. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/8b965612-703b-412c-9b87-7fff61b096ed

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