College doping scandal?, Valencia half, 7th American sub 2:09, New York City Marathon week

American 800 star Josh Hoey and his coach Justin Rinaldi have parted ways after Rinaldi helped transform Hoey into one of the top 800m runners in the world, but Hoey didn't make Team USA for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the reasons behind the split, disagreements over training intensities, and Hoey's tendency to push himself too hard. The hosts express their surprise and disappointment, debating the consequences of this decision on Hoey's future career. Was Josh Hoey's decision wise? Join our club to hear the rest of the podcast We're giving you the 1st 7 minutes of the podcast for free. The rest is for Supporters Club members. Join today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public and if you sign up for the annual membership you get Nicholas Thompson's new book The Running Ground for free in addition to a LetsRun.com shirt. (If you'd prefer Sean Brosnan's book, email us podcast@letsrun.com after you sign-up). https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Show notes: 00:00 Josh Hoey & Justin Rinaldi part ways 00:22 Introduction and Exciting News Teaser 02:48 Revealing the Big News 04:47 Analyzing the Decision 07:45 Statements from Both Sides 12:22 A greek tragedy? 18:13 Alan Webb comparison? 20:03 Josh's Relentless Training Regimen 27:19 Speculations on Josh's Future Show notes: 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/a4f22c1d-2f50-44c6-81d3-fadb353e761b

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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. 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/13a2d960-f122-4afb-9779-334ed3c6add5

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Jane Hedengren blew her NCAA debut out of the park? Could she be the favorite at NCAA cross country? Joshua Cheptegei's improved in marahton #3 in Amsterdam, but is he even better than Conner Mantz? What about Mo Farah?marathon performances and questions whether he's cut out for the distance, comparing him to other marathoners like Connor Mantz and Mo Farah. Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy are entered in the NYRR 5k. Does that mean they'll do US cross? What about Nico Young, Grant Fisher, and Cole Hocker? Plus, should they debate Keely Hodgkinson's instagram post? Show notes below: 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 Jane Hedengren debut, Parker Valby & Katelyn Tuohy return, Joshua Cheptegei vs Conner Mantz + Keely Hodgkinson 00:22 Welcome to Track Talk: Introduction and Hosts 02:36 Jonathan Gault's Soccer Pilgrimage 05:26 Jane Hedengren's Collegiate Debut 09:13 Is she the favorite for NCAAs? 14:38 History isn't kind to top hs 5000m runners 16:09 Joshua Cheptegei marathon #3 2:04:52 in Amsterdam 29:09 Conner Mantz vs Joshua Cheptegei 32:42 Cole Hocker at US Cross? 40:24 Who will be ready in December? 41:06 Debate on Cross Country Team Selection 44:54 Katelyn Tuohy and Parker Valby for NYRR 5k 49:28 Who are favorites? 56:01 Supporters Club and upcoming news tease 59:01 Keely Hodgkinson's instagram post 01:07:47 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off Links: Weekt That Was: Hedengren and Cheptegei Hedengren's debut Keely's outfit 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/d2c4be54-32ae-4020-9256-819703331c7d

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The 2025 Chicago Marathon delivered: Jacob Kiplimo flirted with the world record, Conner Mantz smashed Khalid Khannouchi’s 23-year-old American record with a 2:04:43., and we got to put Ruth Chepngetich’s world record another year in the rear view mirror. Mantz' joins the show at 1:56:41 to speak with Jonathan Gault about his American record. Plus, the 2nd Athlos meet in NYC, Femke Bol’s shocking move to the 800 meters, and Wesley Kiptoo’s new U.S. citizenship. Show notes below. 🛍️ Shop LetsRun Gear: https://shop.letsrun.com/ 📞 Contact Us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Voicemail/Text: 1-844-LETSRUN 🎧 Get a 2nd podcast every week. Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Get a bonus weekly podcast, shoe discounts, and exclusive content: 👉 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes 0:00 Chicago: Conner Mantz American Record (Guest) + 0:24 Introduction and Episode Overview 4:08 Chicago Marathon 2025: Jacob Kiplimo gives World Record a scare 11:41 What happened to Korir? 16:40 Kiplimo's training 21:49 Conner Mantz's American Record 23:31 Odds of winning a major? 30:03 HOKA NAZ Elite's Alex Masai beat Conner Mantz. How? 40:14 Wesley Kiptoo a U.S. citizen 43:35 Other Americans 47:00 Wesley Kiptoo vs Alex Masai's Future 50:12 Galen Rupp's Comeback 52:04 Women's race: Hawi Feysa goes 2:14:56 54:26 Ruth Chepngetich's world record and positive test 56:23 Should the Rosas have to pay back their commissions? 1:00:34 Jon's question to Kiplimo & his camp's physical reaction 1:07:47 Crazy Marcell Jacobs story 1:12:04 Was Kipchoge not a generational talent in the marathon? Is Kiplimo? 1:19:38 Athlos NYC Track Meet #2 entertains 1:33:28 Comparing Athlos to Other Sports Ventures 1:44:32 Diplo's 5k 1:48:26 Femke Bol's Move to the 800 Meters 1:52:13 Athing Mu's Potential in the 400 Meter Hurdles 1:56:41 Conner Mantz speaks on American recor 📞 Contact Us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Voicemail/Text: 1-844-LETSRUN 🎧 Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Get a bonus weekly podcast, shoe discounts, and exclusive content: 👉 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe 🛍️ Shop LetsRun Gear: https://shop.letsrun.com/ Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/5a998e53-aa49-4365-9ccb-4dc22f438e4c

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Chicago and Athlos are here. Want the inside scoop from Chicago? Join the Letsrun.com Supporters Club and become a VIP and get a bonus podcast every week, a super soft t-shirt and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe In this episode of the Let'sRun Track Talk podcast, the Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the upcoming Chicago Marathon featuring Connor Mantz's attempt at breaking Khalid Khannouchi's American record of 2:05:38. Defending champion John Korir and world half marathon record holder Jacob Kiplimo will be competing in a highly anticipated men's field. Could Kelvin Kiptum's world record go down? The episode also covers the Athlos women's meet in New York, highlighting the middle-distance events with stars like Keely Hodgkinson, Faith Kipyegon and Nikki Hiltz. Additionally, the team recaps their pre-Worlds fantasy draft and debates whether Cole Hocker is the greatest American distance runner ever. They also promote their upcoming bonus episode with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about his memoir and running experiences. Show notes: 00:00 Music 00:23 Welcome to Let's Run Track Talk Podcast 04:50 Athlos Meet Thursday & Friday in NYC 19:16 Chicago Marathon Preview 22:02 Chicago Marathon Weather & world record talk 30:07 Conner Mantz American Record Discussion 36:02 2:03 for Mantz? 38:15 Rojo's realism 43:49 Galen Rupp's Current Form 6:21 Galen Rupp's Olympic Prospects 49:06 Other notable Americans 56:15 Women's Race: Ruth Chepngetich not back to defend her WR 01:01:18 Ejgayehu Taye debut 01:04:21 Looking back at USA only getting 1 distance medal at Worlds 01:12:51 Greatest American Distance Runner Debate *64 runner bracket 01:30:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts *64 runner American GOAT bracket 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/e51e9bf2-4c40-4f63-93cb-e54d70d22fa9

8 Okt 1h 30min

Chicago and Athlos are here. Want the inside scoop from Chicago? Join the Letsrun.com Supporters Club and become a VIP and get a bonus podcast every week, a super soft t-shirt and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe In this episode of the Let'sRun Track Talk podcast, the Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the upcoming Chicago Marathon featuring Connor Mantz's attempt at breaking Khalid Khannouchi's American record of 2:05:38. Defending champion John Korir and world half marathon record holder Jacob Kiplimo will be competing in a highly anticipated men's field. Could Kelvin Kiptum's world record go down? The episode also covers the Athlos women's meet in New York, highlighting the middle-distance events with stars like Keely Hodgkinson, Faith Kipyegon and Nikki Hiltz. Additionally, the team recaps their pre-Worlds fantasy draft and debates whether Cole Hocker is the greatest American distance runner ever. They also promote their upcoming bonus episode with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about his memoir and running experiences. Show notes: 00:00 Music 00:23 Welcome to Let's Run Track Talk Podcast 04:50 Athlos Meet Thursday & Friday in NYC 19:16 Chicago Marathon Preview 22:02 Chicago Marathon Weather & world record talk 30:07 Conner Mantz American Record Discussion 36:02 2:03 for Mantz? 38:15 Rojo's realism 43:49 Galen Rupp's Current Form 6:21 Galen Rupp's Olympic Prospects 49:06 Other notable Americans 56:15 Women's Race: Ruth Chepngetich not back to defend her WR 01:01:18 Ejgayehu Taye debut 01:04:21 Looking back at USA only getting 1 distance medal at Worlds 01:12:51 Greatest American Distance Runner Debate *64 runner bracket 01:30:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts *64 runner American GOAT bracket 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/7c8fdad2-b3d4-425c-8954-c994dca0355d

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Jon is back from Japan. Which World Champ did he bump into near Kyoto? The crew breaks down a crazy 2025 track and field season. What were the biggest shocks and surprises? What does the future hold? Become a Letsrun.com VIP to get our 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 The Chicago Marathon is next week and so is Athlos and NCAA XC (Jane Hedengren's debut) and USA XC (World XC qualifier) are fast approaching. What are we most excited about? And what about the latest Kenyan doping scandal. Show notes: 00:00 Meeting a World Champion in Japan 01:35 Welcome to the Let's Run Podcast 02:39 Podcast Team Reunion 04:48 Rojo & Jon's living situation 09:56 Analyzing the 2025 Track Surprises 10:15 The biggest surprise of 2025 was... 12:03 Cole Hocker's 5000 16:57 Brazier 19:04 Josh Hoey 22:37 African men won no track titles 1500-10k 28:12 Jon Gault audio on Cole Hocker 32:31 Athing Mu's year 37:43 Guess how many Olympic champs repeated in Tokyo 41:42 Grant Fisher 45:46 Grand Slam Track 49:45 Jimmy Gressier 51:29 Sydney was Sydney 54:18 Michael Norman, Emmanuel Korir 56:54 Upcoming Marathons and Expectations 01:00:50 What are you most excited about for the fall.. 01:05:51 US Cross Country Championships 01:13:50 The #1 ranked US 800 and 1500m runner are... 01:18:44 World Ultimate Championships in 2026 01:24:28 Kenyan Doping scandal with bus conductor 01:29:58 Chicago & Athlos next week 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/8c8c6413-b775-4a2d-b77c-c12466b375c8

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