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LetsRun.com's weekly podcast where we go behind the scenes of the professional running, marathoning, and track and field world. If you want a second podcast every week join out Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Cooper Gets Gold and his coach Chris Capeau joins us to talk about it + Keely, Hunter Bell gold

    Get the full podcast, join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club at 50% off with code GOAT50 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public or watch for free on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpdHnChkn3g Cooper Lutkenhaus, just 17 years old, became the youngest world champion in World Indoor Championships history, winning the men's 800 in Toruń, Poland — on spring break. His coach Chris Capeau joined the show live to break down the race tactics and what makes Cooper different. Keely Hodgkinson dominated the women's 800 in 1:55.3, then stunned with a 50.1 anchor on Britain's 4x400. Georgia Hunter Bell claimed 1500 gold, capping a historic day for British distance running. East Africa went home without a single distance medal, and Mariano Garcia pulled off a brilliant wire-to-wire 1500 win for Spain.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Timestamps 00:00 Music 00:22 Intro / Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins World Gold 02:42 Coach Chris Capeau on Cooper's Race Tactics 05:42 Why Cooper Ran a Full Indoor Season 09:04 Cooper's Family and What Makes Him Different 11:57 World Champion on Spring Break 16:14 Coach Capeau Watches the Final From Texas 18:17 From Tokyo Flame-Out to World Champion 20:17 Cooper's Winter Training and Leveling Up 24:10 Farewell to Coach Capeau and Bold Predictions 27:00 Men's 1500: Mariano Garcia Goes Wire to Wire 32:26 Women's 1500: Georgia Hunter Bell Takes Gold 35:58 Keely Hodgkinson and Women's 800 Results 39:00 Biggest Winners and Losers of the Meet 41:16 Nikki Hiltz: Seven US Titles but Can They Win Gold? 44:03 Keely's 4x400 Anchor and Non-Distance Highlights 47:54 NCAA, Cole Hocker, and Final Thoughts Contact Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

    15 min
  2. Kerr puts Hocker to sleep, Battocletti gold, Mackay silver, Lutkenhause cruises, (10 minute sneak peak)

    3 DAYS AGO

    Kerr puts Hocker to sleep, Battocletti gold, Mackay silver, Lutkenhause cruises, (10 minute sneak peak)

    **Want the full podcast?**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?from=public If not you can watch for free on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clKJYKEfoAE Josh Kerr outmaneuvered Cole Hocker to take the men's 3000 and claim his third world title, throwing Hocker's signature celebration back at him. Cooper Lutkenhaus dominated his 800m semifinal with the fastest time at World Indoors since 1997, positioning the 17-year-old Texan as a legitimate gold medal threat. Sprint upsets rocked the straightaways as Julien Alfred and Trey Cunningham both fell short of expectations. Simon Ehammer broke Ashton Eaton's heptathlon world record, while Emily Mackay delivered a stunning silver in the women's 3000m and Nadia Battocletti got gold. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sponsor / Intro 00:23 Introduction and Race Preview 02:44 Men's 3000m Final: Kerr vs Hocker Showdown 05:01 Hocker's Tactical Missteps 06:43 The Celebration and Rivalry 11:12 Jan Shrub's Stunning Bronze 13:10 Nuguse Disappoints, Beamish Off the Pace 16:55 Women's 3000m: Emily Mackay Silver, Batocletti Gold 21:11 John, Let's Turn to the Women's 3K 24:31 East Africans Struggle at World Indoors 24:56 Sprint Upsets: Alfred and Cunningham Stunned 27:06 Cooper Lutkenhaus: A Star Is Born 28:38 World Record in Heptathlon, Mondo Wins Pole Vault 29:34 Two-Section 400m Finals Debate 31:18 Men's 400m: Morales Williams vs McCray Battle 33:00 Lutkenhaus: From Prodigy to World Stage 39:12 Can Lutkenhaus Break the World Record? 40:06 Final Preview and Calf Sleeve Mystery 41:34 Women's 800 and Sunday Preview 45:29 On Location in Toruń, Poland 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.

    11 min
  3. Bonus: 2026 World Indoors Preview

    6 DAYS AGO

    Bonus: 2026 World Indoors Preview

    The LetsRun.com crew previews the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Poland. The men's 3000m headlines with a Paris Olympics rematch featuring Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus attempts to become the youngest world indoor champion ever. On the women's side, Georgia Hunter Bell and Nikki Hiltz battle for 1500m gold with Faith Kipyegon absent, while Keely Hodgkinson enters as the prohibitive favorite in the 800m. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LetsRun.com World Indoors Prediction Contest Timestamps 0:00 Music 00:23 Intro and World Indoors Preview Setup 01:50 Men's 3000m: Hocker vs Kerr vs Beamish vs Nuguse 07:36 Men's 800m: Can 17-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus Win? 12:18 Men's 1500m: Isaac Nader Seeks Validation 14:31 Men's 60m: Star-Studded Sprint Showdown 16:50 Women's Sprint Preview and 1500m Battle 21:25 Women's 3000m: Battocletti vs Hailu 23:35 Women's 800m: The Keely Hodgkinson Coronation 26:28 Closing and Supporters Club Plug Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

    27 min
  4. Jane Hedengren delivers, Fisher flops, Colin Sahlman, Tesfay Runs 2:10, and secret NCAA doping bans

    17 MAR

    Jane Hedengren delivers, Fisher flops, Colin Sahlman, Tesfay Runs 2:10, and secret NCAA doping bans

    🏃 Win a free Aletheia Run sensor Clip the Aletheia Run Sensor to your belt for real-time force portrait data, personalized drills, and running form improvements. Win a free sensor — just enter your email here, or you can try for free for 30 days with code LETSRUN10 here.https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/03/win-a-free-aletheia-run-sensor/**** Jane Hedengren announced herself as the most electrifying American freshman in NCAA history, front-running to double gold at NCAA Indoors. Colin Sahlman capped a remarkable weekend with the 3,000 title amid a controversial DQ, while Carter Cutting pulled off a surprise win in the NCAA mile. Grant Fisher's 14th-place NYC Half debut sparked a sharp debate about his road future, and Fotyen Tesfay stunned the world with a 2:10:51 marathon debut in Barcelona. Then Adaejah Hodge's secret doping suspension before she led Georgia to the NCAA title, and the protest at D3 nations of Seth Clevenger's wins. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 for 50% off your first year. LINKS 2026 NCAA Indoors Men's Recap: Sprint Madness & 3K Drama Who Is Fotyen Tesfay, and how did she run the second-fastest women's marathon ever (2:10:51) - in her debut? Should Jane Hedengren Go Pro? (Forum Thread) Meet the Winners of LetsRun's Team for Worlds 2026 Win a Free Aletheia Run Sensor Joe Fast on the LetsRun Podcast Ronnie Delany — 1956 Olympic 1500m Final (Video) D3 athletes walking off the medal stand Seth Clevenger / LetsRun investigation Aja Hodge doping ban — AIU announcement TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro / Sponsor / World Indoors Preview 06:00 Jane Hedengren Dominates NCAA Indoors 13:25 Shoudl she go pro 19:16 Sprint Fireworks and Team Titles at NCAAs 24:38 Colin Sahlman's Big Weekend and the 3,000 Controversy 26:58 The DQ 33:37 NCAA Mile: Carter Cutting's Surprise Win 41:54 Rojo Voicemail: Grant Fisher's Half Marathon Debut 43:06 Reaction to Grant Fisher's NYC Half Performance 52:20 Alex Maier and Other Americans Shine in New York 57:58 Fotyen Tesfay Runs 2:10:51 at Barcelona Marathon 1:11:49 Aja Hodge's Secret Doping Ban Revealed After NCAA Title 1:23:22 Seth Clevenger's D3 wins and podium protests 1:37:33 Supporters Club / Outro CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

    1hr 39min
  5. Kiplimo's 57:20 World Record, Grant Fisher's debut, LA Marathon chaos & Fred Kerley's state of affairs

    11 MAR

    Kiplimo's 57:20 World Record, Grant Fisher's debut, LA Marathon chaos & Fred Kerley's state of affairs

    The LA Marathon delivered the closest finish in race history but controversy erupted when video revealed leader Michael Kamau avoiding a spectator on the course followed a lead vehicle off course and ending us losing $15,000 by the slimmest of margins. Jacob Kiplimo cemented his half marathon dominance with a 57:20 world record in Lisbon without a pacer, and the crew debates whether runners without Olympic track gold can be considered all-time greats. Grant Fisher makes his much-anticipated half marathon debut at the NYC Half on Sunday, Fred Kerley's two-year whereabouts ban is officially confirmed , and Michael Johnson faces fraud allegations as Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy heats up. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Links LA Marathon crazy finish + leader Follows Lead Vehicle Off Course Jacob Kiplimo 57:20 Half Marathon World Record - Lisbon Grant Fisher 4x2 Mile Workout - Track All Access on YouTube Michael Johnson Accused of Fraud in Grand Slam Track Collapse (Front Office Sports by Margaret Fleming) Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Supporters Club 02:32 LA Marathon Sprint Finish and Leader Runs Off Course 13:30 What Went Wrong at the LA Marathon Finish 23:28 Kiplimo's Dominance and Half Marathon World Record 29:55 Barstool Sports Tweets Running and Kiplimo Goes Viral 37:20 Defining All-Time Greats Without Olympic Gold 39:12 Grant Fisher's NYC Half Marathon Debut Preview 40:13 Can Fisher Contend for the Win? 51:18 Fisher's Training Breakdown and Race Expectations 56:07 GPS Watches and Training Technology Evolution 61:57 LA Marathon's 18-Mile Finisher Medal Controversy 66:38 Fred Kerley's Two-Year Ban and Enhanced Games 82:21 NCAA Indoor Championships Preview 85:48 Grand Slam Track Fraud Allegations Contact us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/8a7275fd-3248-4b3d-aed1-39b889a0b198

    1hr 31min
  6. Cole Wins 3K - Then Misses the Team. Nikki #7, Cooper #1, US Half Marathon Chaos & NCAA Doping Investigation

    3 MAR

    Cole Wins 3K - Then Misses the Team. Nikki #7, Cooper #1, US Half Marathon Chaos & NCAA Doping Investigation

    🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run Run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Aletheia's lightweight wearable sensor tracks motion from your center of mass, revealing hidden breakdowns in your form and helping you train smarter. Free 30-day trial + 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10 https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial USA Indoors delivered chaos, breakthroughs, and greatness. Cole Hocker won a classic 3000, then failed to make the world team in the 1500 less than 24 hours later. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus made his US title #1 look easy. Nikki Hiltz made it an amazing seven straight in the 1500. Meanwhile, the U.S. Half Marathon Championships unraveled when the lead vehicle sent the top women off course, and we dig into our investigation into NCAA Division III doping allegations and a loophole that needs fixing. 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Aletheia Run — Free 30-Day Trial + 10% Off with Code LETSRUN10 (sponsored) Letsrun.com Investigation: A Track Star, Doping Allegations, & The NCAA's Anti-Doping Policy Expose Men’s 3000 Instant Reaction Podcast LetsRun.com Message Board Discussion on Iowa State Suspensions USATF Half Marathon Championship chaos Tokyo Marathon 2026 Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Timestamps: 00:00 Aletheia Sponsor / Intro 00:51 Episode Overview 04:21 Cole Hocker's Stunning 1500m Loss at USA Indoors 06:23 Why a Slow Pace Made This Race So Unpredictable 09:05 Tactical Breakdown: What Went Wrong for Hocker and Nuguse 13:44 Nathan Green, Luke Houser, and Davis Bove Make Their Mark 15:51 Women's 1500: Nikki Hiltz Wins a Record 7th Straight US Title 19:32 The World Standards Debate: Why Can't a Mile Count? 23:24 Lindsay Butler's Breakout and the Art of Closing Off the Rail 29:31 Nikki Hiltz vs. Elle St. Pierre: Who's Really Better? 40:43 Cooper Lutkenhaus: 17-Year-Old US 800m Champion 44:51 Cooper at World Indoors: What to Expect in Poland 49:28 Texas High School Sprinting Is Absurdly Loaded 52:17 Men's 3000 Rewind: Nico Young's Positioning Problem 55:03 Noah Lyles, Nike's Rough Weekend, and Other USA Indoors Notes 56:01 USATF Half Marathon Chaos: Top Women Led Off Course 59:39 How Should USATF Fix the Half Marathon Mess? 71:49 Tokyo Marathon: Kosgei Returns, Sprint Finish in the Men's Race 79:44 The Wildest Pacing Decision You'll See This Year 85:02 Brigid Kosgei's Comeback and the Shoe Technology Theory 87:38 Rita Jeptoo Busted Again and a Suspicious US-Based Suspension 89:50 D3 Doping Investigation: The Seth Clevenger Story 97:03 NCAA's Broken Drug Policy and What Needs to Change 107:50 Wrap-Up / Outro Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com Call or text 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon World Record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together, they move beyond the PR headlines to provide the insider reporting and unfiltered debate that serious fans and industry insiders rely on. Go Deeper: Get the Bonus Podcast: Supporters Club members get an exclusive second podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks. Join the LRC Supporters Club here Join the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forum Contact Us: Call 1-844-LETSRUN (538-7786) or email letsrun@letsrun.com Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/73824aa5-9062-4875-8a11-5f5362a33d04

    1hr 50min
  7. USAs Day 1: Hocker gets it done, Nuguse edges Nico, Mackay upset Elle, Cooper masterclass, Sage ???

    28 FEB

    USAs Day 1: Hocker gets it done, Nuguse edges Nico, Mackay upset Elle, Cooper masterclass, Sage ???

    🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run Aletheia Run makes a sensor designed to help improve your running form, run stronger, and avoid injury. Get a free 30-day trial for LetsRun visitors, plus save 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial Day 1 of USA Indoors delivered a men's 3000m classic. Cole Hocker edged Yared Nuguse by hundredths of a second after Nico Young's costly mistake, cost him a World Indoor spot. Emily Mackay upset Elle St. Pierre in the women's 3K, Sage Hurta Klecker crashed out in the 800m prelims, and 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus looked like a future star. Plus: Tokyo Marathon preview and the USATF TV streaming disaster. Timestamps 00:00 Sponsor / Intro (Aletheia Run use code LETSRUN10 ) 01:00 Men's 3000m Instant Reaction: Hocker, Nuguse, Young 02:30 Hocker Wins Epic Three-Way Battle 10:35 Nico Young's Costly Tactical Mistake 18:01 Could Nico Young Still Make the Team? (1500m Double Entry) 22:11 Women's 3000m: Emily Mackay Upsets Ellie St. Pierre 24:10 Pete Julian Coaching Mackay 30:27 Women's 800m: Sage Hurta Klecker Out in Prelims 34:31 Men's 800m: Cooper Lutkenhaus' Tactical Masterclass 37:08 Debating Cooper Lutkenhaus Race IQ 45:04 Tokyo Marathon Preview 51:05 USATF TV Streaming Disaster 52:48 Day 2 Preview and Closing Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/d57e9ce1-651d-4740-8742-0d23e9923229

    56 min
  8. From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner

    27 FEB

    From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner

    🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run *Aletheia is an American company making a wearable sensor designed to improve your running form. Their motto is *Run Stronger. Avoid Injury. And Know Why. Get a free 30-day trial plus 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial In one of the coolest stories in running, Ethan Shuley went from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07:14 in just 15 months — making him the sixth fastest American ever. The 27-year-old unsponsored runner living in Tokyo has shocked the running world. Just two years ago, he hadn't broken 15 minutes for 5K. He ran only one race in college with an 8:45 for 3,000 meters. How did this happen? We dive into his journey — from quitting running at BYU due to injuries, to the Japanese racing philosophy of "send it and die gracefully," training 125+ miles per week on six days, and why he's now a 2028 Olympic contender being coached via Instagram DMs. 🎁 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content:Join the Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Ethan Shuley's Strava Profile Ethan's YouTube Channel - Dating Apps in Japan Video Brett Larner's Japan Running News Coverage Jake from Run.Japan YouTube Channel Aletheia Run - Get Free 30 Day Trial + 10% off with code LETSRUN10 LetsRun.com Prediction Contest - Win Free Aletheia Sensor Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor / Intro 03:53 Ethan's 2:07 Marathon at Osaka 08:06 Race Strategy and Cramping 12:55 The Japanese Racing Philosophy 14:41 The Kobe Marathon Experience 17:55 Training Philosophy in Japan 22:20 Training and Mileage Breakdown 25:57 Life in Japan and Going Pro 30:10 Working Full-Time While Training 31:33 High School and College Career 36:01 The Comeback - Lifting to Ultras 38:05 Adapting to Japanese Culture 40:29 Moving to Japan and Language Learning 43:59 Ultra Running and Speed Work 47:51 Doping Questions and Testing 49:48 Injury History and Recovery 56:15 Training Solo vs. With Groups 57:15 Training Partners and 2028 Olympic Goals 60:07 Coaching with Isaac Wood 61:35 Dating in Japan 67:00 Sponsors and Closing Contact us:Email podcast@letsrun.comCall or text 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon World Record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together, they move beyond the PR headlines to provide the insider reporting and unfiltered debate that serious fans and industry insiders rely on. Go Deeper: Get the Bonus Podcast: Supporters Club members get an exclusive second podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks. Join the LRC Supporters Club here Join the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forum Contact Us: Call 1-844-LETSRUN (538-7786) or email letsrun@letsrun.com Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/182bc6ce-7f8f-4411-a41d-81ce85176414

    1hr 8min
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