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If you are unfamiliar with the Millrose Games, it can be best described as the Indoor "Super Bowl" for Track & Field. The best of the best, most prestigious, and most anticipated are safe descriptions of this event. It was once held in Madison Square Garden and has found its home in the historic New York Armory. This year's event will be literally for the record books as owner/host of the podcast Josh Kerr goes after a World Record!



The 2024 Milrose Games is shaping up to be one of the best in history as multiple world records will be attempted. Josh Kerr is in the two-mile, and Yared Nuguse is in the one-mile. The day will be full of nonstop action, ultimately allowing this preview to be an hour long. This episode of Sit & Kick covers this weekend's meet, events, and athletes in play. The two hosts, Erik Sowinksi and David Ribich draft their teams and pick their favorites ahead of the most anticipated indoor track and field weekend. This is the first real weekend of Track & Field, where Olympic Champion hopefuls begin to line up against one another to kick off their season.



Millrose Games / February 11th 2024

Schedule of events:



Women's 60m Hurdles 10:03 AM

Men's 60m Hurdles 10:10

Women's 60m 10:17

Men's 60m 10:22

Mike FrankfurtMen's 800m 10:31

Women's 2 Mile 10:38

Dr. Sander Men's 2 Mile 11:02

The Stern FamilyWomen's 800m 11:27

NYRR Women's Wanamaker Mile 11:42

NYRRMen's Wanamaker Mile 11:53

Death, Taxes, and Boston University putting on one of the fastest meets in the world.



This meet is notorious for its resume of records broken. From 800 m to 5000 m, Erik Sowinski and David Ribich talk about all things distance running ahead of the weekend. This is the first weekend of proper pacing and racing of 2024, so tune in to this episode before this weekend of racing (or after)!



Good luck to all those athletes competing this weekend and thanks to all the listeners for tuning in!



Performance list:

https://goterriers.com/sports/2023/7/20/2023-24-home-meet-information.aspx 



Schedule of Events:

https://lancertiming.com/BU/BU_John_Thomas_Terrier_Classic_Final_Schedule.pdf



Watch live:

https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F49108-2023-bu-john-thomas-terrier-classic

Simone Plourde may be new to the professional scene, but how she races and handles everything running would make you think she has been in the sport for decades.



Simone Plourde rose to recognition quickly in the NCAA while at the University of Utah. She finished 4th in the 3000m at NCAA Indoors, Pac-12 champion over 1500m, and earned All-American honors in the outdoor 5000m. It wasn't a perfect final year for the NCAA, but it was a perfect year for her to transition into the professional ranks, signing with Nike and UAC.



Her summer consisted of a podium finish at the Canadian Championships and representing Team Canada in Budapest at the World Championships. Even after the long year, she lowered her 1500m PR to 4:06.



Simone is well-spoken and articulate in how she talks about running, but not in the way you might think. She is a refreshing listen and we are sure her mindset and monologues will make you a fan of hers ahead of the Paris 2024.



Topics of the Episode include:

- Introduction to running and NCAA system/transfering Universities

- Decision to leave NCAA early

- Exceeding all expectations in 2023

- First World Championship experience

- Nike/UAC

- Fan Submitted

- BanterBowl



Disclaimer: Audio quality is lower than in previous episodes as Dave forgot his microphone cord and headphones but ordered a new set that will be ready for the next episode. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the better host, Josh Kerr!

Enjoy the return of Josh in the host seat, or more like a hot seat, as he comes out swinging in the most banterish way possible. Josh is not shy to speak his mind, but this is the most authentic podcast he has had in months: In-depth analysis of the SD Half Marathon run of 61:51, how training is leading into a world record attempt, and all the Ins & Outs of 2024.

When he and Dave get behind the mic, banter, and laughs will be had. Also, candid conversations and fan-submitted questions will be answered honestly and in-depth. 

This episode bounces around from conversations like training for the "downhill" half marathon, executing a race plan, off-seasons, how to deal with goal setting and burnout, focuses for 2024 & more. 

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND COMMENT YOUR INS & OUTS FOR 2024!

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Isaiah Harris is not only a fan favorite for podcast guests but also one of our favorites for the 2024 Olympic team. Zay has nearly a decade of dominance under his belt for 800m, from winning NCAA titles with Penn State to representing his first US Senior team in 2017, 2022(i), and 2023. Zay has shown that experience is everything in the 800m, and he has what it takes to compete for the 2024 Olympic Team.

In this episode, expect some high-quality banter and deep-dive conversations as two friends tackle various topics like professionals. Dave and Zay were teammates for one year but have known each other for some time.

Topics covered include:

- Dream 4x800m team to take down the WR of 7:02 by Kenya
- Placing 4th in the 2021 Tokyo Trials - winning a diamond league two weeks later
- What it takes to make the 2024 Team
- I experienced another World Championship while watching a friend become a World Champion.
- What Josh Kerr brings as a teammate
- Zay is challenging Dave over 1000m for $1000!
- & so much more!


DISCLAIMER: This video and audio have been edited to eliminate a few minutes where Isaiah's microphone was not picking up sound. With that said, the 3-minute opening dialogue by Dave is due to that edit.

In a minimally edited episode, Your Host David Ribich and Craig Engels have a candid discussion of everything and anything involving Track & Field, while spicing in a bit of life updates along the way. Craig Engels is a household name in the sport and most definitely a fan favorite. Engels is a 1500m US Champion, World Finalist, and Olympic contender for 2024. If you're looking for an athlete to follow for the upcoming year, look no further than Mr. Craig "Your Moms Favorite Runner" Engels.

Special thanks to Craig who committed to this episode in record time. Show some love back and give this episode a FIVE star review and a thumbs up on Youtube to thank him.

Video available here on Youtube, audio on all podcast platforms


What to expect:

- Previous Olympic Trials Chat

- 2024 Olympic Trials chat

- Training Groups and Changes

- Social Media in Sport

- Fan Submitted & Banter Boql Segment


(if you're wondering where the intro/outro are we removed them to adjust audio levels of sound track for future episodes.)


Next Weeks Guest: Isaiah Harris


Cheers!