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  1. Sam Ruthe 3:48 Mile @ 16, Cole Hocker #1 in World?, Millrose, Kiplimo's Record Gets Tossed

    2D AGO

    Sam Ruthe 3:48 Mile @ 16, Cole Hocker #1 in World?, Millrose, Kiplimo's Record Gets Tossed

    The 118th Millrose Games delivered a great show and we break it all down. But the biggest performance of the weekend was in Boston not Millrose as Sam Ruthe, just 16 years old, ran 3:48 in the mile to become the youngest man ever under 3:50 by more than a full year. Cam Myers dominated the Wannamaker Mile in 3:47, Colin Sahlman broke a 37-year-old NCAA 800m record with a 1:44.7 victory, and Cole Hocker looked every bit the world's best distance runner in winning the two mile. Meanwhile, Roisin Willis set the American indoor 800m record in Boston, Nikki Hiltz got a big win, and Cooper Luktenhaus added another high school record to his collection. But it wasn't all celebrations. Is Bryce Hoppel's window closing? Why can't Ollie Hoare find his form? Is Hobbs Kessler's injury excuse a relief or a red flag? The episode also digs into the controversial decision by World Athletics to invalidate Jacob Kiplimo's 56:42 half marathon world record due to drafting behind the lead vehicle. Plus: Is it good for young stars to experience defeat? Should Cam Myers skip World Indoors for a domestic meet? And what exactly happened with the Millrose pacing lights? 🎁 Support LetsRun.comJoin the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeGet a bonus podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a free t-shirt when you join for a year. Links: Sam Ruthe's family running history thread: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13396729 Thread: Biggest winners of the weekend: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027044 Thread: Cole Hocker is the #1 distance runner in the world right now: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027201 Jacob Kiplimo's world record invalidated: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027173 Millrose two mile pacer responds: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14024895 Post of Week on Faster Times Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Soccer Banter 02:55 Jon's Birthday 05:06 LetsRun Meetup in SF 09:32 Sam Ruthe's Historic 3:48 Mile at 16 11:00 Comparing Teen Phenoms: Ruthe, Ingebrigtsen, Laros, and Myers 26:23 Colin Sahlman's 1:44 800m and NCAA Record 40:08 Bryce Hoppel, Donovan Brazier, and the Men's 800 Landscape 46:00 Cole Hocker Wins Millrose Two Mile 47:23 Is Cole Hocker the World's Best Distance Runner? 55:00 Cam Myers Dominates the Wannamaker Mile 59:00 Hobbs Kessler's Struggles and Ollie Hoare's Decline 64:50 Athing Mu, Jane Hedengren, and Learning to Lose 70:20 Nikki Hiltz Wins the Women's Wanamaker Mile 73:13 Can Hiltz win Olympic gold in LA 2028, what about Faith Kipyegon? 82:30 Cooper Luktenhaus's High School 600m Record 86:00 Roisin Willis Sets American 800m Record 96:25 Jacob Kiplimo's Half Marathon Record Invalidated 100:14 Millrose Pacing Controversy and Weekend Wrap-Up 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/49680b23-530d-48a7-a115-48a0ba8b22f3

    1h 46m
  2. Hoey & Kessler World Records, Lutkenhaus 1:45, Millrose Sneak Peak + Michael Johnson's $2.7 Million Loan to Grand Slam Track

    JAN 28

    Hoey & Kessler World Records, Lutkenhaus 1:45, Millrose Sneak Peak + Michael Johnson's $2.7 Million Loan to Grand Slam Track

    🏃 Join our Supporters Club & Get our Millrose Preview Podcast on FridayGet exclusive access to a second weekly podcast, premium articles, a super soft shirt, and forum perks. Join today at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe The 2026 indoor season exploded with two world records and jaw-dropping performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Josh Hoey, with the help of his brother, got the 800m world indoor record (1:42.50), breaking Wilson Kipketer’s 29-year-old mark. Hobbs Kessler closed in 26.3 to set the 2K world record and beat Grant Fisher. Elle St. Pierre won her comeback race against Jessica Hull. In NY, Cooper Lutkenhaus opened with 1:45.23. Sunday’s Millrose Games has two stellar matchups: the Wanamaker Mile with Cam Myers, Kessler, and three-time defending champion Yared Nuguse, and the two mile where Cole Hocker, Grant Fisher, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish square off and try to go sub-8. Plus, we dig into Grand Slam Track bankruptcy documents revealing Michael Johnson personally loaned $2.7 million to keep the league afloat. Links: Discussion: Biggest Winner of the Weekend — Kessler, Hoey, St. Pierre, Myers? Josh Hoey 800m World Indoor Record coverage Justin Rinaldi’s classy message board post Hobbs Kessler 2K World Record Jon Gault on all the American world records Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:45.23 Elle St. Pierre comeback win Cam Myers 7:27 3K win MJ loan and Grand Slam Track bankruptcy LetsRun San Francisco Meetup (Timeout Tavern) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro / Super Bowl Talk 03:10 Josh Hoey’s 800m World Indoor Record 12:07 The Hoey Family Story and Justin Rinaldi’s classy post 17:10 Should Hoey Run USA and World Indoors? 18:43 Cooper Lutkenhaus’s 1:45 opener 22:42 Winner of the Weekend Debate 29:17 Millrose Games Mile Preview: Hoey vs. Myers vs. Kessler vs. Nuguse 38:47 Millrose Two Mile Preview and Sub-8 Watch 42:02 American Men’s World Record Streak 43:59 Quincy Wilson’s Form and Future Questions 47:57 Noah Lyles’s Elaborate Entrance at New Balance Indoors 60:10 Grand Slam Track Financial Revelations: Michael Johnson’s $2.7M Loan 80:02 Millrose Preview Wrap-Up 82:20 Grant Fisher Joins Us 82:30 Training Between Races: New Balance to Millrose 84:00 Why Americans Are Dominating Indoor Season 87:00 NYC Half Marathon Debut: Why New York? 89:00 From 2K Shape to Half Marathon Shape 91:00 Breaking the 2K World Record but Losing the Race 95:00 World Cross Country and Injury Recovery 99:00 Can Americans Compete on the Roads? 102:00 From Miler to Marathoner: Grant’s Evolution 106:00 Marathon Debut Timeline: 2027 or 2028? 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 two-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/08896db6-8f80-401f-9428-814b73e5eef0

    1h 52m
  3. Grant Fisher: Marathon Man? Millrose, the 2K World Record, and His NYC Half Debut

    JAN 27

    Grant Fisher: Marathon Man? Millrose, the 2K World Record, and His NYC Half Debut

    Grant Fisher — double Olympic medalist and world indoor record holder — joins the show to talk Millrose, his NYC Half debut, and what it felt like to break Kenenisa Bekele's 2K world record and still lose to Hobbs Kessler in Boston. 🎁 Support LetsRun.com Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Grant Fisher's Instagram Millrose Games 2 mile NYC Half Marathon New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Grant Fisher Joins the Show 02:35 Training Between Races: New Balance to Millrose 04:24 Why Americans Are Dominating Indoor Season 07:25 NYC Half Marathon Debut: Why New York? 09:27 From 2K Shape to Half Marathon Shape 10:53 Breaking the 2K World Record But Losing the Race 13:03 World Cross Country and Injury Recovery 16:06 Lessons From 2024: The Dangers of Racing Too Much 18:19 Cross Training on the Bike 21:15 Can Americans Compete on the Roads? 24:53 From Miler to Marathoner: Grant's Evolution 26:55 Marathon Debut Timeline: 2027 or 2028? 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. Today's episode is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founder 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/09699345-4839-4d71-b1bf-75870f74b037

    30 min
  4. Josh Hoey world record attempt is on, Boston Marathon loaded with American women, NBIGP is here!

    JAN 21

    Josh Hoey world record attempt is on, Boston Marathon loaded with American women, NBIGP is here!

    🏃 Get your World XC USA gear at shop.letsrun.com — limited stock remaining on the t-shirts! The 2026 indoor season is officially here, and it's heating up fast. This week we break down Josh Hoey's bold announcement that he's targeting Wilson Kipketer's nearly 30-year-old indoor 800m world record at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Can he do it? We debate his chances and pay homage to Kipketer's legendary 1997 season. Plus, Cam Myers ran 3:49 in the mile, the fastest ever in January, and the teen phenom comparisons are flying. We've got updates on Jakob Ingebrigtsen skipping the indoor season entirely (should we be worried about his Achilles?), Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy drama, and breaking news from a top agent about how much athletes actually got paid. On the marathon side, the 2026 Boston Marathon women's field is out, and while it's missing Hellen Obiri, it's absolutely stacked with American talent. Could Fiona O'Keeffe make the podium? And where the heck is Parker Valby? 🎁 Want a 2nd Podcast Every Week? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for bonus podcasts, exclusive content, and a super soft t-shirt: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeMoney-back guarantee — if you don't like it, cancel and keep the shirt! Links: Discuss this week's episode here LetsRun.com Shop Join the Supporters Club Ross Tucker's Real Science of Sport Podcast / Jakob news Sam Ruthe family running history thread 2026 Boston Marathon Women's Elite Field announcement Valby training with Coburn New Balance Indoor Grand Prix entries Valby running NB games this wknd? Dr. Sander Scorcher meet info Timestamps: 00:00 Intro / World XC Merch Plug 01:02 Episode Preview: Indoor Season Heats Up 03:44 Josh Hoey Announces 800m World Record Attempt 06:58 Hoey's Unconventional Path and Self-Belief 11:16 Wilson Kipketer's Historic 1997 Season 13:00 Why Top 800m Runners Skip Indoors 17:12 Cam Myers Runs 3:49 — Fastest January Mile Ever 19:35 Teen Phenoms: Myers vs. Laros vs. Lutkenhaus 26:20 Ellie St. Pierre vs. Jessica Hull Preview 29:30 Should Hoey Defend His World Indoor Title? 31:00 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Skipping Indoor Season 34:30 Achilles Concerns and Chris Derrick Comparisons 37:35 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy: Agent Reveals Athletes Got Overpaid 42:20 What's Next for Athing Mu? 43:41 The Incredible Depth of Men's 5000m 46:56 Sam Ruthe: 16-Year-Old Runs 1:45 in New Zealand 50:10 Sam Ruthe's Incredible Running Family History 53:12 Cooper Lutkenhaus Opens 2026 Season 57:20 The Rise of Millrose Games 59:00 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials: Phoenix vs. St. Louis 62:42 2026 Boston Marathon Women's Field Breakdown 67:35 Fiona O'Keeffe's Big Opportunity 74:38 Where Is Parker Valby? 76:38 Sponsorship Shakeups: Elle St. Pierre, Heather McLean 79:13 Outro 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/8438b800-a410-4d18-a101-82b53b17816a

    1h 20m
  5. World XC Delivers, Records in Houston, Rojo's $500 Marathon Bet + Cooper's Flag Moment

    JAN 14

    World XC Delivers, Records in Houston, Rojo's $500 Marathon Bet + Cooper's Flag Moment

    🎉 Now is the time to join the best club in running The LetsRun.com Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year. 🎉 World Cross Country returned to American soil for the first time in 32 years and Tallahassee delivered! We break down Jacob Kiplimo's dominant third title, Agnes Ngetich's historic 42-second victory margin, and why American men continue to struggle at World XC despite track success. Plus: The Cooper Lutkenhaus flag moment, Rojo's $500 marathon bet. In Houston Habtom Samuel's debut was as success, 59:01 (course record), as four Americans broke 60 minutes (Alex Maier (59:23), Casey Clinger (59:34), Ryan Ford (59:48), Isai Rodriguez (59:57)), Rory Linkletter got the Canadian record (59:49), Taylor Roe became the 2nd fastest American ever (66.20) and American Zouhair Talbi ran 2:05:45. Astacked Millrose two-mile field featuring Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, Grant Fisher, (Wightman, Beamish, Strand, Blanks, Wolfe). Plus, Andreas Almgren amd Brenda Jepchumba impressed in Valencia. Links: World Cross Country 2026 Coverage LetsRun Forum Thread: Why Are Americans Competitive on Track but Get Destroyed at World XC? Craig Virgin Interview on YouTube Cooper Lutkenhause gets LetsRun Flag Houston Half Marathon coverage Shop the World XC Shirts: shop.letsrun.com Show notes: 00:00 Start 00:24 World Cross Country Recap & Tallahassee Celebration 05:20 The Let's Run Meetup & Craig Virgin's Hope 06:23 Cooper Lutkenhaus & The Let's Run Flag Story 09:04 Athletes & Fans Unite at World Cross 13:02 The $500 Bet & Party Stories 15:18 Jacob Kiplimo & Agnes Ngetich Dominate 17:45 Kiplimo's Legacy & All-Time Greatness 21:20 Why Americans Struggle at World Cross 25:15 US Men's Disappointing Team Performance 28:36 Track vs Cross Country: Different Sports? 30:35 Theories on African Dominance in XC 33:52 Women's Race & Rising Stars (Marta Alemayo wins junior race) 38:30 Should World Cross Return to Tallahassee? 44:04 Australia Wins Mixed Relay Gold 59:05 Houston Half Marathon: Americans Go Sub-60 (Maier,Klinger, Ford, Rodriguez) 1:09:09 Rojo's $500 Marathon Bet Confirmed 1:10:22 Indoor Track Preview: Millrose & New Balance Indoor Grand Prix 1:17:50 Valencia 10K & Brenda Jepchumba's Breakthrough 1:24:38 Final Thoughts & Shoutouts Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/1a6bd57d-c16d-49e8-b7e9-f1442c32158d

    1h 27m
  6. World Cross Country Champs Recap Live from the LetsRun.com Party!

    JAN 11

    World Cross Country Champs Recap Live from the LetsRun.com Party!

    🎉 Thank you Tallahassee! Thank you LetsRun Nation. Now is the time to join the best club in running The LetsRun.com Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year. 🎉 The 2026 World Cross Country Championships are in the books! Live from the LetsRun party in Tallahassee we break down all the action from what was an incredible day for distance running with over 10,000 fans in attendance. East Africa strikes back with dominant performances across all individual races, while Australia claims a historic mixed relay gold. We recap Jacob Kiplimo's third consecutive senior men's title, Agnes Ngetich's dominant 42-second victory in the women's race, and Team USA's results. Plus: the Rocky Hansen controversy , special guest Ned Ryun (Jim Ryun's son) shares incredible stories including how his father received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Blair Bartlett's breakout performance as a high school junior in her first cross country season, Tyler Daillak's gutsy run finishing top American with one shoe, and a Cooper Lutkenhaus sighting at the course. Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Timestamps: 0:00 Than you & join our club 01:25 Introduction & Event Recap 03:35 Senior Men's Race: Jacob Kiplimo Dominates 08:04 Team USA Men's Results led by Parker Wolfe 11:17 Rocky Hansen Controversy 19:50 Senior Women's Race: Agnes Ngetich Dominates 24:21 LetsRun Flag Bearers Join the Show 28:33 Team USA Women's Results 31:24 Graham Blanks 32:25 Ned Ryun: Jim Ryun's Son Joins the Show 38:55 Jim Ryun's Presidential Medal of Freedom Story 45:00 Junior Races & Blair Bartlett Breakout & Tyler Daillak with 1 shoe 50:07 Cooper Lutkenhaus Sighting & Wrap Up Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/5d0722ef-714a-489a-ba3c-881ed45d2a10

    52 min
  7. 2026 Bold Predictions, 2025 Quiz, + Sage Hurta Klecker

    JAN 7

    2026 Bold Predictions, 2025 Quiz, + Sage Hurta Klecker

    Sage Hurta Klecker joins us 77:51 to discuss her amazing 2025, this weekend's world cross country race, and her 2026 plans including a possible American record attempt at the Millrose Games. (Written highlights here) We kick off 2026 with our annual 2025 Quiz,J ohnson vs. Johnson, testing the brothers' knowledge of the past year in running. Then we review our 2025 Bold Predictions (Robert nailed the Emmanuel Wanyonyi call!) and make our 2026 Bold Predictions, including hot takes on Quincy Wilson, Athing Mu, Cole Hocker, and Cooper Lutkenhaus. Plus: Hakone Ekiden TV ratings, Ethiopian athletes denied visas for World XC, Beatrice Chebet's pregnancy announcement, and an interview with Sage Hurta-Klecker ahead of World Cross Country and the Millrose Games. 🎟️ World Cross Country Party — Join us in Tallahassee! Township, 3-6 PM Saturday after the races. RSVP: podcast@letsrun.com 🎽 World XC Prediction Contest — Enter before the race! Contest will be live by Wednesday! 👕 LetsRun Shirts — Almost sold out! Shop at shop.letsrun.com Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club at LetsRun.com/subscribe — get a free T-shirt and access to the Friday 15 Worlds preview podcast Links: Ethiopian visa rejections article Beatrice Chebet pregnant/ missing world xc Millrose Games tickets Fast People Podcast (Sarah Lorge Butler) Sage Hurta Klecker article Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & World XC Party Promo 06:14 Quiz: January — Women's Half Marathon Record Breakers 08:23 Quiz: February — Fisher & Nuguse World Records 09:43 Quiz: March — Hobbs Kessler's Fuel 10:54 Quiz: April — Boston Marathon Towns 13:31 Quiz: May — US Diamond League Winners 14:36 Quiz: June — NCAA Distance Titles 16:47 Quiz: July — Women's Marathon World Record 18:24 Quiz: August — First Time US Champions 20:06 Quiz: September — European World Medalists 23:22 Quiz: October — Josh Hoey's Six Coaches 26:12 Quiz: November — Sub-2:09 American Marathoners 30:38 Quiz: December — Brooks XC Championships 33:12 Quiz: Tiebreaker — Cole Hocker's 5K World Championship Time 36:11 Reflecting on 2025 Bold Predictions 40:32 News: Hakone Ekiden TV Ratings 44:40 BP Robert #1 — Quincy Wilson Won't PR in 2026 45:33 BP Jon #1 — Quincy Wilson World Leader in 400m 47:26 BP Weldon #1 — Cole Hocker Breaks Mile World Record at Pre Classic 51:07 BP Robert #2 — Athing Mu Won't Race in 2026 52:33 BP Jon #2 — Non-African Born Man Breaks 8:00 in Steeplechase 53:35 BP Robert #3 — Cooper Lutkenhaus Breaks 800m World Record 1:00:04 BP Jon #3 — Enhanced Games Won't Happen 1:01:48 BP Weldon #2 — Geordie Beamish Won't Win a Steeplechase 1:03:28 BP Weldon #3 — USA Wins the World Cup 1:08:40 News: Ethiopian Athletes Denied Visas for World XC 1:16:06 News: Beatrice Chebet Announces Pregnancy 1:17:51 Interview: Sage Hurta-Klecker 1:25:31 Sage: 2025 Season & Breakthrough 1:28:59 Sage: Training Insights 1:37:45 Sage: Millrose Games 1000m 1:42:21 Sage: Pacing Faith Kipyegon Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/229af53c-e8e7-4483-a029-7627a2df514a

    1h 46m
  8. Reality Over Hype: The Best & Worst of 2025 - Hocker, Brazier & Grand Slam Flop

    12/31/2025

    Reality Over Hype: The Best & Worst of 2025 - Hocker, Brazier & Grand Slam Flop

    🏃 Get your World XC shirts today Get your official World XC shirts before they're gone! Shop now at shop.letsrun.com It's the final LetsRun.com podcast of 2025 — our Year in Review episode! What a year it was: Americans breaking world records, Cole Hocker winning 5K gold at Worlds, the rise and fall of Grand Slam Track, Donovan Brazier's incredible comeback, and 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus running 1:42 for 800 meters. We hand out our awards for Race of the Year, Flop of the Year, Runner of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Person of the Year. Plus: the wild stat about non-African born men sweeping distance golds at Worlds, Faith Kipyegon's controversial sub-4 attempt, Fred Kerley's fall from grace, Erriyon Knighton's ban, and Sebastian Sawe's remarkable anti-doping gesture. 🎽 World XC Shirts: Get yours before the deadline! Two designs available at shop.letsrun.com 🎉 World XC Party: Join us at Township in Tallahassee, Saturday January 10th at 3:00 PM after the races! Join the Supporters Club at LetsRun.com/subscribe Links: Discussion:What were your favorite moments of 2025? Discussion: Who were the biggest losers of 2025? World XC Shirts - shop.letsrun.com Dan Michalski feature article Shelby Houlihan pod Evan Jager pod Grand Slam Track bankruptcy thread Timestamps: 00:00 World XC Shirts Promo & Party Info 02:04 Intro: 2025 Year in Review 02:43 Jane Hedengren & US Teen Stars 03:19 Rojo's "Friday 15" Solo Pod 05:01 Robert's Complexity & Ethiopian Guest 06:19 Unbelievable Events of 2025: A List 08:30 Rise of Non-African Born Distance Runners 17:39 Donovan Brazier's Comeback 20:05 Shelby Houlihan's Return 23:45 Evan Jager & The "Likely Doping" List 25:41 Cole Hocker: US Distance GOAT? 32:60 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Indoor Double Gold 37:10 Grand Slam Track: Flop of the Year 47:46 Indoor World Records: Nuguse & Fisher 48:33 Hobbs Kessler's Tough Year 53:52 Race of the Year: US 800m Final 59:08 American Records & US Runner of the Year Debate 1:04:37 Faith Kipyegon's Sub-4 Attempt Controversy 1:12:52 Fred Kerley's Fall from Grace 1:15:53 Erriyon Knighton's Ban 1:23:34 Sebastian Sawe's Anti-Doping Gesture 1:28:20 Performance & Coach of the Year Awards 1:32:09 Person of the Year: Donovan Brazier Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Spread the word to a friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/ea24f196-732f-4716-be6d-52dd121ee4f9

    1h 36m
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