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  1. Sub-Two, Rojo on NPR, Felix's Comeback at 42, Drew Hunter, a Near World Record in Botswana

    8H AGO

    Sub-Two, Rojo on NPR, Felix's Comeback at 42, Drew Hunter, a Near World Record in Botswana

    🏃 Get the LetsRun.com Pink shirt — Order today or tomorrow and $5 goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Get the pink LetsRun shirt**** Sebastian Sawe's sub-two-hour marathon is still front and center, especially after RoJo's appearance on NPR's On Point, where he debated the moment's significance alongside Alex Hutchinson. This week, the crew digs deeper into the shoe science, unearthing Jack Daniels' 1982 weight study and running the numbers on the Adidas advantage over the Nike Alphafly. The World Relays in Botswana delivered a near-world-record men's 4x400 and South Africa's Lythe Pillay split a jaw-dropping 42.66. Allyson Felix announces an Olympic comeback at age 42, Drew Hunter and Karissa Schweizer win the US 5K Championships, and the running world mourns Parker Morse while pulling for Michael Sandrock. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS RoJo on NPR's On Point with Alex Hutchinson and Meghna Chakrabarti Sean Ingle reminds us Paul Tergat said sub-2:00 was impossible 5 Thoughts on World Relays The Norwegian Method by Marius Bakken RIP Parker Morse Michael Sandrock battling for his life Sean Ingle banned from Enhanced Games Running with the Legends by Michael Sandrock Rachel Bachman's Wall Street Journal article on the new Adidas super shoe Howard Calvert: How I Ran a Sub-2:30 Marathon for the First Time as a 47-Year-Old Gear: Get the pink LetsRun shirt The Norwegian Method by Marius Bakken Running with the Legends by Michael Sandro **** TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sponsor / Intro 01:02 RoJo's NPR Debut and Sub-Two Reactions 06:35 The Next Big Mainstream Running Moment 09:50 Super Shoes and the Science Behind Sub-Two 15:09 Jack Daniels' Weight Study and the Adidas Advantage 19:43 Tailwind, Doping, and What Made London Historic 21:35 Text Line Is Back, Supporters Club, and The Norwegian Method 24:51 World Relays Recap from Botswana 28:04 Lythe Pillay's Historic 42.66 Split 31:33 Altitude, Timing Debates, and Southern Hemisphere Edge 34:55 Elaine Thompson-Herah Returns to the Track 36:46 Should World Relays Bring Back Distance Events 39:25 Gabby Thomas Skips the World Relays 41:08 Allyson Felix's Olympic Comeback at 42 46:41 Allyson Felix's Legacy and the Aging Athlete Debate 52:31 Remembering Parker Morse and Pulling for Michael Sandrock 57:01 London Marathon's Two-Day Experiment and Travel Costs 61:49 RoJo's Old School Marathon Pitch 68:58 Enhanced Games, Night Marathons, and Shakeout Debates 71:50 US 5K Championships and Who Didn't Show Up 77:49 Outro and Announcements CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) If you're interesting in partnering with the shoe please reach out advertise@letsrun.com 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.

    1h 19m
  2. Nico Young on his road debut, 2026 big plans, extra workout & World Ultimate Champs

    3D AGO

    Nico Young on his road debut, 2026 big plans, extra workout & World Ultimate Champs

    Nico Young joins Jonathan Gault for a deep dive into his 2026 season outlook. The adidas-sponsored distance star reflects on a heartbreaking US indoor final where he missed the world team by a hundredth of a second, and reveals he's added a third workout per week to his training. Young announces a loaded European Diamond League slate, a 1500 in Stockholm, back-to-back 5Ks in Oslo and Paris, before making his road debut at the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th, where he'll try to become the first American winner (outside of years it served as the US Championships) since Ed Eyestone in 1991. He says he views the Ultimate World Championships like a major global championship and plans to peak for it, and considers himself the American outdoor 5K record holder at 12:45. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 for your first year. LINKS Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race Ultimate World Championships Nico wins 2025 Oslo Diamond League 5K Nico's Gear: Adidas Supernova (affiliate) Nico's Gear: Adidas Boston TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Start 00:23 Intro and Nico Young's Season Overview 01:36 Reflecting on the 2026 Indoor Season 03:11 The Heartbreaking US Indoor Final 05:51 Why Nico's Rookie Pro Year Was a Success 07:05 New Training Partners and Group Dynamics 08:49 Training Adjustments: Adding a Third Workout 11:09 Peachtree Road Race, Road Debut, and Outdoor Plans 12:08 Outdoor Season and World Athletics Ranking 15:05 Boston Marathon Reaction and Marathon Plans 15:36 European Diamond League Plans: 1500 and 5K 17:34 Chasing Fast 5Ks and Returning to Oslo 20:14 The American Record and Ultimate World Championships 23:15 Go-To Training Shoes and Wrap-Up 24:54 Supporters Club 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.

    25 min
  3. Sub 2 Happened & Did the Marathon Change Forever? Sawe 1:59:30 + 2:05 Shocker in Toledo

    APR 27

    Sub 2 Happened & Did the Marathon Change Forever? Sawe 1:59:30 + 2:05 Shocker in Toledo

    Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 at the London Marathon to become the first person to officially break two hours, with Yomif Kejelcha running 1:59:41 in his marathon debut to become the second. The top three all broke Kelvin Kiptum's previous world record of 2:00:25. On the women's side, Tigist Assefa defended her title in a women's-only world record of 2:15:41. Meanwhile in Toledo, Ohio, unsponsored 25-year-old Vincent Mauri shocked the running world with a 2:05:54 solo effort at the Glass City Marathon, making him the fourth-fastest American ever on a record-eligible course. The crew also breaks down Penn Relays drama, Cheptegei's marathon struggles, and whether Kipchoge's exhibition stole Sawe's thunder. 🎁 🎧 Join the Supporters Club for $5 a month with code GOAT50 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe 1:59:40 Shirts on Sale! LINKS LetsRun.com Sub-2 Marathon Recap The Two-Hour Barrier Fell: How Sabastian Sawe Rewrote the Record Books in London Rachel Bachman's Wall Street Journal Article on the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 "The Myth of a Sub Two Hour Marathon" by Robert Johnson (May 6, 2013) The Myth of the Sub-2-Hour Marathon: Part II by Robert Johnson (April 27, 2026) Vincent Mauri's Strava Account LetsRun Thread: "Anyone Else Feel Kind of Deflated Now That the Two Hour Barrier Has Been Broken?" McFarland/Penn State Instagram Taunting Incident 1:59:40 Collector's Edition T-Shirts TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sponsor / Intro 00:43 Sawe and Kejelcha Shatter Two Hours in London 05:21 The Jaw-Dropping Second Half Splits 07:57 The Adidas Shoe That Changed Everything 15:50 Watching History Unfold on Race Morning 18:05 Tailwinds, Pacing, and How Fast Can Sawe Go 20:22 Why the Marathon Wall Has Disappeared 24:37 Sawe's Final 10K and the Fueling Revolution 26:52 Drug Testing and Sawe's $50K Clean Sport Pledge 32:47 Does Breaking Two Hours Feel Deflating 36:20 Did Kipchoge Ruin the Sub-Two Moment 41:06 Will Sawe Be Remembered in History 46:09 The Last Great Barrier Is Gone 47:50 Cheptegei Struggles Again in the Marathon 52:19 London Women's Race: Assefa Defends Her Title 56:50 From Paul Radcliffe to the Vincent Mauri Bombshell 63:23 Putting Vincent Mauri's 2:05 in Perspective 71:18 The Backstory: How Vincent Mauri Did It 77:24 Penn Relays: Oregon vs Villanova Showdown 83:14 The Four by Eight Record and Taunting Controversy 92:10 Quincy Wilson Leads Bullis to Historic Win 95:20 Gabby Thomas Sub-11 and the Retro Marathon Proposal 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. They provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

    1h 42m
  4. Cooper Lutkenhaus: World Indoor Champion & His "Just Send It" Mentality

    APR 23

    Cooper Lutkenhaus: World Indoor Champion & His "Just Send It" Mentality

    🏃 Join the best club in running for $5 a month Get all LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week, and a super soft t-shirt for less than $5/month. Use code GOAT50 for 50% off your first year. Money back guarantee. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Cooper Lutkenhaus, the 17-year-old sensation who became the youngest man ever to win an individual global track title, joins Jonathan Gault and Weldon Johnson to talk about his undefeated indoor season that concluded with 800m gold at World Indoors in Toruń, Poland. Cooper breaks down his tactics, his "just send it" mentality, and what it's like being a world champion walking the halls of his Texas high school. The conversation covers his Diamond League debut at Stockholm on June 7, the sibling rivalry with his brother over who breaks four minutes first, his surprisingly frugal spending habits despite a Nike deal, and why he's targeting USA Outdoors as the capstone of his 2026 season. Cooper also shares his admiration for David Rudisha's racing style and explains why he thinks 800m times are dropping so fast.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS Cooper Lutkenhaus wins World Indoor Gold Cooper Lutkenhaus: Where Your Dreams Become Reality Athlete of the Month Join the Supporters Club use code GOAT50 Timestamps 00:00 Sponsor / Supporters Club Intro 00:44 Intro and Episode Preview 03:02 Winning World Indoors: Tactics and Confidence 10:29 Life as a 17-Year-Old Professional Runner 15:40 World Champion in the High School Hallways 21:52 Outdoor Season Plans and Diamond League Debut 26:40 Dream Venues and Racing Where Rudisha Set His Record 29:14 World Indoors Final: The Decisive Move With 200 to Go 32:07 Outdoor Goals and the Sub-Four Mile Race Against His Brother 36:13 World Under-20s, USA Outdoors, and What's Next 40:03 Jim Ryun Comparisons and Why 800m Times Are So Fast 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 a marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

    47 min
  5. The Fastest Boston Marathon Ever + Simeon Birnbaum 3:31, Michael Norman Returns

    APR 22

    The Fastest Boston Marathon Ever + Simeon Birnbaum 3:31, Michael Norman Returns

    🏃 Join the Supporters Club for less than $5 a month! Use code GOAT50 at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public John Korir obliterated the Boston Marathon course record with a stunning 2:01:52, negative-splitting the second half in 60:02 to repeat as champion. The top three men all broke the previous course record in what became the first marathon in history with three sub-2:03 finishers**. Sharon Lokedi** defended her women's title with a devastating 14:48 5K split between 35K and 40K that destroyed the field. Zouhair Talbi ran 2:03:45 to post the fastest time ever by a US citizen, igniting debate over whether he or Conner Mantz is America's top marathoner. Meanwhile, Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum smashed the NCAA 1500 record with a 3:31.69 at Hayward Field, and Michael Norman made his long-awaited return to competition after surgery. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS Fastest Boston Marathon Ever: Korir Destroys Course Record, 13 Men Under 2:06 Sharon Lokedi Repeats as Boston Marathon Champion Thanks to Sizzling 14:48 5K Split How Did They Run So Fast in Boston? Inside the Fastest Race in History Simeon Birnbaum Smashes NCAA 1500m Record With 3:31.69 Michael Norman Is Back: Runs First Race in 19 Months With New Coach Why the AIU Handed NCAA Champion Adaejah Hodge a Secret Doping Ban Joe Klecker's Strava Stephen Pifer's Strava (Sharon Lokedi's Borrowed Garmin Data) Mary Ngugi Cooper Post-Race Interview "No One Cares If You Get Second": Simeon Birnbaum on Why Winning Is All That Matters (Podcast) Fiona O'Keeffe's Withdrawal Announcement (Instagram) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Mary Ngugi Cooper Audio / Intro 00:48 Show Open 05:25 John Korir: Best Marathoner in the World? 08:33 The Kipchoge Legacy Debate 14:33 Record-Shattering Men's Results 22:05 Conner Mantz vs Zouhair Talbi: Who Is America's Best Marathoner? 28:41 Richard Ringer's Surprise Run at Age 37 32:52 Non-African-Born Runners Rewriting All-Time Lists 39:25 What Went Wrong for Korir in Chicago? 44:20 Korir's Rise: From 70 to 150 Miles Per Week 47:40 Where Your Dreams Become Reality 51:07 Technology's Impact on Marathon Depth 53:27 Sharon Lokedi Defends Her Boston Title 59:41 How Good Was Lokedi's Performance? 62:00 Jess McClain Leads the American Women 66:05 Fiona O'Keeffe's Withdrawal and Durability Questions 71:21 Mary Ngugi Cooper and the Let's Run Effect 74:14 Simeon Birnbaum Smashes the NCAA 1500 Record 79:10 NCAA 1500 Depth and the Championship Preview 83:26 Michael Norman's Comeback 87:13 Tate Taylor, Adaejah Hodge, and Sprint Controversies 94:41 Katelyn Tuohy's Health and Pro Struggles 97:35 SC Exclusive: Nick Willis' Theory 98:05 Supporters Club Plug 98:26 Closing Remarks and London Marathon Preview 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.

    1h 39m
  6. Sara Hall on Her New Book, Racing Boston at 43, and Her Trip to the American Record

    APR 16

    Sara Hall on Her New Book, Racing Boston at 43, and Her Trip to the American Record

    🏃 Join the LRC Supporters Club Get a bonus podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a super soft T-shirt with an annual membership. Use code GOAT50 for 50% off your first year at letsrun.com/subscribe. EPISODE SUMMARY Sara Hall talks to Jonathan Gault ahead of her fifth Boston Marathon to discuss her new memoir, For the Love of the Grind (buy here on Amazon, here to support independent booksellers) Hall opens up about writing the book herself, her use of magic mushrooms before setting the American half marathon record, and the emotional toll of Ruth Chepngetich's positive doping test on her own career. She also talks about adoption, motherhood, training on the StairMaster as a secret weapon, and why she's still racing five marathons in six months at age 42. Hall's goal for Boston: crack the top 10. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribehttps://www.letsrun.com/subscribe**** For the Love of the Grind ( buy here on Amazon , here to support independent booksellers ) LetsRun.com Supporters Club — letsrun.com/subscribe https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe **** 00:00 Start 00:23 Introduction 01:09 Sara Hall on Writing Her Memoir 03:17 The Writing Process 05:56 Why Write the Book Now 07:56 John Ball: The Quirky Body Work Guru 10:10 Choosing Stanford on a Half Scholarship 12:46 Magic Mushrooms and the Half Marathon Record 17:32 Adoption, Motherhood, and Identity 20:21 Ruth Chepngetich and the Toll of Doping 24:10 The StairMaster as a Secret Weapon 27:15 Five Marathons in Six Months 29:19 Training at 9,000 Feet and Lessons From Ethiopia 31:09 Still Racing at 43: Longevity and the Love of the Grind 32:59 What Drives Sara Now and Boston Goals 35:36 Supporters Club and 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 PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

    36 min
  7. Gout Gout's 19.67, Cam Myers' 3:29, LA Olympic Ticket Prices + Cooper Lutkenhaus

    APR 15

    Gout Gout's 19.67, Cam Myers' 3:29, LA Olympic Ticket Prices + Cooper Lutkenhaus

    🏃 Want our Boston Marathon preview & Cooper Lutkenhaus podcasts? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a bonus podcast every week, premium content, a free running shirt, and special event perks. Sign up at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Gout Gout electrified Australian athletics with a 19.67 in the 200 meters, but was a swirling diagonal wind behind the eye-popping times? The crew breaks down why every finalist PR'd and what it really means. Cam Myers joined ultra-rare company with a 3:29 wire-to-wire 1500, while the women's 1500 DQ reversal sparked a fiery debate about obstruction rules and whether track and field needs instant replay. Jackson Spencer dropped an 8:31 meet record at Arcadia, LA 2028 ticket prices have fans in sticker shock, and the Supporters Club gets an exclusive interview with 17-year-old world indoor champion Cooper Lutkenhaus.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS Sam Mattis Takes Down Ben Plucknett's Steroid-Fueled AR 'Fake Conspiracy Theory' Over Gout Gout's 200m World Record (news.com.au) Jackson Spencer's Final 200m at Arcadia (video) First Look at LA 2028 Olympic Ticket Prices (LetsRun Forum) https://www.letsrun.com/forum VPN deal — https://www.letsrun.com/vpn TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Supporters Club 00:33 Music 00:56 Intro and Episode Preview 06:52 Gout Gout Runs 19.67 at Australian Championships 08:10 Did Wind Give Gout Gout a Hidden Advantage? 12:49 Why 200m Wind Gauges Can Be Misleading 20:08 Historic Sprint Anomalies From Flo-Jo to Tobi Amusan 24:49 Cam Myers' 3:29 Wire-to-Wire 1500 Stunner 29:29 Is Myers' Front-Running Strategy a Threat to Ingebrigtsen? 33:41 Hollingsworth DQ Overturned in Women's 1500 Controversy 36:12 Track and Field Desperately Needs Video Replay 37:34 Who Should Be DQ'd: Hull or Hollingsworth? 39:47 Was Hull's Inside Block Legal or Obstruction? 45:48 Weldon's Verdict: No DQ for Jess Hull 49:14 Jakob vs Hull: Is Shutting the Door a Legal Move? 54:49 Ingebrigtsen Won't Race Until July 55:57 Jackson Spencer's 8:31 Meet Record at Arcadia Invitational 61:09 LA 2028 Olympic Tickets: Sticker Shock and Outrage 63:36 How Expensive Will the Olympics Really Be? 71:22 Is the Olympics Worth It or Should You Just Go to Worlds? 75:21 Breaking News: Diana Rossini Out at The Athletic 76:15 Boston Marathon Preview and Supporters Club Meetup 77:57 Cooper Lutkenhaus: World Indoor Champion at 17 80:15 Winning World Indoors: Tactics and Confidence 87:42 Life as a 17-Year-Old Professional Runner 92:52 World Champion in the High School Hallways 99:05 Outdoor Season Plans and Diamond League Debut 103:53 Dream Venues and Racing Where Rudisha Set His Record 106:27 World Indoors Final: The Decisive Move With 200 to Go 109:21 Outdoor Goals and the Sub-Four Mile Race Against His Brother 113:26 World Under-20s, USA Outdoors, and What's Next 117:16 Jim Ryun Comparisons and Why 800m Times Are So Fast 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.

    1h 20m
  8. Simeon Birnbaum: "No One Cares About Second Place" - His Quest to Win NCAAs

    APR 9

    Simeon Birnbaum: "No One Cares About Second Place" - His Quest to Win NCAAs

    Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum joins the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after off a breakout NCAA indoor season. The former South Dakota high school phenom - who left the high school ranks #2 all-time at 1500 & 3200/2-mile - finished second in the NCAA indoor 3,000m and reveals the tactical mistake that cost him the title. Birnbaum says the Habtom Samuel DQ was "pretty soft" and discusses how running fast means nothing, all that matters is winning titles. He opens up about choosing Jerry Schumacher over other programs, the injuires that derailed his early college career, Schumacher's strict no-Strava policy, the NIL landscape for track athletes, and why he picked Diadora over Nike. 🎁 🎧 Join the Best Club in running -Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year Question email wejo@letsrun.com Timestamps 0:00 Start 2:43 Birnbaum's Breakthrough NCAA Season 3:18 What Cost Him The NCAA 3,000 Title 6:05 Birnbaum On The Habtom Samuel DQ 8:54 Balancing Oregon Travel And Classes 10:51 Outdoor Goals: NCAA Titles In The 1500 And 5,000 13:01 Long-Term Goals And LA 2028 13:33 Why He Chose Oregon And Jerry Schumacher 18:35 Adjusting To Jerry Schumacher's Training 20:39 How He Finally Stayed Healthy 27:28 NIL Deals And Choosing Diadora Over Nike 32:02 The Sunglasses Origin Story 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.

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