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LetsRun.com's Track Talk: The Home of Running and Track and Field

LetsRun.com's weekly podcast where we go behind the scenes of the professional running, marathoning, and track and field world.

  1. Nico For the Win, Hoey & Brazier, NCAAs + Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled

    4 DAYS AGO

    Nico For the Win, Hoey & Brazier, NCAAs + Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled

    What a week. Nico Young blasted a 12:45 to get the huge win in Oslo, while Josh Hoey went 1:42, Donavan Brazier 1:43, and Andreas Almgren (a "random" Swede) went 12:44. Plus NCAA stars were born, the Gjert Ingebrigtsen trial ended, and Grand Slam Track may be over as well. Signup for our newsletter here. https://www.letsrun.com/newsletter Join the Supporters Club to get our Paris Diamond League podcast 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: Insightful Discussion: 00:00 LetsRun Newsletter *link Supporters Club link 01:03 Start 2:40 Nico Young 12:45 Win, Almgren 12:44 in Sweden 11:54 Graham Blanks 12:48, but could he surpass Nico? + his "dilemma" *thread 15:03 Text Message of Week 17:59 Double Threshold Training 23:26 What about the 10,000? 32:39 Grand Slam Track Cancels LA, Is It Over? 45:07 Stockholm: Josh Hoey 1:42, Hoppel 1:47 48:08 Donavan Brazier 1:43! *Interview 50:27 Justin Rinaldi's Forum Posts 51:15 Brazier's Training and Health Update 53:14 Training Tip of Week + Brazier Interview 57:50 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Highlights 59:26 Medal Odds and Predictions of this year's winners 1:04:19 Doris Lemngole 8:58 1:09:34 Roisin Willis Great Comeback 1:16:07 Gjert Ingebrigtsen Trial Verdict 1:23:14 Introducing Intern Tate and His Insights 1:23:17 Intern Tate 1:24:26 Nico Young's Impact and Expectations 1:27:40 Taking it for granted Americans are good at distance running 1:31:43 Tate on Grand Slam 1:33:10 Cole Hocker 13:09 in Sweden 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/8477b72a-33af-47a8-8d18-75a879fcc215

    1h 40m
  2. Nico Young Wins Oslo 5000 12:45.27! + Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled (20 Minute Preview)

    12 JUN

    Nico Young Wins Oslo 5000 12:45.27! + Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled (20 Minute Preview)

    Nico Young did it. He ran 12:45.27 to beat a star studded Diamond League field in Oslo Norway (and break Grant Fisher's outdoor record). What does it mean for Nico? For American distance running? For Grant Fisher? Want the full podcast? Join the Supporters Club today and use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Also, Grand Slam Track LA was cancelled. Is it the end of the league? The NCAA championships kicked off last night as well. Thanks for your support. Show notes: 00:00 Introduction and Pop Culture Reference 00:46 Historic Win by Nico Young 02:18 Race Breakdown and Analysis 03:09 Nico Young's Future Prospects 05:32 American Distance Running Dominance 16:32 Grant Fisher vs Nico Young & US 5000m Team 30:48 Grand Slam Track LA Cancelled 36:58 Sustainability and Revenue Challenges 38:00 Attendance and Broadcast Contracts 41:47 Prize Money and Athlete Commitments 43:18 Future Prospects and Reflections 50:02 More: Oslo Diamond League Highlights, 3:50 Last Place in Mile 58:10 NCAA Championships Day 1 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/28e79d06-074a-40df-b539-7b372088f572

    21 min
  3. Donavan Brazier is BAAACK, Jane Hedengren Superstar, Hannah England (Guest), Nico Young in Oslo, Lutkenhaus 800 Record: Track Talk

    10 JUN

    Donavan Brazier is BAAACK, Jane Hedengren Superstar, Hannah England (Guest), Nico Young in Oslo, Lutkenhaus 800 Record: Track Talk

    Donavan Brazier is back, Jane Hedengren has taken a hammer to all the high school distance records, Cooper Lutkenhaus has Michael Granville's record, the NCAA championships are this weekend and so are the Oslo and Stockholm Diamond League meets. What can Nico Young do in the world record 5000? Hannah England joins us at 78:47 as the former World Championship 1500m silver medallist & NCAA champion, now broadcaster joins us to discuss the launch of her new podcast Podium podcast (Itunes here, spotify here), her transition to broadcasting the top meets in the world, Faith Kipyegon's sub 4 attempt, and even World XC in Tallahassee. Want podcasts breaking down Oslo and NCAAs? 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 Start 2:50 Donavan Brazier is back! 08:32 Race Video Here 13:40 Goosebumps from coming this far 16:29 Join the Supporters Club 17:20 Letsrun.com/VPN 18:36 Will Brazier Make Worlds in 2025? 20:41 The horizontal shuffle 23:09 Jane Hedengren Shatters High School Girls Mile & 2 Mile Records 27:35 Valby or Hedengren thread 33:46 Sophomore Cooper Lutkenhaus breaks Michael Granville's 800m record 40:06 Man Runs Marathon on 24 Hours Notice 43:24 USA Cross Country Championships to be at NXN 52:46 Oslo Diamond League: Can Nico Young the World (or American) record at 5000? 01:01:26 Cooper Teare / Graham Blanks 01:06:55 Mini NCAA Preview- Prediction Contest coming 01:13:30 2023 NCAA title vacated 01:18:47 Hannah England (Guest) 01:19:07 Hannah's New Podcast 01:20:31 The Passion for Field Events 01:22:48 Diamond League Broadcasts 01:25:31 Hannah's Broadcasting Journey (Itunes here, spotify here), 01:28:10 Grand Slam Track's reception in Europe 01:33:45 Faith Kipyegon's Sub-Four Attempt 01:38:39 Hannah's NCAA Experience 01:41:52 Balancing Science and Sports 01:42:58 High School and Future Stars 01:44:45 World XC in Tallahasse 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/2d2e39ab-063f-4a0c-84eb-c0baa5aed83d

    1h 46m
  4. Nico Young & Grand Slam Heat Up, Kerr or Hocker?, Marathon Trials Standard Drops | LetsRun.com Track & Field Podcast

    2 JUN

    Nico Young & Grand Slam Heat Up, Kerr or Hocker?, Marathon Trials Standard Drops | LetsRun.com Track & Field Podcast

    Grand Slam Track Talk moved to Historic Franklin Field and fans came out to watch. Nico Young turned some heads in the 3000, what can he now do for 5000? Is he a global medal threat? Josh Kerr got the best of Cole Hocker at 1500 but who is the favorite for Worlds? Kenny Bednarek and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden domianted the 100 and 200. Are they favored for Worlds? The 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials stanards are 2:16:00 and 2:37:00. What do you think? Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Show notes below. Like us and follow us on your favorite podcast app. 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 PR Running Camps for High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers Attend PR Running Camp July 13-17 in NC led by famed coaches Chris Catton and Tim Goldsack. More info here. Show notes: 00:00 Start 01:57 Fan Interactions and Personal Anecdotes 03:39 PR Running Camp *link 07:01 Grand Slam Gets a Much Bigger Turnout in Philly 20:58 Nico Young: Grand Slam's Biggest Winner? 30:25 Nico & Cole Going to Europe for 5ks 36:11 Hobbs Kessler's Progress *Interview 38:59 The men's 1500 delivered once again 43:23 The 1500 favorite for worlds is... 43:45 Marco Arop's Dominant 800 & 1500 Prospects 49:15 Diribe Welteji Impresses 56:29 Nikki Hiltz, Addy Wiley, Nia Akins Struggle 01:03:35 Josette Andrews 01:08:23 Sprints: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden & Kenny Bednarek Dominant 01:10:02 Who is 100m favorite? 01:12:08 NCAA Regionals: Jordan Anthony 9.75 100m 01:15:13 T'Mars McCallum 19.83 01:18:03 Jonah Koech 1:43 FTW 01:19:59 Olympic Marathon Trials Standards 2:16, 2:37 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.

    1h 27m
  5. What?! Jonah Koech (Guest) 3:31 DL Win, Athing Mu Races, Chebet vs the Chinese Dopers

    28 MAY

    What?! Jonah Koech (Guest) 3:31 DL Win, Athing Mu Races, Chebet vs the Chinese Dopers

    Jonah Koech joins us at 88:50 to discuss his shocking Diamond League 1500m win (nice article here by Jon Gault) where the American went from 3:37 to 3:31 for 1500m and took down the Diamond League field. Beatrice Chebet blasted an 8:11, Addy Wiley nearly won the 800, whereas stateside Athing Mu returned to racing the 3rd heat of the 1500m at the Sound Running Track Fest where Eduardo Herrera got a big win in 12:59. Conner Mantz had a nice Bolder Boulder win and what happened to the USATF NYC Grand Prix? 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 Rabat & Sound Running 00:23 Introduction and Episode Overview 03:21 Rabat Diamond League 04:57 WTF Jonah Koech 3:31 Diamond League Win 15:57 800 or 1500? 23:30 Ottawa Marathon: CJ Albertson & Rory Linkletter Boston Double 28:18 What's a good marathon? *link 29:09 Beatrice Chebet 8:11 3000 33:47 Wang Junxia 39:06 Who!? Frederik Ruppert 8:01 Steeple for Germany 45:08 Tshepiso Masalela Over Wanyonyi in 800 47:12 Wanyonyi 49:04 Addy Wiley Nearly Wins 800 52:20 Femke Bol's Season Opener 57:13 Sound Running TrackFest 1:01:48 Eduardo Herrera 12:58 1:05:42 Athing Mu 2nd place 1:14:57 Conner Mantz's Bolder Boulder Win 1:17:29 USATF NYC Grand Prix Cancelled 1:28:50 Jonah Koech 1:29:31 How surprised by 3:31 win? 1:35:42 Relationship to Rudisha 1:38:36 800 or 1500? 1:42:25 Training 1:46:04 The Marathon? 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.

    1h 47m
  6. NCAA Highlights & Controversy, Shacarri Richardson Flunks Her Season Opener, Grand Slam Track Changes, Nick Symmonds Summits Everest

    21 MAY

    NCAA Highlights & Controversy, Shacarri Richardson Flunks Her Season Opener, Grand Slam Track Changes, Nick Symmonds Summits Everest

    Want a detailed? Written recap of the weekend? Read The Week That Was The collegiate action heated up with fast times across the board and some controversy at the ACC Champs. Sophie O'Sullivan looked impressive, Simeon Birnbaum's delivered, Parker Wolfe was impressive, but is Ethan Strand the one shoe companies should be focused on? The Johnson twins are now a force in NCAA sprinting and Nick Symmonds made it to the top of Mt. Everest. Grand Slam Track has made some changed and Sha'Carri Richardson had a disappointing opening to her 20245 season. We break it all down. PR Running Camps for High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers Attend PR Running Camp July 13-17 in NC led by famed coaches Chris Catton and Tim Goldsack. More info here. 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 Intro 00:22 Start 06:09 PR Running Camp *link 06:52 Join the LetsRun Supporters Club *link 07:36 Breaking News: Athing Mu at Pre Classic 11:05 NCAA 1500m and Ethan Strand's Performance: 50.6 400? 16:52 America's next steeple star!? 21:13 Geordie Beamish vs Ethan Strand 25:00 Adam Spencer over Nathan Green at Big 10 1500 25:18 Oregon's Koitatoi Kidali scores 0 points, is he NCAA 800 favorite? 28:42 NCAA 800m Heated up 34:55 Women's 1500m Sophie O'Sullivan's Journey 40:10 ACC Men's 5000m Controversy Causes Ethan Strand to Run 13:13! 50:44 Team Dynamics? 53:40 Simeon Birnbaum's Impressive Weekend 56:13 Comparing Birnbaum to Grant Fisher 57:52 Debate on Celebrations and Sportsmanship 01:05:19 Johnson Twins at Clemson Go 1-2 01:07:11 Maggie Liebich Dreams Become Reality Athlete of Week *thread 01:11:09 Sha'Carri Richardson's Season Opener 01:21:05 Grand Slam Track Format Changes 01:30:37 Remember Eugene Summer Series? 01:34:05 Nick Symmonds' Everest Climb 01:37:20 Upcoming Track Meets 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.

    1h 39m
  7. Clayton Murphy (guest) hangs them up, Jakob injured, Athing Mu Races, World Relays

    13 MAY

    Clayton Murphy (guest) hangs them up, Jakob injured, Athing Mu Races, World Relays

    American 800m superstar Clayton Murphy has hung up the spikes and joins us at 65:37 to discuss his career. Prior to that we break down Jakob Ingebrigtsen's achilles injury and Athing Mu running the weirdest 1500m we've ever heard of. Plus, Casey Clinger set an American record at 25k and should we be alarmed that the USA only left World Relays with one gold medal? Want to attend the best running camp for high schoolers and middle schoolers? Attend PR Running Camp July 13-17 in NC led by famed coaches Chris Catton and Tim Goldsack. More info here. Show notes: 00:00 Best Running Camp in America *link 01:23 Start 03:31 Jakob OUT!? 13:31 Athing Mu Wins a 1500 by nearly a minute 25:05 Thread on Mu 30:24 US 25K Championships: Casey Clinger sets American record in pro debut 38:08 2:06 Marathoner Zouhair Talbi an American citizen 43:21 The Pope is American and a White Sox fan 45:37 AI experts email rojo@letsrun.com 47:32 Mo Aman doping scandal 52:24 World Relays: USA wins 1 of 5 01:00:07 Doha Diamond League Friday 01:02:42 Cooper Teare Prediction 01:05:37 Clayton Murphy interview 01:06:31 Why retire now? 01:15:12 Favorite moment 01:18:03 Proving doubters and Letsrun wrong 01:21:18 What happened in Tokyo? 01:23:53 The Double Attempt at US Championships 01:28:12 Destroying Josh Kerr at NCAAs 01:31:33 The Oregon Project Experience 01:40:29 Life After Professional Running 01:43:01 Who had better career him or his wife Ariana Washington? 01:45:20 What will happen to 800 world record? 01:47:12 His sports card business venture 01:52:48 PR Running Camp *link 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.

    1h 54m
  8. Dreams Become Reality: Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness

    5 MAY

    Dreams Become Reality: Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness

    Cordell Tinch blasted the hurdles in China while Masai Russell got the American record in Miami. Josh Kerr got a big 1500 win, Grant Fisher cruised in the 5000 and is Nikki Hiltz a threat in the 1500? Grand Slam Track is halfway done with it's inaugural season. How are they doing? Ethan Strand took down Abel Teffra in the collegiate ranks but the best action of the weekend may have been in Texas where high school junior Tate Taylor ran 9.92 and two freshman ran 10.16 and 10.17. Plus Fred Kerley got arrested again. What does it mean for his career? 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 Dreams Become Reality? Grand Slam Miami, Diamond League Shanghai, Texas 100m Madness 00:37 Start 04:03 Dreams Become Reality Cordell Tinch and Jacory Patterson 11:09 Grand Slam Big Picture after 2 Meets 17:51 Broadcast/ Doubling 29:02 Diamond League broadcasts 31:08 Grant Holloway worries? 36:18 Grant Fisher's Performance 38:15 Cooper Teare's Weekend 41:45 Supporters Club dads 43:21 what does Jakob think? 46:37 Is Nikki Hiltz a women's 1500 threat? 54:19 NCAA 1500m Hype: Ethan Strand over Abel Teffra 59:48 High School 100m Madness in Texas 01:08:34 Fred Kerley arrested again 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.

    1h 15m
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