The Run Around Iowa

Julius joins Lance on the show during the drive home from the Lincoln Half Marathon, and they talk about their races on Sunday, May 4. Julius tells the story of how he came to a small NAIA college in Kentucky and decided to stay in America. The 2003 Dam to Dam champion talks about how odd jobs in college led to valuable knowledge of construction and woodworking that he uses today. Julius relives some of his tales of racing against some of the best distance runners in America, including the USA 1 Mile Road Championships in Des Moines just over a decade ago. He talks about the struggles he's had in returning to his form before the pandemic. Julius also reveals a story Lance has never heard - when he did a training run from Ames to Des Moines while running on Interstate 35.

Lance interviewed many athletes during the recent 115th Drake Relays. Hear from Iowa State senior and former Charles City prep Kiki Connell, former Marion High and Iowa runner Maddie Block, former Dubuque Hempstead and Wartburg College star Shaelyn Hostager, Runablaze Iowa's Blake Whalen, Iowa State junior and former Humboldt prep Quinton Orr, former Glenwood and Iowa State star Janette Schraft, Iowans Derek Leicht and James Fingalsen from Iowa's winning 4x800 relay, Iowa senior and former Ottumwa prep Alli Bookin-Nosbisch, Olympians and Iowa natives Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer at a historic women's mile Saturday, former Drake star Isaac Basten, former Iowa runners Ellie Meyer and Haley Meyer from Wartburg's winning Iowa College distance medley relay,former Iowa preps Derek Webster, Alex Volden, Kaleb Brand and Jack Brown on Central College's record Iowa College DMR, former Davenport Assumption and Iowa standout Mallory Lindaman and Darius Kipyego from Iowa State's winning university sprint medley relay.

Ben comes on the show to talk about preparations for the two races, which occur on April 19 and April 22. The former Osage High and Grand View University runner chats about the fields for the USATF 1 Mile Road Championships, which feature the best women's field in its history. Ben also talks about what goes into months of preparation for these races and the promising future for both events. He also tells the story of how he met his wife, Ariana, and hobbies he likes to do when he's coordinating these races.

Robbie returns to the podcast to talk about his run across Iowa, from Omaha to Muscatine, from March 20-23. He set the new record of 3 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes while raising funds for a new timing system for his community, the Collins-Maxwell school district. Robbie mentions some of the many people who ran with him and assisted him on the journey, including a Collins-Maxwell student who ran about 50 miles of the journey with him. He tells of an unfortunate and heartbreaking incident that nearly derailed his run in the eastern part of Iowa. Robbie describes his strategy that allowed him to get so far ahead in the first couple of days and his fueling strategy. He also reveals his plans to challenge fellow Iowa native Pete Kostelnick's record for fastest run across the U.S. and offers an anecdote for why he believes it's very possible. Robbie tells how he went the extra mile during this run and also some struggles he has had as a single parent and trying to be a role model for his daughter, Cypress.

Lance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Lance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa in just over a week's time. He talks about why the interview was so special. He also shares news on two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic runner Karissa Schweizer and an apparent change of venue for the Midnight Madness road races in Ames. Then, Lance plays the recorded interview he did with Jay from the Capital Striders' annual banquet from March 7. Mike talks about how special the 2025 racing season has been and why a race from seven years ago is among his favorite calls. He agrees with Lance that two current collegians could be the future stars of American distance running. Mike also goes into detail about his Track Guy foundation that has gifted more than 1,000 new pairs of shoes to track and athletes over seven years and tells a story of a memorable day in Perry when Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi talked to students at the school. Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa in just over a week's time. He talks about why the interview was so special. He also shares news on two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic runner Karissa Schweizer and an apparent change of venue for the Midnight Madness road races in Ames. Then, Lance plays the recorded interview he did with Jay from the Capital Striders' annual banquet from March 7. Mike talks about how special the 2025 racing season has been and why a race from seven years ago is among his favorite calls. He agrees with Lance that two current collegians could be the future stars of American distance running. Mike also goes into detail about his Track Guy foundation that has gifted more than 1,000 new pairs of shoes to track and athletes over seven years and tells a story of a memorable day in Perry when Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi talked to students at the school.

Robbie comes on the show to talk about his inspiration for running across the state, from Muscatine to Omaha on Highway 92, starting on March 19. Robbie chats about his training, which has included many runs on busy highways. He tells of his pride for his daughter Cypress, who has qualified for state track with Collins-Maxwell High School. Robbie opens up about skateboarding in Philadelphia and how an accident ended his career in that sport. He talks about his start in ultramarathons and where his journey has taken him. Robbie, a native of Grimes, details the logistics of his 276-mile challenge and when he will take breaks. He talks about his interest in ice hockey and how he helped build a successful girls program in Des Moines. Robbie also tells of a special donation for his goal and why several Collins-Maxwell students have brought him to tears.

Lance starts the podcast by announcing big news with the end of the Bowerman Track Club's pro team, which will affect two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer. He then launches into six interviews from the Iowa State Classic on Feb. 8. Hear from former Ankeny Centennial prep Millie Hill and former Tipton runner Caleb Shumaker, who are both at Northern Iowa and who vaulted into the top 10 in program history in races at the Lied Center. Former Cyclone and Central Lyon-GLR prep Gable Sieperda tells what he is up to and training partner Quinton Orr, a former Humboldt athlete, tells why he's redshirting this indoor season and his growth as a Cyclone runner. Former Linn-Mar and Iowa runner Maddie Block, who ran a new best in the 5,000 at the Classic, tells of her growth as a runner despite difficult circumstances. The podcast ends with former Valley runner Kamryn Ensley, now at Omaha, talking about her season.

Tyler talks about going into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame next month in St. Louis and why it could be a big thrill for his family. The graduate of Unity Christian (Orange City) tells about his journey in track and field and how it has provided him with so much in his life. Tyler remembers the day he broke 4 minutes in the mile and is quizzed on his knowledge of the other six Iowans who have accomplished the feat. The NCAA 800-meter indoor champion from 2008 talks about his coaching journey on the way to St. Ambrose in Davenport and perks of the job, which includes a tremendous indoor facility. Tyler, a 16-time MVC champion, praises his staff, which includes 11 assistants. He also talks about his some of top athletes to watch at this weekend's CCAC indoor meet hosted by St. Ambrose. Tyler also looks back at some highlights of traveling around the world as a pro with the Oregon Track Club.

Bailey comes on the show to talk about her career at Northwest Missouri State, where she is No. 2 all-time in the 600 meters. The fifth-year senior details the start of her final indoor season in Maryville and what it will take to get her to NCAA Division II nationals. She talks about the breakdown of workouts and how she is on the lower end of the 800 runners as far as mileage. She talks about her famous father Casey, who played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball and about living in two cities while being home schooled. The oldest of six children, Bailey talks about the pressure of being the oldest child and whether her siblings will be concentrating on track and field. She expands on her faith and how it will be driving force in her first job after college graduation. Bailey also tells of her favorite track and field athlete. Lance starts the show by talking about Shelby Houlihan's return to the Drake Relays in April after a four-year ban and other news.

Lance starts the podcast by sharing a story about his late stepmom at a cross country meet. He also reports on the death of a former Iowa Central Community College runner. He jumps into some of the best, record-setting performances on a national and regional level by former Iowa preps and Iowa collegians. The list includes Betsy Saina, Biya Simbassa, Hillary Bor, Karissa Schweizer, Adam Fogg, Paityn Noe, Megan Johnson and Spencer Moon. He concludes the show by listing the 38 new additions, male and female, to the Iowa all-time road racing list.

Titus comes on the podcast just three days after finishing 15th at the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships in Washington. The former Iowa State All-Big 12 runner talks about his performance and preparation for the event. Titus comes from a family of runners and he discusses their influence on him. Titus, a Tennessee state champion as a senior, goes into detail about how timing of his signing with NCAA Division II Southern Indiana was fated. The current Minnesota Distance Elite runner describes how Iowa State and assistant coach Cale Wallace impressed him after he went into the transfer portal. Titus speaks about his final college season as a Cyclone and his ups and down in Ames. He tells of putting too much pressure on himself last summer trying to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Titus talks about his weakness for junk food and splurging after club cross country. He also tells of adapting to winter running in Minnesota, his first name, picking up a skill as a boy and a new, groovy song he listens to before races. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

The podcast opens with Lance taking a look back at the highlights from last weekend's NCAA cross country championship races. Then, Northern Iowa 8K record holder Caleb Shumaker comes on to talk about his historic final cross country season in Cedar Falls. Caleb tells about running for head cross country coach Alexina Teubel and the lessons he's learned from the multi-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier. Caleb looks ahead to the indoor track season and a new goal he has set for himself. He also dives into his passion and how it all started. He and Lance also discuss a passion of Caleb's that started in school at Tipton. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

The podcast opens with Lance telling about an impressive performance by Iowa teams at the recent NJCAA National Cross Country Championships. Then, former Cedar Rapids Prairie prep star Jack Pendergast comes on the show to talk about the reasons he left to run at the University of Kentucky after graduating from Iowa. Jack describes the limited recruiting process that led him to Lexington. He also details a few of the improvements that have helped him stay healthy and post big personal-best times this fall. Jack tells of the goals the Wildcats have at Friday's Southeast Regional in South Carolina. He also describes some of his favorite places he's visited during his college career and his hope to return to the Drake Relays one final time. He also talks about a skill he has learned and one that he hasn't full developed while at Kentucky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Mason opens the conversation, recorded on Oct. 17, by talking about his move to Las Vegas and lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle since graduating from Loras in 2018. Mason tells about a conversation that sparked his return to running competitively in early 2023. The former Loras College conference champion relives a race on the track during his comeback where he competed with a bit of a handicap. Mason talks about a turning point his freshman year of college where he knew had a lot of potential. He goes into detail about the running philosophy at Loras under former coach Bob Schultz. Mason talks about a sickness that partially derailed his senior season at Loras and about a track where he never fulfilled his potential. He tells why he has never run a marathon or half marathon and why he is inclined not to join a running club. Mason looks ahead to his 2025 schedule and mentions two of his passions outside of running. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

The podcast begins with Lance highlighting some of the college cross country performances over the weekend that stood out to him. He also looks ahead at a couple of conference championships coming up. The focus turns to Sunday's IMT Des Moines Marathon, where former Central College star Angela Chaney talks about her first marathon victory and surviving a warm second half of the race. Former Hansons-Brooks runner Danna Herrick, the women's half marathon champion, details her impressive year of running that culminated in her first IMT title. Men's half marathon champion Cody Baele shares his thoughts on repeating as champion and when he knew he had the win in the bag. Men's marathon runner-up Ryan Root, a former Iowa resident, tells how his race went and one reason why he's glad he traveled from Colorado for this race. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance starts off the podcast with the news of Iowa State hosting the NCAA Division I Midwest Regional in 2026. Then, he pays tribute to former Big Ten Conference champion Diane Nukuri, who concluded her professional career at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. The three-time Olympian for Burundi owns many incredible accomplishments, including several University of Iowa records. Lance details them all. He also picks out some notable accomplishments on both the roads and cross country since his last podcast. He closes out the show by looking back at the Blazing 5K, where former Loras College seven-time champion Kassie Parker blew away a strong field. He also looks back at what picks went well and which ones failed on the preview podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Seth is the new coordinator for the Fitness Sports Distance Project and the former East Marshall prep outlines his goals for the team, which includes top former collegians as well as casual runners. Seth talks about his close relationship with Fitness Sports co-owners Jordan and Lindsay Andrews that goes back to his college career at Grand View. It led to him taking over the new store in Ames a year ago. Seth also looks back at improvement with his running he has made since high school and some key changes he has made. He also looks ahead to the IMT Des Moines Marathon, where he hopes to improve on his sixth-place finish from a year ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance interviews some of the top runners at the Aug. 31 meet in Ames, including women's 5K runner-up Bella Heikes of Iowa State, 10th-place finisher Emma Hoins of Northern Iowa and Panther senior Caleb Shumaker, who finished eighth in the men's 6K race. Iowa State director of track and cross country Jeremy Sudbury talks about the departure of Amy Rudolph to Tennessee, the target that is on his fifth-ranked Cyclone team and his strategy to get his team to peak in November. Former Cyclone Janette Schraft, seventh in the women's race, tells what she is up to now. Another former Iowa State great, Cailie Logue, talks about her move to the Minnesota Distance Elite team and her future event in distance running. Lance finishes the podcast with his opinion on the IMT Des Moines Marathon's decision to drop prize money for elite runners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

In an interview recorded on August 22, Kyle comes on to talk about where the top seniors in the Class of 2024 will be running at this fall. Kyle, with the IATC Exchange Zone podcast and cross country coach at Bondurant-Farrar, and Lance take a deeper dive into where those athletes have signed. The conversation shifts to the top seniors to watch for the 2024 high school cross country season as well as a few underclassmen who should impress this year and coming years. Kyle also gives his view on the teams to beat in the four Iowa classes for boys and girls cross country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Artur comes on the podcast less than a month after finishing as the top masters runner at the Quad-City Times Bix 7, where he ran 38:12. He tells his story of how he returned to running at age 38 after being away from the sport for about 20 years and how he has had to overcome a significant health issue to exercise regularly. Artur, a 2003 Bettendorf graduate who came to America with his mother and stepdad from his native South Africa at age 9, talks about his diet and his go-to location for many of his workouts. He explains what he has learned from his first marathon in April in Champaign, Illinois, when he ran 2:40:21. Artur, 41, mentions why he goes to YouTube a lot and how important his family and faith are to him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

The new podcast covers a variety of topics in distance running, starting with Lance's initial thoughts from the Paris Olympics. Listeners then get to hear from former All-Big Ten runner Max Murphy after his 15th-place performance at the Bix 7. The former Pleasant Valley prep tells the decision behind his transfer to North Carolina. Former Loras College seven-time NCAA champion Kassie Parker also talks about her experience with the Hansons-Brooks team based in Michigan and what's ahead for the former Clayton Ridge (Guttenberg) prep for her racing season this fall. Lance gives his most inspiring performance from July and it came from a legend in ultramarathons. The podcast ends with a trip around Iowa and changes occurring with four road races. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Grace tells listeners all about how the Ames 5K race, coming up Saturday, July 27, got its start. The Ames High graduate details her story of how, with help from Blank Children's Hospital and medicines, she was able to overcome migraines. Grace felt terrible about the children who were not as fortunate as her in leaving the hospital so soon. She began a lemonade stand at age 11, raising $100 her first summer. From that venture came a Christmas toy drive and now the annual race, which is in its eighth year. Grace has now raised over $173,000 for Blank Children's Hospital through the race. The eighth annual race regularly draws Iowa State University athletes and she tells which athletes she was most excited to meet. The lifelong Cyclone fan is now a sophomore at Northern Iowa University and she tells where her true loyalty stands with the universities. Grace says her parents continue to be a driving force for this race and how grateful she is for their support. She also talks about a new charity that will benefits from this year's race proceeds and the future of the race going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Michelle comes on the podcast to talk about the 50th running of the road race, which takes place on Saturday, July 27. She comments on new things with this year's event, including a Senior Bix run on Tuesday, the unveiling of a statue of former race director Karl Ungurean on Monday and added activities with the Brady Street Sprints on Thursday. Michelle also takes about the Fab Four who will be coming to Davenport for the race: Bill Rodgers, Frank Shorter, Joan Samuelson and Meb Keflezighi. She also tells when she finds the time to work out amid her hectic schedule and where her happy place is when she goes on vacation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Gable comes on the show to talk about his recent performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials and his third place in the 3,000 steeplechase at NCAAs. He lets his listeners know that he will be turning professional after his final cross country season at Iowa State and when he realized he was good enough to take a shot at a pro career. Gable tells one of the training tools that has helped his steeplechase career at Iowa State. He talks about how he has embraced the unpredictability of Jeremy Sudbury, Iowa State director of track and field, and why the veteran leaders stay silent during the firat hard training session of cross country season. Gable tells when he knew that running, and not wrestling, would be his best future sport. Gable also previews his next change for cross country season after wearing a mustache during the recent track and field season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Spencer comes on the program just a month after winning his first NCAA Division III title in the 10,000 meters in South Carolina. Moon talks about his race and how he was able to break through after some past disappointments at nationals. Spencer tells what he is up to now after graduating from Simpson. Moon talks about the special relationship he has with Simpson director of track and field Heath Moenck, and what sold him to attend the Indianola school. The conversation turns to his Relay Iowa and the fun times he and his friends had doing the weekend event five times. Spencer talks about fun things he liked to do away from the track and a possible race he could try with his Simpson career now over. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Megan comes on the show to recap her victory in the NCAA 3,000 steeplechase final when she produced the fifth-fastest time ever in Division III. The former Aplington-Parkersburg prep provides the highlights of her senior academic year at Central College and the rapid progress in the Dutch women's program. Megan details studying in England in the fall of 2022 and gives some of her highlights. She also talks about the transfer portal process and how she ended up choosing Oklahoma University for her final seasons of eligibility. Megan also talks about her basketball career and why she chose track and field and cross country in the end. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Kristy comes on the podcast to chat about her attempt at a world record in the 400 meters at the Iowa Senior Games in Waukee in June. Kristy talks about how the birth of her daughter motivated her return to working out, specifically track and field. She also explains why she might have to give up soccer soon. Kristy goes into detail about how she got started in track and field, including a special moment with her dad at a race. She also describe a special moment at Drake Stadium while running for Roosevelt and why her time at Iowa State was so short. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Alli jumps on the podcast on her 22nd birthday, and Lance has a surprise for her. The former Ottumwa state champion is asked about her training group and what she has learned from former Big Ten champion Mallory Lindaman. She tells of the differences between her and twin sister Grace, who also runs for the Hawkeyes, and how they got started in running. Alli tells a funny story of how her first track meet didn't go so well and how the experience instead fostered a love for track and field. Alli details her prep career in basketball and synchronized swimming and provides her favorite places to eat in Ottumwa. Alli has a Caitlyn Clark story to tell and also provides her prep basketball career highlight that came at the expense of a current Hawkeyes player. Alli also looks ahead to this weekend's Big Ten meet and then West Prelims as she eyes her first trip to nationals in Eugene, Oregon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Over three days at the Drake Relays, Lance interviewed many Iowa collegians and former Iowa collegians. Hear from Missouri's Kelsey Schweizer, Illinois State's Mattison Plummer, Central College's Caroline McMartin, Wartburg College's Aubrie Fisher, Iowa State's Dana Feyen, Darius Kipyego, Tyler Carreon and Emanuel Galdino, former Iowa runner Mallory Lindaman, UNI assistant track coach Alexina Teubel, former Drake runner Adam Fogg, Wartburg's Christopher Collet, Northwest Missouri's Reece Smith, Dordt University's Payton Mauldin and Craig Becker, Kansas Wesleyan's Carter Huyser, Central's Noah Jorgenson and Addy Parrott, and William Penn and Iowa Western distance medley relay team members. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Jess comes on the podcast to talk about jumping into the Iowa road racing scene as a member of the Fitness Sports Distance Project team. She describes some fun moments she had with the team during the March Shamrock Shuffle, when she ran a new best of 29:00 for 8 kilometers. The former Johnston prep star relieves her greatest moment as an Iowa Hawkeye and how sister Brooke helped make it even more memorable. Jess also tells of some creative ways that Johnston coach Patrick Henne made cross country seasons fun. Brooke surprisingly joins the program and tells of her immediate plans. Jess also talks about an activity she likes to supplement her running. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Eric comes on the show to talk about his debut races with the new Fitness Sports Distance Project team. Eric tells how he's sure he injured his hamstring a year ago and what he did to recover from the injury. The native of Lynden, Washington, details how he ended up in Sioux Center and at Dordt. He talks about the culture of success that has been built at the small Christian NAIA school and some special memories from the school's first NAIA team championship in 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. Eric is asked about his hobbies, and he comes up with one that reflects his Washington heritage. He also looks ahead to some possible career goals he has in running. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance starts the podcast by talking about an overnight running retreat that will be held in rural Cresco in mid-June. Then, listen to a March 22 interview with 2012 Olympian and four-time NCAA champion Lisa Uhl. Lisa talks about former teammate Betsy Saina's fine performances after having a child. She gives her thoughts on the pro career of former Cyclone great Cailie Logue, who ran at the world cross country championships on March 30, and her favorite road races. Then, Runablaze team leader Tyson Wieland comes on the program to talk about his new Iowa Road Racing League that is modeled after a series in the 1980s. Tyson also challenges Lance to come up with his top-10 Iowa road racing performances so far this decade. Both present their lists in countdown order and add in several efforts, some outside of Iowa, that were also noteworthy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Carter talks about how he ended up going from Grand View to Kansas Wesleyan, where he is coming off his best indoor season yet. He mentions similarities between his current program and the one he left last spring. Carter talks about teammates with whom he still stays in touch with. He tells of his favorite sport and how it has taken off in popularity in his new home of Salina, Kansas. The conversation turns to hair, where Carter admits he does spend quite a bit of time getting it to look just right. He tells of runners he likes to watch and many are in the NAIA ranks. He also tells if he will be running at historic Drake Stadium again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Brent comes on the podcast after winning his first NJCAA team title at the men's indoor meet at Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday. The former Centerville prep and Central College standout talks about the returning athletes and newcomers, including three former Iowa preps, who helped the Warriors win by 7.5 points. Brent talks about his two new assistants, both former Indian Hills athletes who stepped in to fill big roles during the team's run to a championship. He also tells of Olympic silver medalist and former Warrior Kenny Bednarek's impact on recruiting. Brent talks about the challenge of recruiting and how the team's indoor success will translate when the Warriors head to the outdoor season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Brogan opens the podcast by talking about a rash of injuries that have stalled his professional career since joining the Tinmam Elite team after winning the USA Marathon Championships at the end of 2018. The resident of Longmont, Colorado tells why 2024 is a make-or-break year for him. The former Iowa state champion and Drake Relays champion tells of his new interests. He gives his view of the success of Tinman teammate Reed Fischer and gives his thoughts on the best races of his career. Brogan also tells why he wants to take parts of his rural upbringing to Colorado someday. He gives an update on his brother, Chandler, and gives advice on a book you should read. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance starts the podcast by mentioning the three former or current Iowa collegians who have impressed him this indoor track and field season. He takes a look back at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and the highs and lows for former Iowa collegians. He tells of a new road race coming to Adventureland in May and the biggest star to come to the new Fitness Sports Distance Project team. He also shares breaking news on Iowa State competing at the Penn Relays again and what that might mean for the Drake Relays. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Biya talks about his preparation going into the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando on Feb. 3, where he will be among the top Americans to watch. The Under Armour athlete talks about the impact his coach, marathon great Ryan Hall, has made on his career. Biya, a former Sioux City North prep, also talks about what he has learned from his debut marathon in Prague in May, when he ran 2:10. He also comments on his confidence level and flying under the radar going into Orlando. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

In this interview from Jan. 6, Tyler talks about a nagging Achilles injury that has hampered his training. The former Iowa State runner, with Minnesota Distance Elite for six years, explains why he gravitated to the marathon. He talks about his 36th-place finish at the U.S. Marathon Trials in 2016 and how it propelled his career forward. Tyler, making his third trials appearance next month and the fourth former Iowa collegian interviewed in this series, details his favorite races. Tyler provides the primary reason he was disappointed when the Twin Cities Marathon was canceled in October. He talks about the difficulty of setting new personal records in the marathon after setting the bar so high. Tyler also looks at new running challenges that could be appealing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Mason details an injury-filled 2023 that has centered around a bad ankle. He tells his strategy for running the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials marathon on limited mileage. Mason talks about a big change in his life and describes the hectic finish in the 2022 Napa Valley marathon that allowed him to qualify for the trials in Orlando by just three seconds. He gives his opinion on the tougher marathon standards and tells if he or his girlfriend, an elite runner, score better on an age-graded scale. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Kevin is the second guest during this series on former Iowa collegians and Iowans who have qualified for the U.S Olympic Marathon Trials. Kevin talks about being a new dad and taking his family to Florida for a team training camp before the marathon in Orlando in February. He tells of overcoming a leg injury that stalled his 2023 racing season. The former Ottumwa High prep star describes the area that he wants to improve on over the next month. He also mentions the key workout he completes that gets him ready for a fast marathon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

The podcast opens with big news from Ames, where director of track and field and cross country Jeremy Sudbury was given a contract extension through 2030. Lance looks at the impact of the move on the program. Then, former Des Moines Roosevelt and Drake University star Emma Huston is interviewed to start the series on former Iowa collegians who have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February. Emma talks about changing her plans after her tuneup race for the marathon, the Twin Cities Marathon, was canceled in October. The Drake record holder in the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 tells why she leans so much on her coach, Jacob Kaemmer. Emma details her best and worst races of her career and the biggest reason she chose to attend Drake. She also tells her favorite day of the Drake Relays and why December is a fun month for her. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance opens the podcast by talking about the Iowa State men's cross country's second top-five nationals in three seasons and two big reasons why. He also gives the highs and lows from the DIII meet in Pennsylvania. Then, listen to an interview with former Linn-Mar great Josh Evans from Nov. 10. The Iowa Gatorade Runner of the Year tells how he got his start in running. Now 27 years old, Josh tells of his recruitment to Iowa State and his struggles right off the bat under new director Martin Smith. He gives reasons for his struggles and if his departure was mutual. Josh says why he went to Division II Colorado School of Mines and why his start in Golden got off to a slow start. He tells why the Orediggers' distance medley relay All-American finish and school record were highly unlikely. Josh describes how he met his wife, Kayla, and the joy he gets coaching the Ankeny High boys cross country team. He mentions an annual tradition he and his fellow former Mines graduates keep alive each year. Josh also gives his opinion of who is the most famous Linn-Mar alum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance opens the show by paying tribute to an Iowa State distance great who died on November 9. Then, he hits the highlights from the NCAA Division I Midwest Regional from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Then, hear interviews from Division III Midwest Regional champion Lexi Brown and fourth-place Shaelyn Hostager of team champion Wartburg College. Central College's Caroline McMartin and Megan Johnson talk about their top-10 performances and leading the Dutch to nationals for the first time in over four decades. Simpson College senior Spencer Moon talks about his fourth all-regional performance. Central senior Noah Jorgenson chats about returning to nationals after finishing eighth Saturday. Wartburg junior Sam Kinzer, another all-region performer, also comments on his season and the Knights' hopes for the national meet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance opens the podcast with another top result from an Iowa native at the SEC championships. He delves into the Drake men's Missouri Valley Conference title and the Bulldogs' hopes for a berth at NCAA nationals. He looks back at the American Rivers Conference meet and an excellent performance by the host Central College women challenging No. 3-ranked Wartburg. He also looks at the big winners from the NJCAA Region XI meet in Creston. Then, the talk turns to the Big 12 Championships on Ames. Women's coach Amy Rudolph talks about her team's performance and the state of the program. Director of track and field and cross country Jeremy Sudbury then discusses the team's effort Saturday, mining the transfer portal, recruiting internationally and optimism for cross country nationals and track and field season. Lance then closes out the podcast by talking about Iowa athletes' run to earn U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

In this interview from October 14, Maggie talks of her quick transition to assistant coach at Black Hills State, located in Speardish, South Dakota. She tells the coaches who influenced her when she was a prep at Mount Vernon/Lisbon and why she waited until her senior year to go out for cross country. She tells when she decided to run in college and why she chose to attend Iowa State over Northern Iowa. Maggie describes how she thought her career was over before telling a funny story of meeting Iowa State's coach for the first time. She tells of the pressure she faced to stay on the Cyclone roster and struggling with "imposter syndrome" during her career. Maggie relives some of her favorite moments as a Cyclone and keeping up with her great workout partners and teammates. She tells what she learned from coaches Amy Rudolph and Jeremy Sudbury both as an athlete and assistant coach with the Cyclones last year. Maggie describes why she loves coaching and one of her favorite activities outside of track and field and cross country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance starts the podcast with his thoughts on the IMT Des Moines Marathon under new director Jake Jass. Hear interviews from half marathon winners Cody Baele and Emma Huston and their future goals. Lance then dives into the outlook at Division I NCAA regionals for the Iowa universities when they compete at Stillwater, Oklahoma, on the second weekend in November. He also gives the prospects for the Wartburg College teams in Division III and Dordt University in NAIA. The talk shifts to a new project started by the owners of the Fitness Sports running store that should be an eye-opener. Lance discusses Ironman's new series and how that will affect the pros in central Iowa. He also mentions a former Wartburg athlete who is asking for assistance from the running community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Jake tells about how his dad inspired him to try a triathlon and how a friend of his first go him started on working triathlons. Jake, an Ankeny High graduate and Ironman Des Moines race director, tells about changes he has made with this year's race and tweaks he hopes to make in the coming years. Jake gives his outlook on the cancelation of the Twin Cities Marathon and how that could affect his race. He goes into the decisions behind when it is unsafe to race and why the 2022 Ironman Des Moines event was held in stifling heat. He tells why the elite field has been scaled back for 2023 and one of his favorite things to do when he's not in the office or spending time with his wife and son. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance starts the episode by talking about college freshman phenom and former Ballard great Paityn Noe, who won the Chili Pepper 5K title while leading Arkansas to the team title. He talks about a big appointment for Drake Relays director and Drake director of track and field Blake Boldon, who has been very busy this summer and fall. He gives a good example of why the marathon appears alive and well in the U.S. Lance gives his thoughts on the Twin Cities Marathon cancelation Sunday and what he would have done had he been put in that situation. The podcast closes with interviews with the men's winners of the 5K and half marathon races at the 40th Capital Pursuit on Sept. 24. Austin O'Brien and Cody Baele describe their very different goals for October and November. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Sam, a Simpson College alum, tells how an invitation by coach Keith Ellingson to join the Storm cross country team in the mid-1990s changed the trajectory of his life. Sam turned that moment into something much more when he applied for a job as a web editor at the New York Road Runners. Sam tells the story of interviewing for the job and not thinking he would get it. Sam, the NYRR director of professional athletes since 2005, reveals one of the hardest days of his career in 2012. He explains why he believes the Fifth Avenue Mile is the best race in the world. He says why this race stresses him out much more than the New York City Marathon. Sam gives his view of the biggest change in distance running the past 10 years and why Iowa native Jenny Simpson is one of his favorite people in running. He also talks about how former Iowa State All-American Annie Frisbie made him a believer a couple of years ago and the process of moving elite runners from Midtown Manhattan to Staten Island on marathon morning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance goes solo for this show. He talks about two men who ran for Iowa colleges who will be racing for Team USA at the World Road Racing Championships in Latvia next month. He tells why the decision by the City of Des Moines and Drake University to create a world record sign downtown will appear foolish soon. He talks about marathons upcoming for two of the best American marathoners, former Iowa State greats Betsy Saina and Annie Frisbie. He tells of changes with Iowa runners at the Minnesota Distance Elite team and gives well-wishes to a former Iowa ultramarathoner who is recovering from a terrible car accident. He closes the show by giving his top villains in marathoning for 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support

Lance starts the podcast by highlighting some of the best performances by Division I athletes from Iowa in season-opening cross country races. He also gives his view on conference realignment and if it will affect NCAA Division I teams. He offers his take on the recent World Athletics Championships and talks about an upcoming road race to put on your calendar. Lance also talks about his next project for the podcast. Josh Yeager then comes on to talk about a recent trip he took. The former Drake athlete now with the Minnesota Distance Elite team tells what he has learned from a younger Josh who battled injuries while running for the Bulldogs. He also provides his support system that got him through the rough times in the last year when he thought he his pro career might be at an end. Josh also takes a look at what his racing season could look like in the fall and winter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support