Podcasts about Penn Relays

Racing by feel and winning with heart.Margot Appleton has emerged as one of the premier collegiate distance runners in the U.S., blending tactical brilliance, relentless drive, and a flair for dramatic finishes.In 2019, as a high school junior, Appleton stunned the field at Boston's Mayor's Cup 5K, finishing second overall in 17:14—outpacing the reigning Foot Locker national champion. This performance marked a significant breakthrough in her running career.Most recently, at the 2025 Penn Relays, Appleton delivered a sensational anchor leg in the Distance Medley Relay (DMR), clocking a 4:21.46 split. Overcoming a significant deficit, she surged past top competitors to secure Virginia's first women's DMR win at the event since 1982. Her 1500m time of 4:05.68 at the 2025 Raleigh Relays ranks as the fourth-fastest in collegiate history.Appleton holds Virginia school records in the indoor mile (4:25.03), indoor 3000m (8:46.23), and outdoor 5000m (15:18.21). Appleton has earned First Team All-American honors in both the 1500m and 5000m events, including a 4th-place finish in the 5000m at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships.In today's conversation, Margot takes me through her successful, consistent career at UVU, being a leader on the team, what it would mean to her to win an NCAA title, what her training looks like, training without a GPS watch, and so much more.Tap into the Margot Appleton Special.  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word "PODCAST" below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFORE IT'S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

Returning to the show is a runner whose name has become synonymous with strategic racing and an electrifying finishing kick–Mr. Nathan Green.From his early days as a high school prodigy in Boise, Idaho, Nathan's journey has been marked by dedication and resilience. In 2022, he clinched the U.S. U20 1500m title with a time of 3:45.19, earning a spot on Team USA for the World U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia, where he finished fifth. The following year, he led a 1-2 finish for the University of Washington at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, capturing the 1500m title alongside teammate Joe Waskom.Fast forward to 2025, where Nathan anchored the University of Washington's Distance Medley Relay and 4xMile teams, delivering decisive final laps to secure victories at the prestigious Penn Relays. His outstanding performances earned him Big Ten Men's Track Athlete of the Week honors.From building a winning culture at the University of Washington, to exploring a bevy of multifaceted skills off the track, Nathan is a dynamic person with an arsenal of skills. In today's conversation, Nathan takes me through his four successful years at UW, the lessons he's learned, what a final shot at an NCAA title next month means to him, the legacy he wants to leave at UW, and a sneak peek at his next steps. Tap into the Nathan Green Special.  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFORE IT'S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

The boys are back in the studio for Episode 184! Get the inside scoop on our trip to the 2025 Penn Relays, including George Beamish's thrilling Ben Franklin Mile win and stellar performances from OAC's Josette Norris and Robert Farken. The episode also covers the excitement from the London Marathon, previews the upcoming Grand Slam Track meet in Miami featuring Yared Nuguse, and discusses the latest from the Diamond League in China, plus Faith Kipyegon's sub-4 mile attempt. Don't miss our live show bonus episode from Penn with special guests Parker Wolfe and Ethan Strand: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nmcgblTcRNX2ATjIFYOU8Thumbnail Photo: https://www.instagram.com/dellspov/Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi00:00:00 Intro & Penn Relays Arrival00:01:23 Coffee Club Live Show at Penn Relays (feat. Parker Wolfe & Ethan Strand)00:07:47 Yared Nuguse's Rising Fame & Philly Running Scene00:11:10 Penn Relays Saturday: Weather & Ben Franklin Mile Build-Up00:13:05 US Currency Banter00:17:56 George Beamish's Ben Franklin Mile Race Recap & Strategy00:23:08 Sam Ellis DQ & Ben Franklin Mile Results00:28:57 Other OAC Wins: Josette Norris & Robert Farken at Penn Relays00:30:08 Faith Kipyegon's Sub-4 Mile Attempt Discussion00:38:57 New OAC Kit & Post-Race Workout00:43:45 Grand Slam Track Miami Preview: Yared, Kerr, Hocker & F1 Clash00:55:35 Diamond League China (Shanghai/Suzhou) & Sage Hurta-Klecker01:02:44 London Marathon Recap: Kebede's Debut, Kipchoge & Alex Yee01:05:57 London Women's Race & Women's Only Record Debate01:10:53 Future Marathon/Ironman Banter & Outro

Coffee Club Live at the Penn Relays!!! Featuring special guests, the NCAA superstars and champions from the University of North Carolina, Parker Wolfe and Ethan Strand. We also preview George's Ben Franklin Mile (before he wins it) and bring up some potential NIL prospects for some fun coffee cauldron. Thank you to On for hosting us!!Special Guests:Parker Wolfe: https://www.instagram.com/parkerw19/Ethan Strand: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_strand/Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

What a weekend! Nathan Green and UW turned heads at Penn but what about Ethan Strand and Gary Martin? Sabastian Sawe won London and staked his claim to #1 marathoner in the world although John Korir may want to argue. Former #1 Eliud Kipchoge put up a fine performance. Sifan Hassan's 4 month lay-off was too much as Tigist Assefa set a women's only world record and took home over $300,000. The Diamond League opened and Beatrice Chebet was better than ever, while Karsten Warholm got a 300m world record. What's up with Grant Holloway? And what about Faith Kipyegon's sub 4 attempt? Show notes below. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And a super soft running shirt? 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 Penn Relays, Diamond League, London 00:35 Start 06:16 Villanova and Penn Relays Discussion 10:54 NCAA Men's Miling analysis 20:08 Quincy Wilson 43.99 29:29 Phenoms, Evan Jager & Parker Valby 33:41 Adidas road event 41:55 London Marathon Recap 45:15 Sabastian Sawe or John Korir, Who is #1 in the World? 51:19 Evaluating Eliud Kipchoge's performance 57:00 Marathon Human Interest Stories 01:01:35 Women's Race: Tigist Assefa over Hassan 01:10:22 Weather 01:13:30 Diamond League opener and Beatrice Chebet's unbelievable close in the 5k 01:17:17 Karsten Warholm 01:20:55 Trouble for Grant Holloway? 01:23:29 Kipyegon's Sub-Four Minute Mile Attempt 01:34:19 Closing Thoughts and Supporters Club 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.

PENN RELAYS LIVE SHOW RSVP: https://forms.gle/WYpsWrm7Q3zK3M5n7Olli is finally back after six weeks away, and we're diving deep into his recent adventures, from intense training down under to racing at World Indoors and Australian Nationals. Hear all about his punishment for missing episodes, get an update on CEO Gus, and learn about Olli's big takeaways on racing mentality and how he is adjusting his training. We also recap the Boston Marathon, look forward to our live event at Penn Relays 2025, and Olli also shares his new recovery routine for peak performance.Thumbnail Photo: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_gower_/Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi0:00 Intro & Ollie's Return0:28 Welcome Back Malehore69!1:37 Ollie's Punishment: 600 Spanks & Coffee Debt2:28 Bean Shoutouts & Boston Marathon Event Recap4:12 Upcoming Penn Relays Event!6:46 George Racing the Mile at Penn Relays10:46 Last Week's Podcast & Ollie's Podcast Confusion15:38 CEO Gus Update: Thriving & Shredded18:39 Ollie's Training & Travel in Australia Pre-Worlds22:59 World Indoors Race: Tactical Errors & Jingy's Feedback29:21 Racing Back in Australia: Maurie Plant & Perth Nationals32:03 Ollie on Racing Perth Nationals While Sick34:40 The Egg & The Monkey: Ollie's Racing Mentality Shift37:52 Jingy's Thoughts on Boston (BU) & Aussie Champs Impact44:14 Boston Marathon 2025 Recap & Takeaways52:22 Ollie's Training Epiphany: Training Smarter, Not Harder58:08 Ollie's New Recovery Routine: Naps, Smoothies & Mindfulness1:05:14 Sage Racing Diamond League & Outro

The Penn Relays have officially begun at the University of Pennsylvania—my alma mater—and once again, the historic Franklin Field is alive with the spirit of one of the oldest and most prestigious track and field events in the Americas. Hosted annually by Penn Athletics, the Relays are more than just a sporting event—they are a cultural moment, especially for the Caribbean diaspora.You simply cannot mention the Penn Relays without mentioning Jamaica in the same breath. Jamaicans have long been dominant and enthusiastic participants, from high school standouts to collegiate champions. The relays serve as a proving ground for emerging talent and a showcase of track royalty.I remember one year when I had the privilege to volunteer at the games. It was a moment I'll never forget—I met the likes of Bill Cosby, the Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (Jamaica's first woman Prime Minister), and track legends such as Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. The electric atmosphere, the sound of cheering crowds, and the buzz around potential stars from across the U.S. and Caribbean left an indelible mark on me.Yet, something feels different this year. While the 2025 Penn Relays have kicked off with their usual modest energy, there's a noticeable lack of media coverage and buzz. Surprisingly, many locals in Philadelphia I spoke to either weren't aware the Penn Relays were happening or didn't know what the event was at all. This is a stark contrast to years past, when the city would buzz with anticipation and pride.Still, the Caribbean diaspora and college track athletes from around the country are already making their way to the city, bringing with them a growing excitement that's starting to creep in. Although mainstream media has yet to fully engage, the passion of the people remains. A quick keyword search or hashtag scroll for “Penn Relays 2025” yields only a handful of results—disappointing for such a historic event.We remain hopeful that as the week unfolds, coverage will swell and the attention this event deserves will return. In these turbulent and uncertain times, we need events like the Penn Relays. They offer catharsis and community—a moment to celebrate excellence, heritage, and unity.Between the NBA playoffs and the Penn Relays, there's a lot to look forward to this week. Stay tuned—The Neoliberal Round and our YouTube channel may bring you interviews, event highlights, and the heartbeat of the city and its athletes as the games progress.Until then,Renaldo C. McKenzieThe NeoliberalRenaldo McKenzie is Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, President of the Neoliberal Corporation, The Neoliberal, and Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast and YouTube Channel.Renaldo is also a two-time graduate of The University of Pennsylvania and currently a Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary and a Georgetown Liberal Studies Fellow.The Neoliberal Round YouTube channel will be present to capture some of the games live. SubscribeThe Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel by Renaldo McKenzieFirst published in The Neoliberal Journals at The Neoliberal Corporation Moral Magazine website:https://theneoliberal.com/the-penn-relays-begin-at-penn-a-tradition-rooted-in-speed-culture-and-diaspora-pride/The Penn Relays Begin at Penn: A Tradition Rooted in Speed, Culture, and Diaspora PrideDonate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ

As the track and field team preps for the Penn Relays this weekend, pole vaulter Matthew Gray joins the podcast to share his experience in Philadelphia so far and the art of pole vaulting. Plus, Bret and Adam review the latest with spring sports, including the start of the tennis conference tournament where App holds the 2-seed and enters on a 10-match winning streak. Finally, Adam recaps his experience going head to head against former App State golfer Andrew Furr. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marco Langon didn't win NCAA indoors, but he turned heads with his confident running and interview afterwards. The junior at Villanova University discusses his motivations, the hardships he has faced, and his unapologetic drive to succeed in running on the eve of Penn Relays, and after his signing of an NIL Deal with Diadora. Want our London Marathon Preview pod? Join the Supporters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Marco Langon 02:45 Looking Back at NCAAs 04:26 Inspirations from the Past 0 7:41 His mindset and philosophy 13:34 'Clear a Path' 18:02 Training under Marcus O'Sullivan 25:28 NIL Deal with Diadora 31:56 Overcoming Adversity 35:51 Choosing Diadora 4 1:52 The Importance of Visualization 47:44 Villanova's Legacy at Penn Relays 55:10 The LetsRun Community 59:09 Conclusion and Future Goals 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.

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Villanova's Liam Murphy is quickly etching his name into the record books. Fresh off shattering the NCAA 1500m record with a blistering 3:33.02 at the Raleigh Relays, Liam joins the show today to discuss his recent run of success on the track.Since December, Liam has set school records in the 3,000m (with a time of 7:35.47) and the 5,000m (with a time of 13:10.42) in addition to being a key cog on the school's relay teams.The Millstone, New Jersey, native's records and achievements could fill a small tome–in addition to the 3,000 and 5,000m school records he also holds the Villanova indoor mile record (3:53.85) and was a member of the 4x1 mile relay team that ran a 15:51.91 at the 2024 Penn Relays, which today stands as the second-fastest outdoor mile relay time in the world. At the NCAA Division 1 Indoor Championships in May, Liam came in fourth in the 3,000m and 11th in the 5,000m. At Allentown High School, Liam was the Gatorade New Jersey Boys Cross Country Player of the Year and Boys Track & Field Player of the Year in 2019-20; in addition to winning the 3200m title at the Indoor Meet of Champions in 2019. Liam's trajectory to success was crystal clear even in high school, where he ran personal bests of 4:11 in the 1600m and 8:54 in the 3200m. In today's conversation, Liam takes me through almost every single big performance over the past year and a half. Through this conversation you'll get a look into one of the best runners ever in the NCAA.You won't want to miss this conversation. Tap into the Liam Murphy Special.  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-BUY MERCH BEFORE IT'S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

Dave Johnson spent a quarter century as the Frank Dolson Director of the Penn Relays. He took over leading the world's oldest and largest track & field relay competition in 1995 and announced his retirement in 2020. In Episode #238 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Johnson in studio to talk about his career at the head of the Relays. They look back his favorite memories of the Penn Relays, talk about his work as a journalist covering the world of track and field, discuss why he decided to retire when he did and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention. Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

NEW YORK!! We made it. The boys head to NYC for this episode to do our very first live show with a studio audience. We had a great time with our fans in New York celebrating Hellen Obiri and On's marvelous new LightSpray technology. We catch up with the boys on how their NYC experience is going, talk about Olli's role in developing the new shoe technology, and play some games with the OAC rookies (Robert Farken, Ky Robinson, Dylan Jacobs) and lovely audience members. We finish off with some great Q&A about Flagstaff, training in 2025, and Penn Relays vs. Millrose Games. We have so much fun and hope you will too.Note: Tune into the YouTube video to check out some of our magical live moments and visuals. Also apologies for the audio recording quality! Our actual recording comes through towards the end (after a technical mishap).Special thank you to Artiken for hooking us up with bracelets: https://www.artiken.com and On for providing us with a space and audience to do our show!Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I sit down with Darren, an athlete with rich Jamaican and Guyanese heritage, to explore his latest venture, Backcourt, which is set to transform Caribbean sports experiences. From the monumental Jamaica Boys and Girls Champs to the pulse-pounding cricket matches, Darren shares how Backcourt aims to offer the most authentic and electrifying sports tourism packages.Cricket fans, this one's for you! Discover how the T20 format, spearheaded by the Indian Premier League (IPL), is breathing new life into cricket, capturing hearts in North America, and opening up economic opportunities across the Caribbean. Darren dives into the cultural impact of these sporting events, how they unite communities, and the business motivations behind Backcourt's vision to capitalize on the burgeoning sports tourism sector.But that's not all. We also delve into the vibrant track and field scene in Jamaica, where investors and legends like Michael Johnson are working to popularize sprinting through innovative competitions. Darren recounts his experiences at the iconic Penn Relays and shares Backcourt's ambitious plans, from cricket match packages to golf trips and Caribbean Premier League events. If you're passionate about sports and the Caribbean, this episode is your ticket to an insider's view of this dynamic intersection.Mentioned in the episode:Caribbean Sports Calendar Connect with Darren & Backcourt - Website | Instagram Caribbean Legal Solutions is the easiest way to find an attorney in the Caribbean. Contact them today at 1-877-418-2723 or via WhatsApp (718) 887-6141 or at caribbeanlegalsolutions.com Disclaimer: This podcast ad contains general information about Caribbean Legal Solutions and is not intended as legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice specific to your situation. Support the Show.Connect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube A Breadfruit Media Production

In this bonus podcast, on the even of NCAAs, the interns spoke with Villanova's Liam Murphy, the Villanova miler, who has the school records at 3k and the indoor mile and 5k. They discuss his training experiences, dealing with the pandemic, the Villanova legacy, along with some personal anecdotes about his coach and teammates. Liam also speaks about the significance of Penn Relays for Villanova and breaks down his NCAA 3000m run. Love this content? Want a post-NCAA podcast? Join the Supporters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Join Supports Club 01:41 Start 03:08 Running for Marcus O'Sullivan and Villanova 10:03 Covid transition 11:33 Double threshholds 17:16 Talking Through NCAA Indoors in 3k 23:45 Villanova's Success at Penn Relays 26:32 The Cheserek race 27:40 Mindset for outdoors 28:49 Olympic Trials, going pro? 34:15 Believe in yourself 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 our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at 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 itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com

This week on the pod is Josh Methner of the University of Notre Dame! Josh recently won the Penn Relays Men's 10K with a time of 28:43.53. Josh Methner has garnered a series of accolades and achievements throughout his running career. Notable highlights include being named an All-American and earning All-ACC honors multiple times in cross country. His senior year saw him achieving Cross Country All-ACC recognition once again, alongside many personal bests. Not only is Josh a weapon on the track. He is also a weapon in the classroom and is currently getting a major in business analytics. In our discussion, Josh and I discuss his outdoor season so far, including his 10K at the Penn Relays. We also discuss what Notre Dame is all about and how he balances his rigorous academic load with his running, and much more. If you haven't already and you are enjoying The Sunday Shakeout, please consider giving this podcast a follow and a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. That goes a long way in supporting the growth of this podcast so that I can keep having discussions with amazing people in the sport of running and keep this deal going. I hope you all enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout! Contact me: ⁠thesundayshakeout@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@thesundayshakeout⁠

Darek sits down with the author of one of the best stories at USF, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.

St. John's track & field head coach Aliann Pompey joins the show to discuss the team's performance last weekend at the historic Penn Relays as well as to look ahead to the Tom Farrell Classic and next weekend's BIG EAST Championships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"My name is “Sintayehu” which means “Someone who saw a lot”... With age, I'm more proud of the meaning of my name. It means what I've seen a lot and it's true from an Ethiopian orphanage to a beautiful life, adoption and a beautiful family and then I decided to go to Florida, Mississippi, and now I ended up here (in Boulder) with the best team, living the best life." Sinta Vissa is a member of the On Athletics Club and just opened up her season this past weekend at the Penn Relays. Before turning pro last year, she was the 2022 NCAA 1500m champion and has now competed at two World Championships for Italy. She was last year's Italian 1500m champion and then had the bad luck of drawing one of the fastest heats in Budapest but did not advance to the semifinals. She did run a 4:01.66 personal best, which also got her the Olympic standard for this year. She's in a good position to be selected by the Italian Athletics Federation with some good performances this season. What I like about Sinta is that her story goes way back to growing up in Ethiopia and then being adopted by an Italian family. She shares her whole story candidly on this podcast about what it was like finding herself in Ethiopia, Italy and then eventually the United States. Recommended Read | 'Seeing is believing for Italy's Vissa' by Hannah Borenstein for World Athletics Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Sinta Vissa | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sintavissa on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

In this special episode, we recap Morgan's diamond league race in China, our world record attempt to sign the most NIL deals in history, and the boy's Benjamin Franklin Olympic Development Mile at the Penn Relays. We also have quite a few big bean shoutouts and lovely memories from the weekend as a whole, so get ready for a really fun one today.Hope you guys enjoy!Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

The last show of our inaugural season! Darek, Caylee and Joey sit down with the Head Coach of Softball along with its leading hitter and talented shortstop, then Darek is joined by a member of two of Track & Field's winning squads from the Penn Relays to relive that excitement. The show concludes with some of the co-hosts fondest memories from not just the program, but the year in USF athletics.

In this episode, we recap Penn Staters taken in the NFL Draft. We also get into Penn Relays talk and discuss other programs in action. Later on in the episode, we react live to the news that CARTER STAROCCI IS BACK for Penn State wrestling. Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our merch at shop.nittanyblues.com. Support the show at nittanyblues.com/support. Learn more about The College Huddle: thecollegehuddle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nittany-blues/support

Penn Relays, Bermuda Grand Prix, Shandhai Diamond League, adidas adizero Road to Records, the week was jampacked around the glob with action. Yared Nuguse kept winning, the 100m guys aren't breaking 10 but Trayvon Bromell got married, and the 16 minute 4xmile barrier fell at Penn to Villanova. Was high schooler Quincy Wilson or collegian Colin Sahlman, the most impressive performer of the weekend? It's Sarcoidosis Awareness Month. More details here Need a VPN to watch sports? Use the one we use. Money-back guarantee. https://nordvpn.com/letsrun Show notes: 00:00 Sarcoidosis awarness month 01:04 Start 07:30 A fragmented weekend 14:35 Penn Relays -Quincy Wilson the highlight? 17:41 Villanova men, Harvard women bring it 22:43 Yared Nuguse beats Ollie Hoare in mile? 25:31 Ajee Wilson 2nd 28:41 Craig Engels turns 30 tomorrow - US 1500m scene 30:10 More comments on mile from Rojo 34:57 adizero meet -Arop and Wanyonyi impresses 40:56 Colin Sahlman 1:45, Nico Young 1:47 44:53 Clayton Murphy 1:45.3 49:15 Which team is harder to make US or British 1500m Olympic team? 55:56 Cooper Teare 3:32 pb - 1500m, 5k or double at Trials? 01:04:28 World Relays this weekend 01:12:38 Trayvon Bromell gets married 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 our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at 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 itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com

The boys are back (the boys are back), with Cougar sports questions to answer and a healthy offering of current sports happenings on Cullen Boulevard to kick around: A change in leadership for the Tennis program, with a chance for UH's leadership to revitalize a program that has historically struggled to get much momentum Patrick Paul goes in the 2nd round of last week's NFL Draft, plus you know we have some portal movement The bat & ball sports certainly could have had worse weeks Track & Field splits a really nice weekend performance between the Penn Relays and Texas Invitational Q&A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to Ketone-IQ and Pillar Performance for sponsoring this episode of The Action. For 30% Off Ketone-IQ use code SWEATELITE at checkout https://ketone.com/SWEATELITE To score 15% off your first order at Pillar Performance, use code: SWEAT15 at https://pillarperformance.shop/ and for North Americans at https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance Topics:  00:00 Welcome & Overview of Last Week's Running Events 01:03 Sponsor Shoutouts: Ketone IQ and Pillar Performance 02:44 Deep Dive into the Penn Relays Mile Highlights 07:55 Analyzing the Shanghai Diamond League's Performance 13:03 Adidas Roads to Records Event: Breaking Down the Results 25:20 The Phenomenal Performances at Northern Arizona University 27:11 Analyzing Athlete Performances and Olympic Trials Predictions 28:09 The Impact of Recent Results on Olympic Selections 29:44 Exploring the Importance of Speed in Distance Running 31:13 Highlighting Impressive Performances and Upcoming Trials 31:34 Team Sober's Training and Performance Insights 35:05 The Strategy Behind Small Training Groups 38:10 Kenyan Olympic Marathon Team Selections Unveiled 45:13 Debating the Kenyan Women's Marathon Team Choices 54:19 Final Thoughts on Olympic Marathon Team Selections

339: Ballarat Marathon | Hamburg Marathon | Suzhou/Shanghai Diamond League   This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best.  Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount.   Brady recaps his day at the Ballarat Marathon, taking us through his mindset and the atmosphere of the maiden event to run a personal best of 2:19:40. Brad puts his biggest week of mileage as he continues his journey on the mend. Julian finally returns to the show, though not without a few hiccups.     Tom Do Canto took out the inaugural Ballarat Marathon in 2:17:04, with Brady second and Callum Drake third in 2:22:49. Ella McCartney was the marathon winner in 2:40:55, with Jessica Willis second in 2:48:38 with Kellie Angel third 2:48:47. Reece Edwards won the half marathon in 1:05:27 ahead of Archie Reid and Kieren Perkins, while Tara Palm won in 1:12:48 ahead of Gemma Maini and Ella Higgins. Melissa Duncan and Riley Cocks were each the winners of the 10k, Dale Carrol was the winner of the 5km and Paul Robinson won the road Mile. Zoe Buckman won both the 5k and the Mile, with Olga Firsova placing second in both. Ballarat Marathon Results   Gen Gregson 4th 71:39 at the Gifu Half Marathon, Japan while Brett Robinson runs 1:03:42 for 11th. Japan Running News   Andy Buchanan 2:08:58 for 11th place at the Hamburg Marathon, elevating him as the 7th fastest Australian all time but missing the Olympic Qualifier. Ryan Gregson ran 2:18:53 while Ellie Pashley gave it a go in 2:29:58. The race was won by Bernard Koech in 2:04:24, and debutant Irine Cheptai in 2:18:21. Hamburg Marathon Results   Emmanuel Wanyonyi sets a new Road Mile World Record of  3:54.50 ahead of previous holder Hobbs Kessler at the Adidas Road to Records Adizero. Results via Let's Run   Rose Davies secures an Olympic Qualifying time of 14:47.86 and third fastest all-time at the Suzhou Diamond League 5000m, with Lauren Ryan in 14:58.69, Izzy Batt-Doyle in 15:06 and Maudie Skyring running 15:12. Alemeshete Mekedes of Ethiopia won in 14:36. In the men's 5000m, Morgan McDonald ran 13:18.65 and Jack Rayner 13:19.57 with Selemon Barega of Ethiopia taking it out in 12:55.68. Cara Feain-Ryan ran 9:31.68 in the 3000m Steeplechase. Shanghai/Suzhou Diamond League Results    Oli Hoare at Penn Relays 3:51.28 Mile, narrowly missing the Olympic Qualifier and coming second behind OAC teammate Yared Nuguse. Results via World Athletics   Listener Questions ask if Jack Rayner is ready to move back to the marathon and whether Sinead Diver needs to prove her fitness. Moose On The Loose lists the grievances he's been hanging on to, from Aussies losing their accents, the overreach of influencers, run clubs giving speeches before easy jogs.   Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

A lot of topics to discuss as always with the Vice President of Athletics.

Monday's show begins with a celebration of football and track.

We break down our top moments from a crazy 2024 Penn Relays, plus chat with Villanova's Liam Murphy, who anchored the Wildcats home to two Penn Relays wheels over the weekend in the collegiate men's 4xMile and DMR. We'll also look ahead to more meets on the calendar, including the World Relays kicking off this weekend. Presented by: Wonderful Pistachios  @GetCrackin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Chavez survived his bachelor party for a track-free weekend as Anderson Emerole updates him on his highlights from the 2024 Penn Relays + takeaways from the Shanghai Diamond League. PENN RELAYS – 16-year-old Quincy Wilson split 44s on the high school boys' 4x400m relay twice and put his Bullis Academy (MD) team in contention against some of the top Jamaican squads. – Harvard's women's team clocked the fastest collegiate DMR in history with a 10:37.55 to win the Championship of America and were anchored in 4:21 by Maia Ramsden. – Villanova's men destroyed the NCAA 4 x mile record of 16:03.24 by Oregon's 2009 squad as they led two other schools under 16:00. The Wildcats won in 15:51.91 capped by a 3:54.32 anchor from Liam Murphy. – Yared Nuguse opened up his outdoor season with a 3:51.06 mile victory and tried to get his teammate Olli Hoare under the Olympic standard but he finished in 3:51.28. SHANGHAI DIAMOND LEAGUE – South Africa's Akani Simbine beat Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley in 10.01. – Great Britain's Daryll Neita won the women's 200m in 22.62 as Sha'Carri Richardson finished third in 23.11. – Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech won the women's steeplechase in 9:07.36. Emma Coburn dropped out with 1000m remaining due to a ankle tweak. Gabbi Jennings notched a 9:19.39 personal best for fifth place. + more takeaways here https://citiusmag.com/articles/shanghai-diamond-league-key-takeaways Alexis Ohanian Introduces the 776 Invitational This September Olympic bronze medalist Gabby Thomas and Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder who now heads the venture capital firm 776, have announced plans for the 776 Invitational – a women's-only track event in September. Read more about it here: https://citiusmag.com/articles/gabby-thomas-reddit-founder-alexis-ohanini-776-invitational Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atkoeme on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Today Noah Williams and I discuss some major changes happening in Track and Field. Here are the topics we discuss. 1. Michael Johnson secures $30 million from investors for new track league, Winners Alliance. 2. Gabby Thomas partners with founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, to create new track series for women only called 776 Invitational. The meet is reported to pay out $95,000 in prize money per event. 3. Daryll Nieta gets an upset victory over Sha'Carri Richardson in the 200m at the Suzhou Diamond League meet. 4. Tobi Amusan false starts in the 100m hurdles and races under protest. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn get's the victory. 5. Akani Simbine get's the upset victory over Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley in the 100m. 6. Rhasidat Adeleke beats Julien Alfred and Dina Asher-Smith in the 100m 7. Penn Relays experience 8. University of South Florida upsets University of Houston in the 4x100m and wins the 4x200m. 9. Bullis protest the 4x400m results behind the scenes look at what happened 10. Bullis Girls break High School National Record 11. Stories from the track --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trackworldnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trackworldnews/support

“I think it's wide open. I think it's hard to compete when you know that people have been at that level and they know what it takes to be at that level. That's one thing that's super hard about it. When you've been there before, you know it's a little bit easier to get back there because you're like, “OK. I know exactly what I need to show up and how I can do it.” But I haven't been thinking about the big ‘few' quite as much as maybe in 2021 when I was just starting to run the 800m at this level. I want to sort of like rely and think about ‘Who am I as a runner?' as opposed to trying to play whoever else's game or emulate someone. It's what works best for me.” I really enjoy watching Sage Hurta-Klecker race because each time out, she's going to put herself in the mix and take big swings. She's done that each of the last three years since turning pro and joining the On Athletics Club in 2022. She's fully committed to breaking through and make a U.S. team in the 800m, which is one of the toughest teams to make. The commitment is admirable. We chatted just days after she got into the blocks and opened up her outdoor season with a local 400m in Boulder. It was a tiny PR of 54.78. It speaks to her range with a 1:57 personal best for 800m and 4:25 for the mile. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Sage Hurta-Klecker | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hellenobiri on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Join us (and sign an NIL deal) at the Penn Relays: https://forms.gle/gsUqsik5q5ChX2uH6Welcome back to the pod! On this NAU/Kiwi special episode, George catches up with his friends from Flagstaff while Morgan prepares for Shanghai Diamond League and Olli travels back to the Boulder. From Theo's breakout season to Luis' recovery from injury, life in Mike Smith Elite versus life as an NAU student-athlete, from avoiding professional runners to jogging with Jingy, this one gets you up to speed on life in Flag.Hope you guys enjoy!Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

Chris Chavez and Anderson Emerole unpack the first big weekend in track and field as the Diamond League and Continental Tour kicked off. In this week's round-up of performances, they discuss: Xiamen Diamond League – Mondo Duplantis' 6.24m world record and what it could mean for the rest of the season – Gudaf Tsegay nearly breaks the 1500m world record with a 3:50.30; Did the women's 1500m suddenly get more interesting? – Torrie Lewis beats Sha'Carri Richardson in the 200m; Is there reason to be concerned? – Marco Arop vs. Emmanuel Wanyonyi needs to be a thing to bring back the men's 800m to prominence – Is the U.S. having a moment in the men's high jump? Shelby McEwen wins in Xiamen, JuVaughn Harrison jumps a world lead at LSU – Paulino wins 400m and says this may be the year to break the 400m World record – Christian Coleman wins the 100m in only 10.13s ahead of Fred Kerley; another slow year for the 100m? Results from around the world – Courtney Lindsey beat Letsile Tebogo in a 200m at the Kip Keino Classic – Gabby Thomas ran 50.37 at LSU – Christine Mboma, competing for the first time since August 2022, runs 12.32 and finishes last in the women's 100 at the Kip Keino Classic – Mary Moraa opened up her 2024 800m campaign with a 1:57.96 at the Kip Keino Classic – 17-year-old Christian Miller drops a 9.93 for 100m at a small meet in Clermont, Florida to take the world lead and break the U.S. U20 record. London Marathon – Peres Jepchirchir breaks the women's-only marathon record In 2:16:16 – Alexander Mutiso Munyao wins his first Major in 2:04:01 – Kenenisa Bekele smashes his own Masters record In 2:04:15 – So who is the Kenyan Olympic marathon team? Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atkoeme on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

"The way I run is my biggest strength but I also think it's pretty entertaining and I want to be remembered not just for winning but for how I win races. I want people to think like this race is going to be entertaining because he's in it." 2024 1500m World Indoor Champion George Beamish, who was also just named to New Zealand's Olympic team for Paris in the steeplechase, finally makes his debut on The CITIUS MAG Podcast. He is coming off the best season of his career. In 2023, coach Dathan Ritzenhein decided it was time to go all-in on the steeplechase and it was a season-long experiment. He managed to get his personal best all the way down to 8:13 at the Monaco Diamond League and then put together one of the best performances of his career by finishing 5th in the World Championship final and third in the Diamond League final. Heading into 2024, he has a chance at the medals in the steeplechase. Mac Fleet and George talk about how he's developed in the event, his lethal Textbook George kick and what would make for a successful 2024 for him. Host: Mac Fleet | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macfleet on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: George Beamish | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@georgebeamish on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Empowering Success: The Steve Dolan Philosophy

“The biggest learning experience was definitely Worlds. I feel like the other races are races I've done a lot before and I know how they go. Worlds was something I've only really done one other time. A big thing I wanted to take away from Worlds was just framing my mindset in a way that's ‘You are as good as you think you are. You just have to go out there and act like it.' … I gained a lot of success really quickly so it's been a bit surprising. I'm trying to focus on who I am as a runner and where I'm supposed to be in a race.” Yared Nuguse, the American record holder in the mile, claimed his first global championship medal with a runner-up finish for silver in the 3000m at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow last month. Nuguse will open up his 2024 outdoor campaign with the mile at the Penn Relays. He was also announced as one of the headliners for the Bowerman Mile at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on May 25th.  The former Notre Dame star is considered one of the favorites to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a third place finish at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials. However, he scratched from the race while in Tokyo due to a quad injury during his warmup. In this conversation, Mac Fleet sits down to recap his 2024 indoor season and how he's taking lessons from competing at two global championships to work in his favor come the Trials and Summer Games. Host: Mac Fleet | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macfleet on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Yared Nuguse | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaredthegoose on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

"I was surprised and really proud people were chanting 'USA!' just like they were last year chanting my name. And I'm like they 'Do know I'm not gonna win this right?' But there was so much excitement. I feel like they really wanted it for me and still believe I could do something really special on that day so that was huge. When you're completely crumbling and people are still in awe of you that's wild, that's again what makes Boston a unique and special place." My guest for today's episode is Emma Bates fresh off another top American finish at the Boston Marathon in 2:27:14. For much of the first 20 miles, Emma led the pack with the confidence of a seasoned marathoner. You could not even tell that she was forced to heartbreakingly scratch from the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials due to a torn plantar. Before the race, she told me that she was confident in her fitness and believed she was back stronger than ever. Race day proved all of that. With every high-five exchanged and every cheer echoing in her ears, she talks about how she drew strength and excitement from the crowd in Boston. Even though, she won't be competing in the Olympics, her spirits is undiminished and plans to continue on her marathoning journey with a renewed sense of purpose. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Emma Bates | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emmajanelbates on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

“When I was running the race, I really didn't have a time in mind. I knew when I crossed that line that it was going to be a decent time…When I looked at the time, that was not what I was expecting to see there. That was pretty surreal. I'm super, super grateful.” Texas A&M junior Sam Whitmarsh popped onto our radar with a 1:44.46 at LSU's Battle on the Bayou meet on March 30th, which moved him to No. 7 on the all-time collegiate list.  When we put the call out on the CITIUS MAG team for bold predictions for the 2024 season, Kyle Merber predicted that Whitmarsh would make the U.S. Olympic 800m team. Only U.S. champion and World Indoor champion Bryce Hoppel and 2023 NCAA champion Will Sumner ran faster than 1:44.46. The reason that people may not be as familiar with Whitmarsh is that his 2022 season was cut short as a freshman because he was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome –  a heart condition that leads to periods of rapid heart rate. In 2023, he was the SEC Championship runner-up and then only reached the NCAA West Regional in the 800m. This past indoor season, he missed qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships by 0.01 sec. It feels like at every U.S. Olympic Trials or U.S. Championships there's a rising star out of the NCAA who can shake things up. Whitmarsh is looking like he could be that guy in 2024. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Sam Whitmarsh | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@samwhitmarsh on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Join us (and sign an NIL deal) at the Penn Relays: https://forms.gle/gsUqsik5q5ChX2uH6Follow our instragram for updates and schedule times: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/Hope you guys enjoy!Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

Mary Ngugi-Cooper has been a formidable force in the Kenyan marathon scene within the past decade. Mary's journey is not just about her remarkable achievements on the roads; it's about her unwavering commitment to empowering women through the sport she loves. In the wake of a tragic loss that shook the running community to its core, Mary took action by responding to the heartbreaking murder of Agnes Tirop by founding Nala Track Club in October of 2022. Named after the Swahili word for a powerful, successful woman, Nala Track Club is a sanctuary for female athletes.  But it's more than just a club; it's a beacon of hope. Mary's vision extends beyond the finish line, providing not only a safe haven for young women to train but also covering housing and education costs for those in need. Additionally, Nala Track Club has pioneered a groundbreaking coaches training program, empowering women to lead and mentor the next generation of Kenyan athletes. Nike has come on board with the to assist with funding the girls' basic needs and in-residence scholarships to remove financial barriers Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of sport. It was super nice to chat with her just days before she went on to finish sixth in the Boston Marathon in 2:24:24. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Mary Ngugi-Cooper | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@maryngugi on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Steven Benedict is a professional track and field athlete, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He ranked 20th in Nationals in the 200 meter sprint, won the 4x100m at the Penn Relays, and is an Olympic Trials qualifier at 40 years-old. He grew up as a foster child and credits his faith and lessons learned on the track for getting him through adversity.  Follow Steve at https://stevieyb.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stevieyb22/.

This week in track and field, Chris Chavez and Anderson Emerole discuss: Kenya cutting down down on its list of athletes for their Olympic Marathon team selection (Find out who is in and who is out); some of the key performances of the Miramar Invitational in Florida; Abby Steiner raced for the first time since season-ending surgery last summer; Olympic silver medalist Christine Mboma is eligible to compete in the 100m and 200m. Topics discussed: – Athletics Kenya has trimmed down on its names for its potential marathon quad for the Paris Olympics. We are now down to five men and six women who are up for selection for the Games. – The Miramar Invitational lost its spice after Sha'Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson withdrew from the meet in the days leading up to it but we still saw strong runs from Kenny Bednarek, Britton Wilson, Alaysha Johnson and Melissa Jefferson. – In her first race back from surgery to repair a bone spur in her heel that was pressing up against her Achilles, Abby Steiner ran 51.58 to win the 400m at the Gamecock Invitational in South Carolina. – MTA was reportedly asking New York Road Runners for $750,000 a year to make up for the lost toll revenue from shutting down the top and bottom parts of the Verazzano Bridge. – Namibia's Christine Mboma is reportedly now eligible to compete again. She was the Olympic silver medalist in the 200m at just 18 years old. She is now 20 years old but has not competed in the last two years because she's had to undergo hormonal suppression therapy to lower her naturally-high levels of testosterone in her body. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atkoeme on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

“All I want is to be healthy and train consistently. That's literally it. I try to keep things as simple as possible. I have a lot of confidence in myself that if I'm there on the start line and I'm prepared, I'm going in and do my thing and do really well…Last year unfortunately was another year where I wasn't able to do that. I do try and take stuff from those tough times. There's a lot to be gained when times are tough.” We continue our mini-series with members of the On Athletics Club as Mac Fleet sits down with Morgan McDonald on a recent trip to Boulder. In this episode, we chat about how he navigated his comeback from injury in 2023 to be able to compete at the World Championships in Budapest and Riga. He's played it a bit cautious with his approach to the indoor season but he's ready to open up the 2024 outdoor campaign with the Australian National Championships. We also get his thoughts on changes he'd like to see in the sport, the success of OAC and much more. Host: Mac Fleet | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macfleet on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Morgan McDonald | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@morganmcdonald__ on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

We break down the top events, names and storylines heading into the Bryan Clay Invitational this weekend, plus a lookahead at what to expect in the men's and women's elite fields at the Boston Marathon. Plus, we dive into USATF's decision to not send a team to the 2024 World U20 Championships this summer, as well as highlight some of the announced Olympic Development fields for the upcoming Penn Relays presented by Toyota. Presented by: Wonderful Pistachios  @GetCrackin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“I think I'm ready for it. I'm excited for it. I have a lot of self-hatred, anger and adrenaline kicking in for this race. I know it's just the beginning of my season…With this, it's just about proving where I belong in Australian running and I have to back myself thinking I am in record holder in the event and I should act like it and train like it. I feel like we've been training smart and training well over the past few months. I've gone from a little confidence to a lot of confidence in about six weeks.” Australian Olympian and 1500m national record holder Olli Hoare unfortunately had to miss last year's World Championships with a sports hernia and some swelling in the groin area. He had just run a personal best of 3:29.41 at the Oslo Diamond League but the pain was too much to race through. After some time off and some heavy cross-training, he rejoined his OAC teammates for workouts in the fall and will race for the first time this weekend at the Australian National Championships. In this episode, Mac Fleet and him talk about the comeback process, what it was like watching his teammate have success at the World Indoor Championships, the way 1500m racing has evolved and more. Host: Mac Fleet | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macfleet on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Olli Hoare | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ollihoare on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

"I've been to three Olympics and in two Olympics, I've gotten number two. I do believe if I will be one of them representing Kenya, it will be my biggest opportunity to show I've been doing this on the track but now I'm a marathoner. This time it will be that time to get that gold that I've been looking for so many years." The last time Hellen Obiri was a guest on the CITIUS MAG Podcast was way back in 2022 when she sat down with us at the World Championships in Eugene. That was just months before she made her marathon debut. Now, she's one of the best in the world. Last year, she won the Boston and New York City Marathons to really showcase her potential over the 26.2 mile distance. In less than two weeks, she will attempt to defend her title in Boston and hopefully do enough to impress Athletics Kenya's team of selectors who will announce their marathon team for the Paris Olympics following the spring slate of marathons. I believe she would be Kenya's best chance at gold, especially given the hilly nature of the Olympic marathon course. Obiri is a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5000 meters. She knows that Olympic gold medal is something she wants to check off before she's done running. We talk Boston, Paris and more. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Hellen Obiri | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hellenobiri on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Sharing some of our bold predictions for the 2024 outdoor track and field season with potential upsets and possible world records to fall. Plus some thoughts on: – Gabby Thomas opens up with a 10.88 for 100m and then comes back and runs 22.08 for 200m less than 45 minutes later. – Quincy Wilson ran 45.19 at 16 years old to hit the U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying mark – Best relay performances of the weekend: Grant Holloway and Gainesville Elite runs 37.67 for the 4x100m | Dina Asher-Smith, Rhasidat Adeleke, Lanae Thomas and Julien Alfred run the fastest 4x200m ever outdoors in 1:27.05 (Julien Alfred was clocked at 20.8 for the anchor leg, which was the fastest since Marion Jones) – World 100m silver medalist Letsile Tebogo went 19.94 in his first 200m of the outdoor season.Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atkoeme on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS