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In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we dive deep with Jacob Thomson, a standout athlete with an impressive track record both on and off the field. Jacob is a 12-time Kentucky state champion who continued his stellar career at the University of Kentucky, becoming a three-time SEC Champion and three-time All-American. Transitioning to professional running, Jacob's achievements include competing in the 2021 Olympic trials 10K, securing a runner-up position in the 2022 US Marathon Championships, and clinching the 2023 US Half Marathon Championship title.Currently residing in Flagstaff, Arizona, Jacob runs professionally for Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance team and has founded Thomson Training, where he coaches over 200 athletes across the US. In this episode, Jacob shares insights into his early running career, the transition to professional running, his coaching philosophy, and his dedication to the sport. We also discuss the significance of the Bluegrass Running Camp and its impact on young athletes. Join us as we uncover the mindset and training methods that have driven Jacob's success.Topics Covered:Jacob's early running career and high school successTransition to the University of Kentucky and professional runningAchievements in the 2021 Olympic Trials and US ChampionshipsRunning for Under Armour and the Dark Sky Distance teamFounding Thomson Training and coaching philosophyLife in Flagstaff and the benefits of high-altitude trainingDouble threshold training and its applicationBalancing coaching and professional runningThe Bluegrass Running Camp and its significanceFuture goals and upcoming racesQuotes"If you keep a high school kid healthy for four years, they're going to be two seasons ahead of probably the average kid.""Consistency, hitting goal paces, and managing volume are the pillars of my training philosophy.""Being durable is almost a skill or a talent itself."Thomson Training Instagram @runthomsontraining / @jtcougars8Blue Grass Running Camps Instagram @bluegrassrunningcamp
We open with discussions of the recent NCAA Cross Country Championships and Manchester Road Race then dive into all things CIM. Phil and Travis prepare for their duel on the streets of Sacramento as part of the California International Marathon and US Marathon Championships. If you are racing this weekend this is a must listen for the best last minute tips!
Nathan Martin is the fastest US-born black man to ever cover 26.2 miles. He ran 2:11:05 at the Marathon Project in 2020 to earn that title with a new personal best. He also finished 3rd American and 8th overall at the recent NYC Marathon, but based on the TV coverage, you would have barely known he was in the race. Fortunately in this interview, we get the play-by-play on his in-race back and forth with Ben True over the final miles. It is a riveting firsthand account, and we are proud to give Nathan the platform he deserves to share it. Nathan, however, is used to not being in the spotlight. He's been diligently working to be a better runner in his home state of Michigan since discovering his talent in middle school. In high school, he focused on and was state finalist in the one mile race before being encouraged to move up in distance by his college (and current coach) Dante Ottolini. In college, he capped his senior year by winning NAIA national titles in the 10K and marathon (yes, marathon!), all in a span of 36 hours. That final college race kickstarted a post-collegiate marathon career that has now included two Olympic Marathon Trials, top finishes at US Marathon Championships, the big PR at the Marathon Project, and now a top 10 result at a World Major. Nathan and his coach believe that making a US team at the World Championships or Olympics is a possibility, even as he splits his time coaching high school level athletes himself. In his own words, we learn where Nathan gets his work ethic and his roll-with-the-punches attitude, along with the values he learned from his coaches and parents along the way. We discover the source of his integrity, his perspective on clean sport, and the lessons he hopes to pass onto the kids he now coaches. Nathan subtly drops truth bombs throughout this episode, and we couldn't be more honored to share his story with you.
Tyler McCandless ran a pr of 2:12:38 at the 2017 US Marathon Championships. He has also earned a PhD in Meteorology, an Energy Risk Professional certification, and has worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. As someone who finds weather forecasting and severe storms particularly interesting, I've wanted to interview Tyler for awhile. I hope you enjoy our conversation about marathons, meteorology, and how pushing your limits can yield your next big racing breakthrough. Please subscribe, rate, and review, and check out our YouTube channel: Seconds Flat by Run In. Follow Tyler: @TrackTy
Ben Rosario is the founder and head coach of Team NAZ Elite sponsored by Hoka, but he has done it all in our sport. He's competed in 2 Olympic Marathon Trials, finished 2nd in the US Marathon Championships, owned a running store in St. Louis, directed meets and events, and coached athletes of all levels. He, of course, coaches 4 of our prior guests from this year including Scott Fauble, Stephanie Bruce, Kellyn Taylor, and Olympic Trials Champion Aliphine Tuliamuk. Having seen the sport of running from all sides, Ben brings a sharp and unique perspective to a host of important topics from how you innovate in marketing as a team to how you create a better culture for clean sport globally. Kara and Chris lead this episode starting with Ben on his beginnings and early inspirations in the sport. We talk about how and why he became a coach, how he developed the strong team dynamic at NAZ Elite, and of course, what it was like to cheer on his athletes to incredible finishes at the US Marathon Trials including Aliphine's victory. Then, we turn to his perspective on clean sport from his time as an athlete to what he believes needs to be done to truly make a difference in the fight against doping in our sport. Finally, we cover his team's approach to the current pandemic and what they are doing to stay ready for the delayed Olympics next year, including some fun ways that fans can engage in their journey. Ben is making big waves in our sport through Team NAZ Elite. He is direct and to the point about how to make our sport cleaner and more inspiring for all levels of athletes, and we are proud to help elevate his voice.
As we close in on the final weeks before Atlanta, we are joined this week by Gabi Anzalone, who ran the USOT A Standard at the 2017 US Marathon Championships at CIM. In true Gabi fashion, we got to talk openly about the challenges she has faced in the sport, balancing a remarkable real life schedule, and falling back in love with the process through the running community. In an hour of emotion, humor, and resilience, we were so grateful for an authentic portrait of a remarkable runner and human being.
The Miles to Trials interviews are going to be interviews with runners who have qualified for the US Olympic Trials in our typical interview format. Sam Roecker was kind enough to be our first interview, and we were thrilled to talk to her. Sam Roecker finished third at the US Marathon Championships at CIM in 2018 with a 2:30:25 marathon time behind Emma Bates and Stephanie Bruce. We got to talk to her about what she does for a living, how she fits running in around her job, how she got to where she is from middle school to now, and what's next for her in the run up to the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials and Tokyo. You can follow Sam on Instagram at @samroecker and on Twitter at @samroecker_. The 1609 Podcast is a proud member of the CITIUS MAG Podcast Family! For more running content, check out @CITIUSMAG on twitter or citiusmag.com. Catch us at @1609pod on social and Patreon or at 1609pod@gmail.com!
In this episode, we start with Chris's top 3 running performances for the year for both the US and the world, getting input from our guest Brogan Austin. Who will get the top spot?!? Our guest, Brogan Austin won the US Marathon Championships in Sacramento at CIM for the breakthrough performance he's been waiting for since college. Listen in to learn about his up and down journey and how he made tweaks to his training under his coach Tom Schwartz to find this breakthrough.
In our intro we discuss the Manchester Road Race on Thanksgiving and give our picks for the US Marathon Championships in Sacramento this weekend. Then, starting at 35 minutes, we break down all things CIM from the course to pacing strategy. We will have 215 Rogues competing in Sacramento this weekend. Good luck to all who are racing!
Our roundtable is back for more trail talk ranging from our best advice for first time trail runners to the intricacies of crewing an ultra. Also, we wrap up all the action from last weekend's NCAA Championships and look ahead to the US Marathon Championships at California International Marathon.
Carrie interviews 2017 US Marathon Champion Sara Hall! Sara recaps her recent races including the US 10 Mile Championships, Frankfurt Marathon and the US Marathon Championships, held in conjunction with the the Cal International Marathon. Sara also discusses juggling a busy schedule as a mom to four girls and the possibility of her family moving to Ethiopia. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Sara Hall Sara's most recent racing accomplishments include winning the 2017 US 10 Mile and Marathon Championships. Sara is married to Olympian Ryan Hall, and the two founded the Hall Steps Foundation. They have four daughters, Hana, Mia, Jasmine and Lily. Sara lives and trains in Redding, California and is sponsored by Asics.
We kick off this episode with a recap of the US Marathon Championships at the California International Marathon this past weekend. Then, we continue our series on the greatest of all-time, now discussing the best female distance runners of all time including why they might be the greatest and what we can learn from their training methods. Many of their stories have not been told as well as they should. We will continue the series in future episodes to discuss the greatest US runners of all time. Stay tuned for more from this series.
We have a great interview for you today. Imagine this story, someone who never ran until after college, ran their first race, a marathon in 4 hours and 37 minutes, then just six years later they run an Olympic qualifier and are headed to Rio to run in the Olympics. This is not a hollywood movie script, this is the story of Ariana Holborn. Now on to the show. Had a chance to meet you and hear your story can you tell us about your long high school running career? You just ran in the Rio Olympics, so if you did not run in high school, how did you get your start? So your very first race ever was a marathon? Which one? So what did your running career look like after that first marathon, you obviously caught the bug. 2008 you run your first race and run a 4:37 marathon, then one year later you run a BQ? What was your training like? You went from 0 to 70 miles in a year, did you encounter any injuries? In 2010 you join John Reich's team, where did you go from there? Then in 2014 at US Marathon Championships you were 4th? How did your training change as you were getting ready to run an Olympic qualifier? What type of mileage are you doing when you prepare for a marathon? Coming into 2016 what was your thought process when deciding to run for Latvia for the Olympics? For their marathon team do they select or do trials? So you headed to Rio for your first Olympics, what was it like walking in the opening ceremonies? How did the race in Rio go for you? How long did you end up staying in Rio and did you get a chance to see any other events? So what was your training like the week down in Brazil? Your team gives back a lot to the local running community. What advice would you have to young runners just starting out? So what is next on the agenda for you? Rapid Fire... 5 questions in under 1 minute Favorite running book? - Running within Current trainers you are wearing? - Brooks Ravena Favorite race? - Valmiera Marathon Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Generation Ucan Chocolate Your favorite piece of running equipment that is not your shoes? - Garmin Ariana's website Sonoran Distance Project Team Ariana on Twitter