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

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Bekele is Back, Christian Miller 9.93, Tsegay 3:50, Billionaires Zuck and Ratcliffe Impress
APR 23, 2024
Bekele is Back, Christian Miller 9.93, Tsegay 3:50, Billionaires Zuck and Ratcliffe Impress
<p>Kenenisa Bekele didn't win the London Marathon but he more than capture attention with his second place showing. Is it enough to get him to the Olympics one final time.</p> <p>Peres Jepchirchir set the women's only marathon world record in London in a &quot;tactical&quot; 2:16.</p> <p>High schooler Christian Miller ran a world leading 9.93 100m, could he possibly make the US Olympic team (and win Olympic gold?).</p> <p>Billionaries Mark Zuckerberg and Jim Ratcliffe ran fast, there is a doping controversy involving China, USADA, and WADA, and a USATF legal update, along with the 800m opener of Josh Kerr.</p> <p>All sports fans need a VPN. Get the one we use with a <a href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=69036&amp;url_id=902" rel="nofollow">money back guarantee here.</a></p> <ul> <li>00:00 Start</li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today and get a 2nd podcast every week.</a></li> <li>03:48 Kenenisa Bekele 2:04 2nd Place in London! Olympic chances <em><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/wtw-picking-the-kenyan-ethiopian-olympic-marathon-teams-graham-blanks-is-back-a-17-year-old-runs-9-93-should-faith-kipyegon-be-scared/" rel="nofollow">article 1</a> </em><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/did-kenenisa-bekele-do-enough-at-the-london-marathon-to-make-the-ethiopian-olympic-team-the-case-for-against/" rel="nofollow">article 2</a> *<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_6TTgVaBW8" rel="nofollow">interview after NYC </a>Half</li> <li>25:48 British men vs US men *<a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12669697" rel="nofollow">Emile Cairess training thread</a></li> <li>29:00 Rojo sidetrack on women's 1500m and doping *<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1500_metres_at_the_Olympics" rel="nofollow">link of 1500 champs</a></li> <li>32:38 Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's only world record as 4 women go sub 2:17</li> <li>43:40 Gudaf Tsegay 3:50m 1500 but might she only run 10,000 at Olympics</li> <li>51:22 Sha'Carri Gets Beat, No SAFP or Elaine Thompson</li> <li>56:29 First 13 Minute Women's 5000m in China This Weekend?</li> <li>01:01:26 Christian Miller 9.93 as 17 year-old</li> <li>01:11:10 Billionaires running fast: Mark Zuckerberg Sub 21 5k, Sir Jim Ratcliffe marathon</li> <li>01:15:15 Jim Estes' defamation lawsuit vs USATF clears legal hurdle *<a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12675533" rel="nofollow">USATF ruling here</a></li> <li>01:20:06 Chinese Doping scandal or nothing to worry about? USADA and WADA threatening each other</li> <li>01:28:56 Pierre-Ambroise Bosse 1 year where abouts suspension</li> <li>01:34:16 Josh Kerr 1:45 opener</li> <li>Links: <em>Bekele <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/wtw-picking-the-kenyan-ethiopian-olympic-marathon-teams-graham-blanks-is-back-a-17-year-old-runs-9-93-should-faith-kipyegon-be-scared/" rel="nofollow">article 1</a> </em><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/did-kenenisa-bekele-do-enough-at-the-london-marathon-to-make-the-ethiopian-olympic-team-the-case-for-against/" rel="nofollow">article 2</a> *<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_6TTgVaBW8" rel="nofollow">interview after NYC </a>Half</li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12669697" rel="nofollow">Emile Cairess training thread</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1500_metres_at_the_Olympics" rel="nofollow">list of 1500 champs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12675533" rel="nofollow">USATF ruling here</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us:</strong> Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.</p> <p><strong>Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes?</strong> Join our Supporters Club today and get all the <a href="http://LetsRun.com" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe</a></p> <p>Check out the <a href="http://letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> store. <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">https://shop.letsrun.com/</a> We've got the softest running shirts in the business.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://podcast.letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">http://podcast.letsrun.com</a></p>
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96 MIN
Boston, NCAA Standouts (Colin Sahlman, Parker Valby, Adam Spencer, Jacious Spears), and a Bizarre Discus Record for the Ages
APR 17, 2024
Boston, NCAA Standouts (Colin Sahlman, Parker Valby, Adam Spencer, Jacious Spears), and a Bizarre Discus Record for the Ages
<p>The 128th Boston Marathon is in the books and Sisay Lemma put on an exhibition the first 20 miles of the race and held on for the win as Hellen Obiri blasted the final 5 miles to win her battle with Sharon Lokedi.</p> <p>CJ Albertson joined the sub 2:10 club.</p> <p>What's up with the Kenyan and Ethiopian Olympic teams?</p> <p>Alicia Monson is out of the Olympics, what about Parker Valby's chances?</p> <p>Colin Sahlman ran 3:33.9 to get the big win at Bryan Clay. Is he a contender for the Olympics?</p> <p>Adam Spencer won the Aussie 1500m title, Jacious Sears blasted a 10.77, Mykolas Alekna broke the oldest men's world record on the books, and the Diamond League is really dead in the US as it will be on Flotrack in 2025.</p> <p>We break it all down.</p> <p>It's time to get a VPN. Get NordVPN, the one we use with a money back guarantee. <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/vpn" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/vpn</a></p> <p>Want our London Marathon Preview Pod? Join the Supporters Club today <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/vpn" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe</a></p> <ul> <li>Show notes:</li> <li>00:00 All sports fans need a VPN Get the VPN we use (Nord) with a money back guarantee <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/vpn" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/vpn</a></li> <li>00:33 <a href="https://BetterRunningShoes.com" rel="nofollow">BetterRunningShoes.com</a></li> <li>01:22 Start</li> <li>09:17 <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/ethiopias-sisay-lemma-holds-on-and-wins-2024-boston-marathon-in-20617-after-6019-1st-half/" rel="nofollow">Sisay Lemma goes out in 60:19 and wins </a></li> <li>18:53 <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/hellen-obiri-rips-1506-5k-from-35k-to-40k-to-repeat-as-boston-marathon-champion/" rel="nofollow">15:06 5k in Women&amp;#x27;s race as Hellen Obiri battles Sharon Lokedi</a></li> <li>25:28 Who is favorite for women's Olympic Marathon?</li> <li>33:09 Sifan Hassan</li> <li>34:31 Kenyan Olympic team and Evans Chebet</li> <li>38:07 The broadcast</li> <li>44:28 Japan vs America</li> <li>48:19 Best thing in running this week: CJ Albertson joins sub 2:10 club *<a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12655546" rel="nofollow">thread</a></li> <li>55:50 Easier to be good at marathon than track?</li> <li>58:26 Parker Valby 30:50 10,000m and Alicia Monson out of Olympics</li> <li>01:05:58 Colin Sahlman 3:33.9 win, how good is Newbury Park, Mike Smith? <em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5ujNUhuvu5/v" rel="nofollow">video</a> </em><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12652203" rel="nofollow">thread</a></li> <li>01:24:46 Adam Spencer of Wisconsin wins Aussie 1500m champs *<a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12650485" rel="nofollow">video</a></li> <li>01:36:45 Jacious Sears 10.77 100m for Tennessee *<a href="https://twitter.com/Reece_VH/status/1779318802024431621" rel="nofollow">link</a></li> <li>01:41:29 38 year-old discus world record broken in tiny town in Oklahoma *<a href="https://twitter.com/beau_throws/status/1779645753901613298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1779645753901613298%7Ctwgr%5E9c637c9aace61a20e00cd2eb1cad3ff260a7e469%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.letsrun.com%2F" rel="nofollow">video</a></li> <li>01:51:20 Diamond League to be on Flotrack in 2025</li> <li>Links: <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/ethiopias-sisay-lemma-holds-on-and-wins-2024-boston-marathon-in-20617-after-6019-1st-half/" rel="nofollow">Sisay Lemma goes out in 60:19 and wins</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/04/hellen-obiri-rips-1506-5k-from-35k-to-40k-to-repeat-as-boston-marathon-champion/" rel="nofollow">15:06 5k in Women&amp;#x27;s race as Hellen Obiri battles Sharon Lokedi</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/Reece_VH/status/1779318802024431621" rel="nofollow">Jacious Sears 10.77 Video</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12650485" rel="nofollow">Adam Spencer Aussie 1500 Video</a></li> <li>Colin Sahlman <em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5ujNUhuvu5/v" rel="nofollow">video</a> </em><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12652203" rel="nofollow">thread</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12655714" rel="nofollow">Ryan Eiler, 3rd American man at Boston, almost out of nowhere</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12655546" rel="nofollow">CJ Albertson 2:09:53 for 7th and top American</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12656563" rel="nofollow">Des Linden: &amp;quot;The entire sport&amp;quot; has changed since she first started running Boston.</a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/beau_throws/status/1779645753901613298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1779645753901613298%7Ctwgr%5E9c637c9aace61a20e00cd2eb1cad3ff260a7e469%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.letsrun.com%2F" rel="nofollow">Discus World Record Video</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us:</strong> Email <a href="https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/letsrun/episode/843b8491-b5ea-44a1-b6ef-d4ec91075fb1/mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.</p> <p><strong>Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes?</strong> Join our Supporters Club today and get all the <a href="http://LetsRun.com" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe</a></p> <p>Check out the <a href="http://letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> store. <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">https://shop.letsrun.com/</a> We've got the softest running shirts in the business.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://podcast.letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">http://podcast.letsrun.com</a></p>
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121 MIN
Parker Valby 30:50 10,000m, Boston Marathon Scoop, + OJ is Dead (10 Minute Preview)
APR 12, 2024
Parker Valby 30:50 10,000m, Boston Marathon Scoop, + OJ is Dead (10 Minute Preview)
<p>The Boston Marathon is here and Jon and Wejo are in Boston to break it down after Boston media day.</p> <p>Parker Valby has run 30:50 for 10,000m to smash the American record and LRC even reflects on the death of OJ Simpson.</p> <p><strong>Join the Supporters Club today</strong> We're giving the first 10 minutes of this Supporters Club only pod to everyone. If you want the Boston part, please <strong>join the Supporters Club</strong> <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public </a> Use code CLUB25 to save 25% off your first year.</p> <ul> <li>Show notes:</li> <li>0:00 2024 Boston Marathon Live Preview Show sequence</li> <li>02:50 Parker Valby 30:50 10,000m</li> <li>09:35 Boston Marathon Preview -weather should be perfect</li> <li>11:58 Men's Preview -Evans Chebet goes for 3peat</li> <li>17:27 Why is Lemma running Boston instead of NY?</li> <li>22:39 Ron Mann back coaching a Boston contender</li> <li>24:56 The American men - CJ + Elkanah Kibet less can be more, wants to run 2:04?</li> <li>31:03 Women's Preview - Hellen Obiri back to defend</li> <li>40:31 American women - Emma Bates and Sara Hall lead way</li> <li>45:13 Boston Predictions</li> <li>52:57 Aussie Olympic 1500m final set</li> <li>57:04 Simeon Birnbaum out for year</li> <li>01:00:50 OJ Simpson is dead</li> <li>01:12:15 Jon has the LetsRun Credit Card</li> </ul> <p>Contact us: Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.</p> <p><strong>Contact us:</strong> Email <a href="https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/letsrun/episode/843b8491-b5ea-44a1-b6ef-d4ec91075fb1/mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.</p> <p><strong>Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes?</strong> Join our Supporters Club today and get all the <a href="http://LetsRun.com" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe</a></p> <p>Check out the <a href="http://letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> store. <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">https://shop.letsrun.com/</a> We've got the softest running shirts in the business.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://podcast.letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">http://podcast.letsrun.com</a></p>
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10 MIN
Boston, Parker Valby 10k, Arcadia, Aussie Olympic 1500m Trials - Eclipse
APR 10, 2024
Boston, Parker Valby 10k, Arcadia, Aussie Olympic 1500m Trials - Eclipse
<p>The solar eclipse has come and gone but some things are still the same- controversy with USATF as they are not sending a team to the World Under 20 Championships this year.</p> <p>69 boys went sub 9:00 for 3200 at Arcadia, Parker Valby is running a 10k, the Boston Marathon is almost here, and the Aussie Olympic Trials 1500 features Cam Myers, &quot;Stewie&quot; McSweyn, Ollie Hoare, and Adam Spencer. Who comes out on top?</p> <p><strong>Want out Boston Marathon preview podcast on Friday? You'll need to be a Supporters Club member.</strong> Join our Supporters Club today and get all the <a href="http://LetsRun.com" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe</a></p> <ul> <li>Show notes: 00:00 LetsRun Shirts <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">https://shop.letsrun.com/</a> and the our VPN of choice <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/vpn" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/vpn</a></li> <li>04:24 Eclipse talk</li> <li>09:50 Rojo Rant- USATF Not sending a team to World U20s</li> <li>20:05 What 2023 Worlds team members won't make Olympics? <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">Subscriber pod</a></li> <li>25:58 3200 madness at Arcadia</li> <li>35:09 Parker Valby entered in 10k</li> <li>42:22 Wejo back from eclipse</li> <li>55:13 55:13 Boston next week- Evans Chebet goes for 3 peat</li> <li>56:56 Bank of America Medal &quot;Controversy&quot;</li> <li>01:00:14 Boston Weather</li> <li>01:05:03 Kenyan Olympic implications -Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi</li> <li>01:06:09 Athletes returning from US Olympic Marathon Trials</li> <li>01:07:55 Mary Keitany appreciation</li> <li>01:10:50 Shoes/Drugs</li> <li>01:13:03 Australian Olympic Trials - Men's 1500 is loaded *<a href="https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=24438" rel="nofollow">entries</a></li> <li>01:27:48 Bad news Grant Fisher</li> <li>01:32:17 Dude runs across Africa</li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us:</strong> Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.</p> <p>Check out the <a href="http://letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> store. <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">https://shop.letsrun.com/</a> We've got the softest running shirts in the business.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://podcast.letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">http://podcast.letsrun.com</a></p>
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101 MIN
World XC: Kiplimo and Chebet Repeat, April Fools Highlights, & America's 800m Dark Horse
APR 2, 2024
World XC: Kiplimo and Chebet Repeat, April Fools Highlights, & America's 800m Dark Horse
<p>Jacob Kiplimo and Beatrice Chebet repeated at World XC but what happened to Agnes Ngetich and Joshua Cheptegei?</p> <p>April Fools came and went and what were the craziest stories in the sport in the last year?</p> <p>And it's not an April Fools joke that a Texas A&amp;M Aggie ran an NCAA leading 1:44:46 and may be a dark horse candidate at the Olympic Trials.</p> <p>Plus Elizabeth Leachman broke the high school 5000m record.</p> <ul> <li>0:00 Start</li> <li>04:13 World XC - Cheptegei and Ngetich left out of medals - women problems for Ngetich?</li> <li>10:39 Beatrice Chebet for the win</li> <li>10:54 Cheptegei on the decline?</li> <li>15:41 Kiplimo- can he get it done on the track?</li> <li>21:30 Kenyan women dominate women's race - why don't more people care?</li> <li>38:37 Weini Kelati and Anthony Rotich lead Americans</li> <li>48:02 <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/homepages/archive/2024/04/01" rel="nofollow">April Fools homepage</a></li> <li>01:00:02 Truth stranger than fiction - what was the craziest story of the last year?</li> <li>01:04:31 Sam Whitmarsh - Texas A&amp;M 1:44.46</li> <li>01:13:19 Florida Relays 4x100s</li> <li>01:14:40 Elizabeth Leachman breaks high school record in 5000 *<a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a60333835/elizabeth-leachman-high-school-5k-record/" rel="nofollow">article</a></li> <li>01:24:24 Post nuptial shutoff <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=1740988" rel="nofollow">thread</a> and <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/products/post-nuptial-shutoff-the-shirt" rel="nofollow">shirt</a></li> <li>Links: <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a60333835/elizabeth-leachman-high-school-5k-record/" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Leachman high school 5000 record</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/homepages/archive/2024/04/01" rel="nofollow">April Fools homepage</a></li> <li>Post nuptial shutoff <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=1740988" rel="nofollow">thread</a> and <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/products/post-nuptial-shutoff-the-shirt" rel="nofollow">shirt</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us:</strong> Email <a href="https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/letsrun/episode/843b8491-b5ea-44a1-b6ef-d4ec91075fb1/mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.</p> <p><strong>Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes?</strong> Join our Supporters Club today and get all the <a href="http://LetsRun.com" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe</a></p> <p>Check out the <a href="http://letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> store. <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">https://shop.letsrun.com/</a> We've got the softest running shirts in the business.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://podcast.letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">http://podcast.letsrun.com</a></p>
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88 MIN