Emergency Pod: Athing Mu has left Bobby Kersee & moved to Texas

DEC 13, 202524 MIN
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Emergency Pod: Athing Mu has left Bobby Kersee & moved to Texas

DEC 13, 202524 MIN

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<p>We break down the massive breaking news that Olympic 800m champion <strong>Athing Mu</strong> has parted ways with coach <strong>Bobby Kersee</strong> and relocates\d to Dallas.</p> <p>Plus: Stanford NCAA champion <strong>Roisin Willis</strong> turns pro early, and Weldon Johnson joins late from all the way out on the West Coast.</p> <p>🎁 <strong>Holiday Gift Idea:</strong> Give a <strong><a href="http://LetsRun.com" rel="nofollow">LetsRun.com</a> Supporters Club Gift Membership for $67</strong>: <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership" rel="nofollow">https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership</a></p> <p>Or join yourself at <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"><strong>LetsRun.com/subscribe</strong></a> β€” use code <strong>LETSRUN67</strong> for $67/year or $6.76/month.</p> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2025/12/athing-mu-nikolayev-parts-ways-with-coach-bobby-kersee/" rel="nofollow">Breaking News: Athing Mu Parts Ways with Coach Bobby Kersee</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13936894" rel="nofollow">Official Message Board Discussion on Athing Mu</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13936691" rel="nofollow">Roisin Willis Turns Pro</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>00:00 Introduction: Emergency Podcast</p> </li> <li> <p>00:53 Breaking News: Mu leaves Kersee</p> </li> <li> <p>01:50 Athing Mu's career recap: From Olympic Gold to recent struggles</p> </li> <li> <p>03:33 Analyzing the 2024 season &amp; &quot;disastrous&quot; results</p> </li> <li> <p>05:59 The move to Dallas: Who will coach her? (Chris Kapo? Local college coaches?)</p> </li> <li> <p>10:14 Bobby Kersee's reaction: &quot;I loved her attitude&quot;</p> </li> <li> <p>13:38 Was it burnout, health, or coaching fit?</p> </li> <li> <p>17:48 Roisin Willis turns pro early</p> </li> <li> <p>19:30 Weldon Johnson joins the show</p> </li> <li> <p>23:23 Join the <a href="http://Letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">Letsrun.com</a> Supporters Club for $67 a year of $6.76 a month with code LETSRUN67. <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"></a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">Join yourself here</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">G</a> <a href="https://shop.letsrun.com/collections/all/products/gift-supporters-club-membership" rel="nofollow">ift subscriptions here</a></p> </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>Spread the word to a friend.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://podcast.letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">http://podcast.letsrun.com</a></p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/4ce3389c-4409-45c3-a229-b11f726a4e92" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/4ce3389c-4409-45c3-a229-b11f726a4e92</a></p>