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Episode 105: Peter Brady and the Olympic Trials
We share our highlights from the thrilling USA Track & Field Olympic Trials and usher into the the studio former 800 meter masters champion Peter Brady. Pete, who hosts his own Masters Milers podcast, discusses an adventuresome day at the… Read More ›
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Episode 103: Kashon Harrison, Josh Ramos & Fundamental Needs
Today’s youth help us take on 2021 with renewed optimism. University of Colorado runners Kashon Harrison and Josh Ramos join the interview booth, describing their running exploits and their organization Fundamental Needs, which is offering support to Navajo Nation lands… Read More ›
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Episode 102: Double Olympian Kim Conley
Kim Conley, a runner’s runner, rejoins the booth with an update on her quest for a third Olympics team, a look back at inspiring finishing kicks on the track, and lessons from her marathon debut in New York City. We… Read More ›
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Episode 99: Martin Hehir & Tribute to an NY Flyer
We’ve got two stories to tell in Episode 99. One of the victims of Covid-19 is Anick Jesdanun, an AP reporter and beloved member of the NYC running community. We hear from his NYC Flyers teammate Stephanie Tang, who ran… Read More ›
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Episode 98: Mario Fraioli and voices around the world
We hear from listeners in such far-flung locations as Paris, Valencia, and New York City during this time of both deep stress and unity. In our main interview we talk shop with “The Morning Shakeout” podcast host Mario Fraioli, who… Read More ›
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Episode 97: 2020 Olympic Trials
“Hill”-lanta was the setting of the epic, windblown 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, and we’ve got post-race interviews with the top five women’s finishers —Aliphine Tuliamuk, Molly Seidel, Sally Kipyego, Des Linden, and Laura Thweatt—in addition to Distance Project NYC stars… Read More ›
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2020 Olympic Trials, Out With a Bang
The Rome Marathon has been cancelled and the Paris and Barcelona marathons postponed. The Boston (April 20) and London (April 26) marathon organizers are monitoring developments. A state of emergency has been declared in the Olympic marathon city of Sapporo,… Read More ›
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Episode 96: Patrick Rizzo & the 2020 Olympic Trials
We look ahead to Saturday’s Olympic Trials in Atlanta with 2:13 marathoner Patrick Rizzo, who plans on making this his last race as a pro. With typical heart and candor, Rizzo shares highlights of his career, assesses the governing bodies… Read More ›
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Records fall at 2020 NYRR Millrose Games
A year after his heart-stopping fall in the 3000 meter race at the Millrose Games, Kemoy Campbell, now retired from track, was back to fire the starting gun. Among this year’s competitors was Justyn Knight, one of Campbell’s former training… Read More ›