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Episode 72: A big hit and a near miss at the Berlin Marathon
In Episode 72 we focus on two races from the Berlin Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge’s astonishing 2:01:39 world record, and Gregg’s determined effort to crack three. We offer shout-outs for some excellent listener performances, and Gregg outlines where he goes from… Read More ›
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Episode 71: From Fifth Avenue to the Brandenburg Gate
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin in Episode 71. Jenny Simpson, Nick Willis, and Jake Wightman chime in after their sterling Fifth Avenue Mile performances, and Nate Jenkins gives taper tips on the precipice of Gregg’s sub-3 attempt at… Read More ›
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Episode 70: Marathon Calling
In Episode 70 we focus on two incoming marathons, NYC on Nov. 4 and Berlin on Sept. 16. Bernard Lagat is stretching his track prowess all the way to the marathon, while Gregg continues to face challenging workouts in his… Read More ›
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Episode 69: 26.2 is Not a Crapshoot
Despite the heat, Gregg hits his targets on a marathon workout, making this sub 3 dream appear more plausible. Coach/guru Nate Jenkins explains why marathons are less of a crapshoot than we think, and weighs in on all the fuss… Read More ›
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Episode 68: Dispatches from London Diamond League
In Episode 68 we report from the London Diamond League meet, where Alex Yee, Kate Grace, Clayton Murphy, and a resurgent Matt Centrowitz weigh in on their PBs and podium finishes. Gregg provides his latest training update on Nate Jenkins’… Read More ›
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Photo Gallery: 2018 London Diamond League
All photos by Gregg Lemos-Stein
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Episode 67: Marathon training in earnest
Heat be damned, the countdown is on, as fall marathon training kicks off for some and kicks into high gear for others. In Episode 67 Nate Jenkins channels his inner Sade to further Gregg’s revitalized effort to break three. We… Read More ›
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Episode 66: Nate Jenkins plots Gregg’s path to 2:59
Gregg is getting serious about this 2:59 stuff and has hired 2:14 guy Nate Jenkins, our guest in Episode 66 (we first spoke with Nate in Episode 35), to take the reins on his training plan. With one week down… Read More ›
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Episode 64: Boston Recap, London Preview
In Episode 64 we recap the Boston Marathon, where Des Linden, Yuki Kawauchi, and thousands of fellow travelers on that harrowing journey earned their medals like in no other race. While the Boston results will resonate for years to come,… Read More ›