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Episode 90: Running writers Matthew Futterman and David Alm
We interview New York Times reporter Matthew Futterman about his book Running to the Edge, which celebrates coach Bob Larsen, Meb Keflezighi, the Jamul Toads, and the better angels of our sport. Then we ask him about Alberto Salazar. David… Read More ›
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Episode 89: Luke Puskedra and the Chicago Marathon
Luke Puskedra, who ran 2:10 at the Chicago Marathon in 2015 and finished 4th at the 2016 Olympic Trials, retired at the tender age of 29. Now he’s dabbling at 110 miles per week. We catch up with Luke to… Read More ›
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Episode 88: Bekele, Doha, Salazar, Nike
Fair is foul, and foul is fair in the world of track and field these days as lowlights and highlights compete for attention. Celebrate Kenenisa Bekele’s fantastic Berlin Marathon? Lament the meager crowds at Doha? Despair at drug use in… Read More ›
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Episode 87: NYRR 5th Avenue Mile
We recap the exceptional pro races at the 5th Avenue Mile, with interviews of Jenny Simpson, Elinor Purrier, and Nick Willis. In amateur land, Brenn reports on his mile race, and Gregg, back in the USA after several years abroad,… Read More ›
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One for the ages — 2019 NYRR 5th Avenue Mile
From a distance, the eighth victory for Jenny Simpson and fifth for Nick Willis at the NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile on Sunday would hardly qualify as a surprise, but given the relative age of the competitors and the way the… Read More ›
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Episode 86: The Rhino, the Win, and the Ultra
Gregg discusses the perils of scoring water from an aid station while running as a rhino, the ups and downs of an ultra, and the ethics behind finding a race he can win. Brenn reports from the comeback trail. We… Read More ›
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Episode 85: Big Ben and a Rhino
Eliud Kipchoge’s exquisite victory at the London Marathon was a sight to behold, as was Big Ben’s finish. We catch up with Big Ben and a man whose dog ate 50% of his 4% shoes before his race. Gregg gets… Read More ›
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Episode 84: Kate Pallardy
Our guest in Episode 84 ran 2:38 at the Boston Marathon on a day when she didn’t feel her best, and in a race that’s well short of her preferred 50-mile distance. We learn a lot about toughness from Kate… Read More ›
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Episode 83: Aly Dixon and the Boston Marathon
British Olympian Alyson Dixon chats with us as she prepares to take on the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon on Patriots’ Day, April 15. Dixon describes her goals and recent training regimen since turning 40, and offers several tips… Read More ›
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Millrose Games ›
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Records fall at 2020 NYRR Millrose Games
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Episode 95: 2020 Millrose Games
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The post-Wanamaker Mile workouts
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Episode 92: Journalist Lindsay Crouse and the Mary Cain Story
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Episode 91: NYCM incoming
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Episode 60: Allie Kieffer and the 2017 NYC Marathon
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Episode 59: Beverly Ramos preps for the TCS NYC Marathon from Puerto Rico
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2013 US Track Nats performance by sponsor
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Roundup ›
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One for the ages — 2019 NYRR 5th Avenue Mile
September 8, 2019
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Youth Rules at the 2019 Toyota USATF Indoor Champs
February 26, 2019
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Lightning strikes at the 2019 Millrose Games
February 11, 2019
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Guts and glory at the 2018 NYRR Millrose Games
February 4, 2018