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| RIP Coach Gags, Another Titan Test Positive, Cool Story of Yaseen Abdalla as he beats American half marathon record | 27 oct. 2026 | 01:28:33 | |
The running world lost a legendary coach with the passing of Frank Gagliano and we pay our respects, as Ron Spears, the first Gag's athlete who went sub 4 in the mile joins us at 66:16 to talk about Gags. Another women's marathoning titan tested positive - Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been suspended for EPO. What does it mean? What do Jess McClain and Kara Goucher have to say about it. At the Valencia Half Marathon, * American *Yaseen Abdalla ran the fastest time ever by an American 59:12, but it won't count as a US record because he hasn't yet represented the US internationally. Meanwhile, Sheila Chepkirui got the win and another Sheila Chepkirui is running New York. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content:, Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Athing Mu pregnant, has adidas changed the game? + Sawe's sub-2 hour marathon or Josh Kerr's WR mile? | 19 oct. 2026 | 01:22:36 | |
VKTRY makes carbon fiber insoles you can use in any running shoe, no need for expensive super shoes to get carbon fiber benefits. They offer a 90-day risk-free trial: order insoles in your shoe size and weight, and if you don't like them, get your money back. USATF Half Marathon Champion Wesley Kiptoo runs in VKTRY. Check them out here. 👕 Get the LetsRun.com 1:59:40 Marathon T-Shirt for 50% off! Visit shop.letsrun.com and enter code Kipchoge at checkout. Super soft, in the colors of the Kenyan flag. Summary: Have adidas' new super shoes changed the game? adidas owns eight of the 10 fastest men's marathon performances and the top three women's times in 2026. Plus veterans like Lelisa Desisa and Tamirat Tola are running career PBs in their 30s. In NCAA cross country, short-handed #2 BYU upset top-ranked NC State at Pre-Nats while a judge granted letting Taylor Rohatinsky compete, spotlighting a rapidly changing landscape with expanded scholarships, foreign athletes, and a new five-for-five eligibility rule. Olympic 800m champion Athing Mu is pregnant. Will she return for the 2028 LA Olympics? What was the World Athletics' Moment of the Year: Sebastian Sawe's historic 1:59:30 marathon or Josh Kerr's 3:42.66 mile world record? Who was the Athlete of the Year: Masai Russell vs. Audrey Werro? and what about USATF athletes of year? 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year. Money back guarantee. Links
Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Chicago: Mauri Mania vs Young's result, Rupp 2:06 at 40, adidas, USAs runners not cutting it in NCAAs | 13 oct. 2026 | 01:55:49 | |
VKTRY makes carbon fiber insoles you can use in any running shoe, no need for expensive super shoes to get carbon fiber benefits. They offer a 90-day risk-free trial: order insoles in your shoe size and weight, and if you don't like them, get your money back. USATF Half Marathon Champion Wesley Kiptoo runs in VKTRY. Check them out here. EPISODE SUMMARYThe 2026 Chicago Marathon delivered blockbuster storylines. Vinny Mauri was on American record pace in just his second marathon, nearly 2:03 pace before hamstring cramps slowed him to 2:06:45 and 10th place. Clayton Young, running on a torn hamstring, finished as top American in 2:05:23 — the second-fastest US time ever. Amos Kipruto won the men's race in 2:01 as Jacob Kiplimo faltered, and Hawi Feysa repeated as women's champion in 2:13:33. Galen Rupp ran 2:06:55 at age 40, while Adidas's new super shoe dominated once again, sweeping all six major marathon titles this fall. The crew also breaks down the Nuttycombe Invitational and the escalating debate over foreign runners dominating NCAA cross country. SUPPORTERS CLUB MESSAGE🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCASTSince 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) | |||
| Chicago Marathon: Vinny Mauri's crazy training, Lokedi vs Kosgei, Kiplimo & are the American men any good? | 05 oct. 2026 | 00:59:50 | |
The 2026 Chicago Marathon is stacked with storylines. On the men's side, Vinny Mauri, a former shoe store employee who ran 2:05 alone at Toledo, has gone viral for jaw-dropping treadmill workouts at Planet Fitness, fueling American record hopes. Rojo sparks heated debate by arguing the US has zero legitimate marathon title contenders despite record depth. The women's field is historically loaded with 12 sub-2:20 runners, led by former world record holder Brigid Kosgei and two-time Boston winner Sharon Lokedi, who's running her first flat marathon. The crew also breaks down Jacob Kiplimo's chances, weather concerns that could derail fast times, and whether super shoes benefit women more than men. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content. Join the Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribehttps://www.letsrun.com/subscribe 🏃 BetterRunningShoes.com. Find the best super shoes, great deals, and review the shoes you're running in. Check out betterrunningshoes.com for deals like the Alphafly 3 for $200 ($95 off) and the Puma Mag Max Nitro for $100. LINKS
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CONTACT Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Assefa Limps Home in 2:11, Hedengren Upset, Josh Kerr 2:12 1000m | 28 sept. 2026 | 01:31:16 | |
Tigst Assefa was on world record pace at the Berlin Marathon before an Achilles injury derailed her final two kilometers. She still limped home in 2:11:04, the third-fastest women's marathon ever, and underwent surgery within hours. Would Assefa broken Ruth Chepngetich's drug-tainted 2:09:56 world record? Is the new Adidas shoe the new "mechanical doping"? In the NCAA, New Mexico upset number-one Oklahoma State at the Cowboy Jamboree behind 27-year-old freshman Pasanjo Kitonga while BYU's Jane Hedengren suffered a rare defeat. Is is a sophomore slump? Josh Kerr released footage of a 2:12.66 1,000-meter time trial that would rank fifth all-time, fueling further argument about whether this was the greatest mile season in history. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Emma Grace Hurley: America's newest star - from IT Worker to Leading Team USA | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:56:22 | |
Emma Grace Hurley joins the podcast after the race of her life: a 66:23 half marathon PB at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, good for fifth place and a historic team silver medal for the US women. She breaks down her race strategy, the chaotic Atlanta trials where she was led off course in the final mile, and why she chose the half marathon over the 5K. With her Chicago Marathon debut just two and a half weeks away, Hurley opens up about her sub-2:20 fitness, carb fueling strategy with Never Second, and the unconventional path that took her from an unremarkable college career at Furman, where she never qualified for NCAAs in track, to becoming the #3 American half marathoner of all time. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content. 50% Off 1st year with code GOAT50 Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeWant a better running shoe? Check out BetterRunningshoes.comhttps://www.letsrun.com/subscribe https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeTIMESTAMPS
Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Almgren Sensational, Jakob Upset, US Women Silver, Vinny Mauri's Strava, Athlos, Sam Blaskowski's Racial Slurs | 22 sept. 2026 | 01:32:26 | |
Andreas Almgren became the first non-African man in 30 years to win the World Half Marathon Championships, running 58:06 in Copenhagen and reigniting debate over whether he can contend at the New York City Marathon. The US women earned team silver with three runners in the top 10, Emma Grace Hurley, Weini Kelati, and Jess McClain all delivering stellar performances, while the US men took bronze. Jakob Ingebrigtsen was stunned in the men's 5K by Eritrea's 21-year-old Dawit Seare, who is now headed to NAZ Elite. The hosts dissect Vinny Mauri's jaw-dropping Strava training logs ahead of the Chicago Marathon, debate whether Athlos is sustainable after its third edition in London, and close with Niels Laros' Achilles surgery and discussion of Sam Blaskowski's racist slurs. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links
Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| World Ultimates: Jakob, Kerr, Kessler & Hiltz + Worlds to Nairobi & a Messy Situation | 16 sept. 2026 | 01:42:53 | |
Werjo, Rojo & Jon break down the inaugural World Ultimate Championships in Budapest, debating whether the made-for-TV format should ever replace the traditional Worlds and whether it devalues USAs as a selection meet. The crew dives into Jakob Ingebrigtsen's dominant 5,000m and his viral mixed-zone interview, plus a debate over whether Hobbs Kessler's "bronze" actually proves anything given how tight the American trio finished. Elsewhere: Melissa Jefferson Wooden's wind-and-altitude-adjusted 200m may be the best ever run, Josh Kerr's closing splits get the stat-nerd treatment, and Nikki Hiltz finally breaks through for a global top 3. Jess Hull takes silver behind Likina Amebaw's dominant 5,000m run. The back half tackles the newly awarded 2029 (Nairobi) and 2031 (Munich) Worlds, sparking an argument over altitude-fueled world records, Kenya's doping record, and whether skipping Europe three Worlds in a row is a mistake. Closes with Megan Eckert's six-day world record and a very "messy" Hyrox controversy. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: for 50% off your first year: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| (Sneak Peak) Jakob is king of the 5000, Cole 2nd, Parker 3rd, Americans 5 of top 7 - World Ultimate Championships Day 1 | 12 sept. 2026 | 00:19:27 | |
Get the full podcast by getting our Ultimates' Pass or joining the Supporters Club for a full year for 50% off Cancel anytime . Money back guarantee https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Jakob Ingebrigtsen served notice he's still the king of the 5000, blitzing a stacked field (five Americans in the top seven) to win the first-ever World Ultimate Championship 5000m title, closing in 12.6 for his final 100m after admitting his 2025 buildup didn't have a lot of real training. He got asked by Jon about not-pushing the pace in the 5000, and left the door open on doubling back in the 1500m and eventually chasing the 5000m world record. Cole Hocker was 2nd, Parker Wolfe 3rd, Nico Young 5th, Grant Fisher 6th, and Graham Blanks 7th. The men's 110m hurdles delivered the night's photo finish, with NCAA sophomore Ja'Kobe Tharp out-leaning defending world champ Cordell Tinch by a hundredth of a second to become the Ultimate champion, while Bradley Franklin's third-place finish reignited debate over why NCAA athletes can't legally collect prize money they've already earned. Timestamps:
Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. | |||
| World Ultimates: Should Kerr be Worried? Werro vs Femke vs Keely, Cole vs Jakob vs Parker | 08 sept. 2026 | 01:05:32 | |
🏃 Join the Supporters Club for exclusive World Ultimate Championships coverage, bonus podcasts from Budapest, and more. Use code for 50% off a yearly membership ($50) with a free super soft T-shirt, or grab a one-off World Ultimates pass for $9.99. Predict the men's 5,000 winner for a free 1-off subscription. Email letsrun@letsrun.com Go to letsrun.com/subscribe. EPISODE SUMMARY The World Ultimate Championships kick off Thursday in Budapest, and the LetsRun crew breaks down every distance event in a rapid-fire preview. The women's 800 sparks the biggest debate: Robert Johnson is baffled by polls showing Femke Bol as the Olympic favorite over Audrey Werro, who has run the three fastest legitimate times in history. The women's 1500 is wide open after Klaudia Kazmirowska's stunning Diamond League final win, and Jessica Hull still chases her first major title. On the men's side, Josh Kerr is the rare odds-on 1500 favorite after a dominant season, while the men's 5000 sets up a dream matchup between Parker Wolfe, Cole Hocker, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen—with Berhanu Balu controversially absent. Clayton Young announces he's targeting Conner Mantz's American marathon record at Chicago, but Vincent Mauri and Charles Hicks may have something to say about that. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Jakob's season ramps up, Valby's comes to an end, DL final, Weltklasse, Ultimates | 02 sept. 2026 | 01:28:56 | |
🏃 Orosport USA Cooling vests, headbands, and wristbands to help you train and race through the heat. Save 10% with code LETSRUN https://www.orosportsusa.com/letsrun Aletheia the wearable running-form sensor that gives athletes and coaches instant feedback and drills. Free 30-day trial with code LETSRUN10 https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial EPISODE SUMMARY Weltklasse deilvered. Two world records (Alison Dos Santos in the 400 hurdles, Masai Russell in the 100 hurdles) and American victories from Parker Wolfe and Cole Hocker heading into Diamond League Final and the World Ultimate Championships. Will Jakob Ingebrigtsen double in the 1500 and 5000 in Budapest? What about Josh Kerr's selective-but-high-stakes race schedule, and Parker Valby ending her season as the US leader with a 14:39. Plus, Sydney Marathon results and a stunning run from a 46-year-old and Athlos abruptly canceling its New York meet. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribehttps://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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CONTACT Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Strand's breakthrough, Kejelcha's WR, Kerr vs Jakob, and Is the US #1 in the world in mid d? | 25 août 2026 | 01:21:47 | |
🏃 Run Smarter Every Stride with Aletheiahttps://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial A wearable running sensor that analyzes your form every stride and provides personalized tips and exercises. Free 30-day trial with code LETSRUN10 for 10% off your membership. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial EPISODE SUMMARY Ethan Strand won a Diamond League 1500 in Silesia, something Matthew Centrowitz, Cole Hocker, and Jessica Hull have never done. What does it mean? World Athletics breaks its own qualification rules to engineer the Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs. Josh Kerr showdown at the World Ultimate Championships in Budapest. Yomif Kejelcha runs 56:51 in Buenos Aires, but suspicious splits raise questions about whether the half marathon world record will be ratified. Rai Benjamin commits to a bold 400/400 hurdles double at World Ultimates, and the US men's middle distance dominance reaches historic levels. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Matthew Centrowitz 10 Years After Rio: Olympic Gold, Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr & the Golden Age of the 1500m | 20 août 2026 | 01:47:23 | |
🏃 The perfect product to improve your running form Aletheia Run is a wearable running sensor that analyzes your form and gives personalized correction drills. Use code LETSRUN10 for a free 30-day trial and 10% off your first year: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial EPISODE SUMMARY On the 10-year anniversary of Matthew Centrowitz's iconic Olympic 1500-meter gold in Rio, the 2016 champion joins Jonathan Gault and Weldon Johnson to reflect on the race that changed American distance running. Centro reveals why the final was so slow, breaks down the decisive inside move that won him gold, and explains why winning left him struggling for motivation. The trio dives into Cole Hocker's unorthodox tactics, Josh Kerr's 3:42 mile, the unprecedented parity in the men's 1500, and Centro's new life—including a Chicago Marathon side bet with Evan Jager and Kyle Merber. The episode closes with an epic trivia showdown. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS TIMESTAMPS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| (Audio fix) Euros, Big Diamond League Return (Hocker vs Jakob), Trials to Eugene | 19 août 2026 | 01:11:39 | |
(Sorry we had a lot of silence in the other podcast we released. this ons is cleaned up) 🏃 The Perfect Product for this Cross County Season Aletheia Run is a wearable running sensor that analyzes your form and gives personalized correction drills. Use code LETSRUN10 for a free 30-day trial and 10% off your first year: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial The Euros delivered big storylines: Audrey Werro beat Keely Hodgkinson again in the women's 800m, fueling debate about their futures and a possible world record, while Andreas Almgren obliterated the men's 10,000m field with a 19-second front-running masterclass. Ireland's Mark English claimed a historic first-ever men's individual Euro gold. Stateside, Jonah Koech's doping ban details raise fresh questions about USADA's admission process, and USATF's decision to send the 2028 Olympic Trials back to Eugene for a sixth straight cycle sparks debate over fairness, and missed opportunities elsewhere in the country. The Diamond League also returns this week: Jakob Ingebrigtsen takes on Cole Hocker in Silesia, while Brandon Miller faces Marco Arop and Emmanuel Wanyonyi in Lausanne. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| The Full Marius Bakken Interview: The Norwegian Method, Double Threshold, and Raising the Aerobic Ceiling | 12 août 2026 | 01:10:42 | |
Did you miss the first edition of our Training Talk video series? You are in luck as the Supporters Club embargo has ended! In this exclusive 1-on-1 interview, LetsRun.com co-founder Robert Johnson sits down with Dr. Marius Bakken—13:06 5000m runner, two-time Norwegian Olympian, medical doctor, and the true mastermind behind the double threshold "Norwegian Method" training system used by Jakob Ingebrigtsen and elites worldwide. Bakken breaks down the physiological logic behind double threshold, why the muscular system (not the heart or lungs) is the true limiting factor for distance runners, how to properly use lactate meters, super shoe technology, and why easy days MUST stay easy. If you liked interview, then you need to read the article we wrote as he answered some additional questions via email after we recorded. 📖 READ THE FULL ARTICLE & EMAIL Q\&A: 👉 https://www.letsrun.com/?p=327012 📚 GET MARIUS BAKKEN'S NEW BOOK ("The Norwegian Method Applied"): 👉 https://lasso.to/3choBS6Q1Y Time Stamps
Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. | |||
| Jakob Ingebregitsen is BACK BABY! Ingebrigtsen wins Euro 5000. Greatness at World U20s. | 10 août 2026 | 01:03:19 | |
The week's edition of the Track Talk podcast focses on Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s return in the European Championships 5,000 meters. We start as Rojo reacts to the 5000 final as it happened live. Jonathan Gault then joins to discuss what the result says about Jakob’s form, Jimmy Gressier’s race tactics, and whether Jakob still has the endurance and finishing kick for major 5,000-meter races later in the season. The conversation then turns to Jonah Koech’s positive test and his unusual late-career improvement, including the timing of the announcement, the gap in public explanation, and the impact on athletes who were moved down by his results. The episode closes with a recap of World Juniors in Eugene, highlighting Emmanuel Kiprono and several American standouts, while debating which junior performances are most likely to translate to senior success. Time Stamps
Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. | |||
| Could Josh Kerr beat Seb Coe, Morceli, Jim Ryun, & El Guerrouj? | 04 août 2026 | 01:33:38 | |
🏃 Presented by Orosport USA Cooling vests, headbands, and wrist wraps to help you train through the heat — use code LETSRUN for 10% off. orosportsusa.com/letsrun 👟 LetsRun Shoe Deals — Nike Vomero 18 $93, Pegasus $87 (40% off), Vaporfly 4 $143 (47% off) Josh Kerr's Commonwealth Games mile annihilation reignites the debate over where he ranks among history's greatest milers, with Rojo's "beat every great miler ever" thought experiment digging up crazy closing splits from Noureddine Morceli and Jim Ryun. Coach Danny Mackey weighs whether Kerr should chase a 1500m world record or protect his health for the World Ultimate Championships. Elsewhere, Abdihamid Nur and Alicia Monson's decision to skip USAs for a faster race in Belgium sparks a debate over what national titles are actually worth. And on the college side, Kenyan half-marathoner Dennis Kipkogei's commitment to Texas gets a debate going on the NCAA ranks. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| Lutkenhaus Dominates, Brazier Fizzles, Nikki Nine in a Row, Jakob's Back and Charles Hicks Talks Marathoning | 29 juil. 2026 | 02:14:58 | |
🏃 Presented by Oro Sport USA Beat the summer heat with ORO Sport's cooling vests, headbands, and wristbands. Use code LETSRUN for 10% off at orosportusa.com. Aletheia — a wearable stride sensor that decodes your running form with PhD-level biomechanics feedback. Free 30-day trial with code LETSRUN10 at aletheia.run. LetsRun Shoe Deals — Nike Vomero 18 $93, Pegasus $87 (40% off), Vaporfly 4 $143 (47% off) Summary The US Champions left Eugene for the first time since 2019, heading to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island. in NYC. Cooper Lutkenhaus capped a near-perfect season with a dominant 800-meter title at just 17 years old, while Nikki Hiltz made it an amazing 9 straight US titles. Grant Fisher suffered a stunning upset in the 10K, Donovan Brazier's comeback stalled badly, and Jonathan Gault's "nearly man" take on Vincent Ciattei aged spectacularly in less than 24 hours. Plus, Jakob Ingebrigtsen announces his return at European Championships, Commonwealth Games sprint times defy belief in the Glasgow rain, and an in-depth interview with marathon rising star Charles Hicks at 99:59 ****on chasing 150-mile weeks and the 2:06 Olympic standard. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| Josh Kerr Mile World Record & his coach Danny Mackey tells us all about it | 22 juil. 2026 | 01:56:19 | |
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Contact Us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on | |||
| Josh Kerr Chases History in London + Monaco & Another World Record for Wanyonyi? | 14 juil. 2026 | 01:19:10 | |
🏃Improve your running form with Aletheia Aletheia is a biomechanics sensor and app that analyzes your running form stride by stride, then delivers personalized feedback and exercises to help you run more efficiently and reduce injury risk. LetsRun visitors get a free 30-day trial and 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial Jonathan Gault, Rojo & WEjo break down a huge week in track: Emmanuel Wanyonyi's 2:11.83 world record 1000m at a stacked Diamond League Monaco, then preview Saturday's London Diamond League, where Josh Kerr targets Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mile world record with Yared Nuguse also in the mix. They debate the doping-era asterisks on El Guerrouj's mark, rabbit strategy, and whether Marco Arop or Emmanuel Wanyonyi could snap the 800m world record on the same night**. Graham Blanks'** near-win in Monaco sparks a Grant Fisher comparison and a 2028 Olympic 5,000m/10,000m draft. Elsewhere: Keely Hodgkinson's world record hopes look shaky, USA Championships heads to New York for the first time in decades, and England faces Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Pre: Nikki, Tate Taylor, Sha'Carri v Melissa, Josh Kerr's World Record Attempt | 07 juil. 2026 | 01:12:04 | |
🏃 Big Savings on a great running shoe & stay healthy with Aletheia.Run Save big here on Under Armour running shoes, including the Velocity Speed 5 and Sharon Lokedi's Boston-winning marathon shoe, now discounted in last year's colors here. Aletheia is a biomechanics sensor and app that analyzes your running form stride by stride, then delivers personalized feedback and exercises to help you run more efficiently and reduce injury risk. LetsRun visitors get a free 30-day trial and 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://aletheia.run/ Also celebrate the LetsRun.com Shop's 250th anniversary sale — use code JULY4 for 25% off at shop.letsrun.com. EPISODE SUMMARY Fresh off the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, Wejo, Rojo, & Jonathan Gault break down a meet with no world records but plenty of drama. Nikki Hiltz stuns Faith Kipyegon for the biggest win of their career, while Tate Taylor's blistering 19.75 200m into a headwind raises questions about his amateur status and Nike NIL kit. Brandon Miller outkicks Cooper Lutkenhaus in the 800m, and the crew debates Donovan Brazier's stalled season and a possible Colorado-Flagstaff training gap. Brewing tension between training partners Sha'Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden after a razor-thin 100m finish and pointed post-race comments. Elsewhere: an AP article riddled with apparent AI-generated errors, Josh Kerr's looming mile world record attempt in London, and a full slate of World Cup banter. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| Pre Preview, Kenny Bednarek (guest) + Lutkenhaus AR?, loaded Bowerman Mile, Kipyegon returns | 02 juil. 2026 | 01:31:30 | |
Jonathan Gault and Rojo preview a stacked Prefontaine Classic, from Cooper Lutkenhaus chasing the American 800m record and Jackson Spencer's shot at Alan Webb's high school mile mark, to a loaded Bowerman Mile featuring Yared Nuguse, Cole Hocker, Niels Laros and Cam Myers, and Faith Kipyegon's much-anticipated return in the women's mile. They also break down the men's and women's 100m fields, Keely Hodgkinson's build toward a world record attempt, and Marco Langan's surprise pro signing. At 50:52 US 100m champion Kenny Bednarek joins to discuss switching from the 200m to the 100m at Pre, his rivalry with Noah Lyles, his elaborate recovery routine, his Grand Slam Track experience, and his goals for the Ultimate Championship in a season without Worlds or the Olympics. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe TIMESTAMPS
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| Niels Laros is back! Femke Bol wins again! Chaos in Kenya. Quincy Wilson gets beat. Where are the US stars? | 23 juin 2026 | 01:24:07 | |
🏃 Presented by Aletheia.Run Use code LETSRUN10 to save 10% and get a Free 30 Day Trial Aletheia is a biomechanics sensor and app that analyzes your running form stride by stride, then delivers personalized feedback and exercises to help you run more efficiently and reduce injury risk. LetsRun visitors get a free 30-day trial and 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://aletheia.run/ EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast. Another busy weekend has taken place and we are pumped to break it down for you. Podcast listener Niels Laros is back and better than ever – at least in the 800, where he ran a 1:43.83 pb to earn a dominant win in Hengelo. We’ll tell you why he’s now our favorite for the Bowerman mile. It was actually double Dutch as Femke Broeders-Bol joined him with a 1:57.41 win at the same meet. Across the North Sea, Georgia Hunter Bell earned a dominant 800m win at the British champs but Keely Hodgkinson left the start line of the 400m in tears. The Kenyan Commonwealth Games trials were chaotic as always, and we’ll tell you how that dysfunction benefits USA and Europe. And America has another Diamond League winner thanks to Addy Wiley’s 800 win in Doha. in the high school ranks, Quincy Wilson was beaten by another rising high school 400m star - is Jayden Deleon now the US’s #1 400m prospect? Plus some of America’s best runners are still MIA in 2026 - where are Athing Mu, Jonah Koech, Josh Hoey etc.? Plus lots of World Cup talk at the end. LINKS
TIMESTAMPS 01:43 – Welcome & Episode Intro: Breaking down a massive weekend in track and field. 02:47 – Jonathan’s World Cup Vacation & Rojo's Life Advice: The guys banter about showing up every day versus taking trips to see Harry Kane. 06:32 – Kenyan Commonwealth Games Trials Chaos: Analyzing the last-minute scheduling, the messy two-section 10,000m final, and how administrative dysfunction impacts athletes. 14:28 – Timothy Cheruiyot's Rejuvenation: A deep dive into the Men's 1500m Kenyan trials, Cheruiyot's consistency under Thomas Lewandowski, and the tactical pacing of the race. 21:21 – Rosemary Longisa's Incredible Double: Praising the Iowa State-bound NCAA champ making the Kenyan squad just a week after collegiate nationals. 23:38 – Jenny Simpson Health Update: Addressing the scary situation at the Sir Walter Miler event and sending well-wishes to an American legend. 25:01 – The 2026 MIA Report: Where are reigning US Champion Jonah Koech, Olympic Champion Athing Mu, and World Indoor record-holder Josh Hoey? 29:54 – Puma Shoe Lawsuits: Exploring the rumors, athlete complaints, and how footwear changes affect elite performances. 35:44 – The Dutch Wonder Twins in Hengelo: Niels Laros drops an incredible 1:43.83 800m PB, and Femke Bol handles the pressure in the women's 800m. 46:32 – Keely Hodgkinson's 400m Tears: Interpreting Hodgkinson pulling out of the British Champs 400m final and the immense pressure of chasing world records. 50:27 – US Under-20 400m Showdown: Did Jayden DeLeon pass Quincy Wilson as America’s top high school 400m prospect? 60:37 – Sprinting Stars to Watch: Breaking down Tate Taylor, Jake Odey-Jordan, and the upcoming World Juniors excitement on home soil. 01:03:01 – The World Cup Segment: Jonathan's live reactions, the expanded 48-team tournament, Messi's missed penalties, and Rojo's wild rule change proposals (like expanding the goals in overtime). 01:22:50 – Show Wrap-Up & Supporters Club Plug: How to subscribe, get your LetsRun t-shirt, and final remarks. Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com | |||
| NCAAs -Birnbaum arrives, Valby 14:39 PB, Werro 1:54, Femke 1:57, + Frederik Ruppert guest | 17 juin 2026 | 01:21:16 | |
🏃 Presented by Aletheia.Run Use code LETSRUN10 to save 10% and get a Free 30 Day Trial Aletheia is a biomechanics sensor and app that analyzes your running form stride by stride, then delivers personalized feedback and exercises to help you run more efficiently and reduce injury risk. LetsRun visitors get a free 30-day trial and 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://aletheia.run/ EPISODE SUMMARY Weldon and Robert break recap the Ostrava Golden Spike, where Femke Bol ran a massive 800m PB of 1:57.13 behind Audrey Werro's 1:54.45 and Noah Lyles broke the 150m world record. They debate Simeon Birnbaum's superstar potential after his dominant NCAA 1500, Parker Valby's 14:39 5K PB and what it means for the future, and the outrageous Doris Lemngole NCAA 5K DQ. Then @47:36 in a wide-ranging interview Jonathan Gault talks to Frederik Ruppert the first non African to go sub 8 in the steeplechase. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| How Tyler Andrews Smashed the Everest Speed Record by an Hour Using Double Thresholds | 09 juin 2026 | 00:48:53 | |
🏃 Presented by Aletheia.Run Use code LETSRUN10 to save 10% and get a Free 30 Day Trial Aletheia Run is a wearable sensor that clips onto your belt and creates a force portrait of your running mechanics. The new iapp includes 170+ running-specific strength and mobility exercises tailored to you. Try it free for 30 days here— use code LETSRUN10 to save 10%. EPISODE SUMMARY Tyler Andrews, a two-time Olympic trials marathon qualifier turned speed mountaineer, joins the LetsRun.com podcast after shattering the record for fastest ascent of Mount Everest, climbing from base camp to summit in 9 hours 55 minutes, over an hour faster than the 22-year-old previous mark. Andrews details the logistical nightmare of speed climbing Everest, from navigating the deadly Khumbu Icefall at night to waiting until the season's final day for a crowd-free mountain. The conversation covers his unconventional training, double threshold sessions applied to mountaineering, hypoxic training at simulated altitudes above 30,000 feet, and living at elevation in Ecuador and Nepal. After going 0-for-6 across three seasons due to broken gear, bad weather, and crowding, everything finally aligned on attempt seven. Andrews also hints at a return to road racing with eyes on the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 to save 50%. LINKS
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| Stockholm Madness: COOPER wins at 17, Werro's 1:53.98 to take down Keely, Nuguse keeps winning | 08 juin 2026 | 00:58:24 | |
🎧 Run smarter with the device that helps improve your form & hopefully prevent injuries - Aletheia.Run Check it out today with a free 30-day trial and 10% off with code LETSRUN10. Details here The Stockholm Diamond League delivered one of the most jaw-dropping days in recent track and field memory. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won his first-ever Diamond League 800 in 1:42.70, as Swiss star Audrey Werro shocked everyone including Keely Hogkinson with her 1:53.98 win- the fastest time in 43 years. Yared Nuguse went back-to-back on the Diamond League circuit, outgunning Australian teenager Cam Myers in the 1500. What's wrong with Kenneth Rooks? Alook ahead to Oslo? and debate the Diamond League Mount Rushmore. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club —https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public LINKS
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| Nuguse Wins, Stockholm Showdown Set, Cooper's DL Debut & Tyler Andrews on Mt. Everest Record | 03 juin 2026 | 01:56:30 | |
🏃 Join the best club in running & get a bonus podcast every week A super soft T-shirt, and savings on running shoes and exclusive content. Use code GOAT50 — just $5/month for the first year. Money-back guarantee. letsrun.com/subscribe**** Diamond League Rabat delivered fireworks: Kenny Bednarek ran 19.69 in the 200m, El Bakkali got the big win as Frederik Ruppert became the first non-African-born man to break 8:00 in the steeplechase, and Yared Nuguse won his fifth Diamond League race before his big showdown with Cam Myers in Stockholm. The hosts debate whether Cam Myers can break the world record at Stockholm, break down Cooper Lutkenhaus's Diamond League debut, and ask if Keely Hodgkinson will greak the 800m world record this summer. Then Tyler Andrews @68:50 joins to tell the incredible story of his record-breaking 9-hour-55-minute ascent of Mount Everest from base camp to summit — his seventh attempt — and what it took to get there. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| Parker Valby Is Back, BU Is Banned, Andrew Greif on the Enhanced Games | 27 mai 2026 | 01:49:34 | |
🏃Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Join for $5/month with code GOAT50. Get a bonus podcast every week, exclusive content, and a super soft T-shirt when you join for a year. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe**** Parker Valby made a triumphant return to outdoor track with a 14:49 personal best victory in the women's 5,000, her first professional outdoor race in nearly two years. Brandon Miller got the men's 800 at LA Track Fest rand aised questions about Donovan Brazier, while Josh Kerr posted an 800 PB fueling mile world record speculation. World Athletics dropped bombshell 2027 World Championship standards — 1:43 flat for the men's 800, 3:30 for the 1500, 12:50 for the 5K — and banned BU's indoor track for qualifying. The episode closes with NBC's Andrew Greif (author of Beyond Fast) talking about his experience at the Enhanced Games, where $250,000 first-place prizes couldn't overcome Father Time. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| Comebacks: DL, Coburn, Brazier & Valby + Enhanced Games, Athlos Doubles Down | 20 mai 2026 | 01:25:34 | |
🏃 Want a bonus podcast every week, a super soft shirt, all for less than $5 a month? Join the Supporters Club for a second weekly podcast, bonus content, and access to live events. Use code GOAT50 for a discount. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe The Diamond League returned with a historic men's 3,000 in Keqiao where 14 men broke 7:30, more than any full year in history, while distance racing's became even more international with a win by Mark English. A North Carolina high school relay team was controversially disqualified for a minor celebration, Parker Valby makes her outdoor pro debut at the Sound Running Track Fest, Donovan Brazier continues his unlikely comeback, and Emma Coburn returns to the steeplechase at 35. This weekend we have the Sound Running Track Fest on Saturday evening at UCLA with a stacked lineup of American stars. Athlos announced a new two-meet format for 2026 with $2.1 million in prize money, a 2.7x increase over last year. And the Enhanced Games launch Sunday in Las Vegas with $250,000 on the line in the men's 100. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links
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| Marco Langon: Going Pro, Penn Relays Revenge, and NCAAs - "I'm Not a Runner, I'm a Competitor" | 16 mai 2026 | 00:41:49 | |
🏃 Use the VPN we use https://www.letsrun.com/vpn**** Villanova senior Marco Langon joins the LetsRun.com podcast to break down his 3:32 1500m personal best, the No. 2 time in NCAA history, and explain why he's locked in on the 5K at NCAAs. He relives one of the greatest Penn Relays weekends in recent memory, losing the DMR anchor duel with Simeon Birnbaum on Friday, then coming back to win the four by mile on Saturday. Langon opens up about his decision to turn pro after this season, signing with agent James Templeton, his family's financial reality, and why he refuses to filter himself. He also pushes back on the narrative that a runner's first pro year is always hard, calls out misinformation about Kenyan training, and reveals his favorite training shoes. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content for $5 a month the first year. Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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| Diamond League is back, Birnbaum 1:44, Valby's return, Gout Gout, Hocker vs Fisher | 13 mai 2026 | 01:26:22 | |
🏃 Presented by the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Get a bonus podcast every week, (and the Parker Valby clip on today's episode), a free T-shirt, and more. Join the coolest club in running at letsrun.com/subscribe for under $5 a month with code GOAT50. The 2026 Diamond League season kicks off Saturday in Shanghai as the outdoor track calendar heats up. Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum lowered his 800m PB to 1:44.67, strengthening his case as NCAA 1500 favorite despite a 12-man curse on NCAA record holders. Australia's Gout Gout got a 60 Minutes profile, reigniting debate about sprint phenoms and Erriyon Knighton's four-year trenbolone ban. The hosts preview a loaded Diamond League season, debate whether Cole Hocker or Grant Fisher will finally win a DL meet, rank teen phenoms Lutkenhaus, Myers, and Gout Gout, and ask whether any world records will fall in 2026. Late-breaking news: Parker Valby enters the Sound Running 5K for her first outdoor track race since the Paris Olympics. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=publichttps://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Sub-Two, Rojo on NPR, Felix's Comeback at 42, Drew Hunter, a Near World Record in Botswana | 05 mai 2026 | 01:18:59 | |
🏃 Get the LetsRun.com Pink shirt — Order today or tomorrow and $5 goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Get the pink LetsRun shirt**** Sebastian Sawe's sub-two-hour marathon is still front and center, especially after RoJo's appearance on NPR's On Point, where he debated the moment's significance alongside Alex Hutchinson. This week, the crew digs deeper into the shoe science, unearthing Jack Daniels' 1982 weight study and running the numbers on the Adidas advantage over the Nike Alphafly. The World Relays in Botswana delivered a near-world-record men's 4x400 and South Africa's Lythe Pillay split a jaw-dropping 42.66. Allyson Felix announces an Olympic comeback at age 42, Drew Hunter and Karissa Schweizer win the US 5K Championships, and the running world mourns Parker Morse while pulling for Michael Sandrock. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Nico Young on his road debut, 2026 big plans, extra workout & World Ultimate Champs | 02 mai 2026 | 00:25:26 | |
Nico Young joins Jonathan Gault for a deep dive into his 2026 season outlook. The adidas-sponsored distance star reflects on a heartbreaking US indoor final where he missed the world team by a hundredth of a second, and reveals he's added a third workout per week to his training. Young announces a loaded European Diamond League slate, a 1500 in Stockholm, back-to-back 5Ks in Oslo and Paris, before making his road debut at the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th, where he'll try to become the first American winner (outside of years it served as the US Championships) since Ed Eyestone in 1991. He says he views the Ultimate World Championships like a major global championship and plans to peak for it, and considers himself the American outdoor 5K record holder at 12:45. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 for your first year. LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Sub 2 Happened & Did the Marathon Change Forever? Sawe 1:59:30 + 2:05 Shocker in Toledo | 27 avr. 2026 | 01:41:50 | |
Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 at the London Marathon to become the first person to officially break two hours, with Yomif Kejelcha running 1:59:41 in his marathon debut to become the second. The top three all broke Kelvin Kiptum's previous world record of 2:00:25. On the women's side, Tigist Assefa defended her title in a women's-only world record of 2:15:41. Meanwhile in Toledo, Ohio, unsponsored 25-year-old Vincent Mauri shocked the running world with a 2:05:54 solo effort at the Glass City Marathon, making him the fourth-fastest American ever on a record-eligible course. The crew also breaks down Penn Relays drama, Cheptegei's marathon struggles, and whether Kipchoge's exhibition stole Sawe's thunder. 🎁 🎧 Join the Supporters Club for $5 a month with code GOAT50 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. They provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Cooper Lutkenhaus: World Indoor Champion & His "Just Send It" Mentality | 23 avr. 2026 | 00:46:37 | |
🏃 Join the best club in running for $5 a month Get all LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week, and a super soft t-shirt for less than $5/month. Use code GOAT50 for 50% off your first year. Money back guarantee. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Cooper Lutkenhaus, the 17-year-old sensation who became the youngest man ever to win an individual global track title, joins Jonathan Gault and Weldon Johnson to talk about his undefeated indoor season that concluded with 800m gold at World Indoors in Toruń, Poland. Cooper breaks down his tactics, his "just send it" mentality, and what it's like being a world champion walking the halls of his Texas high school. The conversation covers his Diamond League debut at Stockholm on June 7, the sibling rivalry with his brother over who breaks four minutes first, his surprisingly frugal spending habits despite a Nike deal, and why he's targeting USA Outdoors as the capstone of his 2026 season. Cooper also shares his admiration for David Rudisha's racing style and explains why he thinks 800m times are dropping so fast.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace a marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| The Fastest Boston Marathon Ever + Simeon Birnbaum 3:31, Michael Norman Returns | 22 avr. 2026 | 01:39:20 | |
🏃 Join the Supporters Club for less than $5 a month! Use code GOAT50 at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public John Korir obliterated the Boston Marathon course record with a stunning 2:01:52, negative-splitting the second half in 60:02 to repeat as champion. The top three men all broke the previous course record in what became the first marathon in history with three sub-2:03 finishers**. Sharon Lokedi** defended her women's title with a devastating 14:48 5K split between 35K and 40K that destroyed the field. Zouhair Talbi ran 2:03:45 to post the fastest time ever by a US citizen, igniting debate over whether he or Conner Mantz is America's top marathoner. Meanwhile, Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum smashed the NCAA 1500 record with a 3:31.69 at Hayward Field, and Michael Norman made his long-awaited return to competition after surgery. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Sara Hall on Her New Book, Racing Boston at 43, and Her Trip to the American Record | 16 avr. 2026 | 00:36:23 | |
🏃 Join the LRC Supporters Club Get a bonus podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a super soft T-shirt with an annual membership. Use code GOAT50 for 50% off your first year at letsrun.com/subscribe. EPISODE SUMMARY Sara Hall talks to Jonathan Gault ahead of her fifth Boston Marathon to discuss her new memoir, For the Love of the Grind (buy here on Amazon, here to support independent booksellers) Hall opens up about writing the book herself, her use of magic mushrooms before setting the American half marathon record, and the emotional toll of Ruth Chepngetich's positive doping test on her own career. She also talks about adoption, motherhood, training on the StairMaster as a secret weapon, and why she's still racing five marathons in six months at age 42. Hall's goal for Boston: crack the top 10. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribehttps://www.letsrun.com/subscribe****
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Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Gout Gout's 19.67, Cam Myers' 3:29, LA Olympic Ticket Prices + Cooper Lutkenhaus | 15 avr. 2026 | 01:19:50 | |
🏃 Want our Boston Marathon preview & Cooper Lutkenhaus podcasts? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a bonus podcast every week, premium content, a free running shirt, and special event perks. Sign up at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Gout Gout electrified Australian athletics with a 19.67 in the 200 meters, but was a swirling diagonal wind behind the eye-popping times? The crew breaks down why every finalist PR'd and what it really means. Cam Myers joined ultra-rare company with a 3:29 wire-to-wire 1500, while the women's 1500 DQ reversal sparked a fiery debate about obstruction rules and whether track and field needs instant replay. Jackson Spencer dropped an 8:31 meet record at Arcadia, LA 2028 ticket prices have fans in sticker shock, and the Supporters Club gets an exclusive interview with 17-year-old world indoor champion Cooper Lutkenhaus.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Simeon Birnbaum: "No One Cares About Second Place" - His Quest to Win NCAAs | 09 avr. 2026 | 00:37:22 | |
Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum joins the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after off a breakout NCAA indoor season. The former South Dakota high school phenom - who left the high school ranks #2 all-time at 1500 & 3200/2-mile - finished second in the NCAA indoor 3,000m and reveals the tactical mistake that cost him the title. Birnbaum says the Habtom Samuel DQ was "pretty soft" and discusses how running fast means nothing, all that matters is winning titles. He opens up about choosing Jerry Schumacher over other programs, the injuires that derailed his early college career, Schumacher's strict no-Strava policy, the NIL landscape for track athletes, and why he picked Diadora over Nike. 🎁 🎧 Join the Best Club in running -Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year Question email wejo@letsrun.com Timestamps
About The LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Jane Hedengren, Sha'Carri's Return, a Marathon Shake-Up & Simeon Birnbaum guest | 07 avr. 2026 | 01:39:29 | |
🏃 Have you thought about joining the best club in running? The LetsRun.com Supporters Club Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for the bonus podcast, premium content, a free running shirt, and special event perks. Sign up at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Jonathan Gault and Robert Johnson break down Jane Hedengren's astonishing 10,000m collegiate record and debate whether the hype around her long-term medal prospects is getting ahead of reality. They also react to Sha'Carri Richardson's season-opening win at the Stawell Gift, dig into World Athletics' plan to remove the marathon from the World Championships, and examine Jimmy Gressier's rebound, Botswana's sprint surge, and the latest Michael Norman what-ifs before closing with an interview featuring Oregon star Simeon Birnbaum at 63:08. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe
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CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Josh Kerr (guest): chasing mile world record + beating Cole Hocker: "It was f***ing awesome" | 05 avr. 2026 | 00:43:54 | |
Like this pocast? Join the Supporters Club today! This podcast was out 3 days ago for Supporters Club members. Join our club. Money back guarantee, bonus podcasts, exclusive content. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Josh Kerr is going after one of the most historic world records in the sport, Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record. After winning his second straight World Indoor 3000m title in Torun, Kerr sat down with LetsRun.com to lay out his plan to break the 27-year-old mark of 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League on July 18th. He wants a negative split, he's picking his own pacers, and he's not moving the race if it rains. Kerr talks race field politics, whether Cole Hocker or Jakob Ingebrigtsen could crash the party, the mile vs. 1500 debate, his bicarb usage, the rise of Western milers, and what it would mean to join Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, and Steve Cram as a British mile world record holder. Plus: Danny Mackey, Brooks Beasts, and Josh's daily trainer pick, the Brooks Glycerin 23 and the workout shoe: Brooks Hyperion Elite LINKS
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| Josh Kerr world record attempt, Shelby, secret doping bans, and the pacer who couldn't win | 31 mars 2026 | 01:21:29 | |
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| World Indoors Stunners: Cooper's Gold, Hodgkinson's Domination, Africa's Shutout | 25 mars 2026 | 01:17:45 | |
🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run stronger, avoid injury. Aletheia's wearable sensor gives you a force portrait of every run. Free 30-Day Trial + 10% Off with Code LETSRUN10 (sponsored): https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial Or just give your email address here to win a free sensor and subscription. Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, became the youngest men's individual world champion in any track event by winning the 800 at World Indoors in Torun, Poland, then celebrated at McDonald's with a Big Mac and a gold medal around his neck. Keely Hodgkinson obliterated the women's 800 field by over three seconds and anchored Britain's four-by-four relay within the hour. Africa was completely shut out of the running medal podium for the first time in World Indoors history. Off the track, World Athletics granted the US seven women's entries at the World Road Running Championships half marathon after the Atlanta course debacle, and reports surfaced that the London Marathon may expand to two days in 2027. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Cooper Gets Gold and his coach Chris Capeau joins us to talk about it + Keely, Hunter Bell gold | 22 mars 2026 | 00:14:32 | |
Get the full podcast, join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club at 50% off with code GOAT50 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public or watch for free on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpdHnChkn3g Cooper Lutkenhaus, just 17 years old, became the youngest world champion in World Indoor Championships history, winning the men's 800 in Toruń, Poland — on spring break. His coach Chris Capeau joined the show live to break down the race tactics and what makes Cooper different. Keely Hodgkinson dominated the women's 800 in 1:55.3, then stunned with a 50.1 anchor on Britain's 4x400. Georgia Hunter Bell claimed 1500 gold, capping a historic day for British distance running. East Africa went home without a single distance medal, and Mariano Garcia pulled off a brilliant wire-to-wire 1500 win for Spain.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Timestamps
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ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Kerr puts Hocker to sleep, Battocletti gold, Mackay silver, Lutkenhause cruises, (10 minute sneak peak) | 21 mars 2026 | 00:10:30 | |
**Want the full podcast?**Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public If not you can watch for free on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clKJYKEfoAE Josh Kerr outmaneuvered Cole Hocker to take the men's 3000 and claim his third world title, throwing Hocker's signature celebration back at him. Cooper Lutkenhaus dominated his 800m semifinal with the fastest time at World Indoors since 1997, positioning the 17-year-old Texan as a legitimate gold medal threat. Sprint upsets rocked the straightaways as Julien Alfred and Trey Cunningham both fell short of expectations. Simon Ehammer broke Ashton Eaton's heptathlon world record, while Emily Mackay delivered a stunning silver in the women's 3000m and Nadia Battocletti got gold. TIMESTAMPS
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| Bonus: 2026 World Indoors Preview | 18 mars 2026 | 00:27:18 | |
The LetsRun.com crew previews the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Poland. The men's 3000m headlines with a Paris Olympics rematch featuring Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus attempts to become the youngest world indoor champion ever. On the women's side, Georgia Hunter Bell and Nikki Hiltz battle for 1500m gold with Faith Kipyegon absent, while Keely Hodgkinson enters as the prohibitive favorite in the 800m. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Timestamps
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Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | |||
| Jane Hedengren delivers, Fisher flops, Colin Sahlman, Tesfay Runs 2:10, and secret NCAA doping bans | 17 mars 2026 | 01:38:44 | |
🏃 Win a free Aletheia Run sensor Clip the Aletheia Run Sensor to your belt for real-time force portrait data, personalized drills, and running form improvements. Win a free sensor — just enter your email here, or you can try for free for 30 days with code LETSRUN10 here.https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/03/win-a-free-aletheia-run-sensor/**** Jane Hedengren announced herself as the most electrifying American freshman in NCAA history, front-running to double gold at NCAA Indoors. Colin Sahlman capped a remarkable weekend with the 3,000 title amid a controversial DQ, while Carter Cutting pulled off a surprise win in the NCAA mile. Grant Fisher's 14th-place NYC Half debut sparked a sharp debate about his road future, and Fotyen Tesfay stunned the world with a 2:10:51 marathon debut in Barcelona. Then Adaejah Hodge's secret doping suspension before she led Georgia to the NCAA title, and the protest at D3 nations of Seth Clevenger's wins. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 for 50% off your first year. LINKS
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| Kiplimo's 57:20 World Record, Grant Fisher's debut, LA Marathon chaos & Fred Kerley's state of affairs | 11 mars 2026 | 01:31:28 | |
The LA Marathon delivered the closest finish in race history but controversy erupted when video revealed leader Michael Kamau avoiding a spectator on the course followed a lead vehicle off course and ending us losing $15,000 by the slimmest of margins. Jacob Kiplimo cemented his half marathon dominance with a 57:20 world record in Lisbon without a pacer, and the crew debates whether runners without Olympic track gold can be considered all-time greats. Grant Fisher makes his much-anticipated half marathon debut at the NYC Half on Sunday, Fred Kerley's two-year whereabouts ban is officially confirmed , and Michael Johnson faces fraud allegations as Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy heats up. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Links
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Contact us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/8a7275fd-3248-4b3d-aed1-39b889a0b198 | |||
| Cole Wins 3K - Then Misses the Team. Nikki #7, Cooper #1, US Half Marathon Chaos & NCAA Doping Investigation | 03 mars 2026 | 01:49:49 | |
🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run Run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Aletheia's lightweight wearable sensor tracks motion from your center of mass, revealing hidden breakdowns in your form and helping you train smarter. Free 30-day trial + 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10 https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial USA Indoors delivered chaos, breakthroughs, and greatness. Cole Hocker won a classic 3000, then failed to make the world team in the 1500 less than 24 hours later. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus made his US title #1 look easy. Nikki Hiltz made it an amazing seven straight in the 1500. Meanwhile, the U.S. Half Marathon Championships unraveled when the lead vehicle sent the top women off course, and we dig into our investigation into NCAA Division III doping allegations and a loophole that needs fixing. 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe
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Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com Call or text 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon World Record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together, they move beyond the PR headlines to provide the insider reporting and unfiltered debate that serious fans and industry insiders rely on. Go Deeper:
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🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run Aletheia Run makes a sensor designed to help improve your running form, run stronger, and avoid injury. Get a free 30-day trial for LetsRun visitors, plus save 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial Day 1 of USA Indoors delivered a men's 3000m classic. Cole Hocker edged Yared Nuguse by hundredths of a second after Nico Young's costly mistake, cost him a World Indoor spot. Emily Mackay upset Elle St. Pierre in the women's 3K, Sage Hurta Klecker crashed out in the 800m prelims, and 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus looked like a future star. Plus: Tokyo Marathon preview and the USATF TV streaming disaster. Timestamps
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