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James "Jimmer" Rogers talks with people from all over the running landscape. Find advice, enjoyment, inspiration, and wisdom in these conversations.
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USA XC Preview: Blanks vs. Young, Houlihan’s Return, Portland Mudfest + Valencia Marathon
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🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run — This Friday 15 is FREE thanks to Aletheia Run! The wearable that helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Get a free trial (just pay shipping) and save 10% for a year with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial It's the biggest weekend in American XC running in a generation! The USA Cro…
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Who's In & Out of Mega US XC Champs, Hedengren Skips for BU, Grand Slam Trouble, Athlete of Year Snub
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🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run The wearable that helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Get a free trial (just pay shipping) and save 10% for a year with code LETSRUN10: https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial It's one of the busiest weeks on the running calendar! The US Cross Country Championships are just days away in Portland, Ore…
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Evan Jager Retires, NCAAs, Course Cutting, Foreign Explosion
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Evan Jager's officially retired & the NCAA Cross Country Championships are in the books and we break it all down. We talk Jager’s legacy, course cutting, foreign recruiting, Hedengren vs Lemngole, OSU’s dynasty, Rocky Hansen’s breakout, Ryan Schoppe’s heroics, and more. Quick reminder: the best running gift on earth is a Gift Supporters Club Member…
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See Jane Run, NCAA XC Preview, USATF Sponsors Revealed
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The NCAA Cross Country Championships are Saturday and we break them down. Can Jane Hedengren be the first freshman to win NCAAs on the women’s side in 40 years? Is she as fit as any American ever? Can Habtom Samuel get over the hump? What about Brian Musau and Rocky Hansen? Will NC State and Oklahoma State climb atop the podium once again? USATF’s …
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Weekend Listen: Fiona O'Keeffe American marathon superstar
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Marathon standout Fiona O'Keeffe joins the Let's Run podcast to discuss her recent fourth-place finish at the New York City Marathon, where she set the fastest time ever by an American woman on the course. Fiona covers her training regimen with Puma Elite, coached by Alistair and Amy Cragg, and reflects on her experiences at the 2024 US Olympic Mar…
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Marvin Bracy's Secret Ban + Fiona O’Keefe on Her NYC Marathon Comeback
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US Olympic Marathon Trials champion Fiona O'Keeffe joins us at 55:03 to break down her 4th-place finish at the NYC Marathon, how she rebounded from Olympic heartbreak, and what it's like training under Amy and Alistair Cragg. She opens up about her workouts, recovery from injury, and her long-term goals for 2026 and beyond. Before that, we dive int…
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New York records & revelations, Grant Fisher OUT of World cross, Parker Valby's return
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We break down a record breaking NYC Marathon, the news Grant Fisher is skipping World Cross Country and a lot more. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And a super soft tshirt? 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 Hellen Obiri s…
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Major Coaching Change! Josh Hoey & Justin Rinaldi part ways - sneak peak
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American 800 star Josh Hoey and his coach Justin Rinaldi have parted ways after Rinaldi helped transform Hoey into one of the top 800m runners in the world, but Hoey didn't make Team USA for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the reasons behind the split, disagreements over training intensities, and Hoey's tendency to p…
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College doping scandal?, Valencia half, 7th American sub 2:09, New York City Marathon week
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The #1 cross country team in the country is racked by some teamwide suspensions for violations of "team rules" for the rest of the year. World record holder in the marathon Ruth Chepngetich was banned 3 years. Agnes Ngetich, Yomif Kejelcha, and Andreas Almgren ran fast in Valencia. Who will go fastest in New York City this weekend? Mini preview of …
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The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson on His New Book, Running Fast, Why We Run, and LetsRun.com
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Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, former editor-in-chief of Wired, 2:29 marathoner, and daily LetsRun visitor, joins this week’s LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast to talk about his new book, The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports (buy it here). Thompson shares how he went from a decent high school runner to running 2:29 in h…
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Jane Hedengren debut, Parker Valby & Katelyn Tuohy return, Joshua Cheptegei vs Conner Mantz + Keely Hodgkinson
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Jane Hedengren blew her NCAA debut out of the park? Could she be the favorite at NCAA cross country? Joshua Cheptegei's improved in marahton #3 in Amsterdam, but is he even better than Conner Mantz? What about Mo Farah?marathon performances and questions whether he's cut out for the distance, comparing him to other marathoners like Connor Mantz and…
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Chicago Marathon + Conner Mantz on His American Record | Femke Bol Moving Up & Athlos 2025
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The 2025 Chicago Marathon delivered: Jacob Kiplimo flirted with the world record, Conner Mantz smashed Khalid Khannouchi’s 23-year-old American record with a 2:04:43., and we got to put Ruth Chepngetich’s world record another year in the rear view mirror. Mantz' joins the show at 1:56:41 to speak with Jonathan Gault about his American record. Plus,…
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(Better Audio) Conner Mantz American Record Alert: Chicago Marathon & Athlos Preview
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Chicago and Athlos are here. Want the inside scoop from Chicago? Join the Letsrun.com Supporters Club and become a VIP and get a bonus podcast every week, a super soft t-shirt and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe In this episode of the Let'sRun Track Talk podcast, the Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the upcoming Chicago Marathon…
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Conner Mantz American Record Alert: Chicago Marathon & Athlos Preview
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Chicago and Athlos are here. Want the inside scoop from Chicago? Join the Letsrun.com Supporters Club and become a VIP and get a bonus podcast every week, a super soft t-shirt and savings on running shoes. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe In this episode of the Let'sRun Track Talk podcast, the Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the upcoming Chicago Marathon…
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From Hocker to Mu: The Shocks & Surprises of 2025 & What Comes Next
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Jon is back from Japan. Which World Champ did he bump into near Kyoto? The crew breaks down a crazy 2025 track and field season. What were the biggest shocks and surprises? What does the future hold? Become a Letsrun.com VIP to get our 2nd podcast every week Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, s…
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Chaos & Order: 2025 Worlds Championships One Final Look
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Cole Hocker got gold, just not the one you expected. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was Sydney, Rai was Rai (half the time) and so was Noah Lyles? Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Niels Laros came up short and Geordie Beamish shocked the world while Melissa Jefferson Wooden is your new superstar. We break it all down and have some Need a better sleep? AGZ is a ni…
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COLE HOCKER 5000 GOLD, Keely Upset, USA Botswana Relay Drama - World Champs Final Day
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Cole Hocker is your 5000m World Champion thanks to an incredible last lap that took him from 12th to 1st with Isaac Kimeli snagging silver and Jimmy Gressier bronze as Nico Young and Grant Fisher missed the podium. Keely Hodgkinson was upset in the 800 by Kenya's Lilian Odira as the Kenyan women swept all the distance golds in Tokyo. Georgia Hunter…
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Day 5: NADER wins 1500, Laros & Kerr left off medal stand, Cherotich takes steepleDay 5: NADER wins 1500, Laros & Kerr left off medal stand, Cherotich takes steeple
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Isaac Nader was your shock winner of the men's 1500 as Niels Laros (5th) and Josh Kerr (injjured) both missed the podium. 2022 champ Jake Wightman got silver with Reynold Cheruiyot bronze. What happened and what was Jakob Ingebrigtsen's affect on the race? Faith Cherotich took the steeplechase as we're halfway done with worlds. Join our club to get…
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Tokyo 2025 Worlds Ultimate Preview: Hot Takes, Locks & Upsets
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The 2025 World Athletics Championships start Saturday in Tokyo, Japan and the LetsRun.com crew breaks it all down, focusing first on the distances and key U.S. and international contenders. The US men have potential gold medalists in every distance event except for the steeple and the marathon. Plus, Noah Lyles vs. Letsile Tebogo in the sprints and…
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Worlds Countdown: Laros or Hocker? Kipchoge's end?, Conner Mantz, & Brooks XCs
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Niels Laros got another huge 1500m win but people on LetsRun are wondering if Cole Hocker is in world record shape. Sifan Hassan's quest for all the World Marathon Majors lives on, while Eliud Kichoge's career nears its end. What are Grant Fisher, Conner Mantz's, and Galen Rupp's chances this fall? Plus Brooks XCs has replaced Foot Locker's. Get da…
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Sean Brosnan on Beyond Fast, Newbury Park, UCLA and What’s Next
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We talk with Sean Brosnan, the coach behind Newbury Park High School’s historic cross country program and co-author of the new book with Chris Lear and Andrew Geif dropping today "Beyond Fast." Sean discusses his unconventional coaching journey, the making of a high school dynasty, and his philosophies on training, athlete development, an…
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Lutkenhaus goes pro, Hoey & Nuguse go for broke in Diamond League final
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High school 800m superstar Cooper Lutkenhaus has gone pro as a 16-year-old. What do we think? Fireworks in Silesia, Lausanne and Brussels have paved the way for the Weltklasse Diamond League final in Zurich where Josh Hoey and Yared Nuguse will be running for history and a chance to keep their Worlds dream alive. What's up with Athing Mu? Should th…
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Keely's 1:54, Gabby Thomas calls out doping coaches, Brussels 1500, NYC & Chicago Marathon field set
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Keely Hodgkinson’s dropped a 1:54 in her first race of the year, a guy named Handal Roban ran 1:42, Dan Michalski's dreams became reality, and Gabby Thomas came out swing versus Dennis Mitchell's group (Sha'Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek). Plus a look ahead at a great Brussels meet and a Suzy Favor Halimton history lesso…
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Cooper Lutkenhaus High School 800m Superstar Podcast
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Northwest high school's The podcast features an in-depth interview with 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus, who recently made headlines by running a historic 1:42.27 in the 800 meters at the USA Championships. Cooper discusses his journey, training approach, and experiences while maintaining his passion for the sport. Want all the LetsRun content and a …
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Coach Chris Capeau + Silesia is Loaded: Chebet & Kipyegon WRs?, Lyles vs Thompson, Nuguse v Laros v Hoey v Kessler
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Chris Capeau the coach of 800m star Cooper Lutkenhaus, joins us 67:31 to talk about Lutkenhaus' amazing year and amazing race at USAs where the 16-year-old ran 1:42.27 to make the team for USA at Worlds. Prior to that we discuss the Diamond League returning with a bang on Saturday in Silesia with Noah Lyles vs Kenny Bednarek, vs Kishane Thompason a…
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