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LetsRun.com's Track Talk: The Home of Running and Track and Field

LetsRun.com's Track Talk: The Home of Running and Track and Field

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  • From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner

    From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner
    Feb 27 2026
    🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run *Aletheia is an American company making a wearable sensor designed to improve your running form. Their motto is *Run Stronger. Avoid Injury. And Know Why. Get a free 30-day trial plus 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial In one of the coolest stories in running, Ethan Shuley went from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07:14 in just 15 months — making him the sixth fastest American ever. The 27-year-old unsponsored runner living in Tokyo has shocked the running world. Just two years ago, he hadn't broken 15 minutes for 5K. He ran only one race in college with an 8:45 for 3,000 meters. How did this happen? We dive into his journey — from quitting running at BYU due to injuries, to the Japanese racing philosophy of "send it and die gracefully," training 125+ miles per week on six days, and why he's now a 2028 Olympic contender being coached via Instagram DMs. 🎁 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content:Join the Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Ethan Shuley's Strava ProfileEthan's YouTube Channel - Dating Apps in Japan VideoBrett Larner's Japan Running News CoverageJake from Run.Japan YouTube ChannelAletheia Run - Get Free 30 Day Trial + 10% off with code LETSRUN10LetsRun.com Prediction Contest - Win Free Aletheia Sensor Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor / Intro03:53 Ethan's 2:07 Marathon at Osaka08:06 Race Strategy and Cramping12:55 The Japanese Racing Philosophy14:41 The Kobe Marathon Experience17:55 Training Philosophy in Japan22:20 Training and Mileage Breakdown25:57 Life in Japan and Going Pro30:10 Working Full-Time While Training31:33 High School and College Career36:01 The Comeback - Lifting to Ultras38:05 Adapting to Japanese Culture40:29 Moving to Japan and Language Learning43:59 Ultra Running and Speed Work47:51 Doping Questions and Testing49:48 Injury History and Recovery56:15 Training Solo vs. With Groups57:15 Training Partners and 2028 Olympic Goals60:07 Coaching with Isaac Wood61:35 Dating in Japan67:00 Sponsors and Closing Contact us:Email podcast@letsrun.comCall 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: Get the Bonus Podcast: Supporters Club members get an exclusive second podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks. Join the LRC Supporters Club hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact Us: Call 1-844-LETSRUN (538-7786) or email letsrun@letsrun.com Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/182bc6ce-7f8f-4411-a41d-81ce85176414
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Keely's 1:54 World Record, Ethan Shuley's 2:07 Miracle, USA Indoors, DQ Gun Salute Controversy

    Keely's 1:54 World Record, Ethan Shuley's 2:07 Miracle, USA Indoors, DQ Gun Salute Controversy
    Feb 25 2026
    🎧 Want a 2nd podcast every week & bonus content? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club → https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Keely Hodgkinson ran 1:54.87 to break the indoor 800m world record. Can she get the outdoor record next? Ethan Shuley, a 27-year-old American living in Japan who finished one college race, proved Dreams Become Reality as he ran 2:07:14 at the Osaka Marathon to become the sixth-fastest American ever on a record eligible course. The guys debate what a 2:07 means in the super shoe era. Plus: Tshepiso Masalela was DQ'd for a finger gun gesture at Azeddine Habz in Toruń, drawing comparisons to Noah Lyles' celebration. USA Indoors preview features a stacked men's 3K (Nico Young, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Ethan Strand). Sam Ruthe wrapped his US tour with a 7:43 3K, and Oregon's DMR team survived travel chaos to qualify for NCAAs.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Keely Hodgkinson 1:54.87 AnalysisWho is Ethan Shuley?Ethan Shuley's YouTube ChannelJapan Running News – Brett Larner's Osaka Marathon RecapMaurice Greene Fire Extinguisher Celebration VideoNoah Lyles gun salutes: 2022 and 20242014 Gabriele Grunewald DQ Controversy- Tons of articlesJimmy Wyner DQ talkhttps://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=3007879 DMR Engelhardt! I still don't believe I just saw thatLetsRun.com Message Board Timestamps: 00:00 Music00:23 Start05:15 Winter Olympics Coverage and What Track Can Learn13:30 Ben True's Running and Skiing Career16:30 Keely Hodgkinson's Indoor 800m World Record18:16 Can Keely Break the Outdoor World Record?26:52 Cooper Lutkenhaus vs Keely Hodgkinson World Record Debate30:30 Ethan Shuley's Stunning 2:07 Marathon in Osaka38:00 Ethan Shuley's Marathon Progression and Japan Training44:29 What Does a 2:07 Marathon Mean in 2026?48:00 Super Shoes and the Changing Marathon Standards52:36 Masalela-Habz DQ Controversy and Noah Lyles Comparison58:00 Noah Lyles Comparison and Celebration Debate63:50 USA Indoor Championships Preview68:34 Sam Ruthe's US Tour Recap73:00 Sam Ruthe's Progression and Training Philosophy77:57 Oregon's DMR Travel Saga and BU Meet Highlights Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.comCall 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: Get the Bonus Podcast: Supporters Club members get an exclusive second podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks. Join the LRC Supporters Club hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact Us: Call 1-844-LETSRUN (538-7786) or email letsrun@letsrun.com Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/2d7d839a-ce7b-4769-8f7a-e4a012fc677f
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Hocker’s AR + Lutkenhaus 1:44, + Nico's Kick + Elle’s Record Comeback - Can the US Sweep World Indoors? + Keely 1:56 and Sam Ruthe

    Hocker’s AR + Lutkenhaus 1:44, + Nico's Kick + Elle’s Record Comeback - Can the US Sweep World Indoors? + Keely 1:56 and Sam Ruthe
    Feb 18 2026
    🏃 Like this podcast? Joint our Supporters club to get a 2nd podcast every week. Get a bonus podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Cole Hocker breaks the American indoor mile record, Nico Young drops an amazing kick to win the 3,000, and Cooper Lutkenhaus keeps rising in the 800 as the guys debate how these performances translate to USA Indoors and World Indoors. Then it’s over to the women: Keely Hodgkinson’s 1:56.33 and what it means for the 800 (and the world record chase), plus Elle St. Pierre’s postpartum American record. After that, the conversation bounces through a wild BU 3,000 finish, marathon and road action, and Noah Lyles’ Tyson Invitational appearance before closing with an interview with Amanda Heidecker and Taylor Wheaton, the co-chairs behind the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, about what it took to pull it off — crowds, logistics, volunteers, and whether Tallahassee would ever host again. 🎁 Support LetsRun.comJoin the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: LetsRun.com Supporters ClubCole Hocker 3:45 mile + ASICS Sound RunningCan the US men sweep world indoors?Elle St. Pierre in BostonSeville Marathon finish videoNoah Lyles Tyson Invitational 200m Video Visit Tallahassee Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor / Intro07:30 Cole Hocker’s American Indoor Mile Record18:00 World Indoors Plans And Qualifying Standards20:45 Sam Ruthe Learns The Pro Game29:00 Media Pressure And Post-Race Interviews34:48 Cooper Lutkenhaus And Nico Young Break Out40:00 800 Tactics: Can Cooper Medal?47:00 USA Indoors Preview: The Depth Chart50:00 Asics Sound Running Invite: Atmosphere And Takeaways53:00 Grand Slam Track Fallout56:00 Josh Hoey Vs. Cooper Lutkenhaus Debate1:02:30 Keely Hodgkinson And The Women’s 800 Boom1:06:50 Lievin Preview And The New 800 Break Line1:10:04 Elle St. Pierre’s Postpartum American Record1:17:00 Elle Vs. Nikki Hiltz At USA Indoors1:22:40 NCAA Mile Record And Age Debate1:23:55 BU Men’s 3000: Langan-Sands Controversy1:29:42 Marathon Madness: Alisa Vainio’s Breakthrough1:34:17 Weini Kelati’s Barcelona Half Marathon Record1:39:00 Noah Lyles At Tyson Invitational1:45:04 Interview: Amanda Heidecker And Taylor Wheaton1:49:00 Tallahassee Feedback, Attendance, And Crowd Energy1:56:00 How You Host World Athletics: Logistics And Standards2:01:30 Volunteers And The Behind-The-Scenes Operation2:07:30 Would Tallahassee Host Again?2:15:00 The Course, Infrastructure, And What’s Next2:20:00 Wrap-Up Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.comCall 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: Get the Bonus Podcast: Supporters Club members get an exclusive second podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks. Join the LRC Supporters Club hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact Us: Call 1-844-LETSRUN (538-7786) or email letsrun@letsrun.com Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/b7790054-9478-48fc-82cd-b92881312c3a
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
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