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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
  • Femke Bol's 800m Debut, Jakob's Surgery, USAs to NYC, Grand Slam Track's $6M Bankruptcy Deal

    Femke Bol's 800m Debut, Jakob's Surgery, USAs to NYC, Grand Slam Track's $6M Bankruptcy Deal
    Feb 11 2026
    Femke Bol made her 800m debut. What did we think? Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy plan will pay the athletes nearly everything they are owed, but vendors only 1.5%. Plus: Why track and field will never be popular year-round (and why that's okay), USATF Outdoor Championships are coming to New York for the first time since 1991, and Robert shares his thoughts on ski jumping regulations that you won't believe. The guys also preview this weekend's stacked meets including the ASICS Sound Invite featuring Cole Hocker vs. Sam Ruthe in the mile and Cooper Lutkenhaus in the 800m, answer listener emails, and debate whether cross country running belongs in the Winter Olympics. 🎁 Support LetsRun.comJoin the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: LetsRun.com VPN recommendationWeldon Johnson: Pay the Athletes 85%, Save the League - Inside Grand Slam Track's Bankruptcy PlanUSATF Outdoor Championships to be held in New York for first time since 1991'Penisgate' at Winter Olympics: ski jumpers' acid penis health risksLetsRun.com forum: Jakob Ingebrigtsen injury speculation threadLetsRun.com forum: Cross country in Winter Olympics discussionLetsRun.com forum: Femke Bol 800m debut discussionFemke Bol "Super Bol Sunday" image Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Achilles Surgery07:59 Cross Country in the Winter Olympics Debate15:59 Why Track & Field Will Never Be Popular Year-Round17:59 Femke Bol's 800m Debut: Encouraging or Disappointing?26:14 800m Pacing Analysis with Justin Rinaldi35:14 Robert's Ski Jumping Joke38:14 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships Moving to New York49:13 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy Plan Explained62:14 Preview: ASICS Sound Invite & Valentine Invitational68:14 Listener Emails: Western Runners & Doping Conspiracy Theories Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/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/153b9cb9-1446-409f-aa2b-4a39f698171e
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Sam Ruthe 3:48 Mile @ 16, Cole Hocker #1 in World?, Millrose, Kiplimo's Record Gets Tossed

    Sam Ruthe 3:48 Mile @ 16, Cole Hocker #1 in World?, Millrose, Kiplimo's Record Gets Tossed
    Feb 4 2026
    The 118th Millrose Games delivered a great show and we break it all down. But the biggest performance of the weekend was in Boston not Millrose as Sam Ruthe, just 16 years old, ran 3:48 in the mile to become the youngest man ever under 3:50 by more than a full year. Cam Myers dominated the Wannamaker Mile in 3:47, Colin Sahlman broke a 37-year-old NCAA 800m record with a 1:44.7 victory, and Cole Hocker looked every bit the world's best distance runner in winning the two mile. Meanwhile, Roisin Willis set the American indoor 800m record in Boston, Nikki Hiltz got a big win, and Cooper Luktenhaus added another high school record to his collection. But it wasn't all celebrations. Is Bryce Hoppel's window closing? Why can't Ollie Hoare find his form? Is Hobbs Kessler's injury excuse a relief or a red flag? The episode also digs into the controversial decision by World Athletics to invalidate Jacob Kiplimo's 56:42 half marathon world record due to drafting behind the lead vehicle. Plus: Is it good for young stars to experience defeat? Should Cam Myers skip World Indoors for a domestic meet? And what exactly happened with the Millrose pacing lights? 🎁 Support LetsRun.comJoin the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeGet a bonus podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a free t-shirt when you join for a year. Links: Sam Ruthe's family running history thread: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13396729Thread: Biggest winners of the weekend: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027044Thread: Cole Hocker is the #1 distance runner in the world right now: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027201Jacob Kiplimo's world record invalidated: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027173Millrose two mile pacer responds: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14024895Post of Week on Faster Times Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Soccer Banter02:55 Jon's Birthday05:06 LetsRun Meetup in SF09:32 Sam Ruthe's Historic 3:48 Mile at 1611:00 Comparing Teen Phenoms: Ruthe, Ingebrigtsen, Laros, and Myers26:23 Colin Sahlman's 1:44 800m and NCAA Record40:08 Bryce Hoppel, Donovan Brazier, and the Men's 800 Landscape46:00 Cole Hocker Wins Millrose Two Mile47:23 Is Cole Hocker the World's Best Distance Runner?55:00 Cam Myers Dominates the Wannamaker Mile59:00 Hobbs Kessler's Struggles and Ollie Hoare's Decline64:50 Athing Mu, Jane Hedengren, and Learning to Lose70:20 Nikki Hiltz Wins the Women's Wanamaker Mile73:13 Can Hiltz win Olympic gold in LA 2028, what about Faith Kipyegon?82:30 Cooper Luktenhaus's High School 600m Record86:00 Roisin Willis Sets American 800m Record96:25 Jacob Kiplimo's Half Marathon Record Invalidated100:14 Millrose Pacing Controversy and Weekend 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 here Join the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forum Contact 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/49680b23-530d-48a7-a115-48a0ba8b22f3
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Hoey & Kessler World Records, Lutkenhaus 1:45, Millrose Sneak Peak + Michael Johnson's $2.7 Million Loan to Grand Slam Track

    Hoey & Kessler World Records, Lutkenhaus 1:45, Millrose Sneak Peak + Michael Johnson's $2.7 Million Loan to Grand Slam Track
    Jan 28 2026
    🏃 Join our Supporters Club & Get our Millrose Preview Podcast on FridayGet exclusive access to a second weekly podcast, premium articles, a super soft shirt, and forum perks. Join today at https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe The 2026 indoor season exploded with two world records and jaw-dropping performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Josh Hoey, with the help of his brother, got the 800m world indoor record (1:42.50), breaking Wilson Kipketer’s 29-year-old mark. Hobbs Kessler closed in 26.3 to set the 2K world record and beat Grant Fisher. Elle St. Pierre won her comeback race against Jessica Hull. In NY, Cooper Lutkenhaus opened with 1:45.23. Sunday’s Millrose Games has two stellar matchups: the Wanamaker Mile with Cam Myers, Kessler, and three-time defending champion Yared Nuguse, and the two mile where Cole Hocker, Grant Fisher, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish square off and try to go sub-8. Plus, we dig into Grand Slam Track bankruptcy documents revealing Michael Johnson personally loaned $2.7 million to keep the league afloat. Links: Discussion: Biggest Winner of the Weekend — Kessler, Hoey, St. Pierre, Myers? Josh Hoey 800m World Indoor Record coverage Justin Rinaldi’s classy message board post Hobbs Kessler 2K World Record Jon Gault on all the American world records Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:45.23 Elle St. Pierre comeback win Cam Myers 7:27 3K win MJ loan and Grand Slam Track bankruptcy LetsRun San Francisco Meetup (Timeout Tavern) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro / Super Bowl Talk 03:10 Josh Hoey’s 800m World Indoor Record 12:07 The Hoey Family Story and Justin Rinaldi’s classy post 17:10 Should Hoey Run USA and World Indoors? 18:43 Cooper Lutkenhaus’s 1:45 opener 22:42 Winner of the Weekend Debate 29:17 Millrose Games Mile Preview: Hoey vs. Myers vs. Kessler vs. Nuguse 38:47 Millrose Two Mile Preview and Sub-8 Watch 42:02 American Men’s World Record Streak 43:59 Quincy Wilson’s Form and Future Questions 47:57 Noah Lyles’s Elaborate Entrance at New Balance Indoors 60:10 Grand Slam Track Financial Revelations: Michael Johnson’s $2.7M Loan 80:02 Millrose Preview Wrap-Up 82:20 Grant Fisher Joins Us 82:30 Training Between Races: New Balance to Millrose 84:00 Why Americans Are Dominating Indoor Season 87:00 NYC Half Marathon Debut: Why New York? 89:00 From 2K Shape to Half Marathon Shape 91:00 Breaking the 2K World Record but Losing the Race 95:00 World Cross Country and Injury Recovery 99:00 Can Americans Compete on the Roads? 102:00 From Miler to Marathoner: Grant’s Evolution 106:00 Marathon Debut Timeline: 2027 or 2028? 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 two-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 here Join the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forum Contact 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/08896db6-8f80-401f-9428-814b73e5eef0
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Grant Fisher: Marathon Man? Millrose, the 2K World Record, and His NYC Half Debut

    Grant Fisher: Marathon Man? Millrose, the 2K World Record, and His NYC Half Debut
    Jan 27 2026

    Grant Fisher — double Olympic medalist and world indoor record holder — joins the show to talk Millrose, his NYC Half debut, and what it felt like to break Kenenisa Bekele's 2K world record and still lose to Hobbs Kessler in Boston.

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    Links:

    • Grant Fisher's Instagram
    • Millrose Games 2 mile
    • NYC Half Marathon
    • New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:23 Grant Fisher Joins the Show
    • 02:35 Training Between Races: New Balance to Millrose
    • 04:24 Why Americans Are Dominating Indoor Season
    • 07:25 NYC Half Marathon Debut: Why New York?
    • 09:27 From 2K Shape to Half Marathon Shape
    • 10:53 Breaking the 2K World Record But Losing the Race
    • 13:03 World Cross Country and Injury Recovery
    • 16:06 Lessons From 2024: The Dangers of Racing Too Much
    • 18:19 Cross Training on the Bike
    • 21:15 Can Americans Compete on the Roads?
    • 24:53 From Miler to Marathoner: Grant's Evolution
    • 26:55 Marathon Debut Timeline: 2027 or 2028?

    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.

    Today's episode is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founder 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.

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    30 mins
  • Josh Hoey world record attempt is on, Boston Marathon loaded with American women, NBIGP is here!

    Josh Hoey world record attempt is on, Boston Marathon loaded with American women, NBIGP is here!
    Jan 21 2026
    🏃 Get your World XC USA gear at shop.letsrun.com — limited stock remaining on the t-shirts! The 2026 indoor season is officially here, and it's heating up fast. This week we break down Josh Hoey's bold announcement that he's targeting Wilson Kipketer's nearly 30-year-old indoor 800m world record at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Can he do it? We debate his chances and pay homage to Kipketer's legendary 1997 season. Plus, Cam Myers ran 3:49 in the mile, the fastest ever in January, and the teen phenom comparisons are flying. We've got updates on Jakob Ingebrigtsen skipping the indoor season entirely (should we be worried about his Achilles?), Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy drama, and breaking news from a top agent about how much athletes actually got paid. On the marathon side, the 2026 Boston Marathon women's field is out, and while it's missing Hellen Obiri, it's absolutely stacked with American talent. Could Fiona O'Keeffe make the podium? And where the heck is Parker Valby? 🎁 Want a 2nd Podcast Every Week? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for bonus podcasts, exclusive content, and a super soft t-shirt: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeMoney-back guarantee — if you don't like it, cancel and keep the shirt! Links: Discuss this week's episode here LetsRun.com Shop Join the Supporters Club Ross Tucker's Real Science of Sport Podcast / Jakob news Sam Ruthe family running history thread 2026 Boston Marathon Women's Elite Field announcement Valby training with Coburn New Balance Indoor Grand Prix entries Valby running NB games this wknd? Dr. Sander Scorcher meet info Timestamps: 00:00 Intro / World XC Merch Plug01:02 Episode Preview: Indoor Season Heats Up03:44 Josh Hoey Announces 800m World Record Attempt06:58 Hoey's Unconventional Path and Self-Belief11:16 Wilson Kipketer's Historic 1997 Season13:00 Why Top 800m Runners Skip Indoors17:12 Cam Myers Runs 3:49 — Fastest January Mile Ever19:35 Teen Phenoms: Myers vs. Laros vs. Lutkenhaus26:20 Ellie St. Pierre vs. Jessica Hull Preview29:30 Should Hoey Defend His World Indoor Title?31:00 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Skipping Indoor Season34:30 Achilles Concerns and Chris Derrick Comparisons37:35 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy: Agent Reveals Athletes Got Overpaid42:20 What's Next for Athing Mu?43:41 The Incredible Depth of Men's 5000m46:56 Sam Ruthe: 16-Year-Old Runs 1:45 in New Zealand50:10 Sam Ruthe's Incredible Running Family History53:12 Cooper Lutkenhaus Opens 2026 Season57:20 The Rise of Millrose Games59:00 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials: Phoenix vs. St. Louis62:42 2026 Boston Marathon Women's Field Breakdown67:35 Fiona O'Keeffe's Big Opportunity74:38 Where Is Parker Valby?76:38 Sponsorship Shakeups: Elle St. Pierre, Heather McLean79:13 Outro 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 here Join the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forum Contact 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/8438b800-a410-4d18-a101-82b53b17816a
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    1 hr and 20 mins