Episodes

  • Pre: Nikki, Tate Taylor, Sha'Carri v Melissa, Josh Kerr's World Record Attempt

    Pre: Nikki, Tate Taylor, Sha'Carri v Melissa, Josh Kerr's World Record Attempt
    Jul 7 2026
    🏃 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 gapBrewing 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 Nikki Hiltz upsets Faith Kipyegon in the 1500m at PrefontaineTate Taylor runs 19.75 in the 200m at PrefontaineEd Murphy Track Classic 400m watch: Samuel Ogazi's pro debutAssociated Press article with apparent AI-generated errors on the Prefontaine ClassicSha'Carri Richardson - Melissa Jefferson-Wooden 100m rivalry Aletheia running form sensor and app — use code LETSRUN10 for a free trial at aletheia.run TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sponsor / Intro01:23 Prefontaine Classic Preview and World Cup Banter07:42 Nikki Hiltz Makes History11:33 Debating Nikki Hiltz's Path Forward17:33 Tate Taylor's Stunning 20024:04 Brandon Miller Upsets Lutkenhaus28:30 Donovan Brazier's Search for Answers32:53 Josh Kerr's Mile World Record Bid37:29 Colin Solomon's Rough Day at Pre39:38 Coaching Carousel and World Cup Wrap-Up41:53 Aletheia Free Trial with code LETSRUN1042:58 Cam Myers and the Commonwealth Games Duel48:34 Monaco Preview and the 400m Watch52:45 The Sha'Carri Richardson-Melissa Jefferson Rivalry55:36 Is This Rivalry Sustainable?1:02:23 Lessons From Past Training Partner Rivalries1:04:04 Wrapping Up: Lukaku, Palace, and World Cup Talk1:10:31 Closing Thoughts and What's Next 1:11:39 Outro: Aletheia and Under Armour 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.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Pre Preview, Kenny Bednarek (guest) + Lutkenhaus AR?, loaded Bowerman Mile, Kipyegon returns

    Pre Preview, Kenny Bednarek (guest) + Lutkenhaus AR?, loaded Bowerman Mile, Kipyegon returns
    Jul 2 2026

    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.

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    TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 Cold Open
    • 00:24 Prefontaine Classic Weekend Preview
    • 02:15 Podcast Schedule Banter and Supporters Club
    • 04:42 RoJo's Parenting Story
    • 06:16 Cooper Lutkenhaus Chases the American Record
    • 12:33 Donovan Brazier's Disappointing Season
    • 16:08 Jackson Spencer's Bid for Alan Webb's Record
    • 19:30 Men's Two Mile and Marco Langan's Pro Signing
    • 25:42 Faith Kipyegon's Return to the Mile
    • 30:59 Bowerman Mile Field Preview
    • 34:21 Bowerman Mile Predictions
    • 40:27 Steeplechase, Women's 800, and Keely Hodgkinson
    • 45:55 Men's 100 and Saturday's Sprint Showdowns
    • 50:52 Kenny Bednarek guest
    • 55:02 Favorite Racing Venues
    • 58:21 Travel, Recovery, and Pre-Race Routine
    • 62:01 2026 Goals and the Budapest Double
    • 65:09 Rivalry with Noah Lyles
    • 67:33 Secrets to Consistency and Recovery Investments
    • 75:31 Reflecting on Silver Medals
    • 77:45 Training Partner Sam Blaskowski
    • 81:38 Grand Slam Track and Athlete Pay
    • 86:30 Prefontaine Preview and Closing Thoughts

    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
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Niels Laros is back! Femke Bol wins again! Chaos in Kenya. Quincy Wilson gets beat. Where are the US stars?

    Niels Laros is back! Femke Bol wins again! Chaos in Kenya. Quincy Wilson gets beat. Where are the US stars?
    Jun 23 2026
    🏃 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 How much mileage is too much for a high school cross country runner? TJayden Deleon runs super fast to take US U20m crown from Quincy Wilson -- is he now the better 400m prospect?Dutch delight in Hengelo: Niels Laros gets pb, Femke Broeders-Bol kicks to victory at FBK Games Sha'Carri Richardson runs 10.77 - her fastest time in nearly 2 years - at low key meet at high school track in FloridaAddy Wiley Wins Doha Diamond League 800 Jenny Simpson Shows ‘Encouraging Improvement’ After Track Collapse — Already Asking About Her Mile Time Nike Outdoor Nationals vs New Balance Nationals: Which Meet Is Better? 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
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • NCAAs -Birnbaum arrives, Valby 14:39 PB, Werro 1:54, Femke 1:57, + Frederik Ruppert guest

    NCAAs -Birnbaum arrives, Valby 14:39 PB, Werro 1:54, Femke 1:57, + Frederik Ruppert guest
    Jun 17 2026

    🏃 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.

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    LINKS

    • Ostrava Golden Spike: Noah Lyles 14.68 150m World Record, Audrey Werro 1:54.45, Femke Bol Massive 800m PB
    • 2026 USATF LA Grand Prix Results: Parker Valby Runs Huge PB of 14:39.88
    • 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
    • Summer Training 101: How to Build Mileage Without Getting Hurt

    TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 Aletheia Run Sponsor / Intro
    • 01:25 Mid-June Track and Field Rundown
    • 03:39 Ostrava Golden Spike Recap
    • 09:44 Femke Bol's 800 & Coach's Prediction
    • 15:19 Summer of LetsRun
    • 17:08 Nathan Green Wins Mile
    • 19:21 Simeon Birnbaum's Superstar?
    • 24:20 Jane Hedengren's 'Subpar' NCAAs
    • 28:21 Parker Valby's 14:39 5000
    • 34:23 Aletheia.Run
    • 37:32 NCAA 5000 DQ Controversy
    • 42:48 USATF LA Grand Prix Highlights
    • 45:10 World Cup Predictions and USA Soccer
    • 47:06 Interview: Frederik Ruppert
    • 50:51 Ruppert on Double Threshold Training
    • 55:30 Breaking the Eight-Minute Steeplechase Barrier
    • 60:05 Ruppert's Training Changes and PB Progression
    • 64:44 European Championship Goals and the Diamond League
    • 69:49 Why German Distance Running Is Thriving
    • 73:16 Supplements, Bicarb, and Race Nutrition
    • 76:27 World Cup Pick and Sign-Off
    • 77:48 Jon's voicemail

    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.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • How Tyler Andrews Smashed the Everest Speed Record by an Hour Using Double Thresholds

    How Tyler Andrews Smashed the Everest Speed Record by an Hour Using Double Thresholds
    Jun 9 2026

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    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.

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    LINKS

    • Try Aletheia.Run for 30 days Free with code LETSRUN10
    • LetsRun.com Supporters Club
    • Aequilibrium Speed (Tyler Andrews' shoe)
    • Tyler Andrews instagram
    • Tyler Andrews on strava
    • LetsRun.com newsletter
    • Shop LetsRun.com
    • Training Talk Live with Marius Bakken (Supporters Club exclusive)

    TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 Aletheia Run -Free trial + save 10% with code LETSRUN10
    • 1:20 Start
    • 06:02 Climbing Logistics, Crowds, and Gear
    • 13:03 Training for Everest With Double Thresholds
    • 20:18 Seven Attempts: What Went Wrong
    • 23:34 Proof, Danger, and the Ethics of Speed Climbing
    • 31:08 How Hard Is It to Climb Everest?
    • 34:24 From Marathoner to Mountaineer
    • 39:48 Risk, Ethics, and the 2028 Olympic Trials
    • 43:17 Life as a Full-Time Mountaineer

    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.
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    49 mins
  • Stockholm Madness: COOPER wins at 17, Werro's 1:53.98 to take down Keely, Nuguse keeps winning

    Stockholm Madness: COOPER wins at 17, Werro's 1:53.98 to take down Keely, Nuguse keeps winning
    Jun 8 2026

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    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.

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    LINKS

    • Aletheia free trial with code LETSRUN10
    • Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins
    • Audrey Werro 1:53.98
    • LetsRun.com T-shirts — shop.letsrun.com
    • Join the Supporters Club

    TIMESTAMPS

    • 0:00 Aletheia.Run free trial with code LETSRUN10
    • 02:29 Intro / Stockholm Diamond League Recap
    • 05:37 Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins Diamond League 800 in 1:42.7
    • 16:30 Audrey Werro Runs 1:53.98, Fastest Women's 800 in 43 Years
    • 22:11 Werro vs. Hodgkinson: A New Women's 800 Rivalry
    • 27:47 Men's 1500: Yared Nuguse Edges Cam Myers
    • 33:15 Nuguse's Diamond League Legacy and American Distance Running
    • 36:55 Men's Steeplechase: El Bakkali Wins, Kenneth Rooks Struggles
    • 39:37 Women's Steeplechase: Bouzayani Breaks Nine, Top Americans Reviewed
    • 46:59 Oslo Diamond League Preview: Lutkenhaus vs. Wanyoni and 5K Showdown
    • 51:53 Diamond League Mount Rushmore and Hocker/Kerr Season Plans
    • 54:57 Outro / Join the Supporters Club
    • 57:47 Aletheia Run Free Trial with code LETSRUN10

    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.
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    58 mins
  • Nuguse Wins, Stockholm Showdown Set, Cooper's DL Debut & Tyler Andrews on Mt. Everest Record

    Nuguse Wins, Stockholm Showdown Set, Cooper's DL Debut & Tyler Andrews on Mt. Everest Record
    Jun 3 2026
    🏃 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 LetsRun.com Supporters ClubShop LetsRun.comSam Blaskowski 9.89Was Cooper Lutkenhaus's 1:42.27 for 800m the greatest performance ever by a 16-year-old?Thread: Bednarek's 200m at Diamond League Rabat Aequilibrium Speed (Tyler Andrews' shoe)Training Talk Live with Marius Bakken (Supporters Club exclusive) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Start01:11 Intro and Episode Preview07:38 Diamond League Rabat: Bednarek's 200m Dominance11:49 First Non-African Sub-8 Steeplechase18:16 Is El Bakkali the Steeplechase GOAT?20:31 Yared Nuguse's Historic Diamond League Streak22:46 Cam Myers Mania and the Stockholm 150026:00 Can Cam Myers Break the World Record?33:47 Stockholm 1500 Race Tactics and Sam Blaskowski's 9.8940:17 Cooper Lutkenhaus's Diamond League Debut44:44 Keely Hodgkinson's 400 and the 800 World Record Chase51:22 Will Hodgkinson Break 1:53 This Summer?53:08 Mechanical Rabbiting and World Record Fantasies56:08 Alan Webb vs Cooper Lutkenhaus vs Jane Hedengren63:41 Jordan Anthony vs Noah Lyles in Rome68:50 Tyler Andrews: Fastest Ascent of Mount Everest73:31 Climbing Logistics, Crowds, and Gear80:33 Training for Everest With Double Thresholds87:49 Seven Attempts: What Went Wrong91:05 Proof, Danger, and the Ethics of Speed Climbing98:39 How Hard Is It to Climb Everest?101:55 From Marathoner to Mountaineer107:19 Risk, Ethics, and the 2028 Olympic Trials110:48 Life as a Full-Time Mountaineer CONTACT 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 PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Parker Valby Is Back, BU Is Banned, Andrew Greif on the Enhanced Games

    Parker Valby Is Back, BU Is Banned, Andrew Greif on the Enhanced Games
    May 27 2026
    🏃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 LetsRun.com - the home of runningMarius Bakken's New Book: The Norwegian Method Applied Is a Must-ReadLetsRun.com Supporters Club — (code GOAT50)World Athletics Announces Super-Hard Qualifying Standards for 2027 World ChampionshipsHot Rumor: WA Will No Longer Accept Times From BU Indoors (LetsRun Forum Thread)Enhanced Games: Drugs Don't Get Athletes Banned, They Get Rich — Andrew Greif, NBC NewsBeyond Fast by Andrew Greif and Chris Lear (Amazon) LetsRun.com Training Talk Live with Marius Bakken (Monday 1:00 PM Eastern, Supporters Club members only) TIMESTAMPS 00:05 Sponsor and Supporters Club Plug01:09 Intro and Episode Preview06:29 LA Track Fest: Biggest Winners and Losers07:08 Parker Valby's Triumphant Return11:57 Is Parker Valby's 14:49 Good Enough?15:11 Most Disappointing Performances18:22 Men's 800: Brazier, Kerr, and Kessler22:51 Hobbs Kessler's Ceiling and Parker Wolfe's Rise27:14 Josh Kerr's 800 PB and Mile World Record Talk30:26 Weldon's World Cup Team and Soccer Tangent36:09 Steeplechase Roundup and Cooper Lutkenhaus42:14 2027 World Championship Standards Are Insane45:39 BU Indoor Track Banned for Qualifying53:01 Will These Standards Kill the US Trials?56:04 Quota Reallocation and the Future of Team Selection59:39 Sound Running, Track Meets, and Quick Hits66:08 AI, Princeton Reunions, and Random Banter68:38 The Enhanced Games Recap69:19 Andrew Greif Joins: Inside the Enhanced Games74:39 The Money That Lured Athletes Out of Retirement77:28 The Spectacle in Las Vegas82:55 Why Clean Athletes Competed at the Enhanced Games85:00 Fred Kerley and the Olympic Eligibility Question88:11 Did the Drugs Actually Work?92:59 The Protocol Problem and What Comes Next98:19 Father Time Is Undefeated102:13 The Emotional Cost of Crossing the Line103:44 Doping in the NCAA and Closing Thoughts109:03 Outro and Supporters Club CONTACT 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 PR headlines to provide insider
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    1 hr and 50 mins