Beers and Miles

2:15:49. Alex Burks is a two time Olympic Trials Qualifier.

That's right, he's back. Alex Burks is our guest for this episode of the Beers and Miles Podcast. We've cataloged his post collegiate journey throughout the history of this podcast so it's time to check in on how he's been doing.

Alex takes us through his preparation for the 2024 Olympic Trials, where he placed Top 50. We go through his experience at the Trials, the years after, and finally his preparation for qualifying for the 2028 Trials.

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We're back with another episode of the Beers and Miles Podcast.

On this episode we interviewed David Nguyen, the man behind some of your favorite running media of emerging starts in our sport. David takes us through his journey to running, creating a place for himself in the media space and highlights along the way.

Now available on all podcast platforms. Want to follow David? Give him a follow on Instagram @themidwestmiles, @dsn.pics, or @daviiid.nguyen. Want to follow Cris? Give him a follow on Instagram, @beersandmiles.

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We're back with another episode of the Beers and Miles Podcast.

On this episode we interview Andrew Ye! Hot off of his 2:18:07 at the Houston Marathon, we chat through his journey to get there. From a 19 minute 5k time trial in 2020 to ripping sub 5 miles down the streets of Houston, Andrew provides us with insight on how he found his footing in this sport and his trials along the way. Andrew is a student of the sport and his seemingly endless pursuit of miles is something incredibly impressive. Beyond that, he's just having fun and not taking himself too serious, and we appreciate that.

Now available on all podcast platforms. Want to follow Andrew, give him a follow on Instagram @ayex457. Want to follow Cris? Give him a follow on Instagram, @beersandmiles.

We’re kicking off the year with one of our favorite returning guests, Zach Ornelas. Zach is a 2:16:01 marathoner, 2x time Olympic trials marathon qualifier and the Elite Coordinator for the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Zach and I got to chat while we were in Austin for the Spurs Austin International Half Marathon last weekend. Our conversation today focuses on curating the elite athlete experience. With our experience being a part of elite fields throughout the country we chat about what attracts us to particular elite fields, what’s the bare minimum, and little things that make it worth it. Zach provides us with valuable insight on what goes on to bring these fields together and his experience coordinating the elite fields at Detroit.

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It's the same old story, Cris is back after a long hiatus and well there's some new things in the works.

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Well, we all heard the news. Grand Slam Track is officially over for 2025. So of course we were going to talk about it. Join Pred, Vinnie, Ethan, and Cris as we talk about the news breaking, the official announcement, and our reaction to the news.

We cap it off with our final takes from the first season, the good, the bad, and what we think the Legacy of this first year will be.

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We're back to Recap the third stop on Grand Slam Track's inaugural season, Philadelphia.

This week Alex, Shelly, and Cris recap the action that was GST Philly. Shelly was onsite and provides us great takes on how it was like to be in the middle of the action. The takes come fast and furious on this week's episode.

*This episode was recorded before news broke of the abrupt end of the 2025 season*

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Last week the USATF announced the Men's and Women's Olympic Trials Marathon Standards. The 2028 Olympic Trials Standards are 2:16:00 and 2:37:00. With this news breaking, Cris is joined by fellow trials chaser, Rose City Track Club's own Lauren Ross!

Join Lauren and Cris as they discuss the new Olympic Trials Standard, their feeling about the news, and their opinions on the standard's effects on running in the US. Afterwards we turn our conversation to those that are contemplating chasing. We talk tips, lessons, and hope to encourage those on the fence to dream.

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The boys are back and they're ready to talk some Grand Slam Track.

Alex, Vinnie, and Cris recap Grand Slam Track Miami. We give our takeaways, hot takes, and commentary on what was an exciting weekend of Track in Florida. We ask is it still too early and give some critiques and credit on the production of the Slam. And of course, we have to talk about the drama from Twitter this past week.

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Grand Slam Track kicked off this past weekend in Kingston and the boys are here to recap the action.

Join Alex, Vinnie, and Cris as they recap the races for the inaugural Grand Slam Track Season. We have takes, wonder if it's still too early, and announce new fastest people in the world.

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