In this episode Lauren + Abby chat about the latest news in the running world from the past week - from Shalane and her husband welcoming their son, completed and upcoming virtual races, a World Record attempt coming at the end of the month, and two important developing stories in the NCAA.

This We Talk About in This Episode

- Shalane Flanagan and her husband welcomed son, Jack, through adoption. (https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lj-mypdcc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

- According to FloTrack (https://www.flotrack.org/events/6682077-flotrack-podcast/videos?playing=6745629&limit=60) Sinclair Johnson is joining the Bowerman Track Club

- Sign up (https://soundrunning.run/trackchamps) for the Sound Running Virtual Track Championships happening this month.

- See some scenes from Roberta Groner's virtual marathon here (https://www.instagram.com/p/B_yWcI7HOwj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

- Watch Eliud Kipchoge and Kenesisa Bekele's conversation here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmquUiaUzYI&feature=youtu.be)

- Johnny Gregorek trains for his denim mile world record attempt at the end of the month

- Sign up (https://goldencoasttrackclub.com/training/) for the Golden Coast Track Club's Virtual 5K that Nikki Hiltz is hosting to raise money for the Trevor Project

- This summer's Falmouth Road Race will be held virtually (https://falmouthroadrace.com/2020-new-balance-falmouth-road-race-to-be-run-at-home-this-summer/)

- The NCAA is reviewing and considering changes to the NIL rules (https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-takes-big-step-toward-allowing-name-image-and-likeness-compensation-for-athletes/)

- DI Conferences petition the NCAA for changes to the required sponsored sports minimum // NY Times Article (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/sports/conferences-petition-ncaa-seeking-to-cut-sports.html) // ESPN Article (https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29037022/five-fbs-conferences-including-aac-c-usa-ask-ncaa-relax-division-requirements)

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