In this episode Lauren and Abby discuss the running news from 5/12-5/18.

Things We Talked About:

- Jesse Thomas' retirement announcement (https://www.triathlete.com/culture/triathlife-so-long-and-thanks-for-everything/)

- Tracksmith brings on Mary Cain and Nick Willis as full time employees (https://www.outsideonline.com/2413308/tracksmith-running-sponsorships-mary-cain-nick-willis)

- Kate Landau ran a 2:34 in the Rambling Runner Virtual Marathon (https://www.instagram.com/p/CAHDXPfH-i4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

- University of Akron cut it's men's XC program (https://www.flotrack.org/articles/6747039-university-of-akron-cuts-mens-cross-country) in a decision because of financial reasons directly linked to COVID-19

- Diamond League announced a provision schedule (https://www.diamondleague.com/news/single-news/news/detail/News/wanda-diamond-league-announces-new-provisional-2020-calendar/) for the late summer and fall of this year

- Amsterdam Marathon confirms it's still planning to hold the race in October (https://www.tcsamsterdammarathon.nl/en/news/corona-update-15-may-2020/)

- The Victoria Marathon has made the decision to cancel this fall's event (https://athleticsillustrated.com/goodlife-fitness-victoria-marathon-cancelled/?fbclid=IwAR3I4CXdWtpbMyc_BuIKkHVSot7oV5fW2n6-C7tTNJekzmUvem2H_2aqVw4)

- Check out Molly Seidel's IG (https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly/) to see her attempt at the Citius Mag Slowest Mile Challenge

- The Virginia Tidewater Runners hosted a By-Appointment 5K (https://www.gazettejournal.net/22-runners-take-part-in-by-appointment-5k/)

- Sign up for the HOKA OneOne Summer Mile Club here (https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/171151/info)

- Enter the Run Fast Eat Slow Recipe Contest here (https://runfasteatslow.com/blogs/news/rfes-recipe-contest)

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