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Rojo and Jon are back from NCAAs and they break down the action on and off the course. Plus, a look at the NCAA cross country teams and performances of the decade. Our weekly Alberto Salazar segment features Jordan Hasay, we discuss if Eliud Kipchoge should have won World Athlete of the Year, and why was Brigid Kosgei snubbed. Plus message board threads of week, the cheating New England Patriots and Jon’s fan at NCAAs.

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Letesenbet Gidey crushed the 15k World Record at the Zevenheuvelenloop in the Netherlands and we give the run its proper respect, then we turn to the Jordan Hasay and Paula Radcliffe's partnership, talk more about Mary Cain and impact of her speaking out, get a history lesson on Harrison Dillard, plus take our first look at the NCAA Cross Country Nationals, and of course our weeklky Vaporfly talk.

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Show notes:
Start Letesenbet Gidey crushed the 15k world record
15:50 Jordan Hasay links up with Paula Radcliffe
28:57 Wejo and Rojo share Paula Radcliffe anecdotes from 2002
32:05 Mary Cain + weight shaming + young phenoms. The Clean Sport Podcast we recommend is here
50:25 Harrison Dillard RIP
53:58 Vaporfly Madness at NCAA Regionals
62:40 NCAA Cross Country Nationals Preview (more coverage here)
82:23 Clayson Shumway's of BYU's twitter burst
86:36 Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots: Is Dak Prescott > Tom Brady?

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0-51:50 We spent the first 50+ minutes talking about Mary Cain's allegations against Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project.

51:50 We once again talk about the Nike Vaporflys

53:20 We talk about the Diamond League changes and Rojo reveals he had a great conversation with IAAF head honcho Lord Seb Coe

63:00 We briefly talk about the 5k road WR as well as Stefano Baldini's recent marathon

65:20 We talk about the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials

72:15 We conclude the podcast talking about Leah O'Connor's Instagram post criticizing the LetsRun.com messageboards and how we can better moderate them

The Keeping Track podcast with Alysia Montano, Molly Huddle, Roisin McGettigan and NY Times author Lindsay Crouse is here.

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The 2019 TCS New York City Marathon is in the books and we entertained ourselves talking about it. Not only did we break down all the action and weekend in New York, with the impressive wins by half marathon world record holders Geoffrey Kamworor and Joyciline Jepkosgei, but got in heated discussions about the US Olympic Marathon Trials, Kamworor’s best event for Tokyo, the World Marathon Majors expansion, Anthony Rotich, Donald Trump, China, and of course the Dallas Cowboys, NY Giants and New England Patriots.

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Show notes: Beginning: Did we sell Joyciline Jepkosgei short?
3:00 The weekend in NY, Jon’s life unravelling.
10:51 NYC Women’s race recap
15:35 American women in NY
21:10 US Olympic women’s marathon trials: The top contenders
26:51 NYC Men. Kamworor Wins. Should he do 10,000 or Marathon in Tokyo?
44:08 World Marathon Majors expansion a good thing?
51:50 TV split screen: Shalane Flanagan announcer
56:21 What if Trump had gone to marathon instead of UFC?
61:11 Paula Radcliffe in NYC and her thoughts on new shoes
68:26 Crazy story on Des Linden, shoes, Rio 2016
70:45 Rojo and Jon’s $20 bet on Anthony Rotich
76:25 Should Jon be suspended w/o pay for his comments on ultramarathoner Gerda Steyn
78:29 US Olympic Trials Preview for men: Is Galen Rupp still his own tier? Some praise for Abdi Abdirahman
91:30 College XC Conference action

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It's New York City Marathon week and we break down the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon and its strong but not deep fields. How will the Americans do? Plus we praise Camille Herron for her new 24 hour world record, have a little shoe talk, and show how little we know about the new NCAA amateur rules.

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Show notes:
Beginning: How fast could Rojo hobby jog a marathon?
9:11 New York City Marathon Men's Preview: Lelisa Desisa goes for World and NY double
19:36 American men led by Jared Ward of Olympic and Shark Tank fame
31:38 Women's Preview and the great Mary Keitany, and debut of world half record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei
40:08 American women: Sara Hall is the top seed, Des Linden in the field, and Kellyn Taylor
49:33 Olympic marathon moves to Sapporo and 2024 Olympic logo revealed
54:47 Camille Herron crushes 24 hour world record
60:35 What do new NCAA endorsement / rules mean for track and field?

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All of our 2019 TCS NYC Marathon coverage is here.

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Shalane Flanagan hangs them up and we discuss if she Deena Kastor, Joan Benoit, or Lynn Jennings is the GOAT of the USA. Leonard Korir runs 2:07:56 in the marathon and we look at his Olympic chances. Mark Parker steps away at Nike and we discuss his legacy and running career at Penn State. Who should be the IAAF athlete of the year for men (Karsten Warholm, Eliud Kipchoge, Steve Gardiner, Noah Lyles, Joshua Cheptegei) and women (Sifan Hassan, Brigid Kosgei, or Dalilah Muhammad)? Plus NCAA XC talk (NAU dynasty and Arkansas trying to get triple crown), Zion Williamson talk, deleted thread of week, and the Diamond League expands.

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Show notes:
0:00 Shalane Flanagan retires. Is she the USA GOAT? What about Deena Kastor, Joan Benoit, or Lynn Jennings?
16:23 Leonard Korir run
21:55 IAAF may allow all shoes. Should they? Sean Ingle article
31:53 Mark Parker stepping down / Alberto Salazar appeal
39:36 Who is the IAAF athlete of the year?
50:32 Brigid Kosgei didn’t miss 3 tests
55:50 NCAA XC Talk- Nuttycombe Invitational, Prenats and the Rogue NCAA voter
63:28 Trevor Hofbauer Dreams Become Reality- 2:16 to 2:09 in the marathon
71:08 Zion Williamson and Jon’s mysterious triple jumper roommate
75:58 Deleted thread of week: Why won't NY get rid of Mafia?
79:52 Diamond League expanding

Related reads: Shalane Flanagan Retires: 5 Greatest Moments in Her Career

*Who is the USA GOAT? Flanagan, Kastor, Joan Benoit, or Lynn Jennings?

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This week the marathon was conquered and we’re still in shock.

Eliud Kipchoge went sub 2 hours (1:59:41) and Brigid Kosgei ran 2:14:04 to crush Paula Radcliffe’s world record. We try to put the runs in perspective, have a ton of Nike shoe talk, and look ahead to the US Olympic Marathon Trials. A bunch of American men ran fast in Chicago and Galen Rupp DNF’d. Is Rupp in trouble for the Trials? What about Jordan Hasay, Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg of Des Linden?

Plus Lebron James China talk, some hot (NSFW) audio from a caller, and some Mo Farah and Paula Radcliffe talk.

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The 2019 World Track and Field Champs are in the books and what a meet it was. We start by recapping the athletics action in Doha with our winners and losers from Qatar. Then we turn to the Alberto Salazar ban and discus the Mark Parker email and other strange things we've heard. Then it's onto the Bank of America Chicago Marathon where two of Alberto Salazar's former finest, Mo Farah and Galen Rupp will square off. We pause for some praise for Sara Hall, before turning to Eliud Kipchoge INEOS 1:59 attempt.

Show notes:
Start: Biggest Winners at Worlds (Karsten Warholm, Donavan Brazier, Sifan Hassan?!, outdoor air conditioning)
13:03 Biggest Losers at Worlds - Michael Norman, Collen Quigley, Ajee Wilson
23:34 Bowerman Track Club checkup
32:45 Josh Kerr praise
35:09 Brooks Beasts Danny Mackey and segue into Alberto Salazar doping ban talk (Mark Parker email and much more). Kara Goucher podcast that is discussed is here.
52:11 Chicago Marathon preview: Rupp vs Farah, Jordan Hasay, Brigid Kosgei
69:13 Sara Hall praise - 2:22 Marathon and US 10 Mile Champ in a week
74:31 Ineos Sub 1:59

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What an absolutely crazy week in the track and field world.

Alberto Salazar has been banned from the sport for four years, Kenenisa Bekele has run 2:01:41 in the marathon in Berlin, and Donavan Brazier has won 800 gold and broken Johnny Gray's American record. Plus, Sifan Hassan is chasing history, Ajee Wilson has lost, Christian Coleman is incredible, and what is life like in Qatar?

The LRC crew breaks it down.

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Show notes:
Intro: What a crazy week, Bekele Runs 2:01:41 in Berlin
8:51 Alberto Salazar gets a 4 year doping ban
30:20 Sifan Hassan’s closes a 10k in 3:59
36:28 Donavan Brazier's 1:42:34 American record for gold (bye bye Johnny Gray)
46:25 Christian Coleman impresses on and off track
49:58 Muktar Edris is back, Moh Ahmed medals, Jakob Ingebrigtsen goes for it
55:29 Ajee Wilson settles for bronze, Raevyn Rogers silver
61:44 Emma Coburn gets silver and 3rd straight championship
65:08 2nd half of Worlds: What are we most excited about? (Men’s and women’s 1500s)
70:20 What’s life like in Doha

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The LRC crew is on the plane to the World Track and Field / Athletics Championships in Doha.

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The LetsRun team breaks down the World Champs with an emphasis on the action the first 4 days. Will Christian Coleman be the fastest man in the world? Can Ajee Wilson handle the pressure of being the biggest women’s favorite? Should Jakob Ingebrigtsen be the betting favorite in the 5,000? What chances do Courtney Frerichs and Colleen Quigley have for steeple gold? Will Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin or Samba triumph in the 400m hurdles? Who you got Shelly Ann Frase Pryce or Elaine Thompson in 100?

Show notes:
(You can find all the LRC Worlds coverage with previews here: https://www.letsrun.com/events/2019-iaaf-world-track-and-field-championships-doha/
4:32 Men’s 5k: Jakob Ingebrigtsen is the betting favorite!? What about Mo Ahmed?
9:57 Big Opening 4 Days: Men’s & Women’s 100, Men’s 5k, Women’s 10k (Hassan vs Obiri), Women’s Steeple, Men’s 400m Hurdles
15:46 Women's Steeple: Quigley and Frerichs vs Chepkoech
25:03 How many medals for America in the women's 800? Is Ajee Wilson really and 80% favorite?
27:15 Betting favorites and men's and women's 100

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