Hosts Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank recap a packed high-school track week, covering California and Oregon district and state meets, standout performances, and surprising results.

They spotlight Mountainside athletes Lucas and Miranda, discuss training, injuries, race tactics, and memorable moments from sprinters to distance runners.

The episode also previews NCAA regionals, shares coaching insights, and celebrates the highs and lows of the season.

Hosts Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank chat about the last-minute excitement before Mountainside's district track meet, coaching strategies, and memorable athlete stories.

They recap college and pro meets (including Diamond League highlights), conference championship performances, and the road to the Oregon state meet at Hayward Field.

Interwoven with personal anecdotes about team logistics, parent support, food, and new favorite drinks, the episode blends practical coaching insight with lighthearted behind-the-scenes moments.

Hosts Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank break down the astonishing London Marathon where two men ran under two hours, the role of shoes and strategy, and standout performances across the field.

They also cover Chico State's 5K conference championship ownage, Valerie Sion's wedding, NCAA and last-chance meet stories, local high school coaching wins, and upcoming pro meets and Diamond League events.

Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank sit down with Gary Walton to trace his journey from high‑school runner to UC Davis coach and founding dean of the Graduate School of Management. They discuss Walton’s coaching philosophy, the Sage's 10‑mile tradition, his 88‑mile endurance run, a dramatic Achilles injury and comeback, and later life passions like jazz saxophone and mentoring in Prague.

The episode highlights themes of leadership, balance, and the lasting impact a coach can have on athletes’ lives, showing how athletics can shape character and lifelong success.

Matt and Dave recap a packed weekend of track and field: the Boston Marathon’s thrilling finishes, standout American performances, and veteran runners making headlines.

They also cover major collegiate meets including the Brian Clay Invitational and Mt. SAC, highlight record-breaking efforts and emerging NCAA stars, and share personal stories from past races and coaching updates.

Matt and Dave trade stories from the high school track circuit — weather, PRs, coaching tweaks, and standout performances at local meets.

They chat about some Arcadia Invitational highlights, review the Australian national championships, spotlight a rising Australian sprint star, and tease ideas for the podcast's 100th episode.

Hosts Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank catch up on life in Napa—Matt describes swapping Roundup for sheep, cultivating and rolling the vineyard, and shares small‑town farming stories.

They also break down recent track & field highlights: Shelby Hillahan’s 10K attempt, Kai Robinson and Woody Kincaid’s duel, Jane Hedengren’s NCAA‑level 10K, Cooper Lutkenhaus’s 800m world indoor win at 17, Stanford meet breakouts, college and high‑school results, coaching updates, and upcoming meets.

Matt and Dave interview Gary Towne, longtime Chico State cross country and track coach, about his 30-year career building a nationally competitive distance program and the culture behind sustained success.

Gary discusses recruiting, athlete development, training philosophy, memorable races, alumni support, and the programs remarkable consistency, including a decades-long streak of conference 5K winners.

In this episode Matt and Dave speak with Peter Goldmacher about the Thousand Mile Club, a running program at San Quentin where incarcerated men train to run a marathon and find purpose, community, and rehabilitation.

They discuss the club’s impact, coaching practices, the documentary 26.2 to Life, sponsor support, and how running helps transform lives both inside and beyond the prison walls.

Episode 88 of the Steep Ravine Podcast features Matt Wilkinson and Dave Frank talking with Brad Barquist about his running journey from Bellevue and Interlake High School to the University of Michigan and a professional career with Mizuno. They cover his rapid rise in high school and college, coaching relationships, and memorable PRs and All‑American performances.

The conversation culminates with Brad’s dramatic making of the 1996 U.S. Olympic 10,000m team — training in Georgia’s heat, battling Achilles issues, and rallying through the trials.