Jess comes on the show to chat about the rise of the Crown Running professional running team, which has blossomed since its creation by Jess and her partner, Ben Lundell, in 2021. She talks about the new members and why her racing team is different from other Iowa racing teams. Jess, the women's state masters record holder for 7 miles, tells her story and the moment when she had to decide if she would quit the sport or throw herself fully into it. Jess, who lives in Dubuque, offers some changes she has made over the years that have enabled her to post personal records in her 40s. She also talks about her blended family with Ben and a new race that she and Ben want to get started in Dubuque.

Karim comes on the show to talk about his win at the Dam to DSM race in Des Moines on May 31. Karim goes into detail about coming to Fort Dodge from his native Spain and some of the transitions he had to make. The two-time NJCAA Half Marathon champion tells about some of his finest moments running in college for either the Tritons or Northwest Missouri State. The Runablaze Iowa athlete talks about returning to Iowa, his current job and when he finds time to do his workouts. Karim also clears up details about a race he and Lance competed at last year.

Ryan comes on the show about seven weeks after finishing 10th overall at the Boston Marathon in 2:08:00. A member of the ZAP Endurance team in North Carolina, Ryan talks about that race and how it has improved his status in the running world. He also compares his 2024 New York City Marathon to the 2025 Boston Marathon and the differences in the races. Ryan details his one season in Ames with Iowa State and the amazing team culture he witnessed in that time. He discusses several of his teammates from that 2021 cross country team that finished second nationally and the impact they've had on him. The native of Huntsville, Alabama, chats about growing up in a small school with no track team until his junior season of high school and the recruitment process that led him to UT-Martin. Ryan also talks about his go-to fuel before a race and a fun hobby that keeps him connected to his friends.

Julius joins Lance on the show during the drive home from the Lincoln Half Marathon, and they talk about their races on Sunday, May 4. Julius tells the story of how he came to a small NAIA college in Kentucky and decided to stay in America. The 2003 Dam to Dam champion talks about how odd jobs in college led to valuable knowledge of construction and woodworking that he uses today. Julius relives some of his tales of racing against some of the best distance runners in America, including the USA 1 Mile Road Championships in Des Moines just over a decade ago. He talks about the struggles he's had in returning to his form before the pandemic. Julius also reveals a story Lance has never heard - when he did a training run from Ames to Des Moines while running on Interstate 35.

Lance interviewed many athletes during the recent 115th Drake Relays. Hear from Iowa State senior and former Charles City prep Kiki Connell, former Marion High and Iowa runner Maddie Block, former Dubuque Hempstead and Wartburg College star Shaelyn Hostager, Runablaze Iowa's Blake Whalen, Iowa State junior and former Humboldt prep Quinton Orr, former Glenwood and Iowa State star Janette Schraft, Iowans Derek Leicht and James Fingalsen from Iowa's winning 4x800 relay, Iowa senior and former Ottumwa prep Alli Bookin-Nosbisch, Olympians and Iowa natives Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer at a historic women's mile Saturday, former Drake star Isaac Basten, former Iowa runners Ellie Meyer and Haley Meyer from Wartburg's winning Iowa College distance medley relay,former Iowa preps Derek Webster, Alex Volden, Kaleb Brand and Jack Brown on Central College's record Iowa College DMR, former Davenport Assumption and Iowa standout Mallory Lindaman and Darius Kipyego from Iowa State's winning university sprint medley relay.

Ben comes on the show to talk about preparations for the two races, which occur on April 19 and April 22. The former Osage High and Grand View University runner chats about the fields for the USATF 1 Mile Road Championships, which feature the best women's field in its history. Ben also talks about what goes into months of preparation for these races and the promising future for both events. He also tells the story of how he met his wife, Ariana, and hobbies he likes to do when he's coordinating these races.

Robbie returns to the podcast to talk about his run across Iowa, from Omaha to Muscatine, from March 20-23. He set the new record of 3 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes while raising funds for a new timing system for his community, the Collins-Maxwell school district. Robbie mentions some of the many people who ran with him and assisted him on the journey, including a Collins-Maxwell student who ran about 50 miles of the journey with him. He tells of an unfortunate and heartbreaking incident that nearly derailed his run in the eastern part of Iowa. Robbie describes his strategy that allowed him to get so far ahead in the first couple of days and his fueling strategy. He also reveals his plans to challenge fellow Iowa native Pete Kostelnick's record for fastest run across the U.S. and offers an anecdote for why he believes it's very possible. Robbie tells how he went the extra mile during this run and also some struggles he has had as a single parent and trying to be a role model for his daughter, Cypress.

Lance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Lance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa in just over a week's time. He talks about why the interview was so special. He also shares news on two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic runner Karissa Schweizer and an apparent change of venue for the Midnight Madness road races in Ames. Then, Lance plays the recorded interview he did with Jay from the Capital Striders' annual banquet from March 7. Mike talks about how special the 2025 racing season has been and why a race from seven years ago is among his favorite calls. He agrees with Lance that two current collegians could be the future stars of American distance running. Mike also goes into detail about his Track Guy foundation that has gifted more than 1,000 new pairs of shoes to track and athletes over seven years and tells a story of a memorable day in Perry when Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi talked to students at the school. Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa in just over a week's time. He talks about why the interview was so special. He also shares news on two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic runner Karissa Schweizer and an apparent change of venue for the Midnight Madness road races in Ames. Then, Lance plays the recorded interview he did with Jay from the Capital Striders' annual banquet from March 7. Mike talks about how special the 2025 racing season has been and why a race from seven years ago is among his favorite calls. He agrees with Lance that two current collegians could be the future stars of American distance running. Mike also goes into detail about his Track Guy foundation that has gifted more than 1,000 new pairs of shoes to track and athletes over seven years and tells a story of a memorable day in Perry when Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi talked to students at the school.

Robbie comes on the show to talk about his inspiration for running across the state, from Muscatine to Omaha on Highway 92, starting on March 19. Robbie chats about his training, which has included many runs on busy highways. He tells of his pride for his daughter Cypress, who has qualified for state track with Collins-Maxwell High School. Robbie opens up about skateboarding in Philadelphia and how an accident ended his career in that sport. He talks about his start in ultramarathons and where his journey has taken him. Robbie, a native of Grimes, details the logistics of his 276-mile challenge and when he will take breaks. He talks about his interest in ice hockey and how he helped build a successful girls program in Des Moines. Robbie also tells of a special donation for his goal and why several Collins-Maxwell students have brought him to tears.

Lance starts the podcast by announcing big news with the end of the Bowerman Track Club's pro team, which will affect two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer. He then launches into six interviews from the Iowa State Classic on Feb. 8. Hear from former Ankeny Centennial prep Millie Hill and former Tipton runner Caleb Shumaker, who are both at Northern Iowa and who vaulted into the top 10 in program history in races at the Lied Center. Former Cyclone and Central Lyon-GLR prep Gable Sieperda tells what he is up to and training partner Quinton Orr, a former Humboldt athlete, tells why he's redshirting this indoor season and his growth as a Cyclone runner. Former Linn-Mar and Iowa runner Maddie Block, who ran a new best in the 5,000 at the Classic, tells of her growth as a runner despite difficult circumstances. The podcast ends with former Valley runner Kamryn Ensley, now at Omaha, talking about her season.