The Run Around Iowa

Isaac chats about when he knew he wanted to attend the faith-based university and stay in Lynchburg, Virginia, to start a family after a 14-time state championship career at Charles City. He talks about the impact he makes on young people every day and leading a cross country program with a strong tradition of excellence. He tells the story of how fate led him to recruit former Mid-Prairie star Marie Hostetler and, eventually, her sister Anna during a return visit to Iowa. Isaac also shares the intense pressure he felt of becoming a four-time Iowa state champion in the 1,600 meters.

Lance talks about Blake Boldon staying on as Drake's director of track and cross country, the cancelation of the Living History Farms cross country race and follows up on the lifesaving honor for Brian Llamas. The race report includes items on Biya Simbassa's win and former Drake runner Reed Fischer's third place at the USA 10 Mile Championships. It also featured the 10-mile road race debut of Iowa native Jenny Simpson, who was runner-up, with former Cyclone Annie Frisbie third. Lance also breaks down the record-setting Runablaze 5K in Sunday and Loras College taking team titles at the Luther All-American meet. Wartburg College's dominant performances are also highlighted at the Les Duke Invitational in Grinnell.

Lance first gives an update on Sioux City native Shelby Houlihan and her drug suspension. He also talks about a former Iowa State athlete who is a hero and another who is pregnant and will miss the fall marathon season. The race results start with the USA 20K Championships, where Sioux City native Biya Simbassa nearly picked up the win. He also details the top finishers at Friday's Hawkeye Invitational and brings on former Cyclone Abby Caldwell to get her thoughts on the Cyclone women's performance. Hear Iowans' results also from the Missouri XC Opener, the Texas Tech Open, the Bearcat XC Open, the Augustana Twilight, the John Kurtt Invite in Waverly, the Corridor Classic in Cedar Rapids, the Nebraska-Kearney Invite, the Newbo Run and Boonville Backroads races.

Devin and Kelsey chat about the formation of the new Quad-Cities based race team that is hoping to make a big splash in the Midwest and Devin's new career move. They talk about the friendly rivalry with the Runablaze Iowa that will get off the ground Sept. 12 and how they met at Minnesota State-Mankato. Kelsey talks about her trophy won as top Quad-Citian at the Bix 7 in July and her racing goals. Devin goes into his past history of injuries and and how his mother's insistence on sending him to cross country practice started him on the path away from soccer.

Lance talks about former Valley Tiger and Iowa runner Soto's move to the Hansons-Brooks racing team and Simpson's entry in the Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Hanson's performance at the Collins Cup leads off thr race results, with the former Hawkeye Sowinski and former Cyclone Hillary Bor racing in Europe. Also former UNI athlete Jessica Heim's result at Paralympics, plus wins from Danna Herrick and Caleb Appleton at Dam to DSM and Kallin Kahn at Nebraska State Fair Marathon.

Lance takes a deep dive into the Iowa State program with former Cyclone All-Big performer and podcast regular Abby Caldwell. Abby talks about the return of Frank Hayes to Ames, the previous regime and the effect on recruiting, one big reason she loved running for Amy Rudolph, mottos adopted over the years and lack of drama on the women's team. Also, a breakdown of Drake and UNI's cross country schedules and a small race report.

News on Iowa State track and field addition, Matt Hanson, Reed Fischer, Diane Nukuri and new Running Wild Elite and Runablaze Iowa athletes. Also, results of Biya Simbassa at Falmouth Road Race and Sir Walter Miler, Festus Lagat and Alexina Wilson at Ed Murphey Classic, and Lesley Smith at Boulder 70.3. Also, top results from Motown Mile and 6K, Mines of Spain Trail Half, Bluff Creek Triathlon, Freedom Run, Atkins Watermelon Days, Shamrock N Run 5K and Kraut Route 5K.

Lisa joins the podcast to talk about the joys of motherhood, pursuing a second doctorate and doing a residency in pathology at Iowa State. Lisa also talks about fellow Iowan Karissa Schweizer's run to the Olympics and her own memories from London, when she set a personal-best time for 10k. Lisa also chats about her former coach, Jerry Schumacher, who has guided Schweizer since she turned pro. Lisa also gives her view on change in the Big 12 Conference and college athletics and if she would like the Cyclones to be a rival to Iowa in the Big Ten.

McKenzie talks about enjoying Nashville, where she will be attending Vanderbilt University and running for the Commodores this fall. She talks about becoming a Nashvillian, which means buying her first pair of cowboy boots. She details problems at Alabama that led her to transfer to the University of San Francisco and teammates who welcomed her to the team. She mentions the race she wants to try at Vanderbilt this winter and the most impressive athletic feat she's ever seen (hint: it's by a family member). McKenzie also details the food she eats just about every day.

Host Lance Bergeson breaks down Urbandale native Karissa Schweizer's Tokyo Olympic 5,000 finals race, and exits by former Iowa State runner Hillary Bor and ex-Iowa Central runner Adva Cohen in the 3,000 steeplechase first round. Lance talks about the many new faces are coming to the Runablaze Iowa team, as well as a new race team forming in eastern Iowa. And a new regular feature is announced featuring Caldwell, a former Waverly-Shell Rock and ISU standout who discusses the new track and field assistants at ISU and the school's future in the Big 12.