The Run Around Iowa

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.

Tyler talks about going into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame next month in St. Louis and why it could be a big thrill for his family. The graduate of Unity Christian (Orange City) tells about his journey in track and field and how it has provided him with so much in his life. Tyler remembers the day he broke 4 minutes in the mile and is quizzed on his knowledge of the other six Iowans who have accomplished the feat. The NCAA 800-meter indoor champion from 2008 talks about his coaching journey on the way to St. Ambrose in Davenport and perks of the job, which includes a tremendous indoor facility. Tyler, a 16-time MVC champion, praises his staff, which includes 11 assistants. He also talks about his some of top athletes to watch at this weekend's CCAC indoor meet hosted by St. Ambrose. Tyler also looks back at some highlights of traveling around the world as a pro with the Oregon Track Club.

Bailey comes on the show to talk about her career at Northwest Missouri State, where she is No. 2 all-time in the 600 meters. The fifth-year senior details the start of her final indoor season in Maryville and what it will take to get her to NCAA Division II nationals. She talks about the breakdown of workouts and how she is on the lower end of the 800 runners as far as mileage. She talks about her famous father Casey, who played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball and about living in two cities while being home schooled. The oldest of six children, Bailey talks about the pressure of being the oldest child and whether her siblings will be concentrating on track and field. She expands on her faith and how it will be driving force in her first job after college graduation. Bailey also tells of her favorite track and field athlete. Lance starts the show by talking about Shelby Houlihan's return to the Drake Relays in April after a four-year ban and other news.

Lance starts the podcast by sharing a story about his late stepmom at a cross country meet. He also reports on the death of a former Iowa Central Community College runner. He jumps into some of the best, record-setting performances on a national and regional level by former Iowa preps and Iowa collegians. The list includes Betsy Saina, Biya Simbassa, Hillary Bor, Karissa Schweizer, Adam Fogg, Paityn Noe, Megan Johnson and Spencer Moon. He concludes the show by listing the 38 new additions, male and female, to the Iowa all-time road racing list.

Titus comes on the podcast just three days after finishing 15th at the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships in Washington. The former Iowa State All-Big 12 runner talks about his performance and preparation for the event. Titus comes from a family of runners and he discusses their influence on him. Titus, a Tennessee state champion as a senior, goes into detail about how timing of his signing with NCAA Division II Southern Indiana was fated. The current Minnesota Distance Elite runner describes how Iowa State and assistant coach Cale Wallace impressed him after he went into the transfer portal. Titus speaks about his final college season as a Cyclone and his ups and down in Ames. He tells of putting too much pressure on himself last summer trying to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Titus talks about his weakness for junk food and splurging after club cross country. He also tells of adapting to winter running in Minnesota, his first name, picking up a skill as a boy and a new, groovy song he listens to before races.

The podcast opens with Lance taking a look back at the highlights from last weekend's NCAA cross country championship races. Then, Northern Iowa 8K record holder Caleb Shumaker comes on to talk about his historic final cross country season in Cedar Falls. Caleb tells about running for head cross country coach Alexina Teubel and the lessons he's learned from the multi-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier. Caleb looks ahead to the indoor track season and a new goal he has set for himself. He also dives into his passion and how it all started. He and Lance also discuss a passion of Caleb's that started in school at Tipton.

The podcast opens with Lance telling about an impressive performance by Iowa teams at the recent NJCAA National Cross Country Championships. Then, former Cedar Rapids Prairie prep star Jack Pendergast comes on the show to talk about the reasons he left to run at the University of Kentucky after graduating from Iowa. Jack describes the limited recruiting process that led him to Lexington. He also details a few of the improvements that have helped him stay healthy and post big personal-best times this fall. Jack tells of the goals the Wildcats have at Friday's Southeast Regional in South Carolina. He also describes some of his favorite places he's visited during his college career and his hope to return to the Drake Relays one final time. He also talks about a skill he has learned and one that he hasn't full developed while at Kentucky.

Mason opens the conversation, recorded on Oct. 17, by talking about his move to Las Vegas and lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle since graduating from Loras in 2018. Mason tells about a conversation that sparked his return to running competitively in early 2023. The former Loras College conference champion relives a race on the track during his comeback where he competed with a bit of a handicap. Mason talks about a turning point his freshman year of college where he knew had a lot of potential. He goes into detail about the running philosophy at Loras under former coach Bob Schultz. Mason talks about a sickness that partially derailed his senior season at Loras and about a track where he never fulfilled his potential. He tells why he has never run a marathon or half marathon and why he is inclined not to join a running club. Mason looks ahead to his 2025 schedule and mentions two of his passions outside of running.