The Run Around Iowa

Megan comes on the show to recap her victory in the NCAA 3,000 steeplechase final when she produced the fifth-fastest time ever in Division III. The former Aplington-Parkersburg prep provides the highlights of her senior academic year at Central College and the rapid progress in the Dutch women's program. Megan details studying in England in the fall of 2022 and gives some of her highlights. She also talks about the transfer portal process and how she ended up choosing Oklahoma University for her final seasons of eligibility. Megan also talks about her basketball career and why she chose track and field and cross country in the end.

Kristy comes on the podcast to chat about her attempt at a world record in the 400 meters at the Iowa Senior Games in Waukee in June. Kristy talks about how the birth of her daughter motivated her return to working out, specifically track and field. She also explains why she might have to give up soccer soon. Kristy goes into detail about how she got started in track and field, including a special moment with her dad at a race. She also describe a special moment at Drake Stadium while running for Roosevelt and why her time at Iowa State was so short.

Alli jumps on the podcast on her 22nd birthday, and Lance has a surprise for her. The former Ottumwa state champion is asked about her training group and what she has learned from former Big Ten champion Mallory Lindaman. She tells of the differences between her and twin sister Grace, who also runs for the Hawkeyes, and how they got started in running. Alli tells a funny story of how her first track meet didn't go so well and how the experience instead fostered a love for track and field. Alli details her prep career in basketball and synchronized swimming and provides her favorite places to eat in Ottumwa. Alli has a Caitlyn Clark story to tell and also provides her prep basketball career highlight that came at the expense of a current Hawkeyes player. Alli also looks ahead to this weekend's Big Ten meet and then West Prelims as she eyes her first trip to nationals in Eugene, Oregon.

Over three days at the Drake Relays, Lance interviewed many Iowa collegians and former Iowa collegians. Hear from Missouri's Kelsey Schweizer, Illinois State's Mattison Plummer, Central College's

Caroline McMartin, Wartburg College's Aubrie Fisher, Iowa State's

Dana Feyen, Darius Kipyego, Tyler Carreon and Emanuel Galdino,

former Iowa runner Mallory Lindaman, UNI assistant track coach Alexina Teubel, former Drake runner Adam Fogg, Wartburg's Christopher Collet, Northwest Missouri's Reece Smith, Dordt University's Payton Mauldin and Craig Becker, Kansas Wesleyan's Carter Huyser, Central's

Noah Jorgenson and Addy Parrott, and William Penn and Iowa Western distance medley relay team members.

Jess comes on the podcast to talk about jumping into the Iowa road racing scene as a member of the Fitness Sports Distance Project team. She describes some fun moments she had with the team during the March Shamrock Shuffle, when she ran a new best of 29:00 for 8 kilometers. The former Johnston prep star relieves her greatest moment as an Iowa Hawkeye and how sister Brooke helped make it even more memorable. Jess also tells of some creative ways that Johnston coach Patrick Henne made cross country seasons fun. Brooke surprisingly joins the program and tells of her immediate plans. Jess also talks about an activity she likes to supplement her running.

Eric comes on the show to talk about his debut races with the new Fitness Sports Distance Project team. Eric tells how he's sure he injured his hamstring a year ago and what he did to recover from the injury. The native of Lynden, Washington, details how he ended up in Sioux Center and at Dordt. He talks about the culture of success that has been built at the small Christian NAIA school and some special memories from the school's first NAIA team championship in 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. Eric is asked about his hobbies, and he comes up with one that reflects his Washington heritage. He also looks ahead to some possible career goals he has in running.

Lance starts the podcast by talking about an overnight running retreat that will be held in rural Cresco in mid-June. Then, listen to a March 22 interview with 2012 Olympian and four-time NCAA champion Lisa Uhl. Lisa talks about former teammate Betsy Saina's fine performances after having a child. She gives her thoughts on the pro career of former Cyclone great Cailie Logue, who ran at the world cross country championships on March 30, and her favorite road races. Then, Runablaze team leader Tyson Wieland comes on the program to talk about his new Iowa Road Racing League that is modeled after a series in the 1980s. Tyson also challenges Lance to come up with his top-10 Iowa road racing performances so far this decade. Both present their lists in countdown order and add in several efforts, some outside of Iowa, that were also noteworthy.

Carter talks about how he ended up going from Grand View to Kansas Wesleyan, where he is coming off his best indoor season yet. He mentions similarities between his current program and the one he left last spring. Carter talks about teammates with whom he still stays in touch with. He tells of his favorite sport and how it has taken off in popularity in his new home of Salina, Kansas. The conversation turns to hair, where Carter admits he does spend quite a bit of time getting it to look just right. He tells of runners he likes to watch and many are in the NAIA ranks. He also tells if he will be running at historic Drake Stadium again.

Brent comes on the podcast after winning his first NJCAA team title at the men's indoor meet at Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday. The former Centerville prep and Central College standout talks about the returning athletes and newcomers, including three former Iowa preps, who helped the Warriors win by 7.5 points. Brent talks about his two new assistants, both former Indian Hills athletes who stepped in to fill big roles during the team's run to a championship. He also tells of Olympic silver medalist and former Warrior Kenny Bednarek's impact on recruiting. Brent talks about the challenge of recruiting and how the team's indoor success will translate when the Warriors head to the outdoor season.