This week on The Rundown Maddy Kelly and Kate Van Buskirk chat about the upsets and excitement at the U Sports Cross-Country Championships and the controversial decision on 2020 race distances. Plus they bring you the results from the Indianapolis Marathon, the Monterey Bay Equalizer Challenge, and the World Para Athletics Championships!

[3:38] The U Sports Cross-Country Championships saw some big performances and ever bigger upsets. Maddy breaks down her pre-race prediction accuracy. With gender equity in race distances starting next year, Kate and Maddy discuss the pros and cons of racing 8km XC at the collegiate level.

[13:04] The Indianapolis Marathon saw remarkable outcomes, including a new Canadian W50 record, and more than 30 qualifiers for the USA 2020 Olympic Trials. At the Monterey Bay Equalizer Challenge women reigned supreme and honourary Canadian Sarah Inglis ran a big PB!

[22:31] The first medals have been won for Canada at the World Para Athletic Championships in Dubai. Plus, national records are being set by the day!

[24:35] Finally, the Western States Endurance Run lottery is now open, and the event celebrated by electing a female president, with the goal of reaching gender parity by 2020!

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