It's time for two of the biggest races of the year -- all in one weekend! We have you covered with a preview of the races and racing strategies for these courses.

The final days before a big race can be the hardest part of the training cycle as we worry over the little details of our preparation and how to best apply the finishing touches. This week we'll take some of the mystery out of the taper, simplifying the process and keeping you focused on the most important ingredients. Plus, we detail the current lineup of super shoes that you can choose from for race day.

This week we're providing you with the tools for setting and attaining audacious goals!

Peter Bromka "Burn the Boat": https://bromka.medium.com/burn-the-boat-28374aa0327e

Tinman Calculator: https://runfastcoach.com/calc2/index.php

McMillan Calculator: https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/

VDOT Table: https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/

Stephen Seiler's data on race paces for well trained athletes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEApxvJFNlk

Molly Seidel's path to bronze in the Tokyo Olympic Marathon was far more serpentine than just the 26.2 mile course. From her experience we can distill valuable lessons that make us all better runners and stronger people.

We're diving into one of the most bewildering running topics: What should easy and recovery runs look and feel like. We'll hit the why, what, and when of easy days in all their forms, and examine the training of recent Tokyo medalists Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Eliud Kipchoge, and Molly Seidel. Run easy my friends!

The Tokyo Olympic Games have been a highlight reel of superhuman athletic performances. We begin by discussing our favorite performances so far. Then, we unpack our main topics -- inspired by the conversation around Simone Biles' decision to step away from the gymnastics competition -- sharing our own stories of running as an avenue for improving mental health, and providing tips for mastering race day anxieties so you can perform at your best.

National Institutes of Health study on the relationship between running and mental health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7663387/

We share the 3 biggest, boldest, burning questions for both men's and women's track & field that will be answered at the Tokyo Olympics! Plus, we open with a breakdown of Matthew Centrowitz's American Record attempt in the mile and what it means for his Olympic prospects.

Whether you are starting your running journey, restarting after a pandemic-induced hiatus, or deep in the heart of training for an upcoming race, we have the simple themes and tips you need to stay focused and successful. But first, we'll catch up on the action from last weekend in Monaco -- the highlight of the Diamond League season -- and build the hype for our upcoming Benji-Travis showdown.

The U.S. Olympic Team Trials wrapped up this past weekend in Eugene, Oregon, and Benji and Travis are here to analyze all the big action. Then, Travis shares the highlights and best running recommendations from a nearly 7,000 mile cross country road trip to Eugene.

Follow Stephen's journey for mental health awareness and education on Instagram: @S_Johns28

USA Track and Field broke the internet this week as Shelby Houlihan, America's premier women's middle distance runner, received a 4-year suspension after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. We brought back your guy Benji to talk about BurritoGate and other Olympic Trials storylines. And Travis shares his experience from running 38 miles on his 38th birthday.