Johnny is a miler and professional runner for ASICS. He grew up in Seekonk, MA and both his parents were professional runners, Olympians and coaches. Johnny has represented the USA at the World Championships and the PanAm Games and is a PanAm Silver Medalist. He has his sights set on the Olympics next summer and is working hard to make the team. We wanted to get Johnny on the show to talk about his career so far as well as the Blue Jean World Record that he is attempting later this month.

We enjoyed catching up with Johnny and we know you will too!

Things We Talk About:

Johnny's Bring Back The Mile profile (https://bringbackthemile.com/athletes/detail/johnny_gregorek)

Sport's Illustrated Article (https://www.si.com/olympics/2020/04/02/olympics-tokyo-postponed-johnny-gregorek-runner-father-1980-moscow)

Watch Johnny's Blue Jean Mile May 30th at 6pm EDT on his IG Live here (https://www.instagram.com/johnny.gregorek/)

Donate to Johnny's NAMI fundraiser here (https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2749965)

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In this episode Lauren and Abby discuss the running news from 5/12-5/18.

Things We Talked About:

- Jesse Thomas' retirement announcement (https://www.triathlete.com/culture/triathlife-so-long-and-thanks-for-everything/)

- Tracksmith brings on Mary Cain and Nick Willis as full time employees (https://www.outsideonline.com/2413308/tracksmith-running-sponsorships-mary-cain-nick-willis)

- Kate Landau ran a 2:34 in the Rambling Runner Virtual Marathon (https://www.instagram.com/p/CAHDXPfH-i4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

- University of Akron cut it's men's XC program (https://www.flotrack.org/articles/6747039-university-of-akron-cuts-mens-cross-country) in a decision because of financial reasons directly linked to COVID-19

- Diamond League announced a provision schedule (https://www.diamondleague.com/news/single-news/news/detail/News/wanda-diamond-league-announces-new-provisional-2020-calendar/) for the late summer and fall of this year

- Amsterdam Marathon confirms it's still planning to hold the race in October (https://www.tcsamsterdammarathon.nl/en/news/corona-update-15-may-2020/)

- The Victoria Marathon has made the decision to cancel this fall's event (https://athleticsillustrated.com/goodlife-fitness-victoria-marathon-cancelled/?fbclid=IwAR3I4CXdWtpbMyc_BuIKkHVSot7oV5fW2n6-C7tTNJekzmUvem2H_2aqVw4)

- Check out Molly Seidel's IG (https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly/) to see her attempt at the Citius Mag Slowest Mile Challenge

- The Virginia Tidewater Runners hosted a By-Appointment 5K (https://www.gazettejournal.net/22-runners-take-part-in-by-appointment-5k/)

- Sign up for the HOKA OneOne Summer Mile Club here (https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/171151/info)

- Enter the Run Fast Eat Slow Recipe Contest here (https://runfasteatslow.com/blogs/news/rfes-recipe-contest)

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In this episode Lauren catches up with Lauren Paquette. Lauren is a professional runner for HOKA OneOne and trains in Flagstaff, AZ with NAZElite. ran at Baylor University where she was one of the most decorated distance runners in school history. Lauren + Lauren chat about what it was like to improve dramatically from high school to college, dealing with a prolonged injury season at the beginning of her pro career, what it felt like being inducted into the Baylor Hall of Fame, how her transition to NAZElite has been in 2020 + her Olympic goals. We can't wait to follow Lauren's journey and are excited about what's ahead for her on the track!

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In this episode Lauren and Abby run down the news from the past week + talk about the basics of base training.

While this podcast is dedicated to news in elite + professional distance running we felt that it would be remiss not to mention Ahmaud Arbery's death and how it has prompted us to think about how we respond going forward. We want to make sure that we are bringing light to stories that need to be told and amplifying diverse voices through our platform. Below are some resources that have been recommended to us and that we thought would be helpful to share for those of you that are reflecting on your response to Ahmaud's story.

- @diversewerun (https://www.instagram.com/stories/diversewerun/) is doing a live IG chat with @natrunsfar (https://www.instagram.com/natrunsfar/) about diversity and inclusion 5/12 @ 8:30EDT

- Ahmaud Arbery and Whiteness in the Running World (https://www.outsideonline.com/2413115/ahmaud-arbery-murder-whiteness-running-community), Outside Magazine

- Books: So You Want to Talk About Race / Nurture Shock (https://www.amazon.com/NurtureShock-Thinking-Children-NURTURESHOCK-Paperback/dp/B004PTI42S/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nurture+shock&qid=1589313357&s=books&sr=1-2) - ch. 3 Why White Parents Don't Talk About Race // Why Are All the Black Sitting Together In the Cafeteria, And Other Conversations About Race (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465060684/ref=zg_bs_11249_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P26TRW4MBQC1N2J8KASM)

 

Things We Talk About In This Episode:

- Learn more about ALysia Montano + Molly Dickens' non-profit to support Dream Maternity, &Mother (https://andmother.org/)

- Read Deena Kastor's article for Women's Running (https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/people/deena-kastor-adoption-essay/) reflecting on her own adoption

- Dani Jones joins Team Boss (https://www.instagram.com/dani.joness/)

- Watch ESPN's "4 Minutes" movie about Roger Bannister history-making race

- Dathan Ritzenhein announced his retirement (https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a32404384/dathan-ritzenhein-retires-from-professional-running/)

- Boston cancels parades + large events through at least Labor Day (https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-coronavirus-testing-update-mayor-walsh-may-8-2020/32417612) // Illinois' Plans for Reopening Post-COVID (https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/heres-a-breakdown-of-the-5-phases-of-illinois-reopening-plan/2266956/)

- Learn more about Saucony's Endorphin Pro (https://www.saucony.com/en/endorphincollection/)

 

Hand Off: I'll Have Another Episode 248 with Chris Turner (https://lindseyhein.com/20200508-11921/episode-248-chris-turner-honoring-ahmaud-arbery-irunwithmaud/) //  Citius Mag with Dani Jones (https://citiusmag.com/citius-mag-podcast-dani-jones-colorado/)

 

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With many races cancelled in the upcoming months, lots of athletes using running as an outlet during this time and access to healthcare providers a little harder to come by than normal many runners are finding themselves facing niggles or full blown injuries right now. In this episode Lauren chats with James Casady, MPT of Platinum Physical Therapy about how we can all stay healthy, avoid common injuries + treat the niggles that we do encounter.

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In this episode, Abby catches up with Jesse Williams. Jesse started his own business, Sound Running, two years ago after spending 13 years as an executive at Brooks Running, helping to develop the Brooks Beasts and grow the brand and sport. He's been running since high school, competed at Texas Tech in college, and is a key voice in the running industry, bringing an insightful perspective to many current issues.

Abby and Jesse cover a range of topics in this episode including an unique virtual race series Sound Running is offering during the month of May, how pros get signed to contracts and make money, as well as some quarantine encouragement.

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In this episode Lauren + Abby chat about the latest news in the running world from the past week - from Shalane and her husband welcoming their son, completed and upcoming virtual races, a World Record attempt coming at the end of the month, and two important developing stories in the NCAA.

This We Talk About in This Episode

- Shalane Flanagan and her husband welcomed son, Jack, through adoption. (https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lj-mypdcc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

- According to FloTrack (https://www.flotrack.org/events/6682077-flotrack-podcast/videos?playing=6745629&limit=60) Sinclair Johnson is joining the Bowerman Track Club

- Sign up (https://soundrunning.run/trackchamps) for the Sound Running Virtual Track Championships happening this month.

- See some scenes from Roberta Groner's virtual marathon here (https://www.instagram.com/p/B_yWcI7HOwj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

- Watch Eliud Kipchoge and Kenesisa Bekele's conversation here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmquUiaUzYI&feature=youtu.be)

- Johnny Gregorek trains for his denim mile world record attempt at the end of the month

- Sign up (https://goldencoasttrackclub.com/training/) for the Golden Coast Track Club's Virtual 5K that Nikki Hiltz is hosting to raise money for the Trevor Project

- This summer's Falmouth Road Race will be held virtually (https://falmouthroadrace.com/2020-new-balance-falmouth-road-race-to-be-run-at-home-this-summer/)

- The NCAA is reviewing and considering changes to the NIL rules (https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-takes-big-step-toward-allowing-name-image-and-likeness-compensation-for-athletes/)

- DI Conferences petition the NCAA for changes to the required sponsored sports minimum // NY Times Article (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/sports/conferences-petition-ncaa-seeking-to-cut-sports.html) // ESPN Article (https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29037022/five-fbs-conferences-including-aac-c-usa-ask-ncaa-relax-division-requirements)

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The Hand Off: For the Long Run Episode 69 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-david-roche-you-are-so-loved/id1453616436?i=1000472513430)

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In this episode Lauren catches up with Craig Engels. Craig is a professional runner for Nike and lives in Oregon. He won 6 state championships on the track in high school, was a 6 time all-american during his time at Ole Miss is a two time USA Champ + has represented the united states at the Indoor and Outdoor World Championships. You probably know Craig for his signature Mullet-Mustasche look and for being a little goofy. We definitely laughed a lot in this episode but we also got into some serious topics as well and we appreciate his willingness to chat about those as well.

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On this episode Lauren + Abby chat about the running news from the past week, including the USATF's release of 2018 tax information and the running community's response to CEO Max Siegel's $4M+ salary, how some races are getting creative by going virtual or to a showcase format + when the return to racing will happen in the coming months and what races may look like in the fall when/if they do happen.

Things We Talked About In This Episode

- Read more about USATF release of 2018 tax information from Runner's World here (https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a32243052/usatf-releases-2018-tax-information/) and The Washington Post here (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/04/23/usa-track-field-defends-ceos-42-million-2018-salary-number/)

- See Lauren Fleshman's response to the above here (https://twitter.com/laurenfleshman/status/1253112144343810051?s=20) // See Emma Coburn's response here (https://twitter.com/emmajcoburn/status/1253385393128398848?s=20)

- USATF layoffs + CEO's pay cut (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/usa-track-and-field-lays-off-7-ceo-takes-20percent-pay-cut/2020/04/17/4eb33d60-80ee-11ea-84c2-0792d8591911_story.html)

- Mike Wardian runs an FKT on the Mount Vernon Trail (https://twitter.com/mikewardian/status/1254161433857789953?s=20)

- European Athletics Championships Cancelled (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/23/european-athletics-championships-in-paris-cancelled-due-to-covid-19)

- Pittsburgh Marathon is going virtual this weekend (https://thepittsburghmarathon.com/VirtualRace)

- Olympic Track Trials have an official date for summer 2021 (https://www.flotrack.org/articles/6744486-new-dates-set-for-2021-us-olympic-trials)

- Berlin Marathon announcement (https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QDXolD7fl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

- NYT article about the return of sports (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/sports/coronavirus-sports-come-back.html)

- Runners World article on the return to racing (https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a32249569/running-races-after-coronavirus/)

- The Impossible Games in Oslo (https://www.diamondleague.com/news/single-news/news/detail/News/bislett-alliance-launches-impossible-games-in-oslo/)

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The Hand Off: Episode 107 - Liam Boylan-Pett on The Morning Shake Out (https://themorningshakeout.com/episode-107-liam-boylan-pett/)

Bonus Hand Off - I'll Have Another Episode 239 with Ashley Higginson

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In this episode Abby + Lauren chat about some of the news from the past week and then dive into their favorite Boston Marathon memories over the years, including the big years for women and the big moments the past 10 years.

Things We Talk About In This Episode:

- Alicia Monson signs with Total Sports (https://www.flotrack.org/articles/6744066-ncaa-5k-champ-alicia-monson-turns-professional)

- 2017 London Marathon winner Daniel Wanjiru provisionally suspended (London Marathon winner Daniel Wanjiru provisionally suspended)

- Chris Solinsky on the Citius Mag Podcast (http://citiusmag.com/citius-mag-podcast-chris-solinsky-american-record-10k-10-year-anniversary/)

- Chris Solinsky's 10K American Record - Full Video of the race with commentary from Chris + some others (https://www.flotrack.org/video/6744023-race-breakdown-chris-solinsky-simon-bairu-relive-the-2010-payton-jordan-10k)

- The Hunt on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFAapuFKbTk)

- Marathon Woman (https://www.amazon.com/Marathon-Woman-Running-Revolutionize-Womens/dp/B0743JZZWD/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=marathon+woman&qid=1587447962&sr=8-2) by Katherine Switzer

- See Des's IG Post mentioned here (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-E4E9DjLUO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

The Hand Off: I'll Have Another, Episode 240 with Des Linden (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-240-des-linden/id1100818156?i=1000471087196)