Jason and Kevin talk about an overdue medal for Erik Kynard, problems with the NCAA cross country system and Jimmy Gressier’s latest celebration. Then, they answer emails including who could be the Ted Lasso of the U.S. relay teams.

Episode 617: Who Should Coach the U.S. Relay Team

Longtime friends Kevin Sully and Jason Halpin discuss the elite world of track and field, road racing and any race involving animals vs. humans.

Sports

Running

Kevin and Jason discuss the highlights from the Prefontaine Classic and Bislett Games including a world record in the women's 10,000m, the mile showdown between Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr, Alison Dos Santos defeating Karston Warholm in Norway, a historically fast men's 5000m and Keely Hodgkinson's 800m master class.

Josh Kerr Takes Down Ingebrigtsen, The Big Three Is Assembling In The Men's 400m Hurdles

Kevin and Jason recap the LA Grand Prix, discuss Kenenisa Bekele being named to the Olympic team and predict who some of the winners will be at this weekend's Pre Classic.

A Pre Classic Preview + Sydney's 200m & Bekele Makes Another Team

Kevin and Jason discuss Fred Kerley's bold prediction, Kenny Bednarek's 200m lifetime best, Alison Dos Santos's debut and this weekend's LA Grand Prix.

World Record Prediction

Kevin and Jason discuss the captivating World Relays, Matthew Centrowitz's solid 1500m time, Eliud Kipchoge receiving threats on social media and the upcoming Doha Diamond League meet.

The World Relays Were Kinda Cool

Kevin and Jason discuss the six athletes who will represent Kenya in the Olympic Marathon, the early season results in the men's 100m, the fast times from Rhasidat Adeleke and Quincy Wilson and a downsized World Relays.

Episode 617: Who Should Coach the U.S. Relay Team

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