Podcast Episodes

Clayton Young After Making The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Team (Live From Orlando)

Heading into the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, the consensus was that there was no consensus: Anyone could make the team.

And the races delivered big time, with topsy-turvy place changes and unexpect…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Pre-Race Show | Top Athletes and Storylines To Watch

On Saturday, Feb. 3, Orlando will host the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. The top three men and women who have met the qualifying standards and criteria will be named the U.S. Olympic team for the Par…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Cooper Teare and Cole Hocker On Reuniting In Virginia, Leaving The Bowerman Track Club + 2024 Plans

"You have to measure out your peaks, especially in an Olympic year. But I'm really happy with my fitness right now. In years past, I haven't been this confident in my fitness. So I'm really happy and…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Natosha Rogers On Her Marathon Debut At The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

This week in the Lap Count Newsletter, Kyle Merber spoke with Natosha Rogers.

In 2012, as a junior at Texas A&M, Natosha Rogers followed up her NCAA 10,000m victory with a second place finish at the …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

The Altitude Conversion Debate; USA XC Championships's Biggest Winners + Why The Best Don't Always Race The Best | The Lap Count

This is The Lap Count newsletter by Kyle Merber, as read by Chris Chavez.

Join more than 15,500 people who stay up-to-date with all the thrilling action and biggest stories in the world of track & fi…

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Ashley Jones Lost Her Arm At 14 Years Old In an ATV Accident, Now She's Inspiring With Her Running

“How amazing it is that (my story) can reach people and encourage them and give them a hope that their life has purpose, that their life has meaning, that their story is not over. That's something th…

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Scott Fauble Ready To Attack U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 'Aggressively And Fearlessly'

"I feel good about where I'm at. Everyone else is going to bring their 'A' game and I'm going to bring my 'A' game. I'm going to have to race to win. I don't think you race to get top three. I think …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

My Houston Marathon Recap + Reflection | 2:59:12 (Guest Host: Ali Feller of 'The Ali On The Run Show')

Finally! 2:59:12 at the 2024 Houston Marathon.

10 years after starting my marathoning career, I finally managed to break three hours in the marathon. This one was a long time coming.

I'm so thankful …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Zach Panning Chipping Away Toward A Dream At The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

"It's fun to come from nothing, have a dream, and then slowly chip away at it. And having those dreams become reality is just a cool story."

When Zach Panning graduated from Grand Valley State in 201…

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Agnes Ngetich Decimates The Women's 10K World Record In 28:46; Takeaways From The Houston Half & Marathon + Bring Back The Kilometer | The Lap Count

This is The Lap Count newsletter by Kyle Merber, as read by Chris Chavez.

Join more than 15,500 people who stay up-to-date with all the thrilling action and biggest stories in the world of track & fi…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago