Podcast Episodes

Catching Up With 2:21 Marathoner Betsy Saina Before The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

"The U.S. has become my home because it's been over ten years since I moved there. That makes me feel really emotional. My heart is full. I'm so grateful to be able to represent the U.S., after all I…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA & U.S. Steeplechase Champion Kenneth Rooks Got Knocked Down, But Got Up Again And Won Big In 2023

"I gained a lot of experience being in different races with different strategies and race situations. Competing at the World Championships was amazing. Competing in the prelim and final were two very…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Christian Coleman On His Plan To Return To The Top Of The Sprints

"If you have to flip a switch, it's too late. I've been locked in. We've been training and going at it and we’re focused on the process. The biggest thing for me is staying healthy and staying patien…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Courtney Frerichs Leaves Bowerman, Beatrice Chebet Breaks The Road 5K WR, More Ideas To Fix Professional Track | The Lap Count

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

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Rai Benjamin On How He Fell In Love With Cycling During The Offseason

"But there are not a lot of Black cyclists that ride, obviously. Justin Williams' whole thing is about getting more Black people on bikes and just people on bikes in general. It was awesome because I…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Unpacking Josh Kerr's 61:51 Half Marathon, The Bowerman Winners Revealed, What Is A 25K World Record + Venta de Baños! | The Lap Count

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

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Yared Nuguse On Returning To Defend His Wanamaker Mile Title At 2024 Millrose Games, World Record Possibility

"It feels like a goal that’s within my grasp of achieving. Not only am I stronger and smarter than I was last year, but I feel like I've come a long way and will be able to attack this race with a lo…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

CJ Albertson Explains Why He Went To Mexico To Run 2:11:08 At The Baja California Marathon – One Week After Winning CIM

“I think I have a good shot, but it's also very competitive and a lot deeper than people realize. This is probably a 20-person race. You only hear about maybe five or seven names, but it's a lot deep…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

What Track Can Learn From The NBA's In-Season Tournament, World Athletics Fumbles Athlete Of The Year + The Best Of European XC Championships | The Lap Count

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

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Notre Dame's Olivia Markezich On Her Breakout 2023 – An NCAA Steeplechase Title, 4th at USAs, 3rd at NCAA XC And The 2nd-Fastest Indoor 3000m Time In NCAA History

"I approached that race with the mentality of just sticking my nose in it and trying to give it my all. I didn't have an idea of what place I wanted to be because that can add a bit of stress and anx…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago