Podcast Episodes

Angelina Napoleon Just Made the World Championships at 20 Years Old—Now She’s Coming to Dominate U.S. Steeplechase and Become the Face of American Distance Running

Angelina Napoleon is 20, but she’s already shaking up the NCAA and U.S. elite running scene like a veteran.

She is a World U20 medalist, NCAA runner-u…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

A 4-Year Ban. No Sponsors. No Team. Shelby Houlihan Just Won Her 14th U.S. Title—and She’s Not Done Yet

Shelby Houlihan isn’t running from her past. She’s running straight into whatever comes next.With a late-race surge and her trademark finishing kick,…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ethan Strand Ran 3:30.25 in Just His Second Pro Race—Now the NCAA Record-Holder Is Headed to the World Championships With One Goal: Win a Medal

Ethan Strand isn’t a prospect anymore: he’s the problem everyone else is trying to solve. 

Just months after rewriting the NCAA record books with blis…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Adam Spencer Ran 3:31 at 23 Years Old, Made the Olympics, and Is Redefining What It Takes to Be a World-Class Miler From Melbourne

Straight out of Melbourne, Adam Spencer is bringing a new level of hunger and hustle to global middle-distance running.

Adam is one of the brightest n…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

He Built Grant Fisher, Coached 38 State Champs, and Qualified for Two Olympic Trials—Coach Mike Scannell on What It Really Takes to Succeed

What happens when you blend world-class wisdom with small-town humility?

When a coach chooses joy over burnout, purpose over pressure, yet still build…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Deena Kastor Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Coach Joe Vigil—and the Lessons That Still Shape Her Stride, Spirit, and Story

There are legends in running, and then there are people who make legends possible.

Returning to the show is Deena Kastor: Olympic medalist, former Ame…

9 months ago

He Closed an Ironman Marathon in 2:39, Broke a Course Record, and Is Still in Med School—Matthew Marquardt Is Redefining What’s Possible

While other pros are napping in NormaTecs, Matthew Marquardt is doing rounds in med school while still torching Ironman courses. 

Matthew is a two-tim…

9 months ago

Copying the Pros Won’t Work, Belief Is Real, and Your Taper Might Be Hurting You—Alex Ostberg Breaks Down July’s Biggest Lessons in Training Psychology

Alex Ostberg is back again, ready to unpack the powerful, and often overlooked, mental side of training. 

In this July roundup, Alex breaks down the f…

9 months ago

Caden Leonard Just Put the Nation on Notice—After a Dominant Junior Year, the Texas Champion Is Gearing Up for a Senior Season That Could Change Everything

If you follow high school distance running, you already know the buzz is real.

Caden Leonard has emerged as one of the most dominant prep runners in t…

9 months, 1 week ago

Sam Ruthe Just Became the Youngest Person to Break 4 in the Mile—And His 3K and 1500 Are Even Scarier

At 15, Sam Ruthe is breaking records and shattering expectations.

With a jaw-dropping 3:58.35 mile, he became the youngest human ever to break four mi…

9 months, 1 week ago