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Recent Posts
- Episode 157: Doha Diamond League Recap
- Episode 156: The Diamonds are Coming
- Episode 155: Payton Jordan Drake Penn
- Episode 154: London Marathon Recap + David Epstein on Hypothyroidism
- Episode 153: Boston Marathon
- Episode 152: On the Goe
- Episode 151: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
- Episode 150: World Cross Country Recap
- Episode 149: New York City Half Marathon Recap/World Cross Country Preview
- Episode 148: NCAA Recap/New York City Half Marathon Preview
- Episode 147: US Indoor Championships
- Episode 146: Interview with Ato Boldon at the USA Indoor Championships
- Episode 145: “Haven’t you run before?”
- Episode 144: Pistorius and Millrose Recap
- Episode 143: Millrose Preview/Bolt Debut
- Episode 142: New Balance Indoor Grand Prix/ USA Cross Country Championships Recap
- The Morning Run: January 31st
- Episode 141: Too Much to Talk About
- The Morning Run: January 28th
- The Morning Run: January 24th
Episode 157: Doha Diamond League Recap
Jason and Kevin discuss the results from the first Diamond League meet including David Rudisha’s uncharacteristic win in the 800, Allyson Felix’s loss to Amantle Montsho and a remarkably fast women’s 1500.
Then, the guys compare the season’s of Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay thus far, speculate about the ramifications of Sally Pearson’s hamstring injury and debate the merits of “The Bachelor.”
Episode 156: The Diamonds are Coming
Jason and Kevin discuss Tyson Gay’s big 2013 debut, Yoshihide Kiryu’s small setback and bizarre questions for Usain Bolt. Also, the guys preview the Doha Diamond League meet, continue the doping conversation and debate the worst things runners hear after a DNF.
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Episode 155: Payton Jordan Drake Penn
Jason and Kevin run down a busy week of action on the track including Jenny Simpson’s impressive run at the Drake Relays, the international competition at the Penn Relays and the unique cheering of Alexi Pappas during the Payton Jordan Invitational.
The guys also discuss this weekend’s Kingston Invitational which now includes Tyson Gay (but not Usain Bolt), answer listener emails and imagine a movie where Geoffrey Mutai and Patrick Makau are marathon bounty hunters.
Episode 154: London Marathon Recap + David Epstein on Hypothyroidism
Jason and Kevin review the London Marathon and debate whether it lived up to the pre-race hype or if it fell short under the weight of lofty expectations.
Then, Sports Illustrated’s David Epstein joins the guys to discuss the increasing number of athletes being treated for hypothyroidism. David explains the history of the condition in sports, the risks involved, the World Anti Doping Agency’s position and Alberto Salazar’s response to the controversy.
Finally, the guys read emails and Jason reviews a cinematic classic, The Jericho Mile.
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Jason and Kevin try to talk out the tragedy in Boston.
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Episode 152: On the Goe
Jason and Kevin talk with Ken Goe of the Oregonian about the chances of an Oregon NCAA triple crown, Ashton Eaton’s continuous improvement, Shalane Flanagan’s chances in the Boston Marathon, Mo Farah’s upcoming half of a marathon and the prospects of Eugene hosting the 2019 World Championships.
Then, the guys handicap the 2013 Boston Marathon and discuss what a Flanagan victory would mean, predict Monday’s weather forecast and analyze Meb Keflezighi’s incident with a dog.
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Episode 151: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Jason and Kevin discuss Doc Patton’s blazing 100, Shalane Flanagan’s solo 10,000 and Usain Bolt’s 150-meter triumph. The guys also talk about Asafa Powell’s withdrawal from the Stawell Gift, the latest news involving Oscar Pistorius and review “Spirit of the Marathon.”
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Episode 150: World Cross Country Recap
Jason and Kevin discuss the surprise American silver from the World Cross Country Championships, the latest doping allegations involving an Olympic gold medallist and the dream race between Usain Bolt and David Rudisha. Then, Jason reviews “Run Fat Boy, Run,” Kevin takes issue with excessive color coordination in running and the guys respond to emails.
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Episode 149: New York City Half Marathon Recap/World Cross Country Preview
Jason and Kevin chat about Wilson Kipsang’s win in the New York City Half Marathon and speculate why Dathan Ritzenhein performed so well and why Bernard Lagat did not contend. Also, the guys discuss Delano Williams’s performance at the Jamaica Boys and Girls Championships, Ryan Hall and Moses Mosop withdrawing from the Boston Marathon and continue the runner/not a runner debate.
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Episode 148: NCAA Recap/New York City Half Marathon Preview
Jason and Kevin review the NCAA Indoor Championships including the doubles by Lawi Lalang and Abbey D’Agostino, the team championships from Arkansas and Oregon and the phenomenal performance of Shaunae Miller. Then, the guys preview the New York City Half Marathon and predict how fast Bernard Lagat will fare in his first attempt at the distance.
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