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Episode 158: Hail Mary

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Jason and Kevin discuss the latest historic performance by Mary Cain, explain why Galen Rupp and Mo Farah didn’t run as well as expected and argue about whether Kirani James will be challenged in the 400.
Also, the guys preview the New York Diamond League meet and Jason gives an extended review of “Across the Tracks.”
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Episode 157: Doha Diamond League Recap

Posted on May 14, 2013 by | 2 Comments
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.”
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Episode 156: The Diamonds are Coming

Posted on May 8, 2013 by | Comments Off

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

Posted on May 2, 2013 by | Comments Off
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.
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Episode 154: London Marathon Recap + David Epstein on Hypothyroidism

Posted on April 24, 2013 by | 1 Comment
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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Episode 148: NCAA Recap/New York City Half Marathon Preview

Posted on March 13, 2013 by | Comments Off

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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Episode 145: “Haven’t you run before?”

Posted on February 27, 2013 by | Comments Off

Jason and Kevin discuss the latest developments in the Oscar Pistorius case, Galen Rupp’s American record and Mo Farah’s awkward interview.  The guys also chat about Sanya Richards-Ross’s reality show, Usain Bolt’s Copacabana race and the upcoming USA Indoor Championships.

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Episode 143: Millrose Preview/Bolt Debut

Posted on February 13, 2013 by | 1 Comment

Jason and Kevin discuss the modest openers by Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, the strong fields for the Millrose Games and RAK half-marathon and the growing expectations on Mary Cain.  Also, the debate of runner/not a runner continues and Kevin tells his story about avoiding a double lapping by Galen Rupp.

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Episode 141: Too Much to Talk About

Posted on January 30, 2013 by | 1 Comment

In their longest episode to date Jason and Kevin break down Rupp and Cain’s amazing runs over the weekend, the PAC-12 TV rights issue and discuss if the upcoming London marathon has the greatest field in history.

Then, the guys talk about Yohan Blake’s watch, the end of the Turbaned Tornado and answer emails involving IN-N-OUT’s secret menu and some of the greatest races ever.

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Episode 139: Early Records

Posted on January 16, 2013 by | 1 Comment

Jason and Kevin chat about the records by Mary Cain and Brianna Rollins, Moses Mosop and Wesley Korir joining the Boston Marathon field, Andy Murray’s acceleration and the worst mud ever staged.

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