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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

Episode 147: US Indoor Championships

Kevin is back from the US Indoor Championships and Jason is back on the podcast as the guys talk about Jenn Suhr’s World Record, Cain’s last lap, Leer’s double and if Jeremy Wariner has one last hurrah.

Then they discuss Lopez Lomong’s versatility, Lagat running a half marathon, match-ups to watch in this weekends NCAA Indoor Championships and the return of twitter questions.

 

Episode 146: Interview with Ato Boldon at the USA Indoor Championships

Ato Boldon sits down with Kevin and discusses the highlights of the indoor season, Usain Bolt’s early season races, the challenges of broadcasting track and field, the Oscar Pistorius case and much more.

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

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.

Episode 144: Pistorius and Millrose Recap

Jason and Kevin discuss the murder charge against Oscar Pistorius, the record-breaking results from Millrose, Mo Farah’s future debut in the marathon and the fast times from the RAK half-marathon.

The guys also discuss PEDs, a NCAA coaching scandal, track and field bucket lists and a glaring inaccuracy in Shawshank Redemption.

Episode 143: Millrose Preview/Bolt Debut

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.