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Running--State of the Sport

Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch

The podcast where we talk to the smartest, most informed, most influential, and sometimes fastest runners on the planet.

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00:57:11

CJ Albertson: Trials Threat?

Running--State of the Sport ·

2024/01/21

In this episode, George and Amby talk with prolific fast marathon runner CJ Albertson--a fan favorite and dark-horse contender to make the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team at the Feb. 3 Trials in Orlando. Prior to the 2020 U.S. Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Albertson was a little known road racer competing without a shoe contract. That changed after he finished 7th in 2:11:49. He signed a contract with Brooks, and has been racking up consistently fast marathons ever since. This includes finishes among the

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00:52:57

Chris Chavez/Citius Magazine

Running--State of the Sport ·

2024/01/07

In this episode of "Running: State of the Sport," George and Amby chat with Chris Chavez, founder and prime mover-shaker behind Citius Magazine. In just a few years, Citius has become a top media player in coverage of elite track/field and road racing. While carrying old media nomenclature, ie, "Magazine," Citius is a thoroughly modern digital operation. It includes podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and on-site coverage of major events like the Olympics, World Championships, and

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00:48:38

Kevin Hanson / Hansons Brooks

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/12/24

In this episode of "Running: State of the Sport," George and Amby chat with Kevin Hanson, one-half of the dynamic Hanson brothers behind the Hansons Brooks Running Team. The Hansons team will have a strong group of entrants in the U.S Olympic Marathon Trials on February 3, including top male runner Zach Panning. Panning, while not as well known as some of his competitors, is considered a definite threat to finish on the podium. Past Hansons' runners Brian Sell and Des Linden have

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00:57:52

Conner Mantz: Top U.S. marathon runner

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/12/11

In this episode of "Running: State of the Sport," George and Amby chat with Conner Mantz, a favorite in the Feb. 3 Olympic Marathon Trials, based on his recent 2:07:47 at the Chicago Marathon. Mantz also won two NCAA Cross Country Championships in his days as an undergrad at Brigham Young University. He’s part of a strong BYU marathon contingent that includes Clayton Young, 2:08:00 at Chicago, and 2016 Olympic marathon runner Jared Ward. All are coached by two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner

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00:55:34

Keira D'Amato

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/11/28

In this episode of "Running: State of the Sport," George and Amby chat with Keira D'Amato, the American record holder at 10 miles and the half-marathon, and the second fastest ever in the marathon with her 2:19:27. These performances make Keira a top contender in the February 3 Olympic Marathon Trials. Keira has followed an unusual path to her current running. Soon after college, she stopped serious training to get married, have two children, and start a real-estate business. She

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00:55:31

Episode 6: Patti Catalano Dillon

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/11/13

In this episode of "Running: State of the Sport," George and Amby chat with Patti Catalano Dillon, who received the prestigious Abebe Bikila Award at the recent TCS New York City Marathon. In the 1980 Marathon, Patti became the first American female to break 2:30 in the marathon, finishing second to Grete Waitz. Patti scored many major road race victories in her meteoric career, including 5 at the Ocean State Marathon (Rhode Island) and 4 in the Honolulu Marathon. Patti explains her

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00:49:12

Rob Simmelkjaer, NYC Marathon

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/10/29

In this episode of "Running: State of the Sport," George and Amby chat with Rob Simmelkjaer, the CEO of the New York Road Runners, who of course are organizers of this coming weekend's TCS New York City Marathon. It's arguably the biggest, most globally recognized marathon in the world, and hence a hugely important event on the running calendar every year. Rob tells us how to pronounce his last name--it's much easier than it looks--and explains what it has been like to take

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01:03:36

Merhawi Keflezighi, agent and brother of Meb

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/10/15

In this episode of "Running: State of the Sport," George and Amby chat with Merhawi Keflezighi, younger brother of Meb Keflezighi. "Hawi" is also an important agent-manager to top track and marathon elites. He fills us in on the current financial state of the sport--who’s earning significant money, and who’s not. He also proposes that every winner at the World Championships should receive a $1 million first-place prize. In an emotional retelling, he relives his brother’s famous

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00:53:37

Deena Kastor, U.S. marathon great

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/10/02

In the third episode of "Running: State of the Sport," we chat with American marathon legend, Deena Kastor. Kastor took a bronze medal in the 2004 Athens Olympic Marathon, was outright winner of the Chicago and London Marathons, and also the first American female to break 2:20 in the marathon. And that's just for beginners. In addition, Kastor won 8 National Cross Country Championships, and still holds the American masters marathon record for women (2:27:47), set at the Chicago

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01:10:50

Mark Milde, Berlin Marathon

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/09/18

In Episode 2 of the podcast, "Running: State of the Sport," we chatted with Mark Milde, race director of the Berlin Marathon. The 2023 Berlin race will be held on Sunday, September 24, with Eliud Kipchoge returning to his favorite course. In 2022, Kipchoge established the marathon world record in Berlin when he ran 2:01:09. Among other things, Milde talked about: * His family's long history with the Berlin Marathon, which was founded by his father, Horst, in 1974 * Many of the Berlin

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01:10:49

Jack Fleming, Boston Marathon

Running--State of the Sport ·

2023/08/31

In this episode we talk with Boston Marathon CEO Jack Fleming about * his main job responsibilities * his history with the BAA/Boston Marathon * the spirit and tradition of the Boston Marathon * where he was during the bomb blasts of 2013 * the significance of the 2014 Boston Marathon * his all-time favorite Boston races * what it was like to host Eliud Kipchoge last April * what happened when local police were called to confront Black cheer groups last April * what he says to Meb Keflezighi every

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