As a freshman at Yale in the spring of 1974, Dan Schlesinger broke the school's record in the 6-mile run. That record was previously held by a guy named Frank Shorter. Remember this for your next running trivia game.Schlesinger did much more in his running career, and also on the long, twisting path that eventually led to his current work as a fine artist. In the 1982 NYC Marathon, Schlesinger came out of seemingly nowhere to finish third in 2:11:54. He was beaten only by Alberto Salazar and

Today we continue our rollout, sharing sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. Recorded live on stage in front of a packed house, this is a conversation between Rich Roll and Katie Schide.    Rich Roll is a pioneering media figure, author, endurance athlete, and host of the Rich Roll Podcast.   Katie Schide is one of the greatest trail runners of all time. A Western States, UTMB, and Hardrock champion, Katie was voted as the 2024 and 2025 Trail Runner of the Year.   In this

What can we learn from elite-level marathon workouts? A lot! Joining us is coach Brant Stachel, a psychotherapist, author, massage therapist, and former elite triathlete. Listen to our previous conversation about how he focues on the mental side of running with pro runners here. In this episode, Brant is sharing 4 elite marathon workouts. You'll learn:  Why these workouts are structured the way they are How to "earn" your workouts When to run each workout How to scale each workout to your ability

The Stride Report Founder Garrett Zatlin and TSR podcast co-host Ben Weisel join us to chat about the D1 Cross Country season and what teams and individuals pass the eye test so far. We also look at Berlin Marathon results, give an update on the Protect College Sports Act, and see if Tim can make it through this episode in one piece!The Stride Report: https://www.thestridereport.com/The Stride Report Pod: https://www.thestridereport.com/the-stride-report-podcast

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Postcards, segues, eyeballs, Cornish pasties, parkrun turns 22 with tutus aplenty, updated milestone icons, junior parkrun's Impact Report, Nicola brings us another fridged profile with this one being Waverley Lakes parkrun in South Yorkshire, and Danny sees all the animals (and a pioneer) down at the lovely Greendale Farm Shop parkrun in Devon.

Anne-Marie Blaney has built her marathon career one steady step at a time. After finishing 16th at the 2024 Olympic Trials and running 2:29, the Hansons-Brooks athlete is already qualified for 2028 and focused on continuing to evolve as a marathoner.Anne-Marie joins Lindsey and Peter to talk about nearly nine years with Hansons-Brooks, why patience and consistency have been so important to her progression, and what she learned from racing the 2024 Trials in Orlando. She also shares how moving to

There's a bit going on in this weeks episode!Highlights being our interviews with Sinead Diver and Issie Hume which you might have seen a sneak peak of on Instagram. We were lucky enough to have some time with both of these incredible women at the Nike ADT finish line last weekend. Both incredible athletes in their own right and lovely people. It was so special to hear a little about their running experiences as they start the final preparations for Melbourne Marathon. We also chat about our own

"I don't want to just read names and countries the whole time. That gets boring. I like to talk to runners, too. 'If this is your first New York City Marathon, throw your hands in the air!' And then half the hands go up, and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, this is so amazing!' I don't know why after all this time I'm still surprised they're listening to me!" Even if you don't know her name or her face, you probably know her voice. Karla Bruning is one of the longtime announcers and emcees for the New

Aleksander Lingauer is stepping away from running. He says it out loud here for the first time.This one was recorded in person in Columbus, the fourth time he and Dominic have sat down together and the first time with no race waiting on the other side of it. Near the end, Aleksander announces that he is pausing his racing indefinitely. The reason is a book—the account of his 419-day solo walk across Europe, shelved when he signed as an athlete, now being finished. It arrives next year.Before that,

In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Paris 2024 Olympian, Canadian 100m champion, and Ajax native Duan Asemota to talk about his latest initiative: The Pocket Run 5K. While Duan is best known for his blistering speed on the track, his newest project proves that running is about far more than just medals and titles. Inspired by his transformational journey to Ruhango, Rwanda as a Right To Play Ambassador, Duan created The Pocket Run to bridge his home community

Meredith didn’t just “add hills” to her training plan, she went to Tanzania and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a 19,600 foot summit that turns every step into a decision. We talk through what it really takes: building aerobic fitness at sea level, practicing patience with “pole pole” pacing, and showing up with the right gear and the right expectations when altitude is the variable you cannot fully control. If you’ve ever wondered how runners can transition into big hikes and endurance adventures...

OFX EPISODE 309: REUNITING WITH THE PAST AND INTERNET RED FLAGS.In this week's episode, Beth goes back in time and we dive into some Instagram red flags.

What do you think would happen if you completely ruptured your Achilles tendon with two kilometers left in a marathon? Most of us would probably assume the race was over. But Tigst Assefa’s 2026 Berlin Marathon story forces us to ask a much more interesting question: how could someone experience a significant injury and still keep running at an incredibly fast pace? Assefa developed pain around 31K, eventually completely ruptured her Achilles around 40K, and still finished the race, won, and ...

Counting down to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, Set the Pace is shining a spotlight on the runners who put purpose behind every mile by raising funds for the race’s more than 670 Official Charity Partners. This week, Rob is joined by Christopher Sheridan of the American Heart Association (AHA), NYRR Hall of Famer and Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson, and NYRR Medical Director Dr. Matt Friedman for an important discussion about cardiac arrest, CPR, and the power of being prepared

On a wander round wonderful Wanstead's Flats and Woods, Rob and Paul catch up. Featuring the eponymous nail, Bonnie convalescing, appropriate outfits, the approach of Autumn, Paul on a treadmill, George and Rob at the Shoreditch Half, top-notch bird action, your PBs and other stories, and our plan and thoughts ahead of York.Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more about the Shoreditch half - plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive

Generic protein advice can sound simple, but for ambitious active women and runners in perimenopause, it misses what our female body actually needs. In this episode, Louise Valentine, a leading expert for perimenopausal active women and runners, challenges the recommendation of eating 100 grams of protein per day and explains why protein needs should reflect our unique body weight, training volume, recovery demands, hormonal shifts, and body composition goals. She discusses how active women, ...

This week Paul reports back on his Hardmoors fun and there have been loads of other races to report on! Also lots of listener feedback and some super running tips to take away! Enjoy!Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more

Send us Fan Mail Book overview: The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried & Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners compiles coaching strategies with illustrative stories from professional ultrarunners to create a convenient resource to help you improve your running. An elite-level racer and coach, author Ian Sharman provides practical guidance for runners at all levels; whether you are at the back of the pack or are going for gold, there's something to learn from his decades of experience...

How do you build a championship distance program starting from scratch?In this live session of The Track Tribe, we’re joined by Coach Shawn Siemers (2024–2025 High School Girls Sport Coach of the Year) to break down the exact process of developing elite endurance athletes from the ground up.Whether you’re taking over a fresh program, trying to get kids off the couch and onto the track, or looking to refine your athlete evaluation, this stream covers the practical blueprint for long-term distance