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How Tyler Andrews Smashed the Everest Speed Record by an Hour Using Double Thresholds
Jun 9, 2026
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Stockholm Madness: COOPER wins at 17, Werro's 1:53.98 to take down Keely, Nuguse keeps winning
Jun 8, 2026
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Nuguse Wins, Stockholm Showdown Set, Cooper's DL Debut & Tyler Andrews on Mt. Everest Record
Jun 3, 2026
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Parker Valby Is Back, BU Is Banned, Andrew Greif on the Enhanced Games
May 27, 2026
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| 6/9/26 |  How Tyler Andrews Smashed the Everest Speed Record by an Hour Using Double Thresholds | 🏃 Try the wearable that improves your running form and helps you stay injury free Aletheia Run is a wearable sensor that clips onto your belt and creates a force portrait of your running mechanics. The new iPro app includes 170+ running-specific strength and mobility exercises tailored to you. Try it free for 30 days — use code LETSRUN10 to save 10%. EPISODE SUMMARY Tyler Andrews, a two-time Olympic trials marathon qualifier turned speed mountaineer, joins the LetsRun.com podcast after shattering the record for fastest ascent of Mount Everest, climbing from base camp to summit in 9 hours 55 minutes, over an hour faster than the 22-year-old previous mark. Andrews details the logistical nightmare of speed climbing Everest, from navigating the deadly Khumbu Icefall at night to waiting until the season's final day for a crowd-free mountain. The conversation covers his unconventional training, double threshold sessions applied to mountaineering, hypoxic training at simulated altitudes above 30,000 feet, and living at elevation in Ecuador and Nepal. After going 0-for-6 across three seasons due to broken gear, bad weather, and crowding, everything finally aligned on attempt seven. Andrews also hints at a return to road racing with eyes on the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 to save 50%. LINKS LetsRun.com Supporters Club Aequilibrium Speed (Tyler Andrews' shoe) Tyler Andrews instagram Tyler Andrews on strava LetsRun.com newsletter Shop LetsRun.com Training Talk Live with Marius Bakken (Supporters Club exclusive) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Aletheia Run -Free trial + save 10% with code LETSRUN10 1:20 Start 06:02 Climbing Logistics, Crowds, and Gear 13:03 Training for Everest With Double Thresholds 20:18 Seven Attempts: What Went Wrong 23:34 Proof, Danger, and the Ethics of Speed Climbing 31:08 How Hard Is It to Climb Everest? 34:24 From Marathoner to Mountaineer 39:48 Risk, Ethics, and the 2028 Olympic Trials 43:17 Life as a Full-Time Mountaineer CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Stockholm Madness: COOPER wins at 17, Werro's 1:53.98 to take down Keely, Nuguse keeps winning | 🎧 Run smarter with the device that helps improve your form & hopefully prevent injuries - Aletheia.Run Check it out today with a free 30-day trial and 10% off with code LETSRUN10. Details here The Stockholm Diamond League delivered one of the most jaw-dropping days in recent track and field memory. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won his first-ever Diamond League 800 in 1:42.70, as Swiss star Audrey Werro shocked everyone including Keely Hogkinson with her 1:53.98 win- the fastest time in 43 years. Yared Nuguse went back-to-back on the Diamond League circuit, outgunning Australian teenager Cam Myers in the 1500. What's wrong with Kenneth Rooks? Alook ahead to Oslo? and debate the Diamond League Mount Rushmore. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club —https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public LINKS Aletheia free trial with code LETSRUN10 Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins Audrey Werro 1:53.98 LetsRun.com T-shirts — shop.letsrun.com Join the Supporters Club TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Aletheia.Run free trial with code LETSRUN10 02:29 Intro / Stockholm Diamond League Recap 05:37 Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins Diamond League 800 in 1:42.7 16:30 Audrey Werro Runs 1:53.98, Fastest Women's 800 in 43 Years 22:11 Werro vs. Hodgkinson: A New Women's 800 Rivalry 27:47 Men's 1500: Yared Nuguse Edges Cam Myers 33:15 Nuguse's Diamond League Legacy and American Distance Running 36:55 Men's Steeplechase: El Bakkali Wins, Kenneth Rooks Struggles 39:37 Women's Steeplechase: Bouzayani Breaks Nine, Top Americans Reviewed 46:59 Oslo Diamond League Preview: Lutkenhaus vs. Wanyoni and 5K Showdown 51:53 Diamond League Mount Rushmore and Hocker/Kerr Season Plans 54:57 Outro / Join the Supporters Club 57:47 Aletheia Run Free Trial with code LETSRUN10 CONTACT Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  Nuguse Wins, Stockholm Showdown Set, Cooper's DL Debut & Tyler Andrews on Mt. Everest Record | 🏃 Join the best club in running & get a bonus podcast every week A super soft T-shirt, and savings on running shoes and exclusive content. Use code GOAT50 — just $5/month for the first year. Money-back guarantee. letsrun.com/subscribe**** Diamond League Rabat delivered fireworks: Kenny Bednarek ran 19.69 in the 200m, El Bakkali got the big win as Frederik Ruppert became the first non-African-born man to break 8:00 in the steeplechase, and Yared Nuguse won his fifth Diamond League race before his big showdown with Cam Myers in Stockholm. The hosts debate whether Cam Myers can break the world record at Stockholm, break down Cooper Lutkenhaus's Diamond League debut, and ask if Keely Hodgkinson will greak the 800m world record this summer. Then Tyler Andrews @68:50 joins to tell the incredible story of his record-breaking 9-hour-55-minute ascent of Mount Everest from base camp to summit — his seventh attempt — and what it took to get there. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS LetsRun.com Supporters Club Shop LetsRun.com Sam Blaskowski 9.89 Was Cooper Lutkenhaus's 1:42.27 for 800m the greatest performance ever by a 16-year-old? Thread: Bednarek's 200m at Diamond League Rabat Aequilibrium Speed (Tyler Andrews' shoe) Training Talk Live with Marius Bakken (Supporters Club exclusive) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Start 01:11 Intro and Episode Preview 07:38 Diamond League Rabat: Bednarek's 200m Dominance 11:49 First Non-African Sub-8 Steeplechase 18:16 Is El Bakkali the Steeplechase GOAT? 20:31 Yared Nuguse's Historic Diamond League Streak 22:46 Cam Myers Mania and the Stockholm 1500 26:00 Can Cam Myers Break the World Record? 33:47 Stockholm 1500 Race Tactics and Sam Blaskowski's 9.89 40:17 Cooper Lutkenhaus's Diamond League Debut 44:44 Keely Hodgkinson's 400 and the 800 World Record Chase 51:22 Will Hodgkinson Break 1:53 This Summer? 53:08 Mechanical Rabbiting and World Record Fantasies 56:08 Alan Webb vs Cooper Lutkenhaus vs Jane Hedengren 63:41 Jordan Anthony vs Noah Lyles in Rome 68:50 Tyler Andrews: Fastest Ascent of Mount Everest 73:31 Climbing Logistics, Crowds, and Gear 80:33 Training for Everest With Double Thresholds 87:49 Seven Attempts: What Went Wrong 91:05 Proof, Danger, and the Ethics of Speed Climbing 98:39 How Hard Is It to Climb Everest? 101:55 From Marathoner to Mountaineer 107:19 Risk, Ethics, and the 2028 Olympic Trials 110:48 Life as a Full-Time Mountaineer CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  Parker Valby Is Back, BU Is Banned, Andrew Greif on the Enhanced Games | 🏃Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Join for $5/month with code GOAT50. Get a bonus podcast every week, exclusive content, and a super soft T-shirt when you join for a year. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe**** Parker Valby made a triumphant return to outdoor track with a 14:49 personal best victory in the women's 5,000, her first professional outdoor race in nearly two years. Brandon Miller got the men's 800 at LA Track Fest rand aised questions about Donovan Brazier, while Josh Kerr posted an 800 PB fueling mile world record speculation. World Athletics dropped bombshell 2027 World Championship standards — 1:43 flat for the men's 800, 3:30 for the 1500, 12:50 for the 5K — and banned BU's indoor track for qualifying. The episode closes with NBC's Andrew Greif (author of Beyond Fast) talking about his experience at the Enhanced Games, where $250,000 first-place prizes couldn't overcome Father Time. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS LetsRun.com - the home of running Marius Bakken's New Book: The Norwegian Method Applied Is a Must-Read LetsRun.com Supporters Club — (code GOAT50) World Athletics Announces Super-Hard Qualifying Standards for 2027 World Championships Hot Rumor: WA Will No Longer Accept Times From BU Indoors (LetsRun Forum Thread) Enhanced Games: Drugs Don't Get Athletes Banned, They Get Rich — Andrew Greif, NBC News Beyond Fast by Andrew Greif and Chris Lear (Amazon) LetsRun.com Training Talk Live with Marius Bakken (Monday 1:00 PM Eastern, Supporters Club members only) TIMESTAMPS 00:05 Sponsor and Supporters Club Plug 01:09 Intro and Episode Preview 06:29 LA Track Fest: Biggest Winners and Losers 07:08 Parker Valby's Triumphant Return 11:57 Is Parker Valby's 14:49 Good Enough? 15:11 Most Disappointing Performances 18:22 Men's 800: Brazier, Kerr, and Kessler 22:51 Hobbs Kessler's Ceiling and Parker Wolfe's Rise 27:14 Josh Kerr's 800 PB and Mile World Record Talk 30:26 Weldon's World Cup Team and Soccer Tangent 36:09 Steeplechase Roundup and Cooper Lutkenhaus 42:14 2027 World Championship Standards Are Insane 45:39 BU Indoor Track Banned for Qualifying 53:01 Will These Standards Kill the US Trials? 56:04 Quota Reallocation and the Future of Team Selection 59:39 Sound Running, Track Meets, and Quick Hits 66:08 AI, Princeton Reunions, and Random Banter 68:38 The Enhanced Games Recap 69:19 Andrew Greif Joins: Inside the Enhanced Games 74:39 The Money That Lured Athletes Out of Retirement 77:28 The Spectacle in Las Vegas 82:55 Why Clean Athletes Competed at the Enhanced Games 85:00 Fred Kerley and the Olympic Eligibility Question 88:11 Did the Drugs Actually Work? 92:59 The Protocol Problem and What Comes Next 98:19 Father Time Is Undefeated 102:13 The Emotional Cost of Crossing the Line 103:44 Doping in the NCAA and Closing Thoughts 109:03 Outro and Supporters Club CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  Comebacks: DL, Coburn, Brazier & Valby + Enhanced Games, Athlos Doubles Down | 🏃 Want a bonus podcast every week, a super soft shirt, all for less than $5 a month? Join the Supporters Club for a second weekly podcast, bonus content, and access to live events. Use code GOAT50 for a discount. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe The Diamond League returned with a historic men's 3,000 in Keqiao where 14 men broke 7:30, more than any full year in history, while distance racing's became even more international with a win by Mark English. A North Carolina high school relay team was controversially disqualified for a minor celebration, Parker Valby makes her outdoor pro debut at the Sound Running Track Fest, Donovan Brazier continues his unlikely comeback, and Emma Coburn returns to the steeplechase at 35. This weekend we have the Sound Running Track Fest on Saturday evening at UCLA with a stacked lineup of American stars. Athlos announced a new two-meet format for 2026 with $2.1 million in prize money, a 2.7x increase over last year. And the Enhanced Games launch Sunday in Las Vegas with $250,000 on the line in the men's 100. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links Marius Bakken's New Book 'The Norwegian Method Applied' Is a Must-Read (Book Review) Sound Running Track Fest Athlos Announces New 2-Meet Format for 2026, $2.1 Million in Prize Money LetsRun.com Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LetsRun.com VPN recommendation — https://www.letsrun.com/vpn Timestamps 00:00 Sponsor / Intro 01:07 Diamond League Format and Weekend Preview 08:30 Historic Men's 3000 Meters in Keqiao 10:33 The Globalization of Men's Distance Racing 14:57 Doping, Super Spikes, and Why Africa's Dominance Is Fading 20:51 Women's 1500 and Australia's Commonwealth Games Selection Puzzle 26:19 Sprint Recap: Lyles, Jordan Anthony, and Rai Benjamin 28:44 US Women's Steeplechase Check-In 32:01 From Soccer to Ivy League Steeple Champ: The Pia Belolo Story 35:16 Nick Plant's 1500 and 4x400 Double at ACCs 38:58 North Carolina High School DQ Controversy 41:25 Celebration vs Taunting: Where's the Line? 49:01 Sound Running LA Track Fest Preview 54:59 Donovan Brazier's Comeback and the Men's 800 Storyline 60:26 Emma Coburn Returns to the Steeplechase 62:51 The Enhanced Games: Should We Watch? 68:58 The Ethics of Enhancement and What It Means for Clean Sport 72:03 Athlos 2026: Doubling Down on Prize Money 76:41 Athlos Teams, Messaging, and Sustainability Questions 82:28 Athlos vs Grand Slam Track: Spending Smarter Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 5/16/26 |  Marco Langon: Going Pro, Penn Relays Revenge, and NCAAs - "I'm Not a Runner, I'm a Competitor" | 🏃 Use the VPN we use https://www.letsrun.com/vpn**** Villanova senior Marco Langon joins the LetsRun.com podcast to break down his 3:32 1500m personal best, the No. 2 time in NCAA history, and explain why he's locked in on the 5K at NCAAs. He relives one of the greatest Penn Relays weekends in recent memory, losing the DMR anchor duel with Simeon Birnbaum on Friday, then coming back to win the four by mile on Saturday. Langon opens up about his decision to turn pro after this season, signing with agent James Templeton, his family's financial reality, and why he refuses to filter himself. He also pushes back on the narrative that a runner's first pro year is always hard, calls out misinformation about Kenyan training, and reveals his favorite training shoes. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content for $5 a month the first year. Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LINKS Eamonn Coghlan's Chairman of the Boards Frank O'Mara's Bend, Don't Break The Norwegian Method by Marius Bakken Gear: Diadora Atomo Star (favorite training shoe) Diadora Gara Carbon https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-MRFDIGC.html\&from=letsrunhttps://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-MRFDIGC.html\&from=letsrun(LetsRun may get affiliate commissions from some of the links above)https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-MRFDIGC.html\&from=letsrun TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sponsor / Intro https://www.letsrun.com/vpn 00:30 Marco Langon's 3:32 1500 and Why He's Running the 5K at NCAAs 05:01 Penn Relays: The DMR Heartbreak 10:12 Villanova History and Marcus O'Sullivan's Legacy 15:01 Four by Mile Strategy and the Simeon Rivalry 16:41 On Profanity, Authenticity, and Growing the Sport 22:18 Olympic Dreams: Competitor, Not Just a Runner 25:46 Final Season at Villanova and Going Pro 29:09 Signing with Agent James Templeton 32:17 Big East Preview and Summer Racing in Europe 35:32 Altitude, Work Ethic, and Kenyan Farming Myths 39:31 Shoe Review: Diadora Atomo Stars and Gara Carbons 41:18 Supporters Club CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 |  Diamond League is back, Birnbaum 1:44, Valby's return, Gout Gout, Hocker vs Fisher | 🏃 Presented by the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Get a bonus podcast every week, (and the Parker Valby clip on today's episode), a free T-shirt, and more. Join the coolest club in running at letsrun.com/subscribe for under $5 a month with code GOAT50. The 2026 Diamond League season kicks off Saturday in Shanghai as the outdoor track calendar heats up. Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum lowered his 800m PB to 1:44.67, strengthening his case as NCAA 1500 favorite despite a 12-man curse on NCAA record holders. Australia's Gout Gout got a 60 Minutes profile, reigniting debate about sprint phenoms and Erriyon Knighton's four-year trenbolone ban. The hosts preview a loaded Diamond League season, debate whether Cole Hocker or Grant Fisher will finally win a DL meet, rank teen phenoms Lutkenhaus, Myers, and Gout Gout, and ask whether any world records will fall in 2026. Late-breaking news: Parker Valby enters the Sound Running 5K for her first outdoor track race since the Paris Olympics. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=publichttps://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public LINKS LRC Who Wins in a 250 Mile Race: Rachel Entrekin or Sabastian Sawe? Gout Gout on 60 Minutes (YouTube) Gout Gout on 60 Minutes (LetsRun Forum) Simeon Birnbaum 1:44.67 PB at Oregon Invite Marco Langan 3:32.79 at Azusa Pacific, #2 in NCAA History Mike Holloway Interview on Botswana Doping Rae Edwards on Shoe Companies Supplying Drugs Kenny Bednarek on Grand Slam Track (Front Office Sports) What if they ran marathons at night? Cooper Lutkenhaus Podcast Interview Simeon Birnbaum Podcast Interview Diamond League 2026 season preview and predictions article on LetsRun.com Grant Holloway injury update (Instagram) Parker Valby Sound Running Invite entry Bodey Lutes breaks Prefontaine's 800m record TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Supporters Club Promo and Intro 00:55 Welcome and Episode Preview 06:35 Simeon Birnbaum's 800m PB and the NCAA 1500 Curse 12:18 Bicarb, Super Shoes, and the 800m Revolution 16:03 Birnbaum as Centro 2.0 and Marco Langan's 3:32 23:00 Bodey Lutes: The New Fastest Runner From Coos Bay 26:22 Wilma Nielsen's Oregon Debut and Quincy Wilson's Hurdles 29:07 Gout Gout Gets the 60 Minutes Treatment 35:42 Gout Gout vs Erriyon Knighton and the Name Factor 37:53 Erriyon Knighton's Doping Ban and the Trenbolone Cases 38:30 Mike Holloway on Botswana Doping 40:41 The USADA vs WADA Battle Over Knighton's Case 46:02 Diamond League Season Preview and Cole Hocker vs Grant Fisher 50:36 Grand Slam Track and Athlos Updates 56:23 Who Will Be the Best Men's 1500 Runner in 2026 60:56 Teen Phenom Rankings: Lutkenhaus, Myers, and Gout Gout 67:04 Will Any World Records Fall in 2026 71:18 Femke Bol's Move to the 800 Meters 75:22 Josh Hoey Concerns and Top US 800m Runner 80:19 The Athing Mu Mystery 82:18 Shanghai Diamond League Preview and Sign-Off 85:50 Parker Valby Enters the Sound Running 5K CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  Sub-Two, Rojo on NPR, Felix's Comeback at 42, Drew Hunter, a Near World Record in Botswana✨ | marathonrunning shoes+4 | RoJo | LetsRun.comNPR+4 | Botswana | sub-two marathonrunning shoes+4 | Susan G. Komen Foundation | 1h 18m 59s | |
| 5/2/26 |  Nico Young on his road debut, 2026 big plans, extra workout & World Ultimate Champs✨ | Nico Youngrunning+4 | Nico Young | adidas | OsloParis+1 | Nico Youngrunning debut+5 | LetsRunGOAT50 | 25m 26s | |
| 4/27/26 |  Sub 2 Happened & Did the Marathon Change Forever? Sawe 1:59:30 + 2:05 Shocker in Toledo✨ | marathon recordsrunning news+3 | — | Wall Street JournalAdidas | — | marathonrecord+6 | LetsRun.comGOAT50 | 1h 41m 50s | |
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| 4/23/26 |  Cooper Lutkenhaus: World Indoor Champion & His "Just Send It" Mentality✨ | World Indoor Championshiprunning tactics+5 | Cooper Lutkenhaus | — | Toruń, PolandTexas | Cooper LutkenhausWorld Indoor Champion+5 | LetsRun.comGOAT50 | 46m 37s | |
| 4/22/26 |  The Fastest Boston Marathon Ever + Simeon Birnbaum 3:31, Michael Norman Returns✨ | Boston MarathonNCAA records+3 | Simeon Birnbaum | NCAAAIU | Boston Marathon | Boston MarathonJohn Korir+6 | LetsRun.comGOAT50 | 1h 39m 20s | |
| 4/16/26 |  Sara Hall on Her New Book, Racing Boston at 43, and Her Trip to the American Record✨ | memoirBoston Marathon+4 | Sara Hall | For the Love of the Grind | — | Sara HallBoston Marathon+5 | LetsRun.comGOAT50 | 36m 23s | |
| 4/15/26 |  Gout Gout's 19.67, Cam Myers' 3:29, LA Olympic Ticket Prices + Cooper Lutkenhaus✨ | athleticstrack and field+3 | Cooper Lutkenhaus | LetsRun.comLetsRun Forum | Australia | Gout GoutCam Myers+5 | — | 1h 19m 50s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Simeon Birnbaum: "No One Cares About Second Place" - His Quest to Win NCAAs✨ | NCAA indoor seasonrunning tactics+4 | Simeon Birnbaum | Jerry SchumacherDiadora+1 | OregonSouth Dakota | Simeon BirnbaumNCAA indoor+5 | LetsRun.com Supporters ClubGOAT50 | 37m 22s | |
| 4/7/26 |  Jane Hedengren, Sha'Carri's Return, a Marathon Shake-Up & Simeon Birnbaum guest✨ | Jane Hedengren's recordSha'Carri Richardson's return+3 | Simeon Birnbaum | LetsRun.comWorld Athletics+1 | — | 10,000m recordSha'Carri Richardson+5 | — | 1h 39m 29s | |
| 4/5/26 |  Josh Kerr (guest): chasing mile world record + beating Cole Hocker: "It was f***ing awesome"✨ | mile world recordJosh Kerr+4 | Josh Kerr | Brooks Glycerin 23Brooks Hyperion Elite+3 | — | mile world recordJosh Kerr+5 | — | 43m 54s | |
| 3/31/26 |  Josh Kerr world record attempt, Shelby, secret doping bans, and the pacer who couldn't win✨ | world record attemptrunning performance+3 | — | LetsRun.com | Flagstaff, AZ | Josh Kerrworld record+6 | Nike | 1h 21m 29s | |
| 3/25/26 |  World Indoors Stunners: Cooper's Gold, Hodgkinson's Domination, Africa's Shutout✨ | World Indoorsrunning+3 | — | World AthleticsLetsRun.com | Torun, PolandUS+2 | Cooper LutkenhausKeely Hodgkinson+3 | AletheiaLETSRUN10 | 1h 17m 45s | |
| 3/22/26 |  Cooper Gets Gold and his coach Chris Capeau joins us to talk about it + Keely, Hunter Bell gold | Get the full podcast, join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club at 50% off with code GOAT50 https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public or watch for free on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpdHnChkn3g Cooper Lutkenhaus, just 17 years old, became the youngest world champion in World Indoor Championships history, winning the men's 800 in Toruń, Poland — on spring break. His coach Chris Capeau joined the show live to break down the race tactics and what makes Cooper different. Keely Hodgkinson dominated the women's 800 in 1:55.3, then stunned with a 50.1 anchor on Britain's 4x400. Georgia Hunter Bell claimed 1500 gold, capping a historic day for British distance running. East Africa went home without a single distance medal, and Mariano Garcia pulled off a brilliant wire-to-wire 1500 win for Spain.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Timestamps 00:00 Music 00:22 Intro / Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins World Gold 02:42 Coach Chris Capeau on Cooper's Race Tactics 05:42 Why Cooper Ran a Full Indoor Season 09:04 Cooper's Family and What Makes Him Different 11:57 World Champion on Spring Break 16:14 Coach Capeau Watches the Final From Texas 18:17 From Tokyo Flame-Out to World Champion 20:17 Cooper's Winter Training and Leveling Up 24:10 Farewell to Coach Capeau and Bold Predictions 27:00 Men's 1500: Mariano Garcia Goes Wire to Wire 32:26 Women's 1500: Georgia Hunter Bell Takes Gold 35:58 Keely Hodgkinson and Women's 800 Results 39:00 Biggest Winners and Losers of the Meet 41:16 Nikki Hiltz: Seven US Titles but Can They Win Gold? 44:03 Keely's 4x400 Anchor and Non-Distance Highlights 47:54 NCAA, Cole Hocker, and Final Thoughts Contact Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  Kerr puts Hocker to sleep, Battocletti gold, Mackay silver, Lutkenhause cruises, (10 minute sneak peak) | **Want the full podcast?**Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public If not you can watch for free on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clKJYKEfoAE Josh Kerr outmaneuvered Cole Hocker to take the men's 3000 and claim his third world title, throwing Hocker's signature celebration back at him. Cooper Lutkenhaus dominated his 800m semifinal with the fastest time at World Indoors since 1997, positioning the 17-year-old Texan as a legitimate gold medal threat. Sprint upsets rocked the straightaways as Julien Alfred and Trey Cunningham both fell short of expectations. Simon Ehammer broke Ashton Eaton's heptathlon world record, while Emily Mackay delivered a stunning silver in the women's 3000m and Nadia Battocletti got gold. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sponsor / Intro 00:23 Introduction and Race Preview 02:44 Men's 3000m Final: Kerr vs Hocker Showdown 05:01 Hocker's Tactical Missteps 06:43 The Celebration and Rivalry 11:12 Jan Shrub's Stunning Bronze 13:10 Nuguse Disappoints, Beamish Off the Pace 16:55 Women's 3000m: Emily Mackay Silver, Batocletti Gold 21:11 John, Let's Turn to the Women's 3K 24:31 East Africans Struggle at World Indoors 24:56 Sprint Upsets: Alfred and Cunningham Stunned 27:06 Cooper Lutkenhaus: A Star Is Born 28:38 World Record in Heptathlon, Mondo Wins Pole Vault 29:34 Two-Section 400m Finals Debate 31:18 Men's 400m: Morales Williams vs McCray Battle 33:00 Lutkenhaus: From Prodigy to World Stage 39:12 Can Lutkenhaus Break the World Record? 40:06 Final Preview and Calf Sleeve Mystery 41:34 Women's 800 and Sunday Preview 45:29 On Location in Toruń, Poland Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  Bonus: 2026 World Indoors Preview | The LetsRun.com crew previews the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Poland. The men's 3000m headlines with a Paris Olympics rematch featuring Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus attempts to become the youngest world indoor champion ever. On the women's side, Georgia Hunter Bell and Nikki Hiltz battle for 1500m gold with Faith Kipyegon absent, while Keely Hodgkinson enters as the prohibitive favorite in the 800m. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe LetsRun.com World Indoors Prediction Contest Timestamps 0:00 Music 00:23 Intro and World Indoors Preview Setup 01:50 Men's 3000m: Hocker vs Kerr vs Beamish vs Nuguse 07:36 Men's 800m: Can 17-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus Win? 12:18 Men's 1500m: Isaac Nader Seeks Validation 14:31 Men's 60m: Star-Studded Sprint Showdown 16:50 Women's Sprint Preview and 1500m Battle 21:25 Women's 3000m: Battocletti vs Hailu 23:35 Women's 800m: The Keely Hodgkinson Coronation 26:28 Closing and Supporters Club Plug Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  Jane Hedengren delivers, Fisher flops, Colin Sahlman, Tesfay Runs 2:10, and secret NCAA doping bans | 🏃 Win a free Aletheia Run sensor Clip the Aletheia Run Sensor to your belt for real-time force portrait data, personalized drills, and running form improvements. Win a free sensor — just enter your email here, or you can try for free for 30 days with code LETSRUN10 here.https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/03/win-a-free-aletheia-run-sensor/**** Jane Hedengren announced herself as the most electrifying American freshman in NCAA history, front-running to double gold at NCAA Indoors. Colin Sahlman capped a remarkable weekend with the 3,000 title amid a controversial DQ, while Carter Cutting pulled off a surprise win in the NCAA mile. Grant Fisher's 14th-place NYC Half debut sparked a sharp debate about his road future, and Fotyen Tesfay stunned the world with a 2:10:51 marathon debut in Barcelona. Then Adaejah Hodge's secret doping suspension before she led Georgia to the NCAA title, and the protest at D3 nations of Seth Clevenger's wins. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Use code GOAT50 for 50% off your first year. LINKS 2026 NCAA Indoors Men's Recap: Sprint Madness & 3K Drama Who Is Fotyen Tesfay, and how did she run the second-fastest women's marathon ever (2:10:51) - in her debut? Should Jane Hedengren Go Pro? (Forum Thread) Meet the Winners of LetsRun's Team for Worlds 2026 Win a Free Aletheia Run Sensor Joe Fast on the LetsRun Podcast Ronnie Delany — 1956 Olympic 1500m Final (Video) D3 athletes walking off the medal stand Seth Clevenger / LetsRun investigation Aja Hodge doping ban — AIU announcement TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro / Sponsor / World Indoors Preview 06:00 Jane Hedengren Dominates NCAA Indoors 13:25 Shoudl she go pro 19:16 Sprint Fireworks and Team Titles at NCAAs 24:38 Colin Sahlman's Big Weekend and the 3,000 Controversy 26:58 The DQ 33:37 NCAA Mile: Carter Cutting's Surprise Win 41:54 Rojo Voicemail: Grant Fisher's Half Marathon Debut 43:06 Reaction to Grant Fisher's NYC Half Performance 52:20 Alex Maier and Other Americans Shine in New York 57:58 Fotyen Tesfay Runs 2:10:51 at Barcelona Marathon 1:11:49 Aja Hodge's Secret Doping Ban Revealed After NCAA Title 1:23:22 Seth Clevenger's D3 wins and podium protests 1:37:33 Supporters Club / Outro CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  Kiplimo's 57:20 World Record, Grant Fisher's debut, LA Marathon chaos & Fred Kerley's state of affairs | The LA Marathon delivered the closest finish in race history but controversy erupted when video revealed leader Michael Kamau avoiding a spectator on the course followed a lead vehicle off course and ending us losing $15,000 by the slimmest of margins. Jacob Kiplimo cemented his half marathon dominance with a 57:20 world record in Lisbon without a pacer, and the crew debates whether runners without Olympic track gold can be considered all-time greats. Grant Fisher makes his much-anticipated half marathon debut at the NYC Half on Sunday, Fred Kerley's two-year whereabouts ban is officially confirmed , and Michael Johnson faces fraud allegations as Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy heats up. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Links LA Marathon crazy finish + leader Follows Lead Vehicle Off Course Jacob Kiplimo 57:20 Half Marathon World Record - Lisbon Grant Fisher 4x2 Mile Workout - Track All Access on YouTube Michael Johnson Accused of Fraud in Grand Slam Track Collapse (Front Office Sports by Margaret Fleming) Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Supporters Club 02:32 LA Marathon Sprint Finish and Leader Runs Off Course 13:30 What Went Wrong at the LA Marathon Finish 23:28 Kiplimo's Dominance and Half Marathon World Record 29:55 Barstool Sports Tweets Running and Kiplimo Goes Viral 37:20 Defining All-Time Greats Without Olympic Gold 39:12 Grant Fisher's NYC Half Marathon Debut Preview 40:13 Can Fisher Contend for the Win? 51:18 Fisher's Training Breakdown and Race Expectations 56:07 GPS Watches and Training Technology Evolution 61:57 LA Marathon's 18-Mile Finisher Medal Controversy 66:38 Fred Kerley's Two-Year Ban and Enhanced Games 82:21 NCAA Indoor Championships Preview 85:48 Grand Slam Track Fraud Allegations Contact us Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/8a7275fd-3248-4b3d-aed1-39b889a0b198 | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  Cole Wins 3K - Then Misses the Team. Nikki #7, Cooper #1, US Half Marathon Chaos & NCAA Doping Investigation | 🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run Run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Aletheia's lightweight wearable sensor tracks motion from your center of mass, revealing hidden breakdowns in your form and helping you train smarter. Free 30-day trial + 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10 https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial USA Indoors delivered chaos, breakthroughs, and greatness. Cole Hocker won a classic 3000, then failed to make the world team in the 1500 less than 24 hours later. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus made his US title #1 look easy. Nikki Hiltz made it an amazing seven straight in the 1500. Meanwhile, the U.S. Half Marathon Championships unraveled when the lead vehicle sent the top women off course, and we dig into our investigation into NCAA Division III doping allegations and a loophole that needs fixing. 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Aletheia Run — Free 30-Day Trial + 10% Off with Code LETSRUN10 (sponsored) Letsrun.com Investigation: A Track Star, Doping Allegations, & The NCAA's Anti-Doping Policy Expose Men’s 3000 Instant Reaction Podcast LetsRun.com Message Board Discussion on Iowa State Suspensions USATF Half Marathon Championship chaos Tokyo Marathon 2026 Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Timestamps: 00:00 Aletheia Sponsor / Intro 00:51 Episode Overview 04:21 Cole Hocker's Stunning 1500m Loss at USA Indoors 06:23 Why a Slow Pace Made This Race So Unpredictable 09:05 Tactical Breakdown: What Went Wrong for Hocker and Nuguse 13:44 Nathan Green, Luke Houser, and Davis Bove Make Their Mark 15:51 Women's 1500: Nikki Hiltz Wins a Record 7th Straight US Title 19:32 The World Standards Debate: Why Can't a Mile Count? 23:24 Lindsay Butler's Breakout and the Art of Closing Off the Rail 29:31 Nikki Hiltz vs. Elle St. Pierre: Who's Really Better? 40:43 Cooper Lutkenhaus: 17-Year-Old US 800m Champion 44:51 Cooper at World Indoors: What to Expect in Poland 49:28 Texas High School Sprinting Is Absurdly Loaded 52:17 Men's 3000 Rewind: Nico Young's Positioning Problem 55:03 Noah Lyles, Nike's Rough Weekend, and Other USA Indoors Notes 56:01 USATF Half Marathon Chaos: Top Women Led Off Course 59:39 How Should USATF Fix the Half Marathon Mess? 71:49 Tokyo Marathon: Kosgei Returns, Sprint Finish in the Men's Race 79:44 The Wildest Pacing Decision You'll See This Year 85:02 Brigid Kosgei's Comeback and the Shoe Technology Theory 87:38 Rita Jeptoo Busted Again and a Suspicious US-Based Suspension 89:50 D3 Doping Investigation: The Seth Clevenger Story 97:03 NCAA's Broken Drug Policy and What Needs to Change 107:50 Wrap-Up / Outro Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com Call or text 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) About the LetsRun.com Podcast Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon World Record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together, they move beyond the PR headlines to provide the insider reporting and unfiltered debate that serious fans and industry insiders rely on. Go Deeper: Get the Bonus Podcast: Supporters Club members get an exclusive second podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks. Join the LRC Supporters Club here Join the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forum Contact Us: Call 1-844-LETSRUN (538-7786) or email letsrun@letsrun.com Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/73824aa5-9062-4875-8a11-5f5362a33d04 | — | ||||||
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