The Runthrough

Welcome to the lore of Sarah Hughes. In this episode we learn about the very origins of the ORIGINAL Sarah Hughes and the great honor that the name holds. We talk about Supreme Court cases, being at the Goodwill Games in 2001, and how pre-wrap was a status symbol. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content and private chats with our fellow members!

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!!! Thank you to ALL the women who are of the Olympic class of 2026. You have so much to be proud of. What an incredible way to close out the figure skating events.In this episode we talk about everything that went down here in the Women's Free program at the Olympic Games here in Milan.Thank you to everyone who has followed along with our Olympic coverage over the past few weeks. There have beens ups, there have been downs, and we wouldn't have wanted to recap them with anyone else but YOU! XOSubscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

We react to the penultimate figure skating event of the 2026 Olympics, the pairs, while pretending we don't care about silly things like scores and judging. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

This year, the women's event has a little bit of something for everyone. We discuss fan names for your favorites, why you should love everything Kaori Sakamoto does and just why the US team is so special. In this preview, we break down the women’s event at the Winter Olympics, diving into who the contenders are, what technical elements will matter most, and where momentum can shift in an instant. From jump consistency and program composition to the mental weight of skating with expectations, this is what to watch before the competition begins. Whether you’re tracking medal favorites or watching for breakthrough performances, this preview gives you the storylines, stakes, and psychological pressure points that define the Olympic women’s event. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and inside-the-sport storytelling. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

NOC Sarah Hughes famously once said that when the pairs are good, they're great. In this preview, we break down the pairs event at the #WinterOlympics in Milan, answering questions like "Who is Minicki?" and "Why are her elbows bloody?" We go over the names you need to know, what makes this discipline so dangerous, and the moments that will define the podium. Whether you’re new to pairs (like Ashley) or a longtime fan, this preview will help you understand what to watch, where medals can be won or lost, and why pairs skating is unlike anything else in sport.Pairs' Short Program: Sunday, February 15th, 7:45 PM Milan Local TimePairs' Free Skate: Monday, February 16th, 8:00 PM Milan Local TimeSubscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!