Daily Relay Mailbag – Game of Thrones

April 9, 2014 | Jim McDannald | One Comment

In the first Daily Relay Mailbag, we tackle everything from King Ches to Game of Thrones to spring marathon wagers. Can’t think of a better way spend a rainy Saturday than answering reader mail.

Q: Assuming perfect health, and … Read More

The Monday Morning Run: Bekele debuts, Florida Relays recap and London Marathon preview

April 7, 2014 | Kevin Sully

We are halfway through our tale of two debuts. Kenenisa Bekele delivered in his first attempt at the marathon yesterday and now Mo Farah will take his turn this weekend. Those two athletes bookend our weekly recap.

The Medalists

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The Monday Morning Run

January 27, 2014 | Kevin Sully | 5 Comments

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We will get to Galen Rupp, Mary Cain and all the other news of the week shortly. First, some thoughts on Alan Webb, who announced this week that he will retire from professional running … Read More

The 4 x 1: Rupp and Cain Chasing Records, London Field, Bekele to Paris and Supplements

January 15, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

Jason and Kevin take four minutes to discuss:

-Who has the better chance of setting an American record on Thursday, Mary Cain or Galen Rupp? 

-What is a realistic place for Mo Farah to finish in the London Marathon?

-Did … Read More

Daily News Roundup: First College Team Rankings

January 14, 2014 | Jesse Squire

The year’s first college team rankings were released yesterday and today.

The USTFCCCA released its pre-season rankings yesterday, with Arkansas and Texas as the #1 men’s and women’s teams. Those rankings seek to predict national championships scoring potential.

Track and … Read More

The Monday Morning Run

October 21, 2013 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

Ashton Eaton will try his hand at the 400-meter hurdles next season

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Track fans received their first bit of positive non-championship season news when Ashton Eaton’s coach Harry Marra said that … Read More

Jason’s London Marathon Live Blog

April 22, 2013 | Jason Halpin | One Comment

Editor’s Note:  Our own Jason Halpin was so excited about the field at this year’s London Marathon that he stayed awake past 4:00 a.m. to watch it.  The following are his musings:  

1:24 a.m. It’s almost 1:30, do you … Read More

London Marathon Odds

April 19, 2013 | Jason Halpin | One Comment

With the most loaded field in the history of marathons (I’m just assuming this is the case I am 29 and have only been paying really close attention since we started the podcast), I’ve never had a harder time putting … Read More

The Weekend’s Best Matchups — April 19-21

April 19, 2013 | Jesse Squire | One Comment

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The outdoor and road racing seasons are really beginning to heat up. Here are my picks for the best matchups to watch this weekend.

1. Stephen Kiprotich vs Geoffrey Mutai vs Patrick Makau Sunday, … Read More