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  • Kiplimo's 57:20 World Record, Grant Fisher's debut, LA Marathon chaos & Fred Kerley's state of affairs

    Kiplimo's 57:20 World Record, Grant Fisher's debut, LA Marathon chaos & Fred Kerley's state of affairs
    Mar 11 2026

    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.

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    • 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

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    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.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Cole Wins 3K - Then Misses the Team. Nikki #7, Cooper #1, US Half Marathon Chaos & NCAA Doping Investigation

    Cole Wins 3K - Then Misses the Team. Nikki #7, Cooper #1, US Half Marathon Chaos & NCAA Doping Investigation
    Mar 3 2026
    🏃 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 ExposeMen’s 3000 Instant Reaction Podcast LetsRun.com Message Board Discussion on Iowa State SuspensionsUSATF Half Marathon Championship chaosTokyo Marathon 2026 Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club Timestamps: 00:00 Aletheia Sponsor / Intro00:51 Episode Overview04:21 Cole Hocker's Stunning 1500m Loss at USA Indoors06:23 Why a Slow Pace Made This Race So Unpredictable09:05 Tactical Breakdown: What Went Wrong for Hocker and Nuguse13:44 Nathan Green, Luke Houser, and Davis Bove Make Their Mark15:51 Women's 1500: Nikki Hiltz Wins a Record 7th Straight US Title19:32 The World Standards Debate: Why Can't a Mile Count?23:24 Lindsay Butler's Breakout and the Art of Closing Off the Rail29:31 Nikki Hiltz vs. Elle St. Pierre: Who's Really Better?40:43 Cooper Lutkenhaus: 17-Year-Old US 800m Champion44:51 Cooper at World Indoors: What to Expect in Poland49:28 Texas High School Sprinting Is Absurdly Loaded52:17 Men's 3000 Rewind: Nico Young's Positioning Problem55:03 Noah Lyles, Nike's Rough Weekend, and Other USA Indoors Notes56:01 USATF Half Marathon Chaos: Top Women Led Off Course59:39 How Should USATF Fix the Half Marathon Mess?71:49 Tokyo Marathon: Kosgei Returns, Sprint Finish in the Men's Race79:44 The Wildest Pacing Decision You'll See This Year85:02 Brigid Kosgei's Comeback and the Shoe Technology Theory87:38 Rita Jeptoo Busted Again and a Suspicious US-Based Suspension89:50 D3 Doping Investigation: The Seth Clevenger Story97:03 NCAA's Broken Drug Policy and What Needs to Change107:50 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 hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact 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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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • USAs Day 1: Hocker gets it done, Nuguse edges Nico, Mackay upset Elle, Cooper masterclass, Sage ???

    USAs Day 1: Hocker gets it done, Nuguse edges Nico, Mackay upset Elle, Cooper masterclass, Sage ???
    Feb 28 2026

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    Day 1 of USA Indoors delivered a men's 3000m classic. Cole Hocker edged Yared Nuguse by hundredths of a second after Nico Young's costly mistake, cost him a World Indoor spot.

    Emily Mackay upset Elle St. Pierre in the women's 3K, Sage Hurta Klecker crashed out in the 800m prelims, and 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus looked like a future star. Plus: Tokyo Marathon preview and the USATF TV streaming disaster.

    Timestamps

    • 00:00 Sponsor / Intro (Aletheia Run use code LETSRUN10 )
    • 01:00 Men's 3000m Instant Reaction: Hocker, Nuguse, Young
    • 02:30 Hocker Wins Epic Three-Way Battle
    • 10:35 Nico Young's Costly Tactical Mistake
    • 18:01 Could Nico Young Still Make the Team? (1500m Double Entry)
    • 22:11 Women's 3000m: Emily Mackay Upsets Ellie St. Pierre
    • 24:10 Pete Julian Coaching Mackay
    • 30:27 Women's 800m: Sage Hurta Klecker Out in Prelims
    • 34:31 Men's 800m: Cooper Lutkenhaus' Tactical Masterclass
    • 37:08 Debating Cooper Lutkenhaus Race IQ
    • 45:04 Tokyo Marathon Preview
    • 51:05 USATF TV Streaming Disaster
    • 52:48 Day 2 Preview and Closing

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    56 mins
  • From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner

    From 2:46 to 2:07 in 15 Months: (Guest) Ethan Shuley On How He Became America's 6th Fastest Marathoner
    Feb 27 2026
    🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run *Aletheia is an American company making a wearable sensor designed to improve your running form. Their motto is *Run Stronger. Avoid Injury. And Know Why. Get a free 30-day trial plus 10% off your first year with code LETSRUN10. https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial In one of the coolest stories in running, Ethan Shuley went from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07:14 in just 15 months — making him the sixth fastest American ever. The 27-year-old unsponsored runner living in Tokyo has shocked the running world. Just two years ago, he hadn't broken 15 minutes for 5K. He ran only one race in college with an 8:45 for 3,000 meters. How did this happen? We dive into his journey — from quitting running at BYU due to injuries, to the Japanese racing philosophy of "send it and die gracefully," training 125+ miles per week on six days, and why he's now a 2028 Olympic contender being coached via Instagram DMs. 🎁 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content:Join the Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Ethan Shuley's Strava ProfileEthan's YouTube Channel - Dating Apps in Japan VideoBrett Larner's Japan Running News CoverageJake from Run.Japan YouTube ChannelAletheia Run - Get Free 30 Day Trial + 10% off with code LETSRUN10LetsRun.com Prediction Contest - Win Free Aletheia Sensor Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor / Intro03:53 Ethan's 2:07 Marathon at Osaka08:06 Race Strategy and Cramping12:55 The Japanese Racing Philosophy14:41 The Kobe Marathon Experience17:55 Training Philosophy in Japan22:20 Training and Mileage Breakdown25:57 Life in Japan and Going Pro30:10 Working Full-Time While Training31:33 High School and College Career36:01 The Comeback - Lifting to Ultras38:05 Adapting to Japanese Culture40:29 Moving to Japan and Language Learning43:59 Ultra Running and Speed Work47:51 Doping Questions and Testing49:48 Injury History and Recovery56:15 Training Solo vs. With Groups57:15 Training Partners and 2028 Olympic Goals60:07 Coaching with Isaac Wood61:35 Dating in Japan67:00 Sponsors and Closing Contact us:Email podcast@letsrun.comCall 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 hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact 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/182bc6ce-7f8f-4411-a41d-81ce85176414
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Keely's 1:54 World Record, Ethan Shuley's 2:07 Miracle, USA Indoors, DQ Gun Salute Controversy

    Keely's 1:54 World Record, Ethan Shuley's 2:07 Miracle, USA Indoors, DQ Gun Salute Controversy
    Feb 25 2026
    🎧 Want a 2nd podcast every week & bonus content? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club → https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Keely Hodgkinson ran 1:54.87 to break the indoor 800m world record. Can she get the outdoor record next? Ethan Shuley, a 27-year-old American living in Japan who finished one college race, proved Dreams Become Reality as he ran 2:07:14 at the Osaka Marathon to become the sixth-fastest American ever on a record eligible course. The guys debate what a 2:07 means in the super shoe era. Plus: Tshepiso Masalela was DQ'd for a finger gun gesture at Azeddine Habz in Toruń, drawing comparisons to Noah Lyles' celebration. USA Indoors preview features a stacked men's 3K (Nico Young, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Ethan Strand). Sam Ruthe wrapped his US tour with a 7:43 3K, and Oregon's DMR team survived travel chaos to qualify for NCAAs.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: Keely Hodgkinson 1:54.87 AnalysisWho is Ethan Shuley?Ethan Shuley's YouTube ChannelJapan Running News – Brett Larner's Osaka Marathon RecapMaurice Greene Fire Extinguisher Celebration VideoNoah Lyles gun salutes: 2022 and 20242014 Gabriele Grunewald DQ Controversy- Tons of articlesJimmy Wyner DQ talkhttps://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=3007879 DMR Engelhardt! I still don't believe I just saw thatLetsRun.com Message Board Timestamps: 00:00 Music00:23 Start05:15 Winter Olympics Coverage and What Track Can Learn13:30 Ben True's Running and Skiing Career16:30 Keely Hodgkinson's Indoor 800m World Record18:16 Can Keely Break the Outdoor World Record?26:52 Cooper Lutkenhaus vs Keely Hodgkinson World Record Debate30:30 Ethan Shuley's Stunning 2:07 Marathon in Osaka38:00 Ethan Shuley's Marathon Progression and Japan Training44:29 What Does a 2:07 Marathon Mean in 2026?48:00 Super Shoes and the Changing Marathon Standards52:36 Masalela-Habz DQ Controversy and Noah Lyles Comparison58:00 Noah Lyles Comparison and Celebration Debate63:50 USA Indoor Championships Preview68:34 Sam Ruthe's US Tour Recap73:00 Sam Ruthe's Progression and Training Philosophy77:57 Oregon's DMR Travel Saga and BU Meet Highlights Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.comCall 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 hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact 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/2d7d839a-ce7b-4769-8f7a-e4a012fc677f
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Hocker’s AR + Lutkenhaus 1:44, + Nico's Kick + Elle’s Record Comeback - Can the US Sweep World Indoors? + Keely 1:56 and Sam Ruthe

    Hocker’s AR + Lutkenhaus 1:44, + Nico's Kick + Elle’s Record Comeback - Can the US Sweep World Indoors? + Keely 1:56 and Sam Ruthe
    Feb 18 2026
    🏃 Like this podcast? Joint our Supporters club to get a 2nd podcast every week. Get a bonus podcast every week, plus premium articles and forum perks.https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Cole Hocker breaks the American indoor mile record, Nico Young drops an amazing kick to win the 3,000, and Cooper Lutkenhaus keeps rising in the 800 as the guys debate how these performances translate to USA Indoors and World Indoors. Then it’s over to the women: Keely Hodgkinson’s 1:56.33 and what it means for the 800 (and the world record chase), plus Elle St. Pierre’s postpartum American record. After that, the conversation bounces through a wild BU 3,000 finish, marathon and road action, and Noah Lyles’ Tyson Invitational appearance before closing with an interview with Amanda Heidecker and Taylor Wheaton, the co-chairs behind the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, about what it took to pull it off — crowds, logistics, volunteers, and whether Tallahassee would ever host again. 🎁 Support LetsRun.comJoin the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: LetsRun.com Supporters ClubCole Hocker 3:45 mile + ASICS Sound RunningCan the US men sweep world indoors?Elle St. Pierre in BostonSeville Marathon finish videoNoah Lyles Tyson Invitational 200m Video Visit Tallahassee Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor / Intro07:30 Cole Hocker’s American Indoor Mile Record18:00 World Indoors Plans And Qualifying Standards20:45 Sam Ruthe Learns The Pro Game29:00 Media Pressure And Post-Race Interviews34:48 Cooper Lutkenhaus And Nico Young Break Out40:00 800 Tactics: Can Cooper Medal?47:00 USA Indoors Preview: The Depth Chart50:00 Asics Sound Running Invite: Atmosphere And Takeaways53:00 Grand Slam Track Fallout56:00 Josh Hoey Vs. Cooper Lutkenhaus Debate1:02:30 Keely Hodgkinson And The Women’s 800 Boom1:06:50 Lievin Preview And The New 800 Break Line1:10:04 Elle St. Pierre’s Postpartum American Record1:17:00 Elle Vs. Nikki Hiltz At USA Indoors1:22:40 NCAA Mile Record And Age Debate1:23:55 BU Men’s 3000: Langan-Sands Controversy1:29:42 Marathon Madness: Alisa Vainio’s Breakthrough1:34:17 Weini Kelati’s Barcelona Half Marathon Record1:39:00 Noah Lyles At Tyson Invitational1:45:04 Interview: Amanda Heidecker And Taylor Wheaton1:49:00 Tallahassee Feedback, Attendance, And Crowd Energy1:56:00 How You Host World Athletics: Logistics And Standards2:01:30 Volunteers And The Behind-The-Scenes Operation2:07:30 Would Tallahassee Host Again?2:15:00 The Course, Infrastructure, And What’s Next2:20:00 Wrap-Up Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.comCall 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 hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact 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/b7790054-9478-48fc-82cd-b92881312c3a
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Femke Bol's 800m Debut, Jakob's Surgery, USAs to NYC, Grand Slam Track's $6M Bankruptcy Deal

    Femke Bol's 800m Debut, Jakob's Surgery, USAs to NYC, Grand Slam Track's $6M Bankruptcy Deal
    Feb 11 2026
    Femke Bol made her 800m debut. What did we think? Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy plan will pay the athletes nearly everything they are owed, but vendors only 1.5%. Plus: Why track and field will never be popular year-round (and why that's okay), USATF Outdoor Championships are coming to New York for the first time since 1991, and Robert shares his thoughts on ski jumping regulations that you won't believe. The guys also preview this weekend's stacked meets including the ASICS Sound Invite featuring Cole Hocker vs. Sam Ruthe in the mile and Cooper Lutkenhaus in the 800m, answer listener emails, and debate whether cross country running belongs in the Winter Olympics. 🎁 Support LetsRun.comJoin the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Links: LetsRun.com VPN recommendationWeldon Johnson: Pay the Athletes 85%, Save the League - Inside Grand Slam Track's Bankruptcy PlanUSATF Outdoor Championships to be held in New York for first time since 1991'Penisgate' at Winter Olympics: ski jumpers' acid penis health risksLetsRun.com forum: Jakob Ingebrigtsen injury speculation threadLetsRun.com forum: Cross country in Winter Olympics discussionLetsRun.com forum: Femke Bol 800m debut discussionFemke Bol "Super Bol Sunday" image Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Achilles Surgery07:59 Cross Country in the Winter Olympics Debate15:59 Why Track & Field Will Never Be Popular Year-Round17:59 Femke Bol's 800m Debut: Encouraging or Disappointing?26:14 800m Pacing Analysis with Justin Rinaldi35:14 Robert's Ski Jumping Joke38:14 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships Moving to New York49:13 Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy Plan Explained62:14 Preview: ASICS Sound Invite & Valentine Invitational68:14 Listener Emails: Western Runners & Doping Conspiracy Theories Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/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 hereJoin the Conversation: Post on our world-famous forumContact 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/153b9cb9-1446-409f-aa2b-4a39f698171e
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Sam Ruthe 3:48 Mile @ 16, Cole Hocker #1 in World?, Millrose, Kiplimo's Record Gets Tossed

    Sam Ruthe 3:48 Mile @ 16, Cole Hocker #1 in World?, Millrose, Kiplimo's Record Gets Tossed
    Feb 4 2026
    The 118th Millrose Games delivered a great show and we break it all down. But the biggest performance of the weekend was in Boston not Millrose as Sam Ruthe, just 16 years old, ran 3:48 in the mile to become the youngest man ever under 3:50 by more than a full year. Cam Myers dominated the Wannamaker Mile in 3:47, Colin Sahlman broke a 37-year-old NCAA 800m record with a 1:44.7 victory, and Cole Hocker looked every bit the world's best distance runner in winning the two mile. Meanwhile, Roisin Willis set the American indoor 800m record in Boston, Nikki Hiltz got a big win, and Cooper Luktenhaus added another high school record to his collection. But it wasn't all celebrations. Is Bryce Hoppel's window closing? Why can't Ollie Hoare find his form? Is Hobbs Kessler's injury excuse a relief or a red flag? The episode also digs into the controversial decision by World Athletics to invalidate Jacob Kiplimo's 56:42 half marathon world record due to drafting behind the lead vehicle. Plus: Is it good for young stars to experience defeat? Should Cam Myers skip World Indoors for a domestic meet? And what exactly happened with the Millrose pacing lights? 🎁 Support LetsRun.comJoin the LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribeGet a bonus podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a free t-shirt when you join for a year. Links: Sam Ruthe's family running history thread: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13396729Thread: Biggest winners of the weekend: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027044Thread: Cole Hocker is the #1 distance runner in the world right now: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027201Jacob Kiplimo's world record invalidated: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14027173Millrose two mile pacer responds: https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=14024895Post of Week on Faster Times Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Soccer Banter02:55 Jon's Birthday05:06 LetsRun Meetup in SF09:32 Sam Ruthe's Historic 3:48 Mile at 1611:00 Comparing Teen Phenoms: Ruthe, Ingebrigtsen, Laros, and Myers26:23 Colin Sahlman's 1:44 800m and NCAA Record40:08 Bryce Hoppel, Donovan Brazier, and the Men's 800 Landscape46:00 Cole Hocker Wins Millrose Two Mile47:23 Is Cole Hocker the World's Best Distance Runner?55:00 Cam Myers Dominates the Wannamaker Mile59:00 Hobbs Kessler's Struggles and Ollie Hoare's Decline64:50 Athing Mu, Jane Hedengren, and Learning to Lose70:20 Nikki Hiltz Wins the Women's Wanamaker Mile73:13 Can Hiltz win Olympic gold in LA 2028, what about Faith Kipyegon?82:30 Cooper Luktenhaus's High School 600m Record86:00 Roisin Willis Sets American 800m Record96:25 Jacob Kiplimo's Half Marathon Record Invalidated100:14 Millrose Pacing Controversy and Weekend Wrap-Up Contact us:Email podcast@letsrun.comCall 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/49680b23-530d-48a7-a115-48a0ba8b22f3
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    1 hr and 46 mins