House of Run

Jason and Kevin preview this weekend's U.S. Championships and discuss the professional debuts of Sydney McLaughlin and Michael Norman, the chances of a Shelby Houlihan double, a stacked men's 800m and the athlete most in need of a good race. The guys also discuss Kellyn Taylor's breakthrough marathon, Asbel Kiprop's Twitter fire directed at David Rudisha and world records from the 1800s.

Jason and Kevin discuss the 2018 NCAA Championships including USC's unbelievable comeback in the women's 4x400m, the collegiate records from Rai Benjamin and Michael Norman, a bevy of upsets in the men's distance races, Sydney McLaughlin's final race as a collegian and all the other highlights from four thrilling days in Eugene. The guys also chat about Juan Miguel Echeverria almost long jumping out of the pit in Stockholm, the barriers being set to the wrong height in Oslo and the impending Galen Rupp and Mo Farah match-up at the Chicago Marathon.

Jason and Kevin run through all the main storylines entering the NCAA Championships including the incredible men's 400m field, Sydney McLaughlin's chances for a fast time, a battle of former champions in men's 5000m and Karissa Schweizer's attempt at a distance double. The guys also chat about the ongoing saga with the Hayward Field renovations, this week's Diamond League meets and the most popular active athlete in the world.

Jason and Kevin discuss Shelby Houlihan's huge personal best, Michael Norman's monster anchor leg, Noah Lyles' 19.69, Ronnie Baker's big week in the 100m, the stumbles from Sydney McLaughlin and Emma Coburn and all the other results from a busy weekend in professional and collegiate track and field.

Jason and Kevin discuss Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo's big performances on the streets of Boston, Mo Farah narrowing down his fall marathon decision, the athlete most likely to drop at a big time at the NCAA Prelims and the best races at this weekend's Prefontaine Classic.

Jason and Kevin discuss Sydney McLaughlin's NCAA record, what race she will focus in the future, Grant Holloway's standing in the world, the crowded field in the men's 400m, the struggles of Andre De Grasse and the highlights from the Shanghai Diamond League meet.

Jason and Kevin convene to discuss a busy week of running news including Asbel Kiprop's positive drug test, Galen Rupp's 2:06 marathon, the impressive results from Noah Lyles and Caster Semenya at the Doha Diamond League, an Ingebrigtsen takeover at the Payton Jordan Invitational, Mondo Duplantis setting another world junior record and the BAA's decision to pay prize money to women from the non-elite field.

Jason and Kevin review Jenny Simpson's two-mile American record, Sydney McLaughlin's world junior record, Michael Saruni's collegiate record, a Kenyan duo's incredible 10K through Central Park, the controversy over the IAAF's new gender regulations, the decision to take the 2020 Olympic Trials away from Mt.SAC and all the other news in the running world. Then, the guys preview a busy week of track and field including Thursday's Payton Jordan Invitational and the beginning of the Diamond League season on Friday.   

Jason and Kevin recap another flawless performance by Eliud Kipchoge in the marathon, Vivian Cheruiyot’s smart pacing strategy, the big positive splits from Kenenisa Bekele and Mary Keitany, Mo Farah’s British record (and discussion with the lead motorcycle) and all the other highlights from the 2018 London Marathon. The guys also recount listeners’ experiences at the Boston Marathon, discuss Atlanta’s successful bid to host the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, speculate about Galen Rupp's next steps and predict what Yuki Kawauchi’s professional career will look like.   

Jason and Kevin discuss Desiree Linden becoming the first American woman to win Boston since 1985, Yuki Kawauchi's comeback victory, the bizarre top-five in both races, the panoply of DNFs and the horrific weather in Boston. The guys also discuss what this means for the future of American marathoning, Sarah Sellers' runner-up finish in the women's race and they also look ahead to this weekend's London Marathon.

Jason and Kevin discuss if this is the year that an American woman wins the Boston Marathon, which one of the big four has the best chance to take the victory, the sequel between Galen Rupp and Geoffrey Kirui in the men's race and what impact pacing and the weather will have on the outcome. After making some marathon predictions, the guys review the Commonwealth Games results, debate what the early season 200m times mean and chat about another big weekend from Michael Norman.

Jason and Kevin discuss Sydney McLaughlin’s triple at the Florida Relays, Gwen Jorgensen checking all the boxes in the Stanford 10,000m, and the performances by Mondo Duplantis and Blessing Okagbare at the Texas Relays. Then, the guys preview this weekend’s Commonwealth Games, propose some ideal Commonwealth Games match-ups and debate who the best high school athlete is of all-time.

Jason and Kevin discuss the world record* by Netsanet Gudeta, Geoffrey Kamworor's 13:01 5K split, a team sweep by Ethiopia, the U.S. absence from the podium and all the other storylines from the 2018 World Half Marathon Championships.  The guys also discuss Kamworor's place in history and how he'd match-up with Eliud Kipchoge, the stalled renovations at Hayward Field and how many loops is too many loops in a cross country course. 

Jason and Kevin discuss Ben True's victory in the New York City Half Marathon, Emily Sisson's marathon potential, Clarence Munyai's surprising 19.69 in the 200m, a pair of world records in the indoor marathon and this weekend's World Half Marathon Championships. 

Jason and Kevin discuss the abundance of records at the NCAA Indoor Championships including Michael Norman's world record in the 400m, Kendall Ellis and Sydney McLaughlin both running under the 400m American record, Eli Hall's 60/200m double and the nonsensical tale of why USC's men's team won't hold the 4 x 400m world record. The guys also talk about Galen Rupp running the second fastest time by an American in the half marathon, Molly Huddle's victory at the Gate River Run and this weekend's New York City Half Marathon.