House of Run

Jason and Kevin discuss Keni Harrison's world record, the debate around the U.S. selection process, Usain Bolt's first race post-injury, Mo Farah and Laura Muir's aggressive victories in London and Sandi Morris's American record in the pole vault. Then, the guys touch on the IOC's strange decision on Russia, the Lyles brothers going pro and Olympic betting odds

Jason and Kevin reconvene to discuss their final thoughts on the Olympic Trials, David Rudisha's negative split, Caster Semenya's 400/800 Olympic double, the brewing Genzebe Dibaba controversy, Usain Bolt's return to the track and Sanya Richards-Ross in the broadcast booth.

Chris Chavez of Sports Illustrated and Jonathan Gault from Let's Run join Jason and Kevin to talk about Allyson Felix missing the 200m team, crazy finishes in the men's and women's 1500's, what's going to happen with the women's 5k team and final takeaways from the Olympic Trials.

NBC OlympicTalk's Nick Zaccardi joins Jason and Kevin to discuss Bernard Lagat's upset victory in the 5000m, Justin Gatlin and Lashawn Merritt's 1-2 finish in the 200m, Devon Allen's Olympic podium potential. Then, Nick tries his hand at some 2004 Olympic track and field trivia.

Kevin and Jason break down all the action from Day 7 of the Olympic Trials including Keni Harrison's shocking loss, Lashawn Merritt's World Leading 200m, an eventful steeplechase and the ramifications from the 1500m semifinals.

Jason and Kevin are joined by Sports Illustrated's Tim Layden to discuss the health of Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix's prospects for the 200m, the fascinating women's 800m, the contrasting styles of Clayton Murphy and Boris Berian, Justin Gatlin's psyche, the ability of a track and field athlete to be a major star in the United States and much more.

Jason and Kevin catch up on listener emails from the first four days of action and the Olympic Trials. Before that, Kevin chats with hall of fame coach Tom Heinonen about racing Pre, setting a “world record” in Mexico, running in … Continue reading →

Kevin and Jason are joined by Sara Germano of the Wall Street Journal to discuss the dramatic women's 800m, Clayton Murphy's upset victory in the mens 800m, the high stakes of racing in the Olympic Trials, the Boris Berian/Nike situation and more.

Kevin and Jason talk with NBC's Ato Boldon about Allyson Felix's clutch final 150 meters, Lashawn Merritt's continued dominance, coaching Natasha Hastings to an Olympic berth, the lightning quick times in the women's 100m, Justin Gatlin's preparations for Rio, Usain Bolt's injury status and Keni Harrison's chances at a world record in the high hurdles. 

Kevin is joined by Brendon Desrochers and Pat Price to review Molly Huddle's commanding win in the women's 10,000, Boris Berian's strategy in the men's 800m, the jam packed women's 800m field and the all the other action from Saturday at Hayward Field.

Kevin and the Daily Relay's Brendon Desrochers recap a wild men's 10,000m, the last race of Sanya Richards-Ross's career, Donavan Brazier's early exit and all the other headlines from the first day of the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Jason and Kevin preview everything about the upcoming Olympic Trials including races they are most excited for, meet ups in Eugene and the conclusion to, what Jason is most excited about. Also, the guys wonder if they are underrating Jimmy Vicault, more Semenya dominance and an injury to a guy pretending to run across the US.

Jason and Kevin discuss the arrest of Jama Aden (the coach of many elite runners including Genzebe Dibaba) on doping charges, the fallout from the scandal thus far and it's implications on the this summer's Olympic Games. Also, the guys chat about the disagreement between the IAAF and IOC on the Russian Olympic ban, Yohan Blake's opinion of the Boston street meet track, Trayvon Bromell's hamstring, Donavan Brazier's decision to run the Olympic Trials and turn professional and the parity in the American women's 800m.

Jason and Kevin discuss the 2016 NCAA Championships including Donavan Brazier's record-breaking 800m, Jarrion Lawson pulling off the Jesse Owens triple, Clayton Murphy's transition to the 1500m, Courtney Okolo's easy win and Edward Cheserek's return to dominance. The guys also debate whether the men's 100m has already been decided now that Usain Bolt has run 9.88, who the best 800m runner is in the United States and possible resolutions to the Boris Berian lawsuit.

US 25K champion Aliphine Tuliamuk-Bolton joins the show to discuss her journey to becoming an American citizen, her upbringing in Kenya, training with men, success on the roads and her plans for the Olympic Trials. Also, the guys discuss the latest on the Nike vs. Borian Berian case, Almaz Ayana mission to disrupt the Dibaba legacy, Ameer Webb challenging Justin Gatlin, the tough task for the women's 800m field, Sanya Richard-Ross's injury and the future of American track and field.