House of Run

Jason and Kevin discuss all the angles of Sunday's Berlin Marathon including Shalane Flanagan's chances at the American record, the likelihood of a men's world record and the use of male rabbits in the women's race. Also, the guys reignite the Ryan Hall/Alan Webb/Dathan Ritzenhein debate, breakdown the Wallace Spearmon's positive drug test and speculate about the possibilities of a jet pack that can help you run a sub four mile

Jason and Kevin celebrate their fourth year of podcasting and reminisce about their favorite show moments, reflect on the 2014 track and season and look ahead to the fall marathon season. The guys also discuss the Continental Cup, Lolo Jone's brief appearance on Dancing with the Stars and Ryan Hall's new coach.

Jason and Kevin bid farewell to the Diamond League and recap another historic high jump competition, debate the American and international athletes of the year and look ahead to the favorites and sleepers for the 2015 season. The guys also discuss Mo Farah's controversial half marathon, preview the Fifth Avenue Mile and analyze why runners still wear bibs on their chest.

Jason and Kevin discuss Jenny Simpson's diving win, David Rudisha's new tactics, Tyson Gay's struggles and all the other headlines from the Zurich Diamond League meet. Also, the guys chat about the season's second world record, two track athletes who didn't make it in the NFL and Usain Bolt's worldwide tour.

Jason and Kevin discuss Usain Bolt's decision to end his season after just three races, Justin Gatlin comparing himself to Batman and Alexa Eframinson's decision to turn professional. Also, the guys forecast the Zurich Diamond League meet and tell you how long Asafa Powell will lead the 100, why David Rudisha will win, and which American will set an American record.

Jason and Kevin discuss Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad shirtless celebration, Mo Farah's double win, the ascendent Adam Gemili and all of the other highlights from the European Championships. The guys also preview the week's Diamond League meets, including marquee races featuring Jenny Simpson and Galen Rupp, and speculate about the triple jump potential of for NFL player David Wilson.

Jason and Kevin discuss Mo Farah's win at the European Championships, Chris Solinsky's cross country move, Kenenisa Bekele's decision to run the Chicago Marathon and the reason why you should never drink something called Anabolic Nitro Extreme Energy Surge.

Jason and Kevin discuss the exciting men's 800 between Nijel Amos and David Rudisha at the Commonwealth Games, Usain Bolt's 2014 debut, Shalane Flanagan's quest for the American record at the Berlin Marathon, Amantle Montsho's positive drug test and Caroline Wozniacki's marathon prowess.

What's it like to play the leading role in a running movie? Jason talks with Kelly Blatz, the star of the film 4 Minute Mile. Kelly discusses training for the role with a Russian track coach, injuries he suffered during film, why he avoided watching the Prefontaine films and his conversion to the running lifestyle.

Jason and Kevin discuss the track world's reaction to Justin Gatlin's 19.68, Tori Bowie's summer of dominance, the incredible performances in the 800 and 1,500 in Monaco, the current state of David Rudisha and Molly Huddle's American record. The guys also breakdown Usain Bolt's abbreviated 2014 schedule, the upcoming Commonwealth Games and and how to spend two days in Eugene.

Kevin calls in from vacation to discuss Yohan Blake's season ending injury, David Rudisha's return to the land of 1:43, Allyson Felix losing to a heptathlete, Tyson Gay's first race after his doping ban, Emma Coburn's American record, Ashton Eaton's victory over the 400-meter hurdles and all the other major stories of the past two weeks. The guys also react to Kirani James's personal best in the 400, marvel at Jenny Simpson's aggressive tactics and kick around the proper way to respond to a disqualification.

Olympic gold medalist in the triple jump Christian Taylor joins Kevin to discuss the perfect jump, why he decided to race the 400 this year, life in the United Kingdom, competing against Will Claye and the key to a great rhythmic clap.

Kevin returns from Sacramento and, with Jason's help, runs through all of the highlights of the USA Championships including the close finish between Francena McCorory and Sanya Richards-Ross in the 400, Devon Allen's surprise win, Galen Rupp's easy title defense and some great kicks in the women's distance races. The guys also discuss Alysia Montano's racing the 800 while 34 weeks pregnant, the Sacramento heat and female high jumpers who could dunk.

There are no World Championship or Olympic berths on the line, but Jason and Kevin find plenty to get excited about in this weekend's USA Championships. The guys discuss: -A potential Bernard Lagat/Galen Rupp match-up in the men's 5000. -Allyson Felix's decision to run the 100. -The Mary Cain/Alexa Efraimson battle in the women's 1,500. -A loaded women's 100 hurdles field including Brianna Rollins, Dawn Harper Nelson, Lolo Jones and Queen Harrison. Then, Kevin wonders why Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake are skipping the Commonwealth Games, Jason defends David Rudisha and the guys answer more emails about the beer mile.

Jason and Kevin recap a busy week of running and discuss David Rudisha's return to the winner's circle, the impending rivalry between Mary Cain and Alexa Efraimson, Trayvon Bromell's world junior record at the NCAA Championships, Ashton Eaton's improvement in the 400-meter hurdles, the best high jump competition of all-time and the world's first 32 x 50 relay.