House of Run

Ato Boldon of NBC joins Jason and Kevin and discusses his experience at the World Relays in the Bahamas, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's struggles, Allyson Felix's temporary move to the 400 and why Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake won't race each other. The guys also recap the Diamond League meet in Rome, preview the upcoming 32 x 50 relay and debate when music should be played at track meets.

Jason and Kevin recap all the performances from last weeks Pre Classic and wonder if there is anything to worry about for Rudisha and Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce. Then, they preview the upcoming Rome Diamond League, the return of Tyson Gay and another terrible decision by Athletics Kenya.

Jason and Kevin review the inaugural World Relays competition and discuss the American baton troubles, the Kenyan world records, Yohan Blake's fingernails and a violent collision in the 4 x 1500 relay. Then, the guys preview the Prefontaine Classic and brace themselves for the return of David Rudisha.

Jason and Kevin discuss Taoufik Makhloufi's early celebration, Emma Coburn's historic steeplechase win, Allyson Felix's 2014 debut and Galen Rupp's surprising loss. The guys also preview the World Relays, debate road racing etiquette and introduce the next great American running movie.

Kevin sits down with American 1,500-meter star Will Leer to discuss distance running in Jamaica, his criticisms of USATF, racing against Asbel Kiprop, success in a non-championship year, the runners with the best beer mile potential and much more.

Jason and Kevin discuss Tyson Gay's reduced doping ban, the 60th anniversary of Roger Bannister's historic mile, the first American Track League event and a British long jump controversy. The guys also cover the results from the Jamaica Invitational and Payton Jordan meet and preview Friday's Doha Diamond League.

Jason and Kevin discuss the stellar fields at the Drake Relays, the United States vs. The World in the Penn Relays, Liliya Shobukhova's doping suspension and the much anticipated debut of the 32 x 50m relay.

Jason and Kevin convene for the second time in a week to discuss listener email. Among other topics, the guys discuss: -The coverage of Meb Keflezighi's win -The American men's team tactics -Shalane Flanagan's strategy -Preferred strategies for dealing with people who don't think Meb is American -Mo Farah's future in the marathon -The best type of relay runners -Randy Johnson's potential as a javelin thrower

Bonus pod! Meb Keflezighi won the Boston Marathon and the guys couldn’t wait to talk about it.

Jason and Kevin discuss Wilson Kipsang's course record, Mo Farah's debut, the dropped water bottle by Tirunesh Dibaba and all the other highlights of the 2014 London Marathon. Is Kipsang now the best marathoner in the world? Why was the criticism of Farah so harsh? Did the pacemakers hurt both the men's and women's races? Then, the guys look ahead to the Boston Marathon and weigh Shalane Flanagan's bid to be the first American women's winner in almost 30 years. In the men's race, Kevin wonders if anyone can contend with Dennis Kimetto and Jason's breaks down Ryan Hall and Meb Keflezighi's chances.

Jason and Kevin discuss Kenenisa Bekele's success marathon debut in Paris before delving into a preview of Sunday's London Marathon. The guys try to figure out if Wilson Kipsang, Geoffrey Mutai or Tsegaye Kebede is the favorite and debate Mo Farah's chances amidst a group of marathon greats. In the women's field, can Tirunesh Dibaba upset defending champion Priscah Jeptoo?

Jason and Kevin discussed USATF's handling of the US Indoor disqualifications, David Rudisha's false retirement, the newest Jamaican and American sprint stars and the World Half Marathon Championships.

Kevin and Jason discuss Kevin's oral history about Flo-Jo, Yohan Blake's opener, another Sally Pearson double and Kara Goucher's new sponsor. The guys also preview this weekend's World Half Marathon Championships, debate if Bernard Lagat can set another American record in the Carlsbad 5000 and learn more about big guys running fast in the 800.

Jason and Kevin recount the best 4 x 400 relay they have ever seen, Edward Cheserek's double, Phyllis Francis's American record and all the other headlines from the NCAA Indoor Championships. Then, the guys discuss Mo Farah's fall, Geoffrey Mutai's victory and Molly Huddle's debut in the New York City Half Marathon.

Kevin travels to Las Vegas and joins Jason in person to recap the World Indoor Championships. The guys discuss Ashton Eaton's near world record, Chanelle Price's surprise gold, Nia Ali's defeat of Sally Pearson, the dominant wins by Genzebe Dibaba and Abeba Aregawi and all the other highlights from Sopot.