House of Run

Jason and Kevin discuss the surprise results from the NCAA Cross Country Championships including Edward Cheserek’s defeat of Kennedy Kithuka and Colorado’s men’s team strong victory over NAU and Oklahoma State. The guys also chat about Abbey D’Agostino’s first cross … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin are joined by Joe Battaglia of NBC Olympics to discuss Joe’s weekend in at the IAAF Gala in Monaco. Joe chats about Mary Cain’s decision to turn professional, Portland’s successful bid to host the 2016 World Indoor … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin discuss the ridiculous notion of Usain Bolt breaking 19 seconds in the 200, the new qualification procedure for World Championships and Olympics, 5-year-old half-marathoners and cursed bib numbers.

Jason and Kevin discuss Geoffrey Mutai’s matter-of-fact victory, Priscah Jeptoo’s scintillating negative split, Meb Keflezighi’s disappointing finish and all the other stories from the 2013 New York City Marathon.

With the help of some guests, Jason and Kevin preview the 2013 New York City Marathon.  The guys discuss how big a favorite Geoffrey Mutai should be, the World Marathon Majors battle between Tsegaye Kebede and Stephen Kiprotich, the chances … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin reunite in person and discuss Ryan Hall’s withdrawal from the New York City Marathon, Ashton Eaton’s new event, Portland’s bid to host the World Indoor Championships and Mo Farah’s beef with Busta Rhymes. Later, the guys also … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin dissect the Chicago Marathon and discuss Dennis Kimetto’s course record, Dathan Ritzenhein’s top-5 finish and Rita Jeptoo’s incredible final miles. Then, the guys chat about the coaching changes by Sally Pearson and Adam Gemili, the realization that … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin preview Sunday’s Chicago Marathon and break down the men’s and women’s fields.  Can Dathan Ritzenhein improve upon his 2:07 from last year?  Who will emerge in the deep men’s competition?  Will there be another close finish to … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin discuss Wilson Kipsang’s world record in Berlin, the feasibility of a sub two-hour marathon, the future of rabbited races and the stupidity of the man who jumped onto the course at the finish. Then, the guys are … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin are joined by agent Dan Lilot to discuss the business side of track and field, Dan’s origins in the profession and why the public is so interested in Kara Goucher. Dan also gives his take on athlete … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin are joined by Matt Scherer to discuss Matt’s experiences as a mid-distance rabbit, the keys to good pacemaking and his future in the sport. Also, Jason and Kevin breakdown the results from the Great North Run, debate … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin review the results of the Brussels Diamond League meeting, debate the top candidates for Athlete  of the Year, mull over the Usain Bolt “retirement” announcement and look ahead to the fall marathon season.

Jason and Kevin discuss the results from Zurich and Berlin, debate the decision by Competitor Inc. to cut elite athlete funding, hypothesize the outcome of a race between Mo Farah, Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele and look ahead to the … Continue reading →

Jason and Kevin are joined by writer David Epstein to discuss Epstein’s first book, “The Sports Gene.”  David touches on a wide range of topics including: -How much of Kenyan dominance in distance running is attributed to genetics? -Why Jamaican … Continue reading →

Kevin is joined by Nick Zaccardi of NBC Olympic Talk to give out grades for the IAAF World Championships.  The guys discuss the performances by the American sprinters, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s dominance, Alysia Montano’s front running and the future of Mary … Continue reading →