Archived Homepage For September 25, 2022
Archived Homepage For September 25, 2022
2022 BMW Berlin Marathon is Sunday
2022 BMW Berlin Marathon is Sunday

Kipchoge delayed his quest to win all six majors by deciding to chase his own world record of 2:01:39 in Berlin.

Kipchoge loving the LetsRun Shirt in Berlin

We'll refund you $10 if he breaks the World Record this week. Must purchase before the race ends.

Berlin Preview Podcast

Plus a new addition to the Bowerman Track Club and a little Jordan Hasay talk.

How fast will Eliud Kipchoge run on Sunday?

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Will Keira D'Amato break the American marathon record on Sunday?

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Will Keira D'Amato win the 2022 Berlin marathon record on Sunday?

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NCAA XC Action
Doping And Other Cheating News
Sprint News of Note
Sprint News of Note
NCAA XC Previews
NCAA XC Previews
Colin Sahlman Redshirt?
Why Female Sport Exists

We look at some of the gems of knowledge we got this week on the forums including why female sport exists (sorry Atlantic), a reminder many of you really don't like Shelby Houlihan, but love Jakob Ingebrigtsen and some very simple advice.

Non-Distance News We Found Interesting
Another Kenyan Tests Positive But This Time She Is Barely is Punished
Interesting Distance News
World Marathon Majors News


Non-Distance News
WADA Updates
Our Weekly Recap Becomes A Yearly Recap

With last week being pretty much a dead week, Jonathan Gault instead reviews the entire track season in this week's version of the WTW. He gives high praise to Jakob Ingebrigtsen, criticizes the US men's mid-d runners, raves about the US men's sprinters and Femke Bol and compares Mondo's best season to Bubka's best season. Along the way, he shares his Performance of the Year and gives out the Harry Houdini Award to two stars who have gone AWOL.

More Cross Country News
More Recent Results
Diamond League News
European News
Distance News - Congrats To Evan Jager!
Enjoy Your Time Off - You Deserve It

Fisher analyzes what went right in 2022 and talks about his goals for 2023. "I wouldn’t say it’s medals or bust but the goal is to medal – 100%."

From the podcast
Billions for Sports Stadiums 166k for Running

Run Elite Program has secured $166,000 in funding from the state of Utah to promote youth and community health and wellness initiatives.

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Course Record for Muir
Wightman Wins
World Champ Wightman
Sage Hurta Breakout Year
50 Years after 1972 Olympic Marathon Gold

Frank Shorter joined us for a fascinating talk about his 1972 Olympic gold, his training, the massacre at the 1972 Olympics, Steve Prefontaine's snow skiing abilities and a lot more.

Guest Post

Shorter was asleep on the balcony of his Olympic Village apartment when he heard the first gunshots. Why was sleeping out there? Ask Dave Wottle.

2024 Will Be Here Before You Know It

The Trials were supposed to be awarded by July 14. USATF's Adam Schmenk told us why that decision has been delayed.

Looking Ahead To Marathon Season

With the major marathon fields are (mostly) set, it's time to get excited for another busy fall of road racing.|

Worlds Post Mortem

From Max Siegel scheduling a press conference in the middle of the meet while it was going on to Galen Rupp only finishing 19th in the marathon, Rojo reveals what stunned him at Worlds.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen listens to the Letsrun podcast. Why don't you?

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Ross Tucker Speaks

We paid one of the top sports scientists in the world to analyze the Shelby Houlihan doping case and CAS ruling. He has 2 pieces for us, the piece above is an opinion piece where he answers our questions. In a 2nd more technical piece, Ross goes through the CAS decision step by step and outlines in clear terms exactly what Houlihan argued and why he thinks CAS ultimately (correctly) ruled against her.

    Are The Marathon Trials In Trouble?

    As USATF searches for a bidder for the 2024 Trials, those in charge of recent Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston and Atlanta believe the Trials' financial model is unsustainable. Will anything change?

    The new and improved LetsRun.com forum is here. Read about the new features. Or just check them out yourself.

    Your latest American stars share their insights.

    Three legends of the sport.

    One of the greatest US runners ever.

    We chatted with Frank on the 50th anniversary of his Olympic Marathon gold

    American Record Holders
    American Record Holders

    Keira D'Amato, the new American record holder in the marathon, was joined by Deena Kastor, who held the record for 15 years.

    Sisson was the guest on the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after she became the first American to go sub 67 in the half marathon on a record-eligible course. Podcast highlights above. Full pod here.

    Woody Kincaid joined us after he broke the American record indoors at 5000. He talks above why he left the Bowerman Track Club. Podcast highlights and link to full podcast here.

    Coogan's New Balance Boston team had 3 Olympians in 2021 and 2022 could be the biggest year yet for the program with 2 new additions and the TRACK at New Balance coming on March 1st.

    Danny Mackey has taken the Brooks Beasts from an unproven club to the Olympic podium in its first decade.

    Dathan Ritzenhein is the first of the top pro coaches to sit down and talk about his club heading into the 2022 campaign.

    Best of Jon Gault
    Best of Jon Gault
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    Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level
    Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level