Archived Homepage For September 29, 2022
Archived Homepage For September 29, 2022
Depressing Marathon News

The series used the elites to build themselves up as the majors in our sport but now is forsaking the pros once the image is established. In the process, they just screwed Eliud Kipchoge out of $200,000 after the fact as the cut is effective immediately. Wow.

More Major Marathon News - One Gets Weaker, One Gets Stronger

The 39-year-old isn't getting any younger and staying healthy as he approaches his 40th birthday is proving to be a challenge.

Aga is the more accomplished marathoner but she is the bigger question mark as she dropped out of New York last year and hasn't raced at all in 2022 whereas Yimehas been on fire on the roads this summer.

Our Weekly Recap

Fall is here and that means the marathon and NCAA XC seasons are here as well. Eliud Kipchoge is really fast and so was Natalie Cook in her NCAA debut for Ok. State. Are the #1 NAU men in trouble?

News From Across The Pond
Updated NCAA Rankings
NCAA XC Predictions
Two Interesting Stories From Berlin
More London Marathon News
London Update

The world record holder is out with a hamstring injury but 4 sub 2:18 women remain in this week's field.

More Weekend Results
More Berlin Coverage
NCAA XC Action
Doping And Other Cheating News
Kipchoge loving the LetsRun Shirt in Berlin
NCAA XC Previews
NCAA XC Previews
Colin Sahlman Redshirt?

"It's probably on the more unlikely side that we are putting him out there [this fall]," says NAU coach Mike Smith.

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.

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.

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    Best of Jon Gault
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