October 20, 2022
2022 Valencia Half Marathon Preview: Kibiwott Kandie Leads Field with FIVE Sub-59 Men
The fields are always loaded in Valencia and 2022 is no exception. Plus how fast do Kirubel Erassa & Biya Simbassa run and is the Canadian record in danger?
August 18, 2022
Germany's Konstanze Klosterhalfen Wins European 5,000 Gold on Home Soil
Koko bounced back from a subpar Worlds to keep Germany's success at Euros rolling.
July 26, 2021
Sunset Tour: Josette Norris Keeps Rolling, Klosterhalfen Back From Injury, Lagat and Kidder Sub 1:45 for 1st Time
Josette Norris's great 2021 continued as she defeated Konstanze "Koko" Klosterhalfen who returned from injury in her final race before the Olympics.
February 27, 2021
Konstanze Klosterhalfen's 31:01.71 German 10,000 National Record, Ajee Wilson's 1:58.93 Win Highlight Texas Qualifier
The event ended up being a bit of a misnomer as few qualifying times were earned as 11 days after 7 degree temps (-13.9 C) were in Austin, warm and humid conditions (73 degrees (22.9C), 65 dew point, 76% humidity) made fast times difficult in the long distance events. But Klosterhalfen and Wilson were impressive as was 5000 meter man Justyn Knight (3:36.62) who dropped down and spanked the milers in the 1500.
March 18, 2020
WTW: The 2020 Boston Marathon Is Going To Be HOT, Caster Semenya Vs Luke Wilson, and Will The Coronavirus Result in Eliud Kipchoge Debuting in New York This Fall?
We take a look at Covid-19's impact on the running world and wonder if it might actually result in Eliud Kipchoge debuting in New York this fall. Plus what do actor Luke Wilson's HS track exploits tell us about Caster Semenya's Olympic 200 dreams?
October 05, 2019
Hellen Obiri Returns To Her Winning Ways, Defends 5000 Title With 14:26.72 Championship Record
Obiri hasn't had the smoothest of seasons but she front-way her way to gold tonight.
August 29, 2019
Zurich Weltklasse Women's Recap: Sifan Hassan Leads NOP 1-2, Sydney McLaughlin Defeats World Record Holder Dalilah Muhammad, Coburn Comes Up Short
Full recap of the women's action in Zurich.
August 15, 2019
2019 Birmingham DL Preview: British Teen Phenoms, Craig Engels Tries for First Euro Win, & Christian Coleman
Engels has never run a DL race in Europe, and though this isn't a DL points race, there are three guys who have run 3:31 or fast this year. Plus Ajee' Wilson, Kate Grace, and Melissa Bishop in the women's 800 but the highlight of the meet may be a loaded women's 200.
August 06, 2019
Week That Was: Koko Goes 14:26, How Damn Hot Will it Be for Tokyo Olympics? Sam Kendricks Sets American Record
Emily Infeld ran her first race in a year and a half, Koko went 14:26, and a cool video with Sam Kendricks.
July 18, 2019
2019 London Diamond League Preview: Amos & Kipyegon Try to Keep Rolling, Hassan WR Watch, and Morgan McDonald Makes Pro Debut
Rhonex Kipruto (debut) and Jakob Ingebrigtsen are also in the 5k, while Laura Muir and Konstanze Klosterhalfen will battle Kipyegon in the 1500.
May 16, 2019
A Fan's Guide To The 2019 USATF Distance Classic
Oxy is tonight. We give you a schedule of events, viewing info and then briefly tell you what to look for in each event.
March 01, 2019
Laura Muir Destroys Konstanze Klosterhalfen Over Final 200 to Retain European Indoor 3000m Title
February 12, 2019
WTW: Thank you Alberto and NOP, Grant Fisher Is the Best, Ritz's Fountain of Youth, Alicia Monson Breaks Through
February 07, 2019
2019 Millrose Games Preview: American Records Set to Fall in Men's & Women's 800; NOP vs. Bowerman Showdown in Women's Mile
When it's all said and done, one world record and two American records could easily fall at Millrose.
January 23, 2019
Brazier Vs. Murphy! Simpson Vs. Klosterhalfen! Cheserek Vs. Gebrhiwet! We Run Through The Best Matchups At The 2019 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
Distance fans are in for a treat as some of the most exciting runners in the sport will race at the the lone US stop on the IAAF World Indoor Tour -- Clayton Murphy, Donavan Brazier, Jenny Simpson, Emma Coburn, Konstanze Klosterhalfen, Edward Cheserek, and Yomif Kejelcha, just to name a few. Sprint fans are going to be thrilled as well as the meet will serve as the New Balance pro debuts for Kendall Ellis, Gabrielle Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin.
February 26, 2018
2018 World Indoors Will Start With An INCREDIBLE Race As The Women's 3000 is LOADED
Get out of work early or take a late lunch break on Thursday (3:15 pm ET) as the 2018 World Indoors will start with a bang as Genzebe Dibaba will put her 8-year indoor winning streak on the line against a loaded field that includes Brit Laura Muir, American Shelby Houlihan, Kenyan Hellen Obiri, and German Konstanze Klosterhalfen.
January 31, 2018
Weekend Preview: Rupp and Hasay at USA XC, Ches, Engels, and a Lot of $$$ at Camel City, & Fast Races in Karlsruhe
The Super Bowl may be on Sunday but we are calling Saturday "Super Saturday" - what an incredible day of action. If you are a distance fan, you might as well cancel your plans as there is going to be riveting action all day long.
December 26, 2017
2017 LRC World & US Rankings, W 1500: Faith Kipyegon Is #1 Again; Jenny Simpson Ranks #3
December 22, 2017
The 2017 LetsRun.com Awards: Runner and Rookie of the Year, Upset of the Year, Doping Excuse of the Year & More
Other awards include U.S. and international runners of the year, rookie of the year, breakthrough of the year, and biggest disappointment. Did your favorite runner make the cut?
August 30, 2017
Week that Was: Mo Farah's Epic Track Career is Over, Ajee Wilson's Incredible 2017 Continues, Plus Usain Bolt and Conor McGregor
We look at all the action on the track plus a look at the 2017 Chicago Marathon field again.