We update you on Nick's injury, Rory's Toronto Marathon experience and takeaways, as well as make our picks for NYC marathon overall and US top finishers.

Life Updates and NYC Preview

Zach Panning joins the show hot off a breakthrough in the Chicago Marathon. He shares insights into his team, his approach to this feat, what may be next for him and more!

Zach Panning

In this episode Nick talks about his return to racing and his gear up for CIM. Rory shares his Toronto thoughts, and Nick and Rory talk XC storylines after openers, Chicago prediction, and Paris Olympic Marathon Course

Fall Racing and XC Talk

Ben Blankenship

Ben Blankenship joins the show to discuss his event and coaching change. The Olympic finalist in the 1500m will try his hand at the Marathon with the 2024 Olympic trials as the focus.

Ben Blankenship- Mile to Marathon

In this episode we chat with Cole Sprout, one of Stanfords big three, as he and the Cardinal eye history this November in Stillwater. Listen now to hear Cole talk about his team and the pursuit of excellence.

Cole Sprout

Nick and Rory make their picks for NCAA team and individual titles, talk intriguing match-ups and storylines with the new coaching hires and a little recovery/sleep talk!

NCAA XC Preview + Recovery Talk

Nick and Rory catch up on what's been going since the last podcast, Fall Marathons, and some training hacks we are excited about.

Catching up, Fall Marathons + Training Secrets

Nick and Rory discuss our favorite stories coming out of USA's, biggest upsets, and most likely first time medalists. Also answer some fun questions from our listeners!

USA Takeaways + Listener Q's

Nick and Rory break down all the action from NCAA's including big upsets, amazing racing, and the future for some of these bright young stars!

NCAA 2022 Recap

John Gay

John Gay gives us a look at his development from NAIA champ to Olympic finalist, the highs and lows of pursuing the games, and goals moving forward.

Olympic Finalist John Gay

Rory Linkletter and Nick Hauger former rivals, current friends talk all things running news, share good laughs and insight on the world of a professional distance runner.

Great podcast, wish there were more episodes fs

Love it

Rory, Max and Nick know running as elite runners themselves and translate the sport incredibly well for others. Truly enjoy this podcast

If you love running, you’ll love this

Running Rivals

Jim Walmsley

Jim takes us through his expectations, preparations, and thoughts after the trials. We also discuss what's next for Jim and get a crash course on the Ultra/Trail world.

Running Rivals 8- Jim Walmsley

Aliphine Tuliamuk

Get to know Aliphine's Olympic story and her life story, we talk about her nerves before the biggest race of her life, her motivations, her upbringing in Kenya, and much more!

Running Rivals Episode 7: Aliphine Tuliamuk

In this episode of Running Rivals we join via zoom in or shelter in place order. We talk about our defining moments that lead to our why's, the recent GQ with Eliud, new schedule for olympics, and listener Q's.

Episode 10- Our Why, Dripchoge on GQ, 2021, and more

Get to know the great Tyler Day and his ascent to NCAA legend status, also a quick recap of Matt's team record run in Boston as well as Rory having to drop out.

Running Rivals V- Tyler Day

Steph Bruce

In this episode Steph shares so many gems of her success. Learn about her path towards excellence, the bumps in the road, and how she has done much more than run fast. We end the episode with a challenge to our listeners!

Episode 11- Steph Bruce: Mom, Entrepreneur, Runner

We talk about how we are coping with this international crisis, how should we train? how to stay competitive?

Running Rivals 9- Positivity in the Pandemic

Olympic Marathon Trials, Conference Weekend, and Boston 5k

Running Rivals Episode 6

Sacrifices, Olympic Kits, Shoe Guidelines, and Listener Q's

Running Rivals Episode 3

The unfortunate fall, traveling, and listener Q's.

Running Rivals Episode 4

Diamond League Schedule, Tracksmith Signings, Corona Cancellations, Ritz Retires, and the boys start a book club.

17- The Rivals Cover Recent Events

Justyn Knight

Get to know Canada's Sweetheart Justyn Knight! From winning titles in the NCAA to having a professional team built around him. Justyn gives us an inside look to his training, interests outside of running, and much more.

16- Justyn Knight

Woody Kincaid

Listen to Woody the (5th fastest 5k Runner in U.S. History) Kincaid. Learn about how Bowerman is approaching training at this time, Woody's breakthroughs in the sport, and much more.

15- Woody Kincaid

In this episode we highlight some of the most impressive feats of the quarantine period, we talk about decisions made by World Athletics, and our summer racing plans!

14- Winners of Quarantine, World Athletics, and Our Plans

Isaac Wood

Jack Mullaney

In this episode we ask the men in charge of recruiting for the best programs in the NCAA to share their advice on recruiting.

13- Recruiting Part 2 with Jack Mullaney, Jarred Cornfield, and Isaac Wood

In this episode we chat all things college recruiting, deep dives into our experiences as recruits and hosting recruits. This is part one, next week we bring coaches on to discuss.

Episode 12- Recruiting Part One

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