Chip Time

This was perhaps the happiest day of our lives and we're not even exaggerating. After watching some ELECTRIC 200m Finals on the Track, Scotty and Michael ventured to Track Town Pizza after getting a personal invite from NCAA All-American Krissy Gear. The boys meet some all-time greats and partied harder than ever before. The night will never be forgotten. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. L...

Chip Time is taking over the entire city of Eugene, OR for the 2022 World Athletics Championships. Each day, Michael Allen and Scotty are recording mini-pods to recap what they did and what they saw. The original plan was to post one episode of 6 bite-sized chunks, but it's now looking like it will be a 3-4 part adventure. Enjoy the journey. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star...

Tomasz Drybala is an ultra endurance runner who runs approximately 200 kilometers per week (~125 miles) and has completed a 5 million step challenge. Tom is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet: running the circumference of the Earth - approximately 40,075 kilometers (25,000 miles). In January of 2023, Tom's book - "Flow Up - Get Rid Of Anxiety, Stress And Overwhelm And Unlock Focus, Creativit...

Wayne Stewart is a triathlete who lives and trains in Wyoming primarily for ultra-endurance events. He recently completed an Ironman 70.3 in June and plans to run a 50-mile trail ultramarathon next. Wayne was high school teammates with Scotty for one year, so the boys reminisce the glory days. Beyond competition, our biggest takeaway is that the only limitation you have is in your mind. It's up to...

This week we are joined by a very insightful guest - Dr. Robert Wolfe - who shares his own running journey which has spanned over 60 years. We hit the highlights of his career and also get the Doctor's explanation on the importance of essential amino acids for peak athletic performance, specifically by highlighting the Amino Company's "PERFORM" product that Dr. Wolfe was the lead scientist in deve...

Let's have some fun today. We kickoff with some excitement towards the recent On Running pro additions. Then, Scotty breaks down Cole Hocker's disappointing 1500m race as well as Grant Fisher's dominance in the 5K at USATF Outdoor Championships. We close up with everybody's favorite segment: winner and losers from this year's World Trials. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star ra...

Just when you thought we were done with the NCAA for awhile, Scotty kicks off the show by hyperventilating through some breaking news in the transfer market. Andy Powell is BACK and it is the Year of the (Washington) Husky. We then pivot to a detailed account of Mike and Joe's adventure through the 52-mile grinder of an ultramarathon experience, and end with some USA Championship picks. Contact th...

What an incredible end to another NCAA year! We lead off this episode with a crash course on nutrition basics and what to pay attention to as it pertains to having a healthy diet. Although we say this repeatedly, it's worth mentioning again - there is no "perfect" diet for everyone - these are just basics. After coach's corner, Scotty briefly recaps his prediction contest from NCAA Nationals where...

Coach's Corner is back for some more important recovery talk - this week about cross training, whether it should be added to your regimen or something to try out. Scotty then shifts into NCAA Outdoor talk with some early final recaps of the men's and women's 10K's, and sets the table for the rest of the national meet. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating and review if you...

Pre Classic was exactly that - an instant classic. Scotty recaps the electric men's and women's 10K US championship races and comes clean on some poor misses he had when predicting them. We FINALLY get Mike back on the show and catch up on all things Ultramarathon prep for his race next week. Then, we wrap up by breaking down Scotty's latest 5K race, and pay our respects to the track meet formerly...

Happy 1-year anniversary to us existing as a podcast! Hard to believe we've been gargling on the mic for over 365 days now. This week, Scotty tunes up for his 5K while nursing a slight Plantar injury and has some advice on what to do if you hit a snag in your training. We then dive deep into Steve Prefontaine's story with a recap and analysis of the 1995 documentary Fire on the Track. Finally, we...

What happens when there are two headliners for one newspaper? Fortunately, we care about trees and do not produce print media, so today we cover both headlines of Christian Noble turning pro with New Balance (+ Wesley Kiptoo to Hoka NAZ Elite) and Scotty being accepted as a volunteer for the 2022 World Championships. We then jump to Conference Championship results that caught our eye, and then piv...

Despite World standards being hit and NCAA records going down, we dive into the heart of the matter of what it takes to respond to difficult situations in races. First, Scotty recaps his season opening 10K victory with the good and bad of what transpired. Then, Charles joins the show for a full deep-dive of completing an Ironman 70.3 and the Boston Marathon just weeks apart. Contact the show: chip...

It is RACE WEEK for the first time since last November for Scotty. He gives a full training update and then dives into his goals for his upcoming 10K. We then transition to recaps of Penn Relays including Erriyon Knighton's 19.49, Athing Mu's 600m, and the jaw-dropping 4x1500m duel between NC State and Arkansas. Lastly, Scotty closes up with a preview of the Oregon Twilight Meet (with some extra t...

WAKE UP Chip Timers! JK - we bring back Coach's Corner to go over how vital sleep is to your running career and everyday life. We then transition to an extensive breakdown of the injustice that befell Christian Noble at the D2 Indoor National meet, while Scotty provides a potential solution to the NCAA (who is definitely listening to this). This pivots to a highlight reel of Noble's current Outdoo...

The train keeps rolling with episode 2 featuring Landon Melling from Runnin' Gear. We discuss his high school career and what it took for his squad to get over the hump to win a team State title. Then we talk through the ups and downs of the transition to NCAA Division I, and how his passion for the sport has remained through the highs and lows. Scotty closes with highlights from the Mt. SAC Relay...

We are back and we are ready to roll for Season 2! Scotty takes a Willy Wonka-esuqe tour of a Running Shoe specialty store joined by its owner for a full interview. They cover the history of the store, how shoes have evolved over the last 40 years, and why you should ALWAYS support your local running store. Scotty then closes up with some track meet previews and pretends to almost forget the Bosto...

Scotty gets some active recovery for the vocal chords through this bonus episode, where we get the people hype on winter running progress and recap all things Millrose Games. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed.

The crown jewel of indoor track meets is finally here! We get you ready in exam cram style for the 2022 Millrose Games, and then transition into a "season finale" send-off. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Closing music: Staff Roll (Zelda: Link's Awakening). Music rights and credit go to their respective owners; we claim no ownershi...

The long anticipated first Chip Time of 2022 is here. We break down how to overcome those weight room fears and get after it with the bro-man-bros of the world. Then, our hype levels are checked for all the upcoming track action, which leads us to the Men's Indoor Preview for NCAA and a recap of the USAFT XC Championships, including one massive shoutout. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Le...

Happy New Year's Eve! Scotty kicks off with a preview of the 2022 NCAA Women's Indoor Track season with some runners to keep an eye on. Michael joins for some reflection on what has been a great year of running with lots of lessons learned and takeaways. We then close up with a personal message for the haters, directed at the City of Chicago. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating...

After all the speculation, anticipation, and fast times on the track, the Chippy Awards are finally here. Mike and Scotty first catch up on Mike's big racing schedule update that will shape 2022 training. We then pivot to the many awards, where Scotty reads off all individuals, teams, coaches, races, and mustaches nominated by the Academy, as well as the select few who won a prestigious Chippy. Co...

We're one week away from Christmas and have already heard some sleigh bells jingling (ring-ting-tingling too) on our snowy runs. Scotty breaks down why he enjoys running during the winter and breaks his silence on some big news for the 2022 racing calendar. We then shift to Dr. Phil's 10-7-5 Principle and how it applied to Scotty's NCAA experience, and then close up shop recapping the greatest com...

THANK YOU to the 15 people on Spotify who listened to this show more than any other podcast in 2021! We begin by setting an outline for what winter training could look like, and then dive into a conversation with a fresh new guest, Sam Parlette, about his running background and experiences in 2021. Scotty then proclaims to the world how historic the 2021 Boston Invite (real meet title has too many...

It may be getting cold outside, but the action on the track... is heating up. Speaking of heat, Michael joins and we deliver some hot takes related to beef in the local running community on a day that was supposed to honor the Pilgrims. Scotty closes up shop previewing some NCAA Indoor and crying about flotrack subscription fees. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Please leave a rating and r...