Chip Time

Happy Thanksgiving week! Scotty shares his top upcoming running events to look forward to, and his thoughts on how to come back from inconsistent training to regain mental sharpness. We recap the final local race for the Chip Time crew in 2021 - the Milford Gobbler Gallop 4-miler. Then, it's time to lay out all the highlights from the 2021 NCAA XC National meet. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail...

It's the eve of NCAA XC Nationals! Scotty shares a heartwarming experience of getting lost in the Taylor Swift sauce on the treadmill for his longest run of 2021. Caleb joins and discusses his background of running and how it was to compete at NJCAA's in Virginia. We then close up with some stone cold predictions (and mustache talk) over the D1 XC National Championships. Contact the show: chiptime...

Scotty gutted this one out despite some pretty severe back problems, but apologizes for the lower quality audio due to studio adjustments to accommodate his bad back. We recap the NYC Marathon and weigh in (pun intended) on some validation from LetsRun that Bekele must be the undisputed GOAT. The show concludes with the highly anticipated results of Charles' sub-3 attempt and success in the Indy M...

Race day at last! Scotty and Nick square off in the Hot Cider Hustle 5K and discuss Nick's background into running, as well as some Northwood memories, Nick's path to the Boston Marathon, and what the boys ordered for brunch after the race. We then shift to another edition of "runners you need to know" this time discussing Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele, who many consider to be the greatest distance r...

Does acupuncture hurt? The answer may surprise you. Scotty shares his first experience of acupuncture and his thoughts going into a 5K race tomorrow. We then pivot to full race recaps of the ACC and SEC championships, as well as some "live reactions" to the Big Ten and Big 12 championships. One TV network receives a chop. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple...

This episode of Chip Time is for the boys with the booming system, top down AC with the cooler system. Scotty previews the upcoming Hot Cider 5K with his A and B goals as well as what training is looking like these days. Mike joins for a long run and some early 2010's pop talk. We then transition to "runners you need to know" spotlighting Minnesota All-American and reigning Big Ten champ Bethany H...

The Chicago Marathon did not disappoint! We recap all of the runners we were rooting for, and talk the the race day conditions. Mike and Scotty then discuss their barn burner of a track workout, and how you can take away positives even when you don't hit the exact paces prescribed. Scotty then shifts to a full recap of all of the action that took place in Madison, WI and Tallahassee, FL this weeke...

Some BODY once told me that this time on Chip Time we re-live one of Scotty's favorite moments from High School XC. Charles hops back on the mic to give a training update and what his goals are for the Indianapolis Marathon. We then run through USA runners to root for during this Sunday's Chicago Marathon. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. If you enjoy, leave a 5-star rating and review on A...

October is here and we've decided to keep the good vibes going while the leaves change. The boys meet up for a long run before recapping the recent road races through Mike's perspective. Scotty grills Mike for the structure of his shoe "rotation" (vote on Spotify who you agree with). We then recap the Joe Piane XC Invitational and teach the audience what it means when you're fed up and need to say...

The Chip Time crew threw down some impressive results over the weekend at the Coffee Classic! We cover the local scene, and also hit some beef that has stirred up from a recent Apple review... Scotty then transitions to "runners you need to know" covering NAU's Nico Young, and then closes the show with some XC recaps and a preview of the legendary Joe Piane Invitational. Contact the show: chiptime...

Our longest interview to date is centered around a trip down memory lane where Scotty catches up with his college coach, Jeremy Wilk, who is now the HEAD coach at Northwood University for the Cross Country and Track & Field program. We also get to know Jeremy's personal background of how he got into running and what it was like transitioning to coaching. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com...

Fall running weather is finally here and the Chip Time crew takes full advantage of racing in it on a flat 5K course. Mike and Scotty finish 1-2, and Tom demolishes his A-goal in his first ever road race. We recap Scotty's top 3 XC meets of the weekend, and then speculate on the real reason Cole Hocker signed with Nike in the timeline he did, before ending the show with a great new radio segment (...

Scotty travels over the river, through the woods, and across the Tridge to Midland, MI for the Men's and Women's NCAA races at the 2021 Northwood XC Invite. We catch up with one of the star runners and head coach of the team after an impressive season opener. Then, we transition to the Top 5 moments of the Diamond League Finals last week. The show wraps up with some upcoming XC meets to circle on...

Happy Labor Day! Tom returns for the highly anticipated Chip Time Book Club, where we diagnose one of the greatest literary works in the history of the written word - Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. We discuss the contents of the book, how we connect as local runners, and how Scotty's perspective changed from reading this in 2014 compared to now. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave...

Scotty takes a deep breath of Cross Country air before sitting down with one of the biggest Chip Time supporters, and potential Strava rookie of the year Tom Schaefer. We move on to discuss the Top 10 runners and Top 5 teams of the 2021 Men's NCAA XC season, that just kicked off today. Next show will be the Chip Time Book Club going over Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes! Contact the show: chipti...

A record week for the show - now up to #51 on Apple Podcasts! We go over the metrics, and then get into a review of the new documentary Kipchoge: The Last Milestone. Mike and Scotty then discuss preparing for and running the Crim 10-mile race in record heat/humidity conditions. Tune in next week as we have our first ever Chip Time Book Club going over Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Contact th...

Another 2 fire reviews on Apple podcasts kick off our longest show to date. Mike and Scotty discuss race plans, what taper week will look like, and how Mike saved Scotty's life during the long run. We then close up shop with a preview of the upcoming Women's XC season. Join us for the Chip Time Book Club next week, where we will go over Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Contact the show: chiptim...

Scotty updates the ever-diversifying audience on the current metrics of the show and reads our latest Apple review! We transition to a Coach's Corner discussion about running show rotations. The show then closes with ways the Olympics could be improved - some realistic, some far-fetched. LAST CHANCE to pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes for the Chip Time Book Club around 8/25. Email the sh...

We have 2 new reviews on Apple podcasts! Scotty dives into the nitty gritty of his race plan going into the 10K and how it felt to execute the plan this time. We recap the Men's Olympic Final in the 1500, and then shift into the big picture winners and losers from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Email the show - chiptimepod@gmail.com. Join the Chip Time book club (approx. 8/25) where we will be going ove...

The boys are back to running together! After an easy run to tune up for the upcoming 10K, Mike and Scotty talk some Olympics, as well as what they consider to be the worst and best weather to run in. We then pivot to discuss the 125th anniversary of the 1st ever Olympic marathon in Athens, Greece. Remember to pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes and we will go over it around August 25. Email...

Olympic Track & Field is finally here! We recap what was an electric Men's 10K Final, and then transition to an exclusive sit-down with marathon veteran and Scotty's Mom, Robin. The show wraps up with our "Runners you need to know" segment, this time highlighting Emily Sisson's journey to become the USA 10K champ. Make sure to pick up and start reading Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Pleas...

We have an email address! Send all your questions, hot takes, and predictions to chiptimepod@gmail.com. Scotty recaps Matthew Centrowitz's AR attempt in the Mile, as well as the orchestra selections made in Japan for the opening ceremony. We then pivot to the background of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and preview the Olympic men's 1500. Make sure to pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes for the Chip Ti...

Scotty gives some credit and blame to the audience on where we stand as a podcast. The Chip Time boys then dive into Coach's Corner to brainstorm what drives a successful mindset on race day. We shift to "Runners you need to know" to highlight Molly Seidel in advance of her Olympic marathon. Finally, a special announcement... we're doing a book club! Pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes - yo...

Our very first friend of the program returns to recap his experience volunteering at the USA Olympic Trials at the new Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. Scotty also gives some injury guidance and has a social media confession to make.

In one of the most legendary exchanges in Chip Time history, Scotty sits down with 2021 NCAA D3 All-American Nick Hoffman (via Zoom) to get to know his background, how training during the pandemic was, and what led to huge PR's in the mile and 1500 this year.