Running with Coach Tori and Jeff

 1. Diamond league: Full Schedule: 16 May  - Shanghai/Keqiao (CHN) - Women's 200 (Jackson JAM - Richardson 4th), 400 (Price JAM), 1500 (Haylom ETH), Men's 100 (Loetlela RSA), 800 (English IRS), 3000 (Abdilaahi GER) 23 May  - Xiamen (CHN) - Women's 200 (Jackson Jam), 1500 (Caldwell AUS), Men's 100 (Omanyala Ken), 400 (Kebinatshipl Bot), 5000 (Yihune Eth),  31 May  - Rabat (...

1. Diamond league starts this coming weekend [15 meets over the next 4 months]. Here are 7 questions the  letsrun.com  hosts discussed. What are your answers? a. Will Cole Hocker or Grant Fisher earn their first career Diamond League win in 2026? [JG and Rohjo - pick hocker] b. Which Teen Phenom will have the most success in 2026: Cooper Lutkenhaus. Cam Myers or Gout Gout? [JG...

This weeks episode is news from the week of May 3rd 1. Alysha Newman (Canadian Pole Vaulter, Bronze in 2024 Olympics) issued a 20-month ban for missed doping tests. Missed 3 tests in a 12 month period (2 in August and 1 in February). The Ban will end in August 2027. The 31 year old also indicated that she is ending her pole vaulting career. "The OnlyFans star...announced Tuesday that she is using...

1. Top story has to be the London Marathon. a. 3 men beat the previous world record of 2 hours 35 seconds (set by Kelvin Kiptum). Two men broke the 2 hour barrier. - Sebastion Sawe 1:59.30 (negative split - 59.01 and a 4.12 mile at mile 24). - Yomif Kejelcha 1:59.41 - Jakob Kiplimo 2:00.28 b. Tigst Assefa set a women's only marathon record at 2:15.41 c. Please take a moment to remember Kelvin Kipt...

1. The Milrose Games ( letsrun.com ): a. Men's Wanamaker Mile - Cam Myers (3:47) bests Yared Nuguse (3:48) and Hobbs Kessler (Yes the same Hobbs That set the WR last week in the 2K) b. Women's Wanamaker mile - Nikki Hiltz (4:19) bests Jessica Hull (4:20). c. Mens 2 mile - Cole Hocker (8:07) wins over Josh Kerr (8:08). Grant Fisher was a scratch.  d. Men's 600 - Cooper Lutkenhaus (1:14) beats...

Today's episode is from the week of January 27th. 1. New Balance Indoor Grand Prix 2026 (Saturday January 24th) https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/01/2026-new-balance-indoor-grand-prix-results/ https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/01/8-thoughts-on-2026-nbigp-elle-st-pierre-is-back-cam-myers-keeps-improving-noah-lyles-wwe-intro-more/ a. Hobbs Kessler (4:48.79) beats Grant Fisher and sets new indoor WR...

Todays episode covers news from the week of January 19th Running headlines: "$7,300 in cash, $30M in debt: Why Grand Slam Track isn't dead yet" (Letsrun.com) "The 2026 World XC Champs were a smashing success - how do we turn it into our Kentucky Derby" (Letsrun.com) "Fred Kerley's domestic Violence case is dismissed." (Letsrun.com) "Runner carrying baby disqualified from Hong Kong Marathon." (Cana...

Today we will be discussing running shoes since Jeff didn't know you should rotate your shoes! We will go over the history of running shoes High paying endorsements Athlete brands and then... Pick your running shoe brand game guess that shoe quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode is from the week of Dec 1st. 1. Athletes of the Year https://worldathletics.org/awards/news/duplantis-mclaughlin-levrone-world-athletics-awards-2025 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Athletics_Awards Syndey Mondo 2. Shanghai Marathon resutls(the solid candidate to be the ninth marathon Major); https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-label-road-races/news/kosge...

Today's news comes from the week of Nov 24. Happy Thanksgiving! 1. Turkey trot history. https://apple.news/ACQkT_yjOQl2alDitqLNSbA 2. Polar Bear Steals sign at the Polar Bear Marathon. https://apple.news/AJbKma-HHQiqkmOJ4mZhfOw 3. Philadelphia Marathon https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a69521496/philadelphia-marathon-results-2025/ 4. Running Slow makes you Faster? https://therunningchannel.co...

1. NYC Marathon Results Women’s results Hellen Obiri (KEN), 2:19:51 Boston Runner-up Sharon Lokedi (KEN), 2:20:07 Boston Winner  Sheila Chepkirui (KEN), 2:20:24 In one of the strongest showings in race history, four American women placed in the top ten, with  Fiona O’Keeffe , the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials champion, claiming the top spot in fourth. O’Keeffe ran 2:22:49, the fastes...

Todays news comes from the week of Oct 21 and include Jeffs mile update.1. Mile update:a. 8/12 - 7:52 (average HR 167)b. 9/8 - 7.09 (average HR 155)c. 10/16 - 7:26 (average HR 133) d. 10/20 - 6:59 (average HR 154)2. Cape Town Marathon, October 19th, 2025a. In the running to become one of the next World Marathon Majorb. 24,000 runnersc. Race starts at 6:15AM, runners were notified at 5AM that it wa...

This weeks stories are from the week of Oct 13. 1. Fastest woman in the world takes on 100 random college men in a race for 100K.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-15186651/Worlds-fastest-woman-college-students-MrBeast-YouTube-challenge.html2. Athlos 2025 - Women's Track and Field (Long Jump). Winners received a tiffiny crown. Events 100M, 100M Hurdles, 200M, 400M, 800M, Mile an...

In todays episode we get a very brief news update from the week of Oct 1st. we also discuss running history!email us at merakirunclub@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode is from Sept 221. What recording artist ran the Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours?https://therunningchannel.com/harry-styles-berlin-marathon/2. Debrief on World Track and Field Championshipshttps://www.flotrack.org/articles/14534302-2025-world-athletic-track-and-field-championship-results-see-who-wonObservations:a. Men vs women - it seems like there were way more upsets on the men's...

Todays episode is from Sept 15th1. World Championship:How is Tor doing on her Bets (currently you have won 3 (+$30) and have not lost any (-$0):1. Men's 100M - Noah Lyles or the field? Field2. Men's 200M - Noah Lyles or the field? Lyles3. Men's 1500M - Laros and Ingerbrigtson or the field? Laros / Ingerbrigtson4. Men's 5000 - Will the USA (Hocker, Fisher or Young) get silver or gold? US to win sil...

Todays episode is stories from the week of 9/8This is the good news podcast (to make up for last weeks bad news podcast)1. Conner Mantz "Smashes" the American record in the 20K run. He ran a 56.16.https://www.dyestat.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44531&do=news&news_id=6727782. Yared Nuguse wins the 5th avenue mile (3.47)https://www.letsrun.com/news/2025/09/redemption-and-reflection-in-nyc-nuguse-pond...

1. Diamond League final https://www.flotrack.org/articles/14478529-diamond-league-finals-2025-results-see-who-won-in-zuricha. Women's 1500 meters was wild - Jessica Hull losing it with a stride to go (short video attached) - Nelly Chepchirchir. You should listened / watch the attached video - the announcer was shocked / funny as the race was ending. https://youtu.be/KBuPR4VIdSY?si=1Pe3h5YQ-_wXzkC_...

Todays episode is new from the week of August 24th. I share my recent heart problems as well as we get an update from Jeff on his running goals.1. Super shoes or high heels?https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/adidas-to-showcase-wild-new-super-shoe-at-ultrarunning-event/image.pngThe new model, featuring a towering 60mm heel stack that adds nearly three inches to your personal height, was revea...

1. Grand Sham Track - Michael Johnson indicates that they are struggling to pay the athletes. As of July they owed athletes approximately $13million.https://www.letsrun.com/news/2025/08/michael-johnson-grand-slam-track-admit-theyre-struggling-to-pay-athletes-2026-wont-happen-unless-they-do/2. Diamond League - I have really warmed up to it. A few key highlights that I cared about:https://www.flotra...

1. US Track and Field Teamhttps://www.flotrack.org/articles/14448199-usatf-outdoor-championships-2025-results-live-updateshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2025/08/03/sydney-mclaughlin-levrone-winners-and-losers-u-s-track-and-field-championships/85502238007/Sprint Storiesa. Sha'Carri Richardson - arrested domestic violence - Ran round one of 100M then dropped out. Ran round one of 200...

In todays episode we are answering listener questions from a coaches and life long runner perspective. If you ever want to write to us its merakirunclub @gmail.comalso we are hoping to have an episode for the most recent doping scandal and other news out soon once we fix some audio! stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the week of July 13 2025I. In the world of track and field = Diamond League was this past weekendhttps://www.flotrack.org/articles/14372821-diamond-league-monaco-2025-results-see-how-the-stars-performedKey highlights:1. Noah Lyles raced and won the 200M in a time of 19.88, beating the olympic champion Tebogo 19.972. Mondo won the pole vault - did not set a world record. Is he the best athlete...

1. Faith Kipyegon's 4 minute milehttps://www.letsrun.com/news/2025/06/faith-kipyegon-comes-well-short-of-first-female-sub-400-runs-406-42-mile-in-paris/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/athletics/faith-kipyegon-breaking-4-mile-splits-nike-georgia-hunter-bell-b2778469.htmlOther news:1. Jakob's father convicted or not?https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6427511/2025/06/16/jakob-ingebrigtsen-f...

Do not worry- we will be talking Breaking4 when we record this week and will have an episode next week discussing it. We have lots to say of course. Todays episode is an evergreen show where we talk peoples most common race mistakes as well as our own. Spolier alert, we make all the mistakes. We also are talking about peoples most common running rituals and superstitions. email us with comments, c...