Tyson Wieland

The Blazing Races

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Welcome to the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tyson-wieland/support

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Tyson Wieland

Episodes

E4.5: Kaylee Beyer Runner Spotlight 30.09.2025 21:30

In this episode, we talk to Kaylee Beyer of Minnesota Distance Elite as she prepares for The Blazing 5k. There is still time to sign up! theblazing5k.com

E4.4: Race Preview with Lance Bergeson 29.09.2025 36:25

In this episode, Lance Bergeson sits down with Tyson as they discussion some predictions ahead of The Blazing 5k. There is still time to sign up theblazing5k.com

E4.3: Bryce Richards Runner Highlight 28.09.2025 13:15

In this episode, we talk to Bryce Richards as he prepares for The Blazing 5k. There is still time to sign up! theblazing5k.com

E4.2: Lauren Wood Runner Highlight 27.09.2025 11:24

In this episode, we talk to Lauren Wood of Runablaze Iowa as she prepares for The Blazing 5k this coming weekend. There is still time to sign up! theblazing5k.com

E4.1: 2024 Recap + CIRL Review 26.09.2025 11:10

In this episode, we give a quick recap of the 2024 Blazing 5k ahead of the 2025 edition of the event. We also recap the Central Iowa Race League (CIRL) results so far this season. Sign up for the race taking place on October 5th, 2025 theblazing5k.com Check out the CIRL results so far runcirl.com

EP:3.4 Tyson, Austin, and Lance Preview the 2024 Elite Fields 29.09.2024 41:44

We are joined once again by Lance Bergeson for the elite preview podcast, and this time we have special guest Austin O'Brien join us and give a unique insight. We briefly cover the event history before jumping into the elite women's field. Who could podium, what dark horses are out there, and how we think the race may play out. We then do the same for the men's elite field. This year is looking gr...

EP:3.3 Eric Steiger overcomes injuries to become one Iowa's top road racers in 2024 22.09.2024 19:45

In this episode, we talk to Eric Steiger of the Fitness Sports Distance Project ahead of the Capital Pursuit 10 mile race tomorrow. We talk about his running past, the 2024 season, and the fall racing ahead.

EP3.2: Kayla Deighan is ready to take on the 10 mile distance 20.09.2024 13:07

Join us in a conversation with Kayla Deighan ahead of the 2024 edition of Capital Pursuit. Roots Rehab https://rootsrehabpt.com/

EP3.1: Cody Baele aims for Capital Pursuit 3-Peat 18.09.2024 19:19

Join us as we interview Cody Baele ahead of this weekend's Capital Pursuit 10 Mile race. 2:52 - Interview with Cody begins Join us this Sunday at the 41st edition of the Capital Pursuit 10 mile. Register Join us on October 6th for the 5th edition of The Blazing 5k. Register

Ep2.3 Blazing 5k Race Preview W/ Lance Bergeson 07.10.2023 44:30

Welcome to season 2 espisode 3 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we break down t...

Ep2.2 Riley MaMahon is ready to chase a 5k PR! 02.10.2023 16:01

Welcome to season 2 episode 2 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Riley...

EP2.1 Garret Ehlers breaks down barriers, setting PRs years after college running. 14.08.2023 18:47

Welcome to season 2 episode 1 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Garret Eh...

Bonus Episode: The Rise of Team Competition with guest Devin Allbaugh of Running Wild Elite 01.04.2023 33:52

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we caught up with R...

EP1.19 Blake and Tyson Close Out The 3rd Edition of The Blazing 5K 16.10.2022 19:11

Welcome to episode 19 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode closes out the 3rd edition o...

EP1.18 Lance Bergeson and Tyson Wieland Break Down The Blazing 5K Field 30.09.2022 40:18

Welcome to episode 18 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode is a big one as Des Moines R...

EP1.17 Maddie Bach and Taylor Gonzales of the Working Women's Track Club are ready to have some fun at The Blazing 5k 24.09.2022 21:33

Welcome to episode 17 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Maddie Bach (UNK)...

EP1.16 Iowa State University's Matt Lange is Excited to test his legs at The Blazing 5k 20.09.2022 12:10

Welcome to episode 16 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Matt Lange of Iow...

EP1.15 Race Day is 3 weeks away! 18.09.2022 6:54

Welcome to episode 15 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we give you some updates on...

EP1.14 Consistency is Key for Nolan Zimmer leading into The Blazing 5k 06.09.2022 21:07

Welcome to episode 14 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Nolan Zimmer of L...

EP1.13 A Brief History of Iowa Road 5ks 31.08.2022 7:31

Welcome to episode 13 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk briefly about some o...

EP1.12 Do you run between 16:30-17:30 for the 5k? Well Ben Black wants to race you this year at The Blazing 5k! 27.08.2022 12:09

Welcome to episode 12 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to one of the top co...

EP1.11 Could we see a sub 16 from Des Moines running legend Emma Huston at The Blazing 5k? 23.08.2022 6:08

Welcome to episode 11 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to local Des Moines...

EP1.10 Race Director Tyson Wieland in the Hot Seat for his Blazing 5k Performances 19.08.2022 10:53

Welcome to episode 10 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we flip the script and invit...

EP1.9 Annie Etrz brings her speed to the roads for The Blazing 5k 17.08.2022 4:39

Welcome to episode 9 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Annie Etrz of Runn...

EP1.8 Johnathan Bowen is bringing some firepower to The Blazing 5k 15.08.2022 9:20

Welcome to episode 8 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Johnathan Bowen of...