The Indiana Runner Podcast

CA and AC talk FC. The guys lament spring break from a track coaching perspective, preview the Miracle Mile heats of the Flashes Showcase and highlight some lesser known runners to watch out for this weekend. Miscellaneous minute: Pacers offseason Interested in Scott Lidskin's book? Check it out here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SISU-Lessons-Cross-Country-Course/dp/B09WKJ7NLC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=...

Happy spring break to all who celebrate. We enter Fort Wayne's World as Derek Leininger checks into the podcast with Colin to talk topics of mutual interests including 400/800 training, the depth of the state elite in girls distance, maximizing hypothetical DMRs and an outlandish adjustment to the track tournamen to determine the actual best team. Miscellaneous minute: NHL talk

Distance junkies rejoice! Colin ends his marathon (or 800 meters) of podcasting with Scott Lidskin by recapping the distance races from the HSR Finals, projecting winning times for the upcoming showcase meets, going through hypotheticals for interesting distance groups around the state and forecasting how "in jeopardy" the all-time distance records are this spring.

Colin brings on friend and Guerin coach Andy Cowen to talk about the small school HSR Finals including Brebeuf's dominance in the 3200, Concordia boys in the relays, the brilliance of Heritage Christian freshman Kya Crooke and more from an exciting day in Bloomington. We're out here; we're in these streets. (The streets of Hamilton County.) Miscellaneous minute: Quick NBA talk Interested in gettin...

In a stunningly quick turnaround, Colin and Taylor recap the big school HSR Finals that saw a plethora of broken records and tight team battles between Carmel, Plainfield, Fishers and Brownsburg on the boys' side and North Central, Carmel, Zionsville and Noblesville for the girls.

Colin and Taylor go through a mock meet for the four HSR Finals meets happening in Bloomington this weekend as well as events with meet records in jeopardy.  Miscellaneous minute: Travel destinations (and 1985 NBA Draft conspiracy theories) Interested in donating blood? Find out ways here: https://www.versiti.org/home

Colin and Scott Lidskin preview the distance races from the HSR Finals next week.

Colin and Josh go over a relatively spare week of HSR qualifications before reviewing the over/under guesses on distance races and doing a very cursory preview of some exciting events for the HSR Finals. Miscellaneous minute: NFL trades and free agency Interested in getting an appointment for injury or therapy with Tempo Sports Rehab in Carmel? Visit the website: https://temposportsrehab.com/

It's the (unofficial) first day of spring! The Carmel cronies (Colin Altevogt and Taylor Marshall) recap the second week of the HSR series, highlighting the ultra competitive HCC meet and the New Balance Indoor nationals. The guys run down season best performances over the last week before Taylor updates his top 4(+) contenders for the state title race in June, highlighted by the meteoric rise of...

A tribute to the life and legacy of Caitlin Engel Kochheiser after her celebration of life and tribute service. Then Colin and Josh talk week 1 of the HSR indoor season including Floyd Central sophomore Will Conway's great 3200s, the star power leading Plainfield's relays, Columbus North's great boys and girls 4x8 relays, the Ramiah Elliott experience, the great field event performers in the state...

The boys go over results from the Indiana Runner Showcase meets, talk training and Taylor updates his top four boys and girls teams for the state meet in June. To cap off the pod, Colin and Taylor cautiously celebrate the end of the Covid era and reflect on two years of the pandemic.

Most content (and longest podcast) yet! Colin and Taylor talk about all the recent happenings in indoor meets. Then Taylor ranks his top four boys and girls teams at this early early juncture before the guys list their contenders for Gatorade's POY in Indiana.  Miscellaneous minute: NBA trade deadline (including Colin comparing himself to an NBA decision maker and a star athlete to a star NBA...

Colin previews the three topics he will cover at the IATCCC clinic on Friday in Indianapolis: Carmel's Year-Round Training, Distance-based Approach to the 4x8, and the 3200 with coaching colleague and former Carmel runner Josh Horowitz. Colin presents at 8:20, 10:45 and 2:15 at the clinic. His mentor, Rick Weinheimer, will be the keynote speaker at 3:30. Interested in going to the clinic? Hotel ro...

Colin and Josh talk early impressive track performances, including some great competition and the Indiana Runner Opener at Taylor University. Then the guys preview potential championship contending teams for girls and boys, discuss Josh's new role with MileSplit Indiana and chat NFL playoffs.

Colin talks with registered dietitian and nutritionist Lindsay Langford of Ascension about nutrition, performance, eating disorders and different types of Gatorade.  Lindsay’s website: https://linktr.ee/lglangford Twitter: @langfordsportRD IG: langfordsportRD

Colin and Scott hop on to talk about the Eastbay series, the Garmin Runninglane meet, share excitement for the Indiana Runner indoor series and briefly preview the track season. Miscellaneous minute: NBA talk! Scott expresses optimism about his Bulls and Colin concedes it may be time to restart the Pacers.

Colin and Taylor discuss Nike Midwest, the 3200 race in Louisville, value and importance of meets after the state meet. The guys end with some miscellaneous talk about mutual interests including travel and the local professional sports teams, culminating in a scalding hot take from Colin in predicting the end of the Colts season.

IR boss Derek Leininger gives his state meet shoutouts, previews the upcoming spring track season as well as a too early look at 2022 cross country and announces the return of the Indiana Runner indoor meets this winter. You either love him, you hate him or you think he's okay.

Colin and Josh hop in the DeLorean, courtesy of inccstats' recently released preseason rankings, to catch at a glimpse at future cross country seasons.

Indiana Runner ends the season with the same way it started as podcast host Colin Altevogt talks to Josh Horowitz about the state meet. And if you don't know, now you know...

Colin is joined by friend, boss, mentor, "big brother" and "average-sized college football fan" Derek Leininger to talk the unprecedentedly anticipated 2021 cross country state finals prior to Derek calling the official IHSAA broadcast on https://www.ihsaatv.org/ You either love him, you hate him or you think he's okay.

Colin is joined by frequent guest and IR staff member Scott Lidskin to talk general thoughts about the state meet, what recent history can prepare us for this weekend and teams of interest outside of the contenders. Scott wraps up with his top five team predictions for this weekend's showdowns.

Colin brings on Josh Horowitz to talk stats, fun facts, the best seventh guy in state history and more in a quick state meet preview.

IR podcast host Colin Altevogt chats with his longtime friend and boss Derek Leininger just after the dust settles from the four semistates around Indiana.  Questions, comments or desire to sponsor the podcast? Email colin.altevogt@gmail or lidskins@yahoo.com

Host Colin Altevogt pops around the state with four different guests to preview the penultimate round of the tournament. New Prairie Semistate ~:00 New Haven Semistate ~:20 Shelbyville Semistate ~:48 Brown County Semistate ~1:08