Allison Mercer drops a one-month-in “ins and outs of 2026” list that should be printed and taped to every smartphone: ranting to your phone is out, solutions and actual dialogue are in. From the chaos of Burrito League to the hype of the Millrose Games, we bounce between weather-whiplash field reporting, race-culture grievances (selfie sticks, pacers, entitlement), and a very biased Black Canyon 100K preview with picks, storylines, and the important reminder that community is built by showing up, not shouting into the voi...
Allison Mercer drops a one-month-in “ins and outs of 2026” list that should be printed and taped to every smartphone: ranting to your phone is out, solutions and actual dialogue are in. From the chaos of Burrito League to the hype of the Millrose Games, we bounce between weather-whiplash field reporting, race-culture grievances (selfie sticks, pacers, entitlement), and a very biased Black Canyon 100K preview with picks, storylines, and the important reminder that community is built by showing up, not shouting into the void.
Chapters
00:00 2026: A Year of Change and Observations
02:43 Ranting vs. Solutions: A New Approach
05:32 Weather Woes: A Running Perspective
07:23 Running Czar: Changes in the Race World
10:18 Behind the Scenes: Understanding Race Logistics
11:49 Personal Achievements: Racing Stories and Reflections
15:12 Bucket List Dreams: Olympic Aspirations
17:55 Community Engagement: The Burrito League Experience
21:44 Milrose Games: Indoor Track Insights
32:54 Racing Dynamics and Athlete Strategies
38:54 Emerging Talents and Competitive Landscape
43:52 Youth in Sports: Pressure and Performance
45:38 The Impact of Betting on Professional Sports
49:54 Trail Running: Anticipation for Black Canyon
58:00 Golden Ticket Races: Opportunities and Challenges
01:03:48 Women's Race Preview: Anticipation and Insights
01:06:31 Key Athletes to Watch: Molly Seidel and Tara Dower
01:09:37 Emerging Talents: Jade and Shai's Breakout Potential
01:14:11 Race Strategies and Turnarounds: Caitriona Jennings and Others
01:18:54 Marathoners Transitioning to Ultra: Des Linden's Debut
01:23:42 Strava Insights: The New Age of Training Analysis
01:26:42 Final Thoughts: Predictions and Weekend Highlights
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