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Coach Chris Capeau + Silesia is Loaded: Chebet & Kipyegon WRs?, Lyles vs Thompson, Nuguse v Laros v Hoey v Kessler

Chris Capeau the coach of 800m star Cooper Lutkenhaus, joins us 67:31 to talk about Lutkenhaus' amazing year and amazing race at USAs where the 16-year-old ran 1:42.27 to make the team for USA at Worlds. Prior to that we discuss the Diamond League returning with a bang on Saturday in Silesia with Noah Lyles vs Kenny Bednarek, vs Kishane Thompason at 100, and possible world record attempts by Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet. Plus, Keely Hodgkinson returns in the 800 meters, Niels Laros, Yared Nuguse, Josh Hoey & Hobbs Kessler square off at 1500m and do we have bad news for Dan Michalski? Want our Cooper Lutkenhause interview? a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe use code GOAT50 to save 50%. Show notes: 00:00 Silesia Preview with Chris Capeau 00:22 Start 08:13 What to Look Forward To Rest of Diamond League Season 08:16 Silesia Diamond League loaded: The Men's 100m Matchup of year 17:28 Women's 800m: Keely Hodgkinson Returns 20:17 Women's 3000m: Does Faith Kipyegon break the world record? 24:52 Beatrice Chebet, Tsegay in women's 1500: Could the world record go? 27:39 LetsRun drinking game *link 33:17 Men's 1500m Race Preview:Nuguse, Kessler, Hoey and Laros 38:57 Fisher vs. Brazier & Lutkenhaus 42:31 Big race for Yared Nuguse and Niels Laros 47:51 Predictions 48:29 Does Nikki Hiltz get the American 1500m record in Silesia 53:18 Fast times in Oordegem in 5k and steeple. Is Dan Michalski in trouble for Worlds? 59:56 Should we get rid of auto qualifiers for Worlds? 67:31 Chris Capeau (guest) 01:13:34 Pre-race expectations 01:18:54 Progression thoughout season 01:20:54 Predicting a Breakthrough Performance 01:22:17 Training Dynamics and Team Spirit 01:27:19 Injury this summer 01:34:14 Coaching Philosophy and Influences 01:39:04 Career Journey and Personal Challenges 01:42:21 Taking job at Cooper's school 01:45:44 Future Plans Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want our Cooper Lutkenhaus interview? a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public use code GOAT50 to save 50%. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/ad99f30f-fca5-4bcd-b5e9-ceeb58b028b9

The Most Insane HS Performance Ever? Lutkenhaus 1:42.27, Brazier Comeback Complete, Nuguse, Hoey Out, Sha'Carri Arrested - 2025 USATF Championships

The most shocking 800 in US history? 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus ran 1:42.27, four seconds faster than any high schooler ever, and almost beat Donavan Brazier, who completed his unbelievable comeback with the win. We try and breakdown Lutkenhaus's run and hopefully give enough love to Brazier's brilliance. Plus Yared Nugude and Josh Hoey suffered the devastation of USAs while Jonah Koech emerged, Cole Hocker did some Cole Hocker things and Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested en route. Become a LetsRun VIP & Get a 2nd Podcast Every Week Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:42.27 - USAs 00:22 Start 1:15 Debate: Should There Be a World Championships Every Year? 2:31 Robert's article 5:45 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:42.27 9:16 Comparing High School Phenoms *Michael Carter article 16:56 Donavan Brazier's unbelievable win 20:16 The doubters 22:41 Future Prospects and Advice for Cooper 31:55 John Kellogg appearance 38:39 Josh Hoey comes up short 40:55 Justin Rinaldi's post 44:00 Audio from last week 47:38 What about Worlds in 800? 50:11 Women's 800m: Roisin Willis Wins, Akins, Wiley come up short 57:49 Men's 1500: Jonah Koech FTW, Nugusge Devastated 01:11:27 Men's 5,000m: Cole Hocker FTW 01:16:17 Why does the rail keeping opening up for Hocker? 01:21:22 Steeplechase: Dan Michalski Dreams Become Reality, Kenneth Rooks wins 01:27:27 LetsRun shirt on NBC 01:28:30 Sprint Action: Sha'Carri Arrested *article 01:34:53 Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Superstar 01:36:09 Lyles-Bednarek feud 01:40:42 Grand Slam Track Payment Issues 01:48:21 Presenting crazy scenarios to Jon links: LRC Track Needs More "Losers" & Upsets: Finishing 4th (or 5th) at USAs Sucks — And That’s What Makes It Great Justin Rinaldi's post Greatest of All Throws: Michael Carter’s Unbreakable High School Shot Put Record Turns 40 Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/17aafbde-6894-4e20-81b6-594a5fd03a9d

(Sneak Peak) USA 1500m Madness, Koech 1, Strand 2, Hocker 3, Nuguse Out + Dan Michalski (guest) nearly beats Kenneth Rooks

Want the full podcast? Join our Supporters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public and use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year The men's 1500m event exceeded expectations Jonah Koech getting the shock win, Ethan Strand being second and Olympic champion Cole Hocker getting the final Worlds spot as Yared Nuguse missed the team (unless he wins the Diamond League final). LetsRun.com singlet wearer and Supporters Club member Dan Michalksi nearly beat Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks in the steeple and joins us at 52:39 to discuss his rags to riches story. Nikki Hiltz looked great, Lexy Halladay-Lowry won the women's steeple and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone still doesn't have Sanya Richards Ross' 400m record. We break it all down. Show notes: 00:00 USA 1500m Madness 00:22 Introduction and Initial Reactions 05:06 Men's 1500m Detailed Analysis 25:53 Women's 1500 28:10 Men's steeplechase 34:32 Women's Steeplechase Recap 39:48 Angelina Napoleon's Journey 42:09 Sydney McLaughlin's 400 Win 47:08 Grand Slam Track Payment Issues 48:56 Die-Hard Track Fans 52:39 Daniel Michalski joins show 01:04:40 More 1500 Talk who is Worlds favorite 01:10:26 Sunday Preview Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/2277e63c-cda7-453c-95e0-c6db597a061d

Blowout USAs Preview: Who wins, who goes home DEVASTATED? - 2025 USATF Championship Preview Podcast

The 2025 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships start Thursday in Eugene. Wejo, Rojo, and Jon give their picks for Tokyo in all the distance events and then surmise about some of the other events. Want podcasts from USAs? You have to be a LetsRun.com VIP to get them. Join our Suppoters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Play in our $200,025 USAs Prediction Contest Show notes: 00:00 Introduction and Supporters Club Promotion 01:02 Start 03:08 SF Marathon Banter 05:23 USAs Prediction Contest 06:29 USAs Previews 08:08 Men's 800m *link 18:09 Women's 800m 25:15 Men's 1500m *link 34:19 Women's 1500 37:03 Men's Steeplechase 45:31 Women's Steeplechase 51:11 Men's 5000m w Intern Tate 01:09:38 Women's 5,000 01:16:01 Men's 10,000 01:18:58 Women's 10,000 01:22:34 Top Storylines at USAs 01:22:46 Men's 100: What about Noah and the high schooler? What about Sha'Carri? 01:32:18 Women's 400 & Sydney 01:34:49 Ethiopian Team Selections 01:40:30 Grand Slam Track Update Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Give us feedback on this podcast or call us 1-844-LETSRUN and leave a voicemail https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/43a26c17-01b6-40ae-854d-7fbea333e095

Deena Kastor Remembers Her Legendary Coach Joe Vigil: “He Lived His Daily Life to the Fullest - No Regrets”

American marathoning legend Deena Kastor reflects on the life and legacy of her legendary coach Joe Vigil, who recently passed away at 95. Deena's instagram tribute to Coach Vigil is here. At 36:40 we switch topics to Deena's thoughts on Ruth Chepngetich, the marathon world record holder, testing positive for a masking agent. Want daily podcasts from USAs? Join the LetsRun.com Club to get all of our podcasts. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Deena Kastor Remembers Joe Vigil 01:20 Start 02:51 Reflecting on Coach Joe Vigil's Legacy 09:20 Deena's College Struggles and Finding Coach Vigil 11:18 Training with Coach Vigil 17:24 Running USA 20:38 Deena's historic Olympic medal in 2004 24:50 Memories and Life Lessons from Coach Vigil 33:19 Embracing Simplicity in Running and Life 36:40 Ruth Chepngetich Testing Positive 44:46 The Future of Clean Sport 56:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/25c597e1-18f3-42e6-9b4e-eb2be2a230dd