Sharon Lokedi is your Boston Marathon course record holder as she stopped the Hellen Obiri three-peat. (Article here). John Korir joined his brother Wesley as Boston champ. Is he the #1 in the world? Conner Mantz ran 2:05 but just missed the podium. How does he compare to Bill Rodgers?
Des Linden said farewell to the marathon and we honor her at 1:50:09.
We also talk about high schooler Jane Hedengren's 14:57 5000, Athing Mu's 5000, and Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley and Erriyon Knighton all running 400s.
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Show notes:
00:00 Flagstaff Coaching Clinic *link)
01:33 Start
06:06 Boston Big Impressions
10:55 American Marathoners' Performance Led by Mantz's 2:05
23:35 John Korir's dominance and rise to the top
27:17 The Big one?
38:03 Alphonce Simbu
39:57 Ryan Ford's Inspirational Journey
41:59 Puma Super Shoes
42:24 Bill Rodgers vs today
56:02 Women's race analysis. Sharon Lokedi turns the tables
01:01:07 Under Armour and Asics
01:03:25 Top American Runners: Jess Mcclain
01:14:55 Broadcast Critiques and Insights
01:18:09 Athing Mu 5000
01:21:25 Media Questions and Disappointments
01:26:51 More Crazy college times
01:31:04 More Jane Hedengren 14:57 thoughts
01:36:01 Noah Lyles 400 vs Knighton's vs Kerley's
01:43:00 Men's 100 with Lindsay, Miller, Coleman
01:50:09 Tribute to Des Linden's Career
01:58:06 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
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