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House of Run

437 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 259 ratings

Longtime friends Kevin Sully and Jason Halpin discuss the elite world of track and field, road racing and any race involving animals vs. humans.

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Episodes

​Episode 348: Chicago Marathon Preview

October 06, 2016 16:37

Jason and Kevin preview the Chicago Marathon and discuss if Dickson Chumba and Florence Kiplagat are the clear favorites to win, what Luke Puskedra will do for an encore after his fifth place finish... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

​Episode 347: Berlin Marathon Recap

September 30, 2016 06:00

Jason and Kevin discuss Kenenisa Bekele’s marathon renaissance, his future at the distance and the strong second place finish from Wilson Kipsang. The guys also discuss Olympic host cities, Usain... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 346: Strange Things

September 21, 2016 16:34

Jason and Kevin discuss Sunday’s Berlin Marathon, Devon Allen’s second major knee injury, Tyson Gay trying the bobsled, Mo Farah’s hacked TUE information and the idea of four “majors” in track and... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 345: Backtracking

September 15, 2016 15:39

Jason and Kevin discuss Shannon Rowbury’s American record, Elaine Thompson’s case for IAAF Athlete of the Year, David Rudisha’s racing in flats, Caster Semenya’s potential in the 400m, Asbel Kiprop’s... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

​Episode 344: Fast Forwarded

September 07, 2016 04:48

Jason and Kevin discuss the revolving door in the women’s 1500m, Evan Jager’s lonely road in the Zurich 5000m, Dafne Schippers and Elaine Thompson going down to the wire and the end of Bernard... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 343: Running out the clock

September 01, 2016 15:50

Jason and Kevin discuss Laura Muir’s British record, Ruth Jebet’s world record in the steeplechase, Ryan Bailey bobsledding, Evan Jager in the 5000m, cheering for Galen Rupp, Matthew Centrowitz... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 342: 4 More Years

August 25, 2016 15:04

Jason and Kevin give their final thoughts on the 2016 Olympics and discuss Matthew Centrowitz’s gold medal, Eliud Kipchoge’s resounding marathon win, the American triumphs and failures in the relays,... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

​Episode 341: Olympic Recap with Malcolm Gladwell

August 22, 2016 08:00

Writer, podcaster and track and field fan Malcolm Gladwell joins the show to give his impressions of the Olympics. Gladwell discusses Galen Rupp’s bronze medal in the men’s marathon (2:30), the... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 340: Olympic Recap Part 2: Men’s 800, Women’s 400, Men’s/Women’s steeplechase, Women’s 1500

August 18, 2016 05:01

Jason and Kevin discuss the finish of the women’s 400m between Shaunae Miller and Allyson Felix, the United States exceeding expectations in the distance events, a return to dominance for David... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 339: Olympic Recap: Men’s 400, Men’s 100, Women’s 10K

August 15, 2016 03:41

Jason and Kevin discuss Wayde Van Niekerk’s mind altering world record in the 400, Usain Bolt’s third straight Olympic 100m title, Mo Farah’s straightforward win, a blistering fast women’s 10,000 and... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 338: Olympics Preview: Part 3

August 10, 2016 09:00

Jason and Kevin preview the distance events and discuss if Mo Farah is a lock for double gold, whether Evan Jager and Emma Coburn can medal in the steeplechase, David Rudisha and Jenny Simpson’s... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 337: Olympics Preview: Part 2

August 08, 2016 05:46

NBC’s Ato Boldon previews the sprint events and discusses if Usain Bolt is vulnerable in the 100/200, whether Shelly Ann-Fraser Pryce can win a medal, Lashawn Merritt’s 200/400 double, Allyson Felix... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 336: Olympics Preview: Part 1

August 03, 2016 19:46

Jason and Kevin talk with multi-event expert Frank Zarnowski about the heptathlon and decathlon competitions in Rio. Zarnowski discusses Ashton Eaton’s current form, the challenge of the Olympic... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 335: Hardest team to make

July 27, 2016 23:01

Jason and Kevin discuss Keni Harrison’s world record, the debate around the U.S. selection process, Usain Bolt’s first race post-injury, Mo Farah and Laura Muir’s aggressive victories in London and... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 334: Firm Down For What

July 21, 2016 05:37

Jason and Kevin reconvene to discuss their final thoughts on the Olympic Trials, David Rudisha’s negative split, Caster Semenya’s 400/800 Olympic double, the brewing Genzebe Dibaba controversy, Usain... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 333: Olympic Trials Day 9

July 11, 2016 03:41

Chris Chavez of Sports Illustrated and Jonathan Gault from Let’s Run join Jason and Kevin to talk about Allyson Felix missing the 200m team, crazy finishes in the men’s and women’s 1500’s, what’s... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 332: Olympic Trials Day 8

July 10, 2016 04:37

NBC OlympicTalk’s Nick Zaccardi joins Jason and Kevin to discuss Bernard Lagat’s upset victory in the 5000m, Justin Gatlin and Lashawn Merritt’s 1-2 finish in the 200m, Devon Allen’s Olympic podium... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 331: Olympic Trials Day 7

July 09, 2016 03:48

Kevin and Jason break down all the action from Day 7 of the Olympic Trials including Keni Harrison’s shocking loss, Lashawn Merritt’s World Leading 200m, an eventful steeplechase and the... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 330: Olympic Trials Day 6

July 08, 2016 04:47

Jason and Kevin are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden to discuss the health of Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix’s prospects for the 200m, the fascinating women’s 800m, the contrasting styles of... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 329: Olympic Trials Day 5

July 06, 2016 19:53

Jason and Kevin catch up on listener emails from the first four days of action and the Olympic Trials. Before that, Kevin chats with hall of fame coach Tom Heinonen about racing Pre, setting a “world... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 328: Olympic Trials Day 4

July 05, 2016 03:38

Kevin and Jason are joined by Sara Germano of the Wall Street Journal to discuss the dramatic women’s 800m, Clayton Murphy’s upset victory in the mens 800m, the high stakes of racing in the Olympic... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 327: Olympic Trials Day 3

July 04, 2016 03:31

Kevin and Jason talk with NBC’s Ato Boldon about Allyson Felix’s clutch final 150 meters, Lashawn Merritt’s continued dominance, coaching Natasha Hastings to an Olympic berth, the lightning quick... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 326: Olympic Trials Day 2 Recap

July 03, 2016 01:12

Kevin is joined by Brendon Desrochers and Pat Price to review Molly Huddle’s commanding win in the women’s 10,000, Boris Berian’s strategy in the men’s 800m, the jam packed women’s 800m field and the... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 325: Olympic Trials Day 1 Recap

July 02, 2016 06:00

Kevin and the Daily Relay’s Brendon Desrochers recap a wild men’s 10,000m, the last race of Sanya Richards-Ross’s career, Donavan Brazier’s early exit and all the other headlines from the first day... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 324: Olympic Trials Preview

June 29, 2016 19:49

Jason and Kevin preview everything about the upcoming Olympic Trials including races they are most excited for, meet ups in Eugene and the conclusion to, what Jason is most excited about. Also, the... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 323: Pain in Spain

June 23, 2016 09:22

Jason and Kevin discuss the arrest of Jama Aden (the coach of many elite runners including Genzebe Dibaba) on doping charges, the fallout from the scandal thus far and it’s implications on the this... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 322: Trail Brazier

June 15, 2016 16:52

Jason and Kevin discuss the 2016 NCAA Championships including Donavan Brazier’s record-breaking 800m, Jarrion Lawson pulling off the Jesse Owens triple, Clayton Murphy’s transition to the 1500m,... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 321: Rome/Birmingham Recap + Aliphine Tuliamuk-Bolton Interview

June 08, 2016 17:48

US 25K champion Aliphine Tuliamuk-Bolton joins the show to discuss her journey to becoming an American citizen, her upbringing in Kenya, training with men, success on the roads and her plans for the... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 320: Post Pre

June 01, 2016 20:19

Kevin and Jason reflect on the American records of Keni Harrison and Emma Coburn, the dominant performances of English Gardner and Omar McLeod, Mo Farah’s matter of fact victory, the question marks... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 319: 2016 Pre Classic Preview

May 25, 2016 22:44

Jason and Kevin preview the stacked Prefontaine Classic and discuss the Lashawn Merritt/Kirani James showdown in the 400m, an Olympic Trials preview in the women’s 1500m, a lightning fast women’s... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 318: Win Som You Lose Som

May 18, 2016 17:08

Jason and Kevin recap the results of the weekend including the bizarre men’s 800m in Shanghai, Omar McLeod’s unflappable performance in the high hurdles, Faith Kipyegon’s national record in 1500m and... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 317: Interview with Laura Thweatt

May 11, 2016 16:55

Jason and Kevin chat with American distance runner Laura Thweatt about her surprise success in the marathon, her plans for the Olympic Trials, racing against her idols, her college recruiting... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 316: Improvement Curve

May 04, 2016 06:19

Jason and Kevin discuss the year’s first chapter in the Kirani James/Lashawn Merritt rivalry, another US relay problem, Jenny Simpson’s easy victory, Clayton Murphy’s surprise win and all the other... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 315: Interview with Desiree Linden

April 27, 2016 18:58

Desiree Linden joins the show and discusses her Olympic preparations, the origin of her racing strategy, why winning the Boston Marathon in 2011 might have hurt her career, when she almost gave up... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 314: Burden of the The Beast

April 20, 2016 21:02

Jason and Kevin discuss Atsede Baysa’s surprise comeback in the Boston Marathon, Yohan Blake giving up his nickname, Lashawn Merritt’s 200m potential and the implications of Caster Semenya’s triple.... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 313: Boston and Barkley

April 14, 2016 17:52

Annika Iltis and Timothy Kane, co-directors of The Barkley Marathons, join the show to discuss their documentary on the mysterious ultra marathon. Annika and Tim share their experience with race’s... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com

Episode 312: Training Goals

April 08, 2016 05:27

Jason and Kevin discuss the first full week of professional outdoor track and field, Geoffrey Mutai’s future in the marathon after he withdrew from the Boston Marathon, Kenya’s extension to comply... For more on the show, visit us at http://www.houseofrun.com