The Run Around Iowa
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -The podcast dedicated to interviews and insights on the individuals who are making headlines in distance running and triathlons in our great state. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support
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Season 2, Episode 9: Valentine's Day edition with 14 great distance running performances in Iowa
February 15, 2022 05:36 - 57 minutes - 54.1 MBLance changes things up for this edition by focusing on the 14 efforts he loved most over the Valentine's Day weekend. Many of the top performances came at the Iowa State Classic, but Lance taps heavily into the NCAA Division III and NAIA ranks for some entries as well. Did Grand View's 4x8 relay in Michigan make the cut? How about Mallory King, after taking down an 11-year record for Iowa at a meet in Arkansas. Listen for all of the highlights, as well as insight from former All-Big 12 perfo...
Season 2, Episode 8: Track results from Meyo Invite, Sevigne Invite, Bearcat Invite and much more.
February 08, 2022 19:17 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBRead about Items on Abby Kohut- Jackson, Kassie Parker, Jenoah McIver, Myles Bach, Reece Smith and many more Iowa runners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support
Season 2, Episode 7: Razorback Invite, Friday Night Lights, Adidas Classic results and much more
February 01, 2022 05:51 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThe podcast starts with Cailie Logue's stellar performance in the women's 3,000 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where the Cyclone senior jumped up to No. 2 all-time in Iowa State history. Lance also talks about a great run by Iowa State's Thomas Pollard, a former Gilbert High great, in the men's 3,000. Iowa's effort is led by a win in the men's 600 meters. Lance also breaks down the performances by ISU's Wesley Kiptoo and Drake's Adam Fogg at the Millrose Games in New York. Former Cyclone Abby Cal...
Season 2, Episode 6: A chat with UNI assistant coach and top steeplechaser Alexina (Wilson) Teubel
January 28, 2022 05:33 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBAlexina Teubel talks about jumping in to a mile race at last weekend's Larry Wieczorek Invitational and setting a new facility record and why she didn't even have time for a victory lap. The former Mount Vernon/Lisbon prep star chats about her next possible facility record after now owning records at the UNI-Dome and Iowa's recreation center. Alexina looks back at each of the races where she set PRs, from the 800 all the way to 5 kilometers, during her brilliant 2021 season. She talks recruit...
Season 2, Episode 5: A record weekend from Cyclone Open, Wieczorek Invite, Northwest Open and more
January 25, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBPossibly the greatest weekend in Iowa indoor track and field distance running includes a report on Drake University star Adam Fogg's Lied Center record in the men's mile in Ames. The Cyclone Open also had a pair of wins from former Ballard prep Abby Kohut-Jackson and school-record runs by a pair of Indian Hills runners. In Iowa City, Iowa freshman Jenoah McInerney took down Erik Sowinski's facility and meet record with a 1:16.08 effort in the 600 meters. Sowinski was second. Alexina Teubel se...
Season 2, Episode 4: Results from Houston races, Hawkeye Invitational, Graduate Classic and more
January 18, 2022 05:28 - 55 minutes - 52.4 MBLance starts the podcast by talking about several standout performances by former Iowa collegians and Iowa residents at the Houston Marathon and half marathon races. He starts the indoor track report with two national leading times by Indian Hills runners in the 600 and wins by Iowans Emma Gordon and Grace Bookin-Nosbisch for the host Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Invitational. Former Center Point-Urbana runner Myles Bach's school record and win in the 3,000 leads off the report at the Graduate Cla...
Season 2, Episode 3: A conversation with Runablaze Iowa athlete and former All-MVC runner Cody Baele
January 14, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBCody talks about leaving a job with the city in his hometown of Annawan, Illinois, last summer to come to Des Moinea and work at Fitness Sports. He goes into detail about growing up in a small town and when he knew it was time to switch away from playing football. He chats about his days of competing first at Iowa Central and then Illinois State and running at the Drake Relays. He talks about hia future that could include a career as a policeman. He also opens up about letting loose after lea...
Season 2, Episode 2: News items onxrace report from Minnesota Open and USATF 10K Cross Country
January 11, 2022 04:31 - 22 minutes - 21.9 MBLance starts the brief show talking about additions to the Runablaze team, a change for former Iowa State star Annie Frisbie and new additions to the Iowa road racing records. The race report includes items on former Center Point-Urbana prep Josh Yeager and former Johnston prep Tyson Wieland at the Minnesota Open mile and finishes with results from former Valley prep Daniel Soto and former Johnston prep Obsie Birru at the USATF 10K Cross Country Championships. --- Support this podcast: ht...
Season 2, Episode 2: News items and a race report from Minnesota Open and USATF 10K Cross Country
January 11, 2022 04:31 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBLance starts the brief show talking about additions to the Runablaze team, a change for former Iowa State star Annie Frisbie and new additions to the Iowa road racing records. The race report includes items on former Center Point-Urbana prep Josh Yeager and former Johnston prep Tyson Wieland at the Minnesota Open mile and finishes with results from former Valley prep Daniel Soto and former Johnston prep Obsie Birru at the USATF 10K Cross Country Championships. --- Support this podcast: ht...
Season 2, Episode 1: Running news and some of the best audio clips from the podcast during Season 1.
January 07, 2022 05:49 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBThe news segment includes items on Iowa native and Olympian Jenny Simpsonn whose house in rural Marshall, Colorado, escaped burning down during wildfires before New Year's. The newa also includes changes for former Northern Iowa runner Brette Jensen and former Iowa All-American Diane Nukuri, a health update from former Iowa State great Katy Jermann and an update on another former UNI great. The podcast concludes with some of the best sound bites compiled by Lance from his 26 interviews with r...
Season 1, Episode 26: A fun conversation with former Valley High, Iowa runner Daniel Soto.
January 04, 2022 02:02 - 49 minutes - 45 MBDaniel reminisces about his school record that still stands at Valley, winning a repeat Big Ten track and field team championship, repairing his once-rocky relationship with assistant coach Randy Hasenbank, the benefits of competing only against Big Ten foes this past track season, his toughest workout at Iowa, his dog Sandy, winning an elusive Drake Relays flag and his days of miming at Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support
Season 1, Episode 66: A conversation with longtime runner John Liepa of West Des Moines
December 28, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBJohn on January 1 will complete running at least one mile every day for the past 45 years. That streak moves the longtime DMACC professor into very rare territory worldwide. In this interview from December 20, John talks about his seven years as race director of Midnight Madness during the race's formative years and all of the great runners he met and called friends. He talks about how a rugby injury led him into a lifelong passion for running that has included his family. John chats about ke...
Season 1, Episode 65: A conversation with 39-time NJCAA national champion Dee Brown of Iowa Central
December 17, 2021 06:46 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this interview from December 7, Dee talks about how he landed the job 17 years ago after two coaching stints at Luther College. He shares his experience in high school and college that guide his coaching philosophies today. Dee chats about how the pipeline to East Africa athletes started and his admiration for their work ethic. He gives his thoughts on the best Triton to ever run at the college and shares his thoughts on the careers of Adva Cohen and Biya Simbassa. The conversation turns t...
Season 1, Episode 64: ISU Holiday and Jimmy Grant Invitationals and USATF Club Cross Country
December 14, 2021 05:50 - 43 minutes - 41 MBLance opens the show by talking about former Iowa State runner Festus Lagat signing a pro contract, Dam to DSM switching to a half marathon in 2022 and an honor for Iowan Danna Herrick. He then goes into the race report with a great showing by Iowa State's Cebastian Gentil in the 800 at the ISU Holiday Invitational, as well as a historic day for Drake runner Isaac Basten in the men's mile. He chats about Iowa senior Mallory King setting a new meet record in the women's 1,000 during a record-s...
Season 1, Episode 63: Former Marion and Center Point-Urbana runners and siblings Maddie, Myles Bach
December 10, 2021 05:09 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBMaddie starts things off by talking about how getting COVID-19 right before NCAA Division II regionals derailed her best college cross country season. She also expressed her pride in watching younger brother Myles quality for nationals with Nebraska-Kearney. They shared how they enjoy spending time together and running morning workouts side-by-side. Maddie opens up about her personal struggles with eating disorders that started in high school and became worse at Iowa Central and Indian Hills ...
Episode 62: Highlights from BU opener, Woo Pig Classic, SDSU Holiday Open, Clash Daytona, much more
December 07, 2021 05:25 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBLance opens things by talking about Wesley Kiptoo third-best time in NCAA history at the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston. Kiptoo's third-place effort of 13:14.74 also shatters his own school record for 5,000. Four Cyclones - Gable Sieperda, Thomas Pollard, Chad Johnson and Ezekiel Rop - also landed in the top 10 in ISU history with their performances at the Woo Pig Classic in Arkansas. Four Cyclones also finished 2-5 to earn spots in the school's record book for the 1,000 m...
Highlights from BU season opener, Woo Pig Classic, SDSU Holiday Open, Clash Daytona and much more
December 07, 2021 05:25 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBLance opens things by talking about Wesley Kiptoo third-best time in NCAA history at the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston. Kiptoo's third-place effort of 13:14.74 also shatters his own school record for 5,000. Four Cyclones - Gable Sieperda, Thomas Pollard, Chad Johnson and Ezekiel Rop - also landed in the top 10 in ISU history with their performances at the Woo Pig Classic in Arkansas. Four Cyclones also finished 2-5 to earn spots in the school's record book for the 1,000 m...
Season 1, Episode 61: Shelby Houlihan news and reports of Turkey Day trots in Iowa
December 01, 2021 12:19 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBLance opens the podcast about Shelby Houlihan's new website that promotes her case against a four-year doping ban. The Sioux City native has started a GoFundMe to help offset her legal costs. The race report starts with two strong results from former Iowa State All-American David Too. The Thanksgiving day races include top results from Runablaze's Blake Whalen and Alexina Wilson and Running Wild Elite's Devin Allbaugh. Several current Northern Iowa and Wartburg College runners also are featur...
Season 1, Episode 60: A chat with Minnesota All-American and former Ballard star Abby Kohut-Jackson
November 24, 2021 06:05 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAbby talks about the "bittersweet" feeling she felt after last weekend's NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. She chats about a tremendous 2021 that included a Big Ten individual title in the 3,000 steeplechase, finishing 11th at outdoor nationals in that event and, a week later, running in the U.S. Olympic Trials. Abby goes into the transition from running 800s first starting out at Minnesota to finding the event she loves, the steeplechase. She describes another passi...
Season 1, Episode 59: Recaps from NCAA Division I, II and III nationals, as well as NAIA nationals
November 23, 2021 06:39 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBLance opens the podcast by talking about Living History Farms' move toward hosting their own cross country at their site in November of 2022 and the end of the current Road-o-Cross race that didn't occur again this year. Lance then delves into the Iowa State men's runner-up team finish at nationals, which included a second from Wesley Kiptoo and a first All-American honor former senior Thomas Pollard. He also highlights senior Cailie Logue's fourth-place finish and the team's top-10 effort. F...
Season 1, Episode 58: Reports from NJCAA nationals, NCAA Division III regional and Capital Pursuit
November 17, 2021 05:18 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe podcast begins with the Iowa Central men claiming their fifth national cross country title in its history. The Tritons easily topped rival Iowa Western, which claimed it best finish in school history. A NIACC runner's national title highlights the Division II cross country report. Lance adds a report from Tuesday's half marathon championships, where Iowa Central Aspel Kiprob set a new event record. Then, the Wartburg team's championships are highlighted in the NCAA Division III Midwest Re...
Season 1, Episode 57: NCAA Division I crosscounty regionals with ISU, Iowa, Drake, UNI, others
November 16, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis podcast is solely dedicated to Friday's NCAA Division I regionals at Iowa City, Evansville, Indiana, Boston, Waco, Texas, Huntsville, Alabama, Louisville and Provo, Utah. Lance interviews Iowa State's Thomas Pollard and Tim Sindt, both Iowans, after the Cyclone men's runner-up team finish at the Midwest Regional. He also get comments from regional champion Cailie Logue of Iowa State and her teammate, Iowan Janette Shraft. Former Cyclone star Abby Caldwell comes on the show to give her in...
Season 1, Episode 56: Recaps of NYC Marathon, USA 5K, Indy Monumental races, Heart of America, GPAC
November 09, 2021 04:26 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThe podcast begins with former Iowa State runner Annie Frisbie's historic performance at the New York City Marathon. Native Iowan Obsie Birru also finished in the top 20 for the pro women. Many Iowans and former Iowa collegians competed at the USA 5K Championships, paced by former Cyclone Andrew Jordan and USATF series leader Biya Simbassa. Then, the talk turns to former Boone, Drake star Brogan Austin's record-setting performance at the Indy Monumental half marathon. The Grand View men's his...
Season 1, Episode 55: Recapping MVC, Big 12, Big Ten, Summit, American Rivers, NJCAA Region XI meets
November 02, 2021 05:58 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe podcast begins with the Drake University men's historic Missouri Valley Conference title, their first since 1999. The Bulldogs dominated on the wet course in Normal, Ill., with the top three runners. Lance takes a closer look at Iowa State's runner-up finishes to host Oklahoma State at the Big 12 Championships. The Cyclones' Wesley Kiptoo repeated as conference champion, but senior Cailie Logue did not. An Iowan, Abby Kohut-Jackson, helped the Minnesota women to their third Big Ten title ...
A conversation with USATF champion and former Sioux City North, Iowa Central star Biya Simbassa
October 29, 2021 04:17 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBBiya talks about his improvement from not making an NCAA meet to winning two USATF Running Circuit championships, including the USA 25K title on Oct. 23 in Grand Rapids, Mich. He talks about his workouts in his adopted home of Flagstaff, Arizona and living with 2012 U.S. Olympian Janet Cherobon-Bawcom and her husband, Jay. Biya is also asked about his unique haircut and whether it will catch on with his 2021 success. He also answers a question about what his plans are for Halloween. --- S...
A conversation with two USATF champion and former Sioux City North, Iowa Central star Biya Simbassa
October 29, 2021 04:17 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBBiya talks about his improvement from not making an NCAA meet to winning two USATF Running Circuit championships, including the USA 25K title on Oct. 23 in Grand Rapids, Mich. He talks about his workouts in his adopted home of Flagstaff, Arizona and living with 2012 U.S. Olympian Janet Cherobon-Bawcom and her husband, Jay. Biya is also asked about his unique haircut and whether it will catch on with his 2021 success. He also answers a question about what his plans are for Halloween. --- T...
Season 1, Episode 53: USA 25K and MIAA, Lone Star, Great Lakes Challenge, Mount Marty Invite meets
October 26, 2021 03:50 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBThe podcast opens with Sioux City native Biya Simbassa's win at the USA 25K Championships in Michigan, along with a seventh from former Boone and Drake star Brogan Austin. The college cross country report starts with three Iowa natives and a former Iowa Central star finishing in top 10 at the NCAA Division II MIAA meet and continues with former Iowa Central stars winning Lone Star Conference titles for West Texas A&M. Grand View's strong men's team finish at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge is ...
IMT D.M. Marathon, Nuttycombe, Pink Classic, Augustana, Lewis & Clarke, Drews/Neubuer Invite results
October 19, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBLance opens a busy podcast with reports of national awards for six Iowa collegians. He then delves into the race report from the IMT Des Moinea Marathon, where former Iowa State All-American David Too won in his marathon debut. Hear from Too, women's marathon runner-up Emma Hudton and half marathon winners Mason Frank and Samantha Wingert. The report moves to the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitationa, where Wesley Kiptoo lead Iowa State's team victory over 26 other ranked teams. The Cyclone women ...
Season 1, Episode 51: Reports from Chicago, Boston marathons, Fort Hayes, Dordt, Mount Mercy meets
October 14, 2021 04:30 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MBLance gives an update on his final marathon in Boston on Monday. Then he talks about the standout performance by former Drake University runner Reed Fischer as well a near top-10 finish from former Iowa runner Diane Nukuri at the Chicago Marathon. The college cross country report starts with Caroline Cunningham's win at the Fort Hays State meet, followed by the Dordt men's dominant performance at their home meet. It ends with the Gramd View men topping the field at the Mount Mercy Seminole Va...
Season 1, Episode 50: A conversation with IMT Des Moines Marathon race director Chris Burch
October 08, 2021 04:32 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBChris shares his optimism for the 20th annual race after the 2020 event became a virtual competition. He also gives highlights for the upcoming race weekend October 16 and 17, which includes appearances by esteemed running coach Jeff Galloway and his daughter, Carissa Galloway, a top health and fitness expert who will serve as emcee. Chris also provides details about what runners can expect for current safety protocols at the expo and on race site. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas...
Season 1, Episode 49: Paine, Gans Creek, Briar Cliff, Brissman-Lundeen and Dan Huston Invite results
October 05, 2021 04:48 - 44 minutes - 42 MBLance opens the show by chatting about Iowa State's 2021-22 indoor and outdoor track and field schedule. He jumps into the meet report with the Joe Paine Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, and the Gans Creek Invitational in Columbia, Missouri, where the Iowa women were third and a Drake University runner was the top female from Iowa colleges. He talks about a former Sioux City North prep's win at the Briar Cliff Invitational on Friday and a record-setting day by a Loras College runner in Ro...
Season 1, Episode 47: A conversation with Altoona Running Club president Matt Millard
September 29, 2021 15:20 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMatt talks about organizing the annual ARC Oktoberfest 6K and Kids Pumpkin Dash coming up on Saturday, October 2. The conversation turns to the challenge Matt created for himself when he ran every street in Des Moines from May of 2020 to February of 2021. He also chats about his consecutive days running streak that started on November 13th of 2015. Matt also talks about the running club's future goals and how he has designed a course in Altoona that he says would make a perfect 5K route. --...
Season 1, Episode 48: Top results from Griak Invite, Quad Cities Marathon races, Viking Invitational
September 28, 2021 05:49 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBLance highlights the win by Iowa State senior Cailie Logue at Griak, as well as the team and individual battle between BYU and Connor Mantz and the Cyclones and Wesley Kiptoo. He brings on former All-Big 12 runner Abby Caldwell to talk about the encouraging performance by Iowa State. The race results also feature great head-to-head battles between the Runablaze and new Running Wild races at the Quad Cities Marathon half marathon and 5K races. An Iowa-heavy group of runners from host Grand Vie...
Season 1, Episode 46: Greeno/Dirksen, Southern Stampede, Redbird and Catholic Championship meets
September 21, 2021 17:30 - 45 minutes - 43.2 MBLance talks about pro triathlete Matt Hanson's surgery before going into race results led by former Iowa All-American Erik Sowinski in Kenya and the Iowa women's cross country team's win at the Greeno/Dirksen meet in Lincoln. Iowa Western and Iowa Central runners were dominant in Nebraska. Two former Tritons also starred at the Southern Stampede in Missouri. He also talks about a Drake runner's high finish at the Redbird Invitational and a former Pleasant Valley prep grabbing a runner-up fini...
Season 1, Episode 45: A chat with Liberty University coach, ex-Charles City prep star Isaac Wendland
September 17, 2021 04:27 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIsaac chats about when he knew he wanted to attend the faith-based university and stay in Lynchburg, Virginia, to start a family after a 14-time state championship career at Charles City. He talks about the impact he makes on young people every day and leading a cross country program with a strong tradition of excellence. He tells the story of how fate led him to recruit former Mid-Prairie star Marie Hostetler and, eventually, her sister Anna during a return visit to Iowa. Isaac also shares t...
Season 1, Episode 44: USA 10 Mile Championships, Blazing 5K, Luther College and Les Duke meets
September 14, 2021 02:48 - 52 minutes - 49.2 MBLance talks about Blake Boldon staying on as Drake's director of track and cross country, the cancelation of the Living History Farms cross country race and follows up on the lifesaving honor for Brian Llamas. The race report includes items on Biya Simbassa's win and former Drake runner Reed Fischer's third place at the USA 10 Mile Championships. It also featured the 10-mile road race debut of Iowa native Jenny Simpson, who was runner-up, with former Cyclone Annie Frisbie third. Lance also br...
Season 1, Episode 43: USA 20K Championships, Hawkeye Invitational, Augustana Twilight, Kurtt Invite
September 07, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBLance first gives an update on Sioux City native Shelby Houlihan and her drug suspension. He also talks about a former Iowa State athlete who is a hero and another who is pregnant and will miss the fall marathon season. The race results start with the USA 20K Championships, where Sioux City native Biya Simbassa nearly picked up the win. He also details the top finishers at Friday's Hawkeye Invitational and brings on former Cyclone Abby Caldwell to get her thoughts on the Cyclone women's perfo...
Season 1, Episode 42: A conversation with Running Wild Elite's Devin and Kelsey Allbaugh
September 02, 2021 01:48 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBDevin and Kelsey chat about the formation of the new Quad-Cities based race team that is hoping to make a big splash in the Midwest and Devin's new career move. They talk about the friendly rivalry with the Runablaze Iowa that will get off the ground Sept. 12 and how they met at Minnesota State-Mankato. Kelsey talks about her trophy won as top Quad-Citian at the Bix 7 in July and her racing goals. Devin goes into his past history of injuries and and how his mother's insistence on sending him ...
Season 1, Episode 41: items on Daniel Soto, Jenny Simpson, Matt Hanson, Erik Sowinski, Dam to DSM
August 31, 2021 02:58 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBLance talks about former Valley Tiger and Iowa runner Soto's move to the Hansons-Brooks racing team and Simpson's entry in the Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Hanson's performance at the Collins Cup leads off thr race results, with the former Hawkeye Sowinski and former Cyclone Hillary Bor racing in Europe. Also former UNI athlete Jessica Heim's result at Paralympics, plus wins from Danna Herrick and Caleb Appleton at Dam to DSM and Kallin Kahn at Nebraska State Fair Marathon. --- Support this po...
Season 1, Episode 40: Abby Caldwell on start of ISU cross country practices and Drake, UNI schedules
August 24, 2021 01:37 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBLance takes a deep dive into the Iowa State program with former Cyclone All-Big performer and podcast regular Abby Caldwell. Abby talks about the return of Frank Hayes to Ames, the previous regime and the effect on recruiting, one big reason she loved running for Amy Rudolph, mottos adopted over the years and lack of drama on the women's team. Also, a breakdown of Drake and UNI's cross country schedules and a small race report. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
Season 1, Episode 39: Results from Falmouth Road Race, Sir Walter Miler, Ed Murphey Classic & more
August 18, 2021 04:13 - 43 minutes - 40.9 MBNews on Iowa State track and field addition, Matt Hanson, Reed Fischer, Diane Nukuri and new Running Wild Elite and Runablaze Iowa athletes. Also, results of Biya Simbassa at Falmouth Road Race and Sir Walter Miler, Festus Lagat and Alexina Wilson at Ed Murphey Classic, and Lesley Smith at Boulder 70.3. Also, top results from Motown Mile and 6K, Mines of Spain Trail Half, Bluff Creek Triathlon, Freedom Run, Atkins Watermelon Days, Shamrock N Run 5K and Kraut Route 5K. --- Support this podc...
Season 1, Episode 38: A conversation with former Iowa State NCAA champion and Olympian Lisa Uhl
August 09, 2021 05:04 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBLisa joins the podcast to talk about the joys of motherhood, pursuing a second doctorate and doing a residency in pathology at Iowa State. Lisa also talks about fellow Iowan Karissa Schweizer's run to the Olympics and her own memories from London, when she set a personal-best time for 10k. Lisa also chats about her former coach, Jerry Schumacher, who has guided Schweizer since she turned pro. Lisa also gives her view on change in the Big 12 Conference and college athletics and if she would li...
Season 1, Episode 37: A conversation with former Pleasant Valley star McKenzie Yanek
August 07, 2021 14:24 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBMcKenzie talks about enjoying Nashville, where she will be attending Vanderbilt University and running for the Commodores this fall. She talks about becoming a Nashvillian, which means buying her first pair of cowboy boots. She details problems at Alabama that led her to transfer to the University of San Francisco and teammates who welcomed her to the team. She mentions the race she wants to try at Vanderbilt this winter and the most impressive athletic feat she's ever seen (hint: it's by a f...
Season 1, Episode 36: Former Iowa collegians at Olympics, club racing news, chat with Abby Caldwell
August 03, 2021 05:17 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBHost Lance Bergeson breaks down Urbandale native Karissa Schweizer's Tokyo Olympic 5,000 finals race, and exits by former Iowa State runner Hillary Bor and ex-Iowa Central runner Adva Cohen in the 3,000 steeplechase first round. Lance talks about the many new faces are coming to the Runablaze Iowa team, as well as a new race team forming in eastern Iowa. And a new regular feature is announced featuring Caldwell, a former Waverly-Shell Rock and ISU standout who discusses the new track and fiel...
Season 1, Episode 35: A Tokyo Olympics track and field preview
July 29, 2021 05:19 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBLance talks about the eight athletes with Iowa ties who will be competing in Japan over the next nine days, including former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer, ex-Iowa State great Hillary Bor and former Iowa Central runner Adva Cohen. He also breaks down the top contenders for gold from the 800 meters all the way to the marathon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support
Season 1, Episode 34: ISU, Iowa signings, top results from Bix 7, USATF Masters Outdoors, Iowa Games
July 27, 2021 05:28 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBLance breaks down two important grad transfers coming to Iowa State, a new Iowa recruit, a looming shakeup in the Big 12 Conference, injury updates on Katy Jermann and Brogan Austin and a personal highlight from the 47th Quad-City Times Bix 7 in Davenport. He also lists the top Iowans and former and current Iowa collegians at the Bix 7 and talks about an American record set by an Iowan at the USATF Masters Outdoors meet. Plus, race updates on Festus Lagat and Alexina Wilson and results from t...
Season 1, Episode 33: Bix 7 elite field, David Too update, ISU cross country schedule, a race report
July 23, 2021 15:18 - 36 minutes - 34.5 MBBreaking down the top competitors for the 47th Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, a look back at a past Bix race, where Iowa State will be running at meets this fall, news on former Cyclone David Too, and race reports from USATF 6k women's championship, American Track League from L.A., the Clive Running Festival, Solon Beef Days and several more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support
Season 1, Episode 32: A conversation with Quad City Times Bix 7 race director Michelle Juehring
July 19, 2021 01:35 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBMichelle makes her podcast debut by talking about the grief she felt when the decision was made to make the 2020 race, her first in charge, a virtual event. Then she says she was blown away by people's social media posts and interest during the event. Michelle goes into detail about many aspects of this Saturday's race, including shorter Quick Bix and popular kids races Friday night. She also offers advice on navigating the difficult hills on the course. --- Support this podcast: https://p...
Season 1, Episode 31: A conversation with Steve Bobenhouse following the sale of Fitness Sports
July 16, 2021 00:20 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBSteve owned the Clive running shoe and apparel business 37 years before selling it July 1. He talks about the future of the Living History Farms Off-Road Race that he owns with wife Nancy, the difficult times trying to keep the business afloat in the 1980s, the decision to sell the business to Heartland Soles owners Jordan and Lindsey Andrews and his plan to remain active in the central Iowa running community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeso...
Season 1, Episode 30: Coaching moves at Iowa Central, Iowa State, a Midnight Madness race report.
July 13, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MBLance details the change in head track and field coach at national power Iowa Central, tells about two new assistant coaches at Iowa State and one at Iowa, and provides a recap from wins by former Cyclone David Too and Runablaze Iowa's Pasca Myers at the 50th Midnight Madness, plus the top finishers at Moonlight Chase, Whiterock Ultra, Iowa Games triathlon and duathlon and several other weekend races. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lance-bergeson8/support