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2 Black Runners

173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

A Running Podcast produced for and by the Culture!!

Join Aaron & Joshua Potts every Tuesday for the most recent running news, insightful interviews, their perspective of the running world as 2 Black Runners, and much more!

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Episodes

Reacting to T&F Outrage | I'm Not an Expert in Women's Uniforms

April 17, 2024 16:55 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts react to all of the outrage Track & Field fans expressed last week on social media. Plus they recap performances from the Bryan Clay Invite. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4i_O1JM4q95op-Jc-lmDQ TIME STAMPS 0:53 Who is winning the Drake & Kendrick Rap Beef? 2:40 Intro 4:03 Reacting to Nike Team USA Uniforms 13:09 FloTrack gets deal with Diamondleague 19:19 World Athletics will Pay Olympic Gold Medalists for First Time 22:42 Mykolas Alekna ...

Sacrificing to Dream | Interviewing High School Runners at Arcadia Invite | Sadie Engelhardt, Daniel Simmons, Ali Ince, Benjamin Harris

April 09, 2024 15:56 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, speak with elite high school athletes at the 2024 Arcadia Invitational about sacrifices and their view of success. Additionally they touch on how this era of distance runners are running way faster. Watch Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RPuPKcTfork TIME STAMPS 0:00 INTRO 9:26 SADIE ENGELHARDT 16:00 JANE HENDEGREN & LILLY ALDER 23:26 BENJAMIN HARRIS 28:50 ALI INCE 33:50 TRISTAN RUTLEDGE 41:29 NATHAN NEIL 48:17 DANIEL SIMMON...

Ranking Our Track & Field Favorites | Would Rather PR or Win??

March 26, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

This week your favorite 2 Black Runners rank their 24 favorite things about Track and Field in honor of March Madness. See our final rankings here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4_oHJWvqCt/?igsh=MTZ4aTdwNHpyZGZndQ== TIME STAMPS: 0:00 T&F Schedules are annoying 1:51 Intro 4:04 Kendrick Lamar, Drake, or J. Cole 5:15 Ranking our Track & Field Favorites ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2b...

Aaron Shares His Tragic First Marathon Story | The TEN Recap: Matthew Centrowitz's Last Season, 10K Recaps, Can Nico Young Make the Olympic Team?

March 19, 2024 16:31 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Aaron shares his first marathon experience at the LA Marathon. Plus your favorite 2 Black Runners recap the Sound Running TEN. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Joshua is back in CA 2:27 What happened in Aaron's first marathon 19:11 The TEN Recap ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

His First Marathon Changed His Life | The TEN Recap: Matthew Centrowitz's Last Season, 10K Recaps, Can Nico Young Make the Olympic Team?

March 19, 2024 16:31 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Aaron shares his first marathon experience at the LA Marathon. Plus your favorite 2 Black Runners recap the Sound Running TEN. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Joshua is back in CA 2:27 What happened in Aaron's first marathon 19:11 The TEN Recap ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

First Marathon Changed His Life | The TEN Recap: Matthew Centrowitz's Last Season, 10K Recaps, Can Nico Young Make the Olympic Team?

March 19, 2024 16:31 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Aaron shares his first marathon experience at the LA Marathon. Plus your favorite 2 Black Runners recap the Sound Running TEN. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Joshua is back in CA 2:27 What happened in Aaron's first marathon 19:11 The TEN Recap ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

Ep.136 || Natalie Mitchell | Turning Passion to a Career | Aaron's Final Thoughts Before LA Marathon

March 12, 2024 13:17 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Natalie Mitchell, who will be one of the race announcers at the LA Marathon. Natalie is one of the few Black women race announcers who has turned her passion for running into a career. Additionally, she gives Aaron advice on running his first marathon. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 4:09 1 High, 1 Low, 1 Hope 17:11 Start of Natalie Mitchell interview 1:01:43 Closeout Natalie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natrunsfar/ ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram....

Ep.136 || Natalie Mitchell | Turing Your Passion into a Career | Aaron's Final Thoughts Before LA Marathon

March 12, 2024 13:17 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Natalie Mitchell, who will be one of the race announcers at the LA Marathon. Natalie is one of the few Black women race announcers who has turned her passion for running into a career. Additionally, she gives Aaron advice on running his first marathon. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 4:09 1 High, 1 Low, 1 Hope 17:11 Start of Natalie Mitchell interview 1:01:43 Closeout Natalie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natrunsfar/ ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.inst...

Ep.135 || Loved & Hated to See It... World Athletics Indoor Championships

March 05, 2024 14:58 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

This week, your favorite 2 Black Runners dive into everything that happened at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Joshua Potts shares what he loved and hated to see from the meet while Aaron Potts gives his thoughts. ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

Ep.134 || Details on Michael Johnson's New Pro T&F League | The SEC Messed Up Christopher Morales-Willams 400m WR?

February 29, 2024 12:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

This week your favorite 2 Black Runners are covering all of the biggest stories in track and field. Aaron and Joshua Potts preview the World Indoor Track & Field Championships, discuss Michael Johnson's new T&F league, and they talk about Noah Lyles' huge new contract with Adidas. ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ...

Noah Lyles CAN'T LOSE!! | Aaron isn't Nervous for LA Marathon | Running Report

February 22, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

This special edition of the 2 Black Runners podcast is for all the trackheads out there!! Aaron & Joshua Potts dive deep into all recent news from Grant Holloway, Deveynne Charlton, Femke Bol, Josh Kerr, and Letsile Tebogo's world records. Plus they talk about competitive matchups in the U.S. ranks. They also discuss Aaron's recent preparations for the LA Marathon which is less than a month away!! ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.co...

Ep.133 || Tony Reed | Making Community for Black Runners | Co-Founder of National Black Marathoner Association

February 20, 2024 14:49 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Tony Reed, one of the pillars to the African-American running community for decades. In this episode Reed shares why he tries to cultivate a running community for Black runners. Plus he discusses how he made the documentary, Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African-American Women Marathoners, and much more. Lean more about NBMA: http://mobile.blackmarathoners.org/ Interview Starts at 6:00 ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ...

Ep.132 || Noah Lyles is an Anime Character | Millrose Games Preview | Aaron's Experience at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

February 09, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are busy this week but they are here to drop a special Friday episode!! Hear about their thoughts on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon, the NB Indoor Grand Prix, and a special preview of the 116th Annual Millrose Games. ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-repo...

Ep.131 || Swarnjit Boyal PT-4 A New Way to Love Running | Olympic Marathon Trials Preview | NAU Dominating the Track

January 30, 2024 16:35 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

This week, Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined with Swarnjit Boyal for the final part of his story ahead of the 2023 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Swarn speaks on his marathon build and how he needed to find his love for running again. Plus on this podcast episode, your favorite 2 Black Runners go "Around the Track" and preview the Marathon Trials. Follow Swarnjit Boyal: https://www.instagram.com/swarnjit_boyal/ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:08 PT4- Swarnjit Boyal's Journey to the U.S. Olympic Ma...

Ep.131 || PT4- Swarn's 2023 US OLY Marathon Trials Build-Up | Olympic Marathon Trials Preview | NAU Dominating the Track

January 30, 2024 16:35 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

This week, Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined with Swarnjit Boyal for the final part of his story ahead of the 2023 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Swarn speaks on his marathon build and how he needed to find his love for running again. Plus on this podcast episode, your favorite 2 Black Runners go "Around the Track" and preview the Marathon Trials. Follow Swarnjit Boyal: https://www.instagram.com/swarnjit_boyal/ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:08 PT4- Swarnjit Boyal's Journey to the U.S. Olympic Ma...

Ep.130 || World's Most Powerful Tool: Your Mind | Swarinjit Boyal PT-3 His Proudest Moment | Nico Young Runs 3:57 at 7000ft!!

January 23, 2024 15:49 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

This week, listen to the 8 most inspirational minutes in 2 Black Runners history!! Hear about the the proudest moment of his life which very much defines who he is. Plus Aaron & Joshua Potts recap some of the biggest running news over this past weekend. Follow Swarnjit Boyal: https://www.instagram.com/swarnjit_boyal/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

Ep.130 || World's Most Powerful Tool: Your Mind | Swarinjit Boyal PT-3 | Nico Young Runs 3:57 at 7000ft!!

January 23, 2024 15:49 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

This week, listen to the 8 most inspirational minutes in 2 Black Runners history!! Hear about the the proudest moment of his life which very much defines who he is. Plus Aaron & Joshua Potts recap some of the biggest running news over this past weekend. Follow Swarnjit Boyal: https://www.instagram.com/swarnjit_boyal/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

Ep.129 || First Woman Under 29min 10K | Swarinjit Boyal PT-2 A Dawg is Born | Mia Brahe-Pederson vs Adaejah is Legendary

January 16, 2024 13:57 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts are back for a jam packed episode recapping numerous running stories and part 2 of the Swarin story (skip to 32:56). This week, Swarin takes us back to his first day of cross country practice in high school and why he first thought Cal Poly SLO was the worst decision of his life. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Watching spots on the East Coast is basura 1:46 It's too cold 3:25 Joshua talks about the HBCU Showcase track meet 8:11 Start of Around the Track 8:38 Soooo many recor...

Ep.129 || First Woman Under 29min 10K | Swarinjit Boyal PT-2 | Mia Brahe-Pederson vs Adaejah is Legendary

January 16, 2024 13:57 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts are back for a jam packed episode recapping numerous running stories and part 2 of the Swarin story (skip to 32:56). This week, Swarin takes us back to his first day of cross country practice in high school and why he first thought Cal Poly SLO was the worst decision of his life. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Watching spots on the East Coast is basura 1:46 It's too cold 3:25 Joshua talks about the HBCU Showcase track meet 8:11 Start of Around the Track 8:38 Soooo many recor...

Ep.128 || Reacting to World Athletics' 2024 Rivalries | Swarinjit Boyal's Journey to the 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials PT-1

January 09, 2024 18:01 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts are starting off 2024 recapping some of the most recent Track & Field news over the past 2 weeks. Plus they start a 4 part series with Swarinjit Boyal who will be competing at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Learn more about one of the blue collar athletes competing at the Olympic Trials and their incredible story. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:00 Around the Oval 21:09 Part 1 of Swarinjit Boyal's Journey to the 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials 43:47 Outro ✔YouTu...

Ep.128 || Reacting to World Athletics' 2024 Rivalries | Swarinjit Boyal PT-1 Reliving 2020

January 09, 2024 18:01 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts are starting off 2024 recapping some of the most recent Track & Field news over the past 2 weeks. Plus they start a 4 part series with Swarinjit Boyal who will be competing at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Learn more about one of the blue collar athletes competing at the Olympic Trials and their incredible story. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:00 Around the Oval 21:09 Part 1 of Swarinjit Boyal's Journey to the 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials 43:47 Outro ✔YouTu...

Ep.127 || Focusing on Impact in 2024 | For The Real Ones

January 02, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are here for the first 2 Black Tuesday of 2024. In this episode, Aaron & Joshua Potts have a deep discussion on faith, new jobs, motivation for podcasting, and more. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

Ep.126 || T&F Award Season is Broken?? | Foot Locker XC Championships Recap

December 12, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Colin Waitzman from Track World News to discuss Award Season in T&F. Waitzaman shares his opinions on World Athletics adding a 6 new awards and gives suggestions to imporve the Bowerman Award. Plus Aaron & Joshua Potts recap the 2023 Foot Locker XC Championships. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 3:47 World Athletics announces 6 World Athlete of the Year Awards 22:38 Bowerman Award presentation this Thursday 41:53 Foot Locker XC Championships Recap ✔...

Ep.125 || TRACK IS BACK!! But XC Hasn't Ended?? | USATF Wing Awards Recap

December 05, 2023 17:45 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are back recapping the first big track meet of the 2023-2024 season. Plus they look into the High School XC Championship season, and have a deep discussion about the USATF Wing Awards. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

Ep.124 || TRACK IS BACK!! But XC Hasn't Ended?? | USATF Wing Awards Recap

December 05, 2023 13:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are back recapping the first big track meet of the 2023-2024 season. Plus they look into the High School XC Championship season, and have a deep discussion about the USATF Wing Awards. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/

Ep.124 || Katelyn Tuohy & Nico Young XC Era Over!?! | Aaron Reconnects with Alma Mater

November 21, 2023 13:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, recap the 2023 NCAA XC Championships and talk to APU's Nixon Korir. TIME STAMPS 0:00 The NAU women's lost hurt me 1:22 Joshua is dropping out of the Turkey Trot 4:17 Dave Smith gives NAU their Respect as Greatest Teams in NCAA 8:59 Who had the bigger individual win, Graham Blanks or Parker Valby? 12:55 Did the Katelyn Tuohy & Nico Young XC Era Live Up to the Hype? 19:45 Start of Nixon Korir Interview 25:17 Nixon started running 5...

Ep.123 || Sha'Carri Snubbed as World Athlete of the Year Finalists?! | How RIDC is Changing the Running Industry

November 14, 2023 18:10 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts interview Abigail Hollie, the project manager for the Running Industry Diversity Collation, about how RIDC is providing a safe space for BIPOC. Plus your favorite 2 Black Runners preview the NCAA XC Championships and discuss if Sha'Carri was snubbed as a World Athlete of the Year Finalists. TIME STAMPS 0:00- Tamela Mann is the greatest singer in the world 1:42- Intro 3:49- Sha'Carri Snubbed out of World Athlete of the Year Finalists 10:26- World Athletics Making ...

Ep.122 || I Miss Losing in Sports | 2023 NYC Marathon Recap | More Bowerman Track Club Unreasonable Speculation

November 07, 2023 17:02 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week on the 2 Black Runners podcast, Aaron and Joshua Potts discuss some of the most pressing news in running culture. They cover the 2023 NYC Marathon, athletes leaving Bowerman Track Club, and the Top HS girl in the nation signing with USC. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Let's Run is a WILD place 1:07 Intro 3:01 New York Marathon Recap 10:18 Elise Cranny Leaves Bowerman Track Club 17:14 Aaron Runs First Half Marathon 27:16 Stir the Potts ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ...

Ep.121 || Futsum Zienasellassie | Preparing for First NYC Marathon | Secrets to Start of NAU XC Dynasty | African Culture on U.S. Running Scene

October 31, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Futsum Zienasellassie joins your favorite 2 Black Runners to talk about running the NYC Marathon this Sunday. Plus he discusses the start of the NAU XC dynasty in 2016, being part of the first World Road Racing Championships, the effect of African culture on the U.S. running scene. Follow Futsum on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigfoot_sum/ TIME STAMPS 0:00 How we know Futsum 2:00 Intro 4:39 Coming back to Hoka 6:18 Experiencing the first World Road Running World Championships 14:...

Ep.120 || We got a VOTE!! | Unreasonable Speculation on Grant Fisher's Next Coach After Leaving Bowerman TC

October 24, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

We better! This week we join the unreasonable speculation of why Grant Fisher left Bowerman Track Club (Best of luck Grant on your next steps!! 😤). Plus we go through the nominees for the USATF Wing Awards for Female & Male Athlete of the Year. Aaron is also running his first Half Marathon next week and goes through his goals. TIME STAMPS 0:00 75th Annual Mt. SAC XC Invite 4:00 Intro 6:02 Aaron Preparing for First Half Marathon 10:53 Our Reaction to Grant Fisher Leaving Bowerman Track ...

Ep.119 || Does a P.R. Equal Success?? | High Schoolers React | Inland Empire Challenge

October 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts interviewed high school athletes and coaches at the 2023 Inland Empire Challenge. The I.E. Challenge showcases high school cross country running from Riverside & San Bernardino county in California every single year. In this episode they interviewed nationally ranked teams and individuals as they start to prepare for the post season. Plus they have a conversation with high schoolers about what a P.R. means to them. Checkout @showupsociety Instagram post that inspired...

5 Reasons to Watch Nuttycombe & Pre-Nats | Stir the Potts | Running Report

October 12, 2023 23:13 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

Today marks starts the 10-week Running Report season covering XC, Marathoning, and any Athletics news!! Expect a new Running Report every Thursday on the 2 Black Runners podcast hosted by Joshua Potts Great Previews to Pre-Nats and Nuttycombe Citius Mag with the Wood Report- https://citiusmag.com/articles/nuttycomb-invitational-pre-nats-preview-ncaa-xc-2023 Flotrack Pre Nats Preview- https://www.flotrack.org/articles/11307717-margot-appleton-chandler-gibbens-enter-as-pre-race-favorites-a...

Ep.118 || Podcast UPDATE | Reacting to Kelvin Kiptum Breaking the Marathon World Record

October 10, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

The 2 Black Runners aren't back, they're BETTER!! In this episode, Aaron & Joshua Potts discuss the Chicago Marathon Madness. Plus they give updates on the 2BR. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Are the Raiders garbage? 2:03 Show Starts 4:14 Reacting to Kelvin Kiptum's Marathon World Record Run 14:13 Sifan Hassan is in her own league!? 21:30 Aaron preparing for first Half Marathon 27:00 Joshua is interning for an ESPN+ Show 34:04 2BR Update ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Insta...

Ep.117 || Black Women Revolutionizing T&F Media feat. Tiara Willams (Real Talk), Demitra Carter (Tiny Talks), Katelyn Hutchison (CITIUS MAG)

October 03, 2023 21:40 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

Watch podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijq4bcuUNv4 At the 2023 Prefontaine Classic, we did our 3rd annual media podcast roundup with three women revolutionizing T&F media. In this episode we learn about the challenges they faced and the successes they experienced trying to better the sport in 2023. Plus we learn about their favorite projects that they feel are changing T&F. Read down below to learn more about each of our guests... Tiara Willams: https://www.instagram.com/_realtalkwith...

Athletes Speak on a Historic PRE Classic | Diamond League Final Recap | Running Report

September 19, 2023 14:30 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LptkDXHaTpw Various electric performances at the 2023 Dimond League Final closed out the season and are building onto an even bigger year in 2024. Below checkout out the timestamps to see the athletes Joshua & Aaron Potts talked too. 0:00 Intro 0:40 Mondo Duplantis breaks his own Pole Vault WR with a 6.23m vault 1:52 Gudaf Tsegay breaks the 5000m WR after claiming the 10K title at the World Athletics Championships 2:38 Noah Lyles talks about his "...

Ep.116 || Tori Franklin | New Book- "You Anthem: Stories and Reflections of Celebration" | The Power of Love

August 29, 2023 17:15 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Pre-order Tori's new book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fd3B0k1 In this episode, the Potts brothers are joined with 2022 World Athletics Championship Bronze Medalist, Tori Franklin. They ask Tori about her new book, "You Anthem," releasing on October 7th, 2023. Plus they learn about why she decided to write a book and how love is powering her every move. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/o4UYm5XKSS8 ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.insta...

Reacting to Noah Lyles VIRAL NBA Comments | 2023 WORLD CHAMPS RECAP || Running Report

August 28, 2023 19:17 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MB

The last Running Report special covering the 2023 World Athletics Championships, hosted by Joshua Potts. On this episode, Aaron Potts joins the show to talk about Noah Lyles viral comments about the NBA. Plus the Potts brothers discuss the exciting women's 800m, if Jakob Ingebristen is better a 5000m runner, and they shout out their favorite athletes over the past 9 days. Watch the full interview w/ Luis Grijalva from Citius Mag: https://youtu.be/rfKBdVTnp5g?si=cMYcJbTpQVaZFDpT Real Talk ...

USA MEN & WOMEN SPRINTERS BACK ON TOP!!! | Running Report

August 26, 2023 22:15 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

A special 2 Black Runners podcast hosted by Joshua Potts, covering Day 8 of the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Joshua Potts discusses why this World Championships marks the U.S. Men & Women on top, why U.S. Women Throws needs more love, and potential athlete of the year candidates. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/ ✔Twitter: https://twitter.com/2BlackRunners

5 More O.M.G. Moments of 2023 World Champs So Far... | Running Report

August 26, 2023 00:47 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

A special 2 Black Runners podcast hosted by Joshua Potts giving you 5 more O.M.G. Moments from the World Athletics Championships!! ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/ ✔Twitter: https://twitter.com/2BlackRunners

5 O.M.G. Moments of the 2023 World Champs So Far... | Running Report

August 23, 2023 03:08 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

A special 2 Black Runners podcast covering the first 4 days of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Join Joshua Potts sharing is top 5 OMG moments, and Aaron Potts at the end giving some HOT TAKES. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/ ✔Twitter: https://twitter.com/2BlackRunners

10 U.S. Athletes to Watch at 2023 World Athletics Championships || RUNNING REPORT

August 18, 2023 00:25 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Here's a list with some of Running Report's favorite USA athletes to watch at the 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships. Watch video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vi7EBa20Krw 0:00 Intro 0:44 Athing Mu 2:31 Death Row Running 4:40 Brittany Brown 5:55 Brooks Beasts 8:33 Bowerman Track Club 11:26 Yared Nuguse 12:37 Britton Wilson 14:00 Valarie Allman 15:36 Masai Russell 17:00 Cordell Tinch

Ep.115 || Tinoda Matsatsa | First African American High Schooler to Break 4min Mile

August 08, 2023 20:41 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

At the USA U20 Championships, Aaron & Joshua Potts finally sat down with Tinoda Matsatsa who became the first Black High Schooler to break 4min in the mile. At the 2023 HOKA Festival of Miles, Matatsa made history in the mile running 3:58.70. He also went on to run 1:47.61 in the 800m making hime one of the the most talented runners in the historic 2023 class. In this podcast your favorite 2 Black Runners discussed Matsatsa's big races in 2023, his training minset, and the importance to be t...

Ep.114 || When is it Not Ok to Celebrate in Track & Field?? | New York Grand Prix Preview

June 20, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts are back to discuss their work at Nike Outdoor Nationals and the epic mile showdown between Simeon Brinbaum and Leo Young. Plus they look at the Oslo Diamond League 1500m that stirred up controversy about doping rules and more. Eli Rosen-Duran, the event manager of Track Town USA, also joins the podcast to give us a behind the scenes look into Hayward Field's preparations for the summer. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Ep.113 || Back-to-Back Faith Kipyegon World Records & 2BR Podcasts | Reacting to the NCAA T&F Championships

June 13, 2023 16:14 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Can you believe it!? You are getting back-to-back Tuesdays with a 2 Black Runners Podcast!! Aaron & Joshua Potts discuss the historic Paris Diamond League and react to the NCAA Track & Field Championships. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/ ✔Twitter: https://twitter.com/2BlackRunners

Ep.112 || T&F Social Media is Winning!! | Faith Kipyegon is the Greatest 1500m Runner, Male or Female!?!

June 06, 2023 15:15 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Your favorite 2 Black Runners are back on a podcast for the first time in several months. On this episode Aaron and Joshua Potts catch everyone back up on their lives, discuss the current state of track media, and talk about the crazy results this past weekend. ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/ ✔Twitter: https://twitter.com/2BlackRunners

Ep.111 | Running is Hip Hop | stic.man of DeadPrez & Kieth Tucker of Hip Hop is Green | 10th Element of Hip Hop: Health & Wellness Hip Hop

May 03, 2023 17:18 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

At the end of 2022, Aaron Potts recorded a dope podcast with stic.man, Keith Tucker and Dawud Hasan. Stic.man is one half of the famous rap duo, Dead Prez, that made several classics in the early 2000s. Keith Tucker is the founder of Hip Hop is Green which created the 10th element of Hip Hop, Health & Wellness. Dawud Hasan joins Aaron for the second time to facilitate the discussion with these hip hop legends. On this 2BR episode, hear what makes running hip hop. Plus find out what these l...

Ep.110 | Tommie Runz | Life is an Endurance Sport | Discussing Mental Health, Running, and Social Media

March 28, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Aaron & Joshua Potts are finally back on the same podcast to interview Tommie Runz on the newest 2BR podcast. Tommie Runz is a running creator on Instagram who's taken the influencer space to the next level with his podcast, reels, and clothing line. Tommie discusses his journey to finding running later in life, overcoming alcoholism, the cross-section of mental health and running, and so much more. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2AffkwvT-ZU ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackru...

Ep.109 || Joe Lourenco | How a Small Running Store Changed His Life | New Owner of A Snail's Running Pace Running Shop

January 17, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

In this new podcast Joshua Potts interviews the new over of A Snail's Pace Running Shop, Joe Lourenco. A Snail's Pace is the biggest running speciality store chain in Orange County and has been listed on The Running Event's "Best Running Stores" 14 times in the last 15 years. Lourenco started working at the store as a senior in high school and now he is the owner!! He truly saw the store grow and illustrates he illustrates his story to Joshua Potts in this episode.  ✔YouTube: https://www.yo...

Ep.109 || Joe Lourenco | How a Small Running Store Changed His Life | New Owner of A Snail's Pace Running Shop

January 17, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

In this new podcast Joshua Potts interviews the new over of A Snail's Pace Running Shop, Joe Lourenco. A Snail's Pace is the biggest running speciality store chain in Orange County and has been listed on The Running Event's "Best Running Stores" 14 times in the last 15 years. Lourenco started working at the store as a senior in high school and now he is the owner!! He truly saw the store grow and illustrates he illustrates his story to Joshua Potts in this episode.  ✔YouTube: https://www.yo...

Ep.108 || Hellah Sidibe | 2,000 Day Run Streak | Pro Soccer Lessons | Diversify the Running Community

January 03, 2023 21:19 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

On this episode of 2 Black Runners, we sit down with Hellah Sidibe on the 2,000th day of his run streak to hear about his journey to get there. Hellah also discusses the importance of his Hellah Good Run Club and his goal to diversify the running community. Plus, he shares the valuable lessons he learned from his professional soccer career and how they have helped him in his pursuit of running. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Hellah Sidibe. Watch podcast on YouTube: https://yout...

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