Running Rivals
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Rory Linkletter and Nick Hauger former rivals, current friends talk all things running news, share good laughs and insight on the world of a professional distance runner.
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Episodes
Life Updates and NYC Preview
November 04, 2022 14:02 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWe update you on Nick's injury, Rory's Toronto Marathon experience and takeaways, as well as make our picks for NYC marathon overall and US top finishers.
Zach Panning
October 12, 2022 14:04 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBZach Panning joins the show hot off a breakthrough in the Chicago Marathon. He shares insights into his team, his approach to this feat, what may be next for him and more!
Fall Racing and XC Talk
October 09, 2022 00:52 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode Nick talks about his return to racing and his gear up for CIM. Rory shares his Toronto thoughts, and Nick and Rory talk XC storylines after openers, Chicago prediction, and Paris Olympic Marathon Course
Ben Blankenship- Mile to Marathon
September 22, 2022 02:21 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBBen Blankenship joins the show to discuss his event and coaching change. The Olympic finalist in the 1500m will try his hand at the Marathon with the 2024 Olympic trials as the focus.
Cole Sprout
August 30, 2022 04:25 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode we chat with Cole Sprout, one of Stanfords big three, as he and the Cardinal eye history this November in Stillwater. Listen now to hear Cole talk about his team and the pursuit of excellence.
NCAA XC Preview + Recovery Talk
August 27, 2022 01:43 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBNick and Rory make their picks for NCAA team and individual titles, talk intriguing match-ups and storylines with the new coaching hires and a little recovery/sleep talk!
Catching up, Fall Marathons + Training Secrets
August 10, 2022 18:06 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBNick and Rory catch up on what's been going since the last podcast, Fall Marathons, and some training hacks we are excited about.
USA Takeaways + Listener Q's
July 01, 2022 05:55 - 1 hour - 57 MBNick and Rory discuss our favorite stories coming out of USA's, biggest upsets, and most likely first time medalists. Also answer some fun questions from our listeners!
NCAA 2022 Recap
June 14, 2022 19:23 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBNick and Rory break down all the action from NCAA's including big upsets, amazing racing, and the future for some of these bright young stars!
Olympic Finalist John Gay
June 06, 2022 05:50 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJohn Gay gives us a look at his development from NAIA champ to Olympic finalist, the highs and lows of pursuing the games, and goals moving forward.
Emily Lipari
May 12, 2022 14:20 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBEmily Lipari chats about her comeback season from knee surgery that has seen her run two world standards in the 5000m and 10000m and win a US road mile title! She's on fire and poised for a big first championship season as a "long" distance runner. Emily shares how she followed an injury that left her questioning her time left in the sport with a breakthrough season.
Patriots Day Preview
April 17, 2022 14:31 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBNick and Rory discuss all things Boston Marathon weekend. We have predictions for Top American, Winners, breakouts and bounce backs! Listen now to get ready for Marathon Monday!
Scott Fauble
March 27, 2022 01:07 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBScott Fauble catches up with Rory and Nick. Learn about his new training set-up as a boss babe, his prep for Boston, and more!
Rundown- The TEN, Gate River, Indoors, and NYC
March 10, 2022 14:38 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBNick and Rory break down their thoughts after a weekend of racing and plenty more to come.
Dillon Maggard is going to Worlds!
March 01, 2022 14:18 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBDillon Maggard joins the show to talk about his journey from a high school swimmer, to D-1 Track star, all the way to unsponsored athlete heading to World indoors. Dillon highlights the fire the has been lit by becoming a recently unsponsored athlete after his Hoka contract expired in 2021.
American Record Holder- Shane Streich
February 19, 2022 14:25 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBAtlanta Track Club Elite's Shane Streich is on the rise. He talks about his journey to stardom, his goals in the near future, and how he stayed patient and believed in himself when others may have thrown in the towel.
Conner Mantz
February 06, 2022 22:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBConner Mantz talks going pro, a big 2021, and what's in store for him this year and beyond.
Alice Wright's Big Debut
January 28, 2022 21:07 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAlice Wright comes on the show to share her story from DNS to big debut in Houston.
Houston kicks off a big 2022
January 20, 2022 04:16 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBRecapping a magical weekend in Houston we discuss Rory's race as well as other standouts. We also dive into Milrose games, a stacked Boston Marathon and a general rundown of the Rivals. Don't forget to use RR15 for 15% your order of Stoke Performance Nut and Seed Butter.
Frank Lara is the Mayor of Houston
December 31, 2021 14:40 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBFrank Lara has been nothing short of electric in his first 2.5 years as a pro. He recently signed with Altra and talks about that process as well as his faith in coach Richie Hansen and team Roots Running. He's won a U.S. 15k Championship, ran PB's of 61:00, 27:43, and 13:27, and now he takes on the Marathon in Houston with eyes set on winning and walking away with a key to the city!
CIM Recap and NCAA news
December 16, 2021 02:51 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWE tell the CIM story, what's next, and discuss the impact of a winter of NCAA signings!
Ben Flanagan
December 01, 2021 06:55 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBBen Flanagan joins fresh off his big Manchester Road Race win to talk about his fiery streak on the road, and his reflection on the Olympic year as a whole. He gives great insight on the lessons he's learned throughout his career and what he thinks about the pro life balance as well as what we can do to improve professional running.
Welcome Back- NCAA Recap and CIM Preview
November 24, 2021 02:39 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAfter their longest hiatus from the podcasting game Nick and Rory return to talk NCAA XC and their upcoming marathon!
NCAA XC Preview ft. The Wood Report
September 17, 2021 13:54 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIsaac Wood takes us through his insights on the upcoming D1 XC season from favorites, most improved, and some under dogs.
Hobbs Kessler
September 11, 2021 02:26 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHobbs Kessler is fresh off the best season by a high school miler in American History. He's now just trying to be a normal freshmen at NAU. He talks about his growth as an athlete, his influences, and the plan for the near future.
Olympian Rachel Schneider
September 02, 2021 23:21 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRachel talks about her olympic experience, swapping sponsors in the middle of a season, her upcoming wedding, and much more!
Sayonara Tokyo
August 12, 2021 00:15 - 45 minutes - 42 MBGoodbye Tokyo, it was fun while it lasted. In this episode we talk about all the big reactions and takeaways from an awesome Olympic Games.
Tokyo Rundown and Podium Predictions
July 28, 2021 14:28 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBWe talk locks, sleepers and predict podiums from 800m to Marathon
Heather MacLean
July 14, 2021 03:52 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBFresh off making the Olympic team in the 1500m, Heather MacLean shares how she broke through to become one of the best in the country.
Trials Grand Finale
June 29, 2021 03:49 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBAn exhilarating final day of the trials has us buzzing about the future of track and field. Young stars like Hocker, McLaughlin, Knighton and of course Athing Mu show out big! Listen to our reactions now!
Trials Part 3- Baby Please Don't Go!
June 27, 2021 04:12 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThese trials have been electric, catch our reactions, predictions, and takes on all the action!
First Weekend of Trials Recap
June 22, 2021 04:16 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWe Talk Steeple Prelims, Heather MaClean's ascent to greatness, Isaiah Jewett securing a bag while Brazier has a tough day, and a women's 5k that shows out!
US Olympic Trials Day 1 Recap
June 19, 2021 04:43 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBDay 1- Abbey Cooper is our hero, we owe Woody an apology, and Track is awesome!
Amy Cragg: A Full Career and New Beginnings
June 16, 2021 18:58 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAmy tells us all about the highs and lows of a long successful career, that which included two U.S. Olympic teams and a medal from the world championships. She has retired and is now coaching a new professional group sponsored by Puma in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Trials Prediction with Baxter
June 04, 2021 01:36 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThe original crew predicts the U.S. Olympic Trials from 800m to 10k!
Coach Carlson- Yared Nuguse and Building ND Team Culture
May 20, 2021 20:25 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBCoach Carlson talks about his super star and how Notre Dame has become a powerhouse by building culture and never settling. If you're a coach or athlete this is a MUST Listen.
Hayward, Mt. SAC, and The Track Meet
May 07, 2021 22:11 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBGet ready for 8 days of PURE entertainment. 3 of the biggest meets imaginable coming right up! Nick and Rory preview all the action and make a few fun predictions.
Jeff Thies: Pilot Legend and Tinman Guy
May 02, 2021 20:22 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBJeff Thies shares his journey from one of the best to come out of Huntington Beach, leading the Pilots to best finish in Program history, and joining the Tinmen. Jeff has recently PB'd in the 1500m, run a bold US Road mile, and dealt with some coaching controversy.
47- Rivals Rundown Drake, Hayward, and Nebraska Half
April 26, 2021 15:25 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIt's been awhile, catch up with Nick and Rory as they go over a jam-packed weekend and talk about the future of Running Rivals.
46- Double NCAA Champ Courtney Wayment
March 18, 2021 12:13 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBCourtney WAYMENT joins the show fresh off her breakthrough indoor season that resulted in two NCAA titles, a DMR and a 3k. Courtney talks about the culture of BYU that has lead to their recent success and a bright future.
45- Chris Chavez
March 09, 2021 18:33 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBChris Chavez joins the rivals to talk about his start in the running scene, his baby Citius Mag, and his vision for the future of our sport.
44- Madness Before March
March 07, 2021 01:11 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn a jam-packed February unlike any other we had more to unpack including the Bowerman 10, Texas Qualifier, upcoming NCAA meets, and a 5k Record Attempt
43-Ducks Fly High, NCAA Madness, NB indoor Grand Prix and more
February 15, 2021 04:58 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWe recap one of the wildest weekends of indoor track imaginable, records fall and jaws drop! Listen now for our takeaways!
42- Nico Young
February 11, 2021 18:29 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe best thing since sliced bread, Nico Young is fresh off his hot NAU cross country debut and we gave him the hard hitting questions!
41-Rivals Rundown
January 29, 2021 20:20 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat's happening in the running world? Listen to episode 41 to find out our takes and opinions on the moving pieces of the new Puma group, the Olympics, Jim Walmsley, and even some Baxter racing!
40- 2020 Award Show
January 08, 2021 21:43 - 40 minutes - 37 MBCongratulations to all that were selected for the first annual Running Rivals Awards! Hope you enjoy this fun year in review!
39- Scott Smith
December 29, 2020 23:55 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFresh off big PB at the marathon project Scott Smith of NAZ Elite recaps his marathon career and shares how he doesn't see his sub 2:10 as a breakthrough, but something that was always there!
38- Robert Brandt
December 13, 2020 02:26 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBAfter a successful career with UCLA Robert Brandt transfers to Georgetown. Although he hasn't reported to campus yet he's already made big waves running an incredible 27:39 10k at the Sound Running Track Meet. The Rivals chat with Brandt about this meet and much more!
37- Rivals Rundown
December 08, 2020 01:21 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWe recap all the action on a wild weekend in the world of running!
36- Lauren Paquette
December 04, 2020 15:13 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOur teammate Lauren Paquette is fit and ready to roll in Southern California for the #TrackMeet hosted by Sound Running. We chat with Lauren about her upcoming 10k where she will try to knock out the olympic standard. Lauren also shares her thoughts on rest and injury prevention and the adjustment she's made joining NAZ elite.