EPISODE 68: Tracksmith Hires Mary Cain + Nick Willis, Akron Cuts Men's XC + More

In this episode Lauren and Abby discuss the running news from 5/12-5/18.

Things We Talked About:

- Jesse Thomas' retirement announcement

- Tracksmith brings on Mary Cain and Nick Willis as full time employees

- Kate Landau ran a 2:34 in the Rambling Runner Virtual Marathon

- University of Akron cut it's men's XC program in a decision because of financial reasons directly linked to COVID-19

- Diamond League announced a provision schedule for the late summer and fall of this year

- Amsterdam Marathon confirms it's still planning to hold the race in October

- The Victoria Marathon has made the decision to cancel this fall's event

- Check out Molly Seidel's IG to see her attempt at the Citius Mag Slowest Mile Challenge

- The Virginia Tidewater Runners hosted a By-Appointment 5K

- Sign up for the HOKA OneOne Summer Mile Club here

- Enter the Run Fast Eat Slow Recipe Contest here

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