The FloTrack Podcast
Summary: FloTrack's daily podcast discussing the latest news, events and stories in the running world.
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Podcasts:
Adam and Meg start the podcast talking about Meg’s experiences covering the Boston Marathon including a police escort to the media room (2:45), followed by a complete breakdown of the four LIVE FloTrack events this weekend (14:45). Following those meet previews we debut a NEW game called “Who Tweeted It? - Track Star or Kanye West.” featuring Trayvon Bromell's tweets (21:20)! After the fun and games, Adam and Taylor speak with Stanford All-American Sean McGorty who talks preparation for the inaugural Stanford Twilight and Payton Jordan (30:20), his dream of commentating a track race and summarizing his indoor season (33:40) as well as his 2016 goals including the Olympic Trials (38:05). Plus finally, a comment on that Stanford band (42:45). Watch Sean run LIVE this Friday night in the Stanford Twlight 1500m!
Meg (@meg_bellino) and Taylor (@taylordutch) recap the always entertaining Stanford Invitational and say who they thought had the most impressive performances. The ladies of Flo catch up with Gabe Grunewald (9:07) all the way from Albuquerque where she has been training with the Brooks Beasts. Grunewald chats about her comeback from injury, her decision to switch coaches in an Olympic year (13:11), what days at altitude consist of (15:40) and which Brooks Beast is most likely to walk up the stairs instead of run.
Adam (@adamgoestreich) and Meg (@meg_bellino) talk with Olympian Duane Solomon about his first race of the outdoor season (2:10), his thoughts on World Indoors and on Boris Berian's gold medal winning 800m run (7:35) and the widespread doping crisis of track and field (10:00). Meg then gives her mini recap of what is was like being at a World Championship on U.S. soil (15:00) and the duo discuss who ran HOT during the first weekend of outdoor track (23:00), March Madness (29:15), doping bans (33:00) and a raving review of the new Netflix series, Fuller House (37:00). Follow Duane on Twitter at @DBang800
Adam (@adamgoestreich) and Meg (@Meg_Bellino) are joined by professional runner and filmmaker Alexi Pappas to talk about her recent announcement to represent Greece at the Olympics (3:40 mark), how past criticism to runners using dual citizenship affected her decision (8:57 mark), TrackTown movie updates and what it was like working with SNL Alum Rachel Dratch (13:12 mark), a magical experience in NYC at the marathon (17:27 mark) - plus a TrackTown EXCLUSIVE (20:12 mark)! After speaking with Alexi, Adam tries to compare Edward Cheserek to Michael Jordan and Steph Curry (25:02 mark), we talk NCAA and USA Champs same weekend madness (39:42 mark), March Madness (47:07 mark) and a #Portland2016 lock of the weekend (52:32 mark)! Be sure to give Alexi a follow on twitter @AlexiPappas, catch her at the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago on April 3rd with Bun & Pony partner in crime Jordan Hasay AND go see TrackTown as soon as it comes out! -> www.tracktownmovie.com
Adam and Meg talk to 800m specialist Phoebe Wright about her race in the upcoming Millrose Games (1:40 mark) and her approach to all things social media (5:30 mark), including her opinion on Galen Rupp’s lack of presence on Twitter and in interviews (7:42 mark) and some of her best tweets and what they meant (10:03 mark). We also discuss the best NCAA and marathon performances from the February 12-13 weekend (21:00), and what’s to come at the Alex Wilson Invitational and the Millrose Games (38:40). Be sure to give Phoebe a follow @Phe800
Back and better than ever, we are joined by former Oregon Duck and current Nike runner Laura Roesler! She joins us to talk about her indoor season, being healthy again and plans for World Indoors and beyond. Laura also provides for us hot takes on The Bachelor and The Walking Dead, as well as how she doesn't need no fancy things like flowers - just some simple "treats"! Adam and Meg also talk most impressive performances from the weekend and hear about a TRUE LIFE Parks and Recreation mystery/investigation involving a Workout Wednesday!
Adam and Meg open up the show talking about the impressive weekend of NCAA track and field before bringing in Oklahoma State track and field head coach Dave Smith. Before and after talking about his trip to Hawaii and "Making a Murderer", Coach Smith talks about watching Donavan Brazier run his 1:45.93 at the Texas A&M invitational - one of the most impressive races he has ever seen! He also talks about the comparisons to coaching German Fernandez to so much success at a young age, as well as the solid middle distance talent he has on his team this year, and plans for the indoor season. After talking to Coach Smith we talk Oscar nominations, Run Gum's lawsuit and the upcoming meets LIVE on FloTrack.
The first ever "On The Run" podcast with FloTrack's Adam Oestreich and Meg Bellino who are mixing track and field with popular culture. They open up the show talking about "The Bachelor", the Alabama's football/track stars and the theme of their new podcast. They wrap up previewing the Washington Preview Indoor meet and break down theories of "Making A Murderer"!