CJ Albertson prepares to defend his title at CIM and make the race in Sacramento his third marathon in 3 months, following a 2:08:17 in Chicago and a 2:10:57 in New York. Can he break Jerry lawson's 31 year old course record of 2:10:27? California International Marathon December 8, 2024 CJ Albertson https://www.instagram.com/cjalbertson/ Tracklandia https://www.instagram.com/tracklandia/

Coming off of her 2:21 performance in Berlin, Calli Hauger-Thackery turns her sights to Sacramento and the route from Folsom to the Capitol. Her husband Nick Hauger has run the race twice before, the first in 2021 when he claimed 3rd place in his marathon debut in 2:12:59. California International Marathon December 8, 2024

The desk travels north for a Tracklandia LIVE with Seattle's team, the Brooks Beasts! Fresh off their world record DMR of 9:14.58 at the Oregon Relays, Brannon Kidder, Brandon Miller, Isaiah Harris and Henry Wynne join the show, along with Beasts stars, Allie Buchalski and Kayley DeLay!

Tyler joins Jeff to talk about his build-up to this year's Western States 100, Ultra training blocks, growing up in the Landia and FKTs. Geof Donovan and Larry Stephens are the creators of the Forest Park "Nasties", fabled routes in Portland that were designed to train for big endurance runs and bring pain to all who attempt them.

Karissa Schweizer joins Jeff to talk about her return to the track post surgery with her 31:04 clocking at The TEN. Fresh off their team victory at the Shamrock Run, the boys of BTC Elite take the stage to talk team, victory and what it's like to roll down Naito in the sunshine at 4:40 pace.

For our February LIVE show, we welcomed Black Canyon Ultra 100 champion and Nike Trail athlete, Rachel Drake to recap her performance, as well as former BTC road and track star, Andrew Bumbalough to discuss his first foray into the trail scene.

Big thank you to our host, Great Notion Brewing and Nike Trail.

And always, Portland Track

Scott Fauble returns to Portland for a chat about his most recent Boston Marathon finish, where he finished for the third time as the top American. The episode was recorded in front of a LIVE crowd at Great Notion Brewery in Portland, Oregon.

On the 50 year anniversary of the passing of the landmark Civil Rights law providing equal opportunity to sexes in education and sports programs, we look at the positive changes the legislation brought to educational institutions, it's shortcomings and how we can still improve. In this special roundtable discussion, Shannon Rowbury hosts special guests, Teri Mariani (retired PSU Coach), John Johnson (PSU Athletic Director), Carrie Dimoff (Nike Innovation & elite marathoner), Chelsey Gregg (PSU Women's Basketball Head Coach), and Sidney O'Billovich (Student-Athlete).

The event is sponsored by MHCRC (Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission). https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oct/57448 And Co-Sponsored by Imagining More Foundation, Portland Film, and Trackland. https://www.imaginingmore.org/https://www.pdx.edu/film/https://tracklnd.com/

Des Linden and Will Leer join Jeff to preview the 2023 men's and women's races and make their picks before the Sound Running's The TEN on Saturday, March 4th.   You can make your picks too at:  https://tracklnd.com/meet/theten The winning scorecard will receive a free pair of On Running shoes of your choice!  Over the past 2 years, The TEN has been the fastest 10,000m race in the world, resulting in epic battles and many national records.   This year's fields include Alicia Monson, Joe Klecker, Eilish McColgan, Woody Kincaid, Natosha Rogers, Conner Mantz, Dominique Scott, Luis Girjalva, Elly Henes, Ben Flanagan, Vanessa Fraser, Sam Atkin and many more!

Shannon Rowbury and Will Leer, two Wanamaker Mile champions join Jeff to preview the 2023 men's and women's races and make their picks before the Millrose Games on Saturday, February 11th.   You too can make your picks at:  https://tracklnd.com/pickem/wanamaker. The winning scorecard will receive a Tracklandia T-shirt + $25 Taco Bell gift card. Live Mas!

Opening Day for Track will take place at the Lilac Grand Prix at The Podium in Spokane, WA on January 27th. Hosted by the Union Athletics Club.  Show Rundown: -Tracklandia 2023 Calendar  -Lilac Grand Prix -World Athletics Points and Rankings -Fan Polling at Tracklnd.com -Sweeten the Pot at Tracklnd.com  Tune in on Friday, January 27th for FREE to watch the Lilac Grand Prix here on the Tracklandia Youtube Channel and at Tracklnd.com/meet/LGP. Thanks to Spokane Sports, Hayward Magic Tracktown USA,  @TotalRunningProductions   and all the teams and athletes competing!  https://tracklnd.com/meet/LGP Follow Tracklandia Instagram: @tracklandia

Jeff and Geoff preview 2022's USATF Marathon Champs at CIM.

Jeff and Geoff analyze the race and interview the Men's and Women's champions.