<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Kyle Merber and Riley Masters, stars of "The Real Maine", join the podcast to discuss the likelihood of a sequel to their hit movie. Both shed light on their season in Europe and plans for the remainder of the summer. Merber and Masters marvel at the performances by Asbel Kiprop and Genzebe Dibaba at the 2015 Monaco Diamond League Meeting. Masters delves into his foray into the 5,000-meter distance and plans to stick with the distance in 2016. Merber has some crazy plans for the 2015 Hoka Long Island Mile in September that includes prize money bonuses at 1,400-meters. What do Merber and Masters like about each other?

Kyle Merber and Riley Masters, stars of "The Real Maine", join the podcast to discuss the likelihood of a sequel to their hit movie. Both shed light on their season in Europe and plans for the remainder of the summer. Merber and Masters marvel at the performances by Asbel Kiprop and Genzebe Dibaba at the 2015 Monaco Diamond League Meeting. Masters delves into his foray into the 5,000-meter distance and plans to stick with the distance in 2016. Merber has some crazy plans for the 2015 Hoka Long Island Mile in September that includes prize money bonuses at 1,400-meters. What do Merber and Masters like about each other?

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Guest: Kyle Merber and Riley Masters talk the Real Maine 2, plans for 2016, Monaco and the Hoka LI Mile

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Saucony athlete Maverick Darling joins the podcast to share the story behind his cool name and his decision to return back to Madison and train under Mick Byrne. Darling provides insight into his first few years as a professional athlete and training with the likes of Ben True, Sam Chelanga and Nick Willis over the last two years. Very familiar with winning national titles, Darling provides his own analysis of the current state of Wisconsin cross-country and track. Darling will race the 5,000-meter run in Huesden on July 18.

Saucony athlete Maverick Darling joins the podcast to share the story behind his cool name and his decision to return back to Madison and train under Mick Byrne. Darling provides insight into his first few years as a professional athlete and training with the likes of Ben True, Sam Chelanga and Nick Willis over the last two years. Very familiar with winning national titles, Darling provides his own analysis of the current state of Wisconsin cross-country and track. Darling will race the 5,000-meter run in Huesden on July 18.

Guest: Maverick Darling on his cool name, moving back to Madison and the Wisconsin Badgers

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Joe Stilin of ZAP Fitness joins the podcast in Leuven, Belgium to discuss his third season in Europe and his plans for the KBC Nacht meet in Heusden. Stilin, a Milwaukee-native, compares beers in Belgium to those of his beloved Wisconsin. He also shares an idea for a Bay View Mile in Milwaukee. What makes ZAP Fitness a gem not many have heard of in the running community? Stilin gives insight into their camp in North Carolina. The former Princeton Tiger and Texas Longhorn has big hopes for the 2015 Sir Walter Miler race on August 7.

Joe Stilin of ZAP Fitness joins the podcast in Leuven, Belgium to discuss his third season in Europe and his plans for the KBC Nacht meet in Heusden. Stilin, a Milwaukee-native, compares beers in Belgium to those of his beloved Wisconsin. He also shares an idea for a Bay View Mile in Milwaukee. What makes ZAP Fitness a gem not many have heard of in the running community? Stilin gives insight into their camp in North Carolina. The former Princeton Tiger and Texas Longhorn has big hopes for the 2015 Sir Walter Miler race on August 7.

Guest Joe Stilin (ZAP Fitness) talks Sir Walter Miler, Wisconsin and Europe

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> ESPN's Jill Montgomery joins the podcast as she enjoys the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships as a fan in Eugene, Oregon. Montgomery was the sideline reporter for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship and recounts the experience that included two ice baths courtesy of the Oregon Ducks. She calls Eugene a "second home" and shares some of her favorite memories from Tracktown USA as a fan, broadcaster and athlete. What can ESPN and television broadcasts improve on for track and field broadcasts? Jill shares her opinion. Jill is also working on her tennis coverage ahead of the 2015 U.S. Open. and tells a story about when she hung out with Will Ferrell and Justin Beiber. Montgomery also welcomes back Caitlyn Jenner to the sport ahead of 2016. Chris Chavez and Pat Price host the Running Our Mouths Podcast live at the Wild Duck in Eugene.

ESPN's Jill Montgomery joins the podcast as she enjoys the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships as a fan in Eugene, Oregon. Montgomery was the sideline reporter for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship and recounts the experience that included two ice baths courtesy of the Oregon Ducks. She calls Eugene a "second home" and shares some of her favorite memories from Tracktown USA as a fan, broadcaster and athlete. What can ESPN and television broadcasts improve on for track and field broadcasts? Jill shares her opinion. Jill is also working on her tennis coverage ahead of the 2015 U.S. Open. and tells a story about when she hung out with Will Ferrell and Justin Beiber. Montgomery also welcomes back Caitlyn Jenner to the sport ahead of 2016. Chris Chavez and Pat Price host the Running Our Mouths Podcast live at the Wild Duck in Eugene.

Guest ESPN's Jill Montgomery on USA Outdoors, NCAAs & Caitlyn Jenner

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Chris Chavez and Kevin Liao discuss their initial reactions to the BBC and ProPublica report on Alberto Salazar's alleged drug testing practices with his Nike Oregon Project Athletes. How much credibility is left to the world renowned coach? How does this impact the public's opinion of Olympic silver medalist Galen Rupp? What should gold medalist Mo Farah do? All this and Diamond League quick hitters in this week's Running Our Mouths podcast episode.

Chris Chavez and Kevin Liao discuss their initial reactions to the BBC and ProPublica report on Alberto Salazar's alleged drug testing practices with his Nike Oregon Project Athletes. How much credibility is left to the world renowned coach? How does this impact the public's opinion of Olympic silver medalist Galen Rupp? What should gold medalist Mo Farah do? All this and Diamond League quick hitters in this week's Running Our Mouths podcast episode.

Oregon Project Scandal

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> The Running Our Mouths podcast returns after a brief hiatus to discuss the world leading times and top performances from the 2015 Prefontaine Classic over the weekend. From Mo Farah stretching his unbeaten streak over 10,000-meters to Alex Efraimson not getting enough love for her newly minted high school 1,500-meter record, Chris Chavez, Mitch Kastoff and Kevin Liao chat about one of the finest meets of the year.

The Running Our Mouths podcast returns after a brief hiatus to discuss the world leading times and top performances from the 2015 Prefontaine Classic over the weekend. From Mo Farah stretching his unbeaten streak over 10,000-meters to Alex Efraimson not getting enough love for her newly minted high school 1,500-meter record, Chris Chavez, Mitch Kastoff and Kevin Liao chat about one of the finest meets of the year.

Prefontaine Classic Recap & Observations

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> The Running Our Mouths Podcast returns after a brief hiatus to discuss all this past weekend's action from the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight to the gold medals in the Bahamas at the IAAF World Relays. Chris Chavez is joined by analyst Kevin Liao to share his main points from Stanford University's Payton Jordan Invitational. 2:50 - Grant Fisher talks about his fitness and chasing the sub-four minute barrier for the high school mile. 7:20 - Evan Jager talks what he needs to do to get on the podium ahead of Beijing 2015 and Rio 2016. 10:00 - 1,500-meter specialists Riley Masters and Garrett Heath are in an odd spot after running very fast times in the 5,000-meter run. Should they try their luck on the longer distance? 18:00 - Was U.S. sprinter Ryan Bailey's finish line pose mocking Usain Bolt too much? 20:00 - The women's distance medley and 4x800-meter relay teams are showing the strength of U.S. middle distance running. 27:55 - Can the U.S. sweep the medals at the IAAF World Championships or Rio Olympics in the 400-meter dash? 28:55 - Our reactions to the Jeneba Tarmoh-Allyson Felix crash. 31:20 - More love for Jeremy Wariner on this podcast. 32:00 - The men's distance medley relay was a brilliant race at the World Relays. The DMR is American ingenuity at its finest.

The Running Our Mouths Podcast returns after a brief hiatus to discuss all this past weekend's action from the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight to the gold medals in the Bahamas at the IAAF World Relays. Chris Chavez is joined by analyst Kevin Liao to share his main points from Stanford University's Payton Jordan Invitational. 2:50 - Grant Fisher talks about his fitness and chasing the sub-four minute barrier for the high school mile. 7:20 - Evan Jager talks what he needs to do to get on the podium ahead of Beijing 2015 and Rio 2016. 10:00 - 1,500-meter specialists Riley Masters and Garrett Heath are in an odd spot after running very fast times in the 5,000-meter run. Should they try their luck on the longer distance? 18:00 - Was U.S. sprinter Ryan Bailey's finish line pose mocking Usain Bolt too much? 20:00 - The women's distance medley and 4x800-meter relay teams are showing the strength of U.S. middle distance running. 27:55 - Can the U.S. sweep the medals at the IAAF World Championships or Rio Olympics in the 400-meter dash? 28:55 - Our reactions to the Jeneba Tarmoh-Allyson Felix crash. 31:20 - More love for Jeremy Wariner on this podcast. 32:00 - The men's distance medley relay was a brilliant race at the World Relays. The DMR is American ingenuity at its finest.

Payton Jordan talk with Grant Fisher & Evan Jager; World Relays Madness

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> It's one week until the Boston Marathon! The Running Our Mouths podcast decided to have a little fun this week and spoofed an episode of Serial. The big question: How did Meb Keflezighi win Boston last year and did he have any help? Chris Chavez channels his inner Sarah Koenig and speaks with marathoners Nick Arciniaga, Ryan Hall and Meb Keflezighi about last year's race. Listen to the latest episode of the show now.

It's one week until the Boston Marathon! The Running Our Mouths podcast decided to have a little fun this week and spoofed an episode of Serial. The big question: How did Meb Keflezighi win Boston last year and did he have any help? Chris Chavez channels his inner Sarah Koenig and speaks with marathoners Nick Arciniaga, Ryan Hall and Meb Keflezighi about last year's race. Listen to the latest episode of the show now.

Serial: How Meb & America won Boston

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Season two of the Running Our Mouths podcast kicks off with a quick recap of the Florida Relays and Stanford Invitational. Co-host Alex Lohr is off on paternity leave as he welcomes baby Burke Lohr to his family. Track and field analyst Kevin Liao joins the show. Kevin provides us with an interview of Shalane Flanagan after her final tune-up before the Boston Marathon. (5:00) Chris, Kevin and Mitch Kastoff discuss the new U.S. distance running power rankings for the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing. The power rankings will be released on Sporting News on Tuesday and Wednesday. Women's 800-meter run (11:40) Men's 800-meter run (16:45) Women's 1,500-meter run (21:15) Men's 1,500-meter run (24:50) Women's 3,000-meter steeplechase (30:15) Men's 3,000-meter steeplechase (33:55) Women's 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter run (36:40) Men's 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter run run (41:57)

Season two of the Running Our Mouths podcast kicks off with a quick recap of the Florida Relays and Stanford Invitational. Co-host Alex Lohr is off on paternity leave as he welcomes baby Burke Lohr to his family. Track and field analyst Kevin Liao joins the show. Kevin provides us with an interview of Shalane Flanagan after her final tune-up before the Boston Marathon. (5:00) Chris, Kevin and Mitch Kastoff discuss the new U.S. distance running power rankings for the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing. The power rankings will be released on Sporting News on Tuesday and Wednesday. Women's 800-meter run (11:40) Men's 800-meter run (16:45) Women's 1,500-meter run (21:15) Men's 1,500-meter run (24:50) Women's 3,000-meter steeplechase (30:15) Men's 3,000-meter steeplechase (33:55) Women's 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter run (36:40) Men's 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter run run (41:57)

Beijing 2015 Power Rankings & Shalane Flanagan Pre-Boston

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> As the page turns toward outdoor season, Chris Chavez and Mitch Kastoff share what match-ups they look forward to the most. Also discussed: Who would you take in a March Madness bracket of 64 milers going head-to-head? Chavez shares the latest on Tyson Gay's coaching move to Los Angeles under John Smith. Will we see Tyson Gay in a Nike uniform ahead of the 2015 outdoor season? (7:30) After winning the Lisbon Half Marathon, is Mo Farah in the conversation for a world record hunt in 2016? (8:50) Following up on Jeremy Wariner testing 800-meter waters next weekend, what do Chavez and Kastoff expect from his season opener? (17:00) David Rudisha opened his 2015 with a 1:44 800-meter victory in Australia. Have you heard his incredible story on being a Masai warrior? (19:00) Kastoff previews next weekend's action at the IAAF World Cross-Country Championships. (23:20) The Running Our Mouths podcast returns on April 6.

As the page turns toward outdoor season, Chris Chavez and Mitch Kastoff share what match-ups they look forward to the most. Also discussed: Who would you take in a March Madness bracket of 64 milers going head-to-head? Chavez shares the latest on Tyson Gay's coaching move to Los Angeles under John Smith. Will we see Tyson Gay in a Nike uniform ahead of the 2015 outdoor season? (7:30) After winning the Lisbon Half Marathon, is Mo Farah in the conversation for a world record hunt in 2016? (8:50) Following up on Jeremy Wariner testing 800-meter waters next weekend, what do Chavez and Kastoff expect from his season opener? (17:00) David Rudisha opened his 2015 with a 1:44 800-meter victory in Australia. Have you heard his incredible story on being a Masai warrior? (19:00) Kastoff previews next weekend's action at the IAAF World Cross-Country Championships. (23:20) The Running Our Mouths podcast returns on April 6.

Season One Finale: March Madness with Tyson Gay, Mo Farah & David Rudisha

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Indoor track season comes to an end with the NCAA Championships. Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff break down all of the top performances and races from Fayetteville. A close race took place at the NYC Half and Boston Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi posted a mark faster than last year's race. What does it mean for his chances going into Boston? Chris Chavez was on-site in Los Angeles for the U.S. Marathon Championships. As Ryan Hall stepped off the course at the halfway mark, did it spell the end for his career and hopes? Mitch discusses Hall for the last time ever. It's all the weekend's action in under 45 minutes. Listen to the latest episode of the Running Our Mouths Podcast on Sporting News:

Indoor track season comes to an end with the NCAA Championships. Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff break down all of the top performances and races from Fayetteville. A close race took place at the NYC Half and Boston Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi posted a mark faster than last year's race. What does it mean for his chances going into Boston? Chris Chavez was on-site in Los Angeles for the U.S. Marathon Championships. As Ryan Hall stepped off the course at the halfway mark, did it spell the end for his career and hopes? Mitch discusses Hall for the last time ever. It's all the weekend's action in under 45 minutes. Listen to the latest episode of the Running Our Mouths Podcast on Sporting News:

NCAA, NYC Half & LA Marathon Recap Show

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> In 38 minutes, Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff preview all of this upcoming weekend's action at the 2015 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, U.S. Marathon Championships at the ASICS LA Marathon and NYC Half. Among other topics discussed by the crew: European Indoor Championships, Karen Harvey's sudden departure from Florida State and Mike Powell's long jump comeback in New Zealand. Listen to the latest episode of the Running Our Mouths podcast on Sporting News:

In 38 minutes, Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff preview all of this upcoming weekend's action at the 2015 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, U.S. Marathon Championships at the ASICS LA Marathon and NYC Half. Among other topics discussed by the crew: European Indoor Championships, Karen Harvey's sudden departure from Florida State and Mike Powell's long jump comeback in New Zealand. Listen to the latest episode of the Running Our Mouths podcast on Sporting News:

NCAA Indoor Championships, LA Marathon and NYC Half Preview Show

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Championship trophies were handed out across the country at the NCAA level during conference championship weekend. Alex Lohr recaps all the action witnessed in Seattle before delving into Oregon's flexibility heading into the NCAA Championships in less than two weeks. Chris Chavez and Mitch Kastoff break down the results and stunners from the 2015 U.S.A Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston. Everyone is excited for the legalization of Olympic sports betting. The crew discusses what track and field event might be the riskiest to put money down on. Who say white and gold and who saw blue and black? All of this in this week's Running Our Mouths podcast on Sporting News. Listen now:

Championship trophies were handed out across the country at the NCAA level during conference championship weekend. Alex Lohr recaps all the action witnessed in Seattle before delving into Oregon's flexibility heading into the NCAA Championships in less than two weeks. Chris Chavez and Mitch Kastoff break down the results and stunners from the 2015 U.S.A Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston. Everyone is excited for the legalization of Olympic sports betting. The crew discusses what track and field event might be the riskiest to put money down on. Who say white and gold and who saw blue and black? All of this in this week's Running Our Mouths podcast on Sporting News. Listen now:

Conference round-up, USA Indoors, Gambling at the Olympics and #TheDress

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> It was an odd week for track and field when American Ninja Warrior and Taylor Swift somehow get involved. It was also a record setting week in the sport as the Genzebe Dibaba destroyed the previous women's indoor 5,000-meter world record and Mo Farah opens his season with a casual two-mile world record. Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff break it all down. The NYC Half fields were announced this week with interesting entires including Chris Solinsky and Andrew Bumbalough. The guys discuss how much of a toss-up the race could shape out to be. Before closing out the show, all three hosts have a change of heart on Disney's new McFarland USA film. Listen to the latest episode of the Running Our Mouths podcast:

It was an odd week for track and field when American Ninja Warrior and Taylor Swift somehow get involved. It was also a record setting week in the sport as the Genzebe Dibaba destroyed the previous women's indoor 5,000-meter world record and Mo Farah opens his season with a casual two-mile world record. Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff break it all down. The NYC Half fields were announced this week with interesting entires including Chris Solinsky and Andrew Bumbalough. The guys discuss how much of a toss-up the race could shape out to be. Before closing out the show, all three hosts have a change of heart on Disney's new McFarland USA film. Listen to the latest episode of the Running Our Mouths podcast:

World Records Fall, NYC Half, Ninja Warrior and Taylor Swift Twitter Spats

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a2/be/f0/christopher-chavez/1400x1400_10255474.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> After 36 sub-four minute miles were run over the weekend, Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff round up the action from across the country. Chris recaps his trip to New York from the 2015 Millrose Games as Alex returns from the Husky Classic in Washington. Mitch provides the other goods from results across the country. Mitch compares his own sneaker game to that of Kanye West. The crew discusses what may be the guttiest finish to a marathon from Austin, TX. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6UG9PaABc8

After 36 sub-four minute miles were run over the weekend, Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff round up the action from across the country. Chris recaps his trip to New York from the 2015 Millrose Games as Alex returns from the Husky Classic in Washington. Mitch provides the other goods from results across the country. Mitch compares his own sneaker game to that of Kanye West. The crew discusses what may be the guttiest finish to a marathon from Austin, TX. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6UG9PaABc8

Millrose Mile Magic, Sub-4 Madness and Yeezy Talk

Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff team up once again to bring you an all-new podcast providing insight, analysis and humor to the running world. Get your running fix from the familiar voices that know the athletes the best. Welcome to the Running Our Mouths Podcast on Sporting News.

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