Fast People
Episodes
Jonathan Gault on T&F Journalism | Episode 28
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to LetsRun's Jonathan Gault about his background, track & field media, mixed zone etiquette, LetsRun's often to...
USATF's Amy Begley and Rob Mullett on Supporting Athletes Behind the Scenes
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one's for the real running/T&F nerds!Amy Begley, USA Track & Field's general manager of high performance, and Rob Mullett, USAT...
Katie Izzo: On to World XC After a Breakthrough
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler catches up with Katie Izzo after her runner-up finish at the USATF Cross Country Chamionships earlier this month. By finishing in t...
Ben Rosario on the Return of the Marathon Project | Episode 25
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Ben Rosario, CEO of the Marathon Project, about the return of the race, which takes place December 20-21 in Chandler,...
Laurie Henes on Building NC State's Winning Culture | Episode 24
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to longtime NC State coach Laurie Henes, coming off the team's fourth NCAA cross country title in five years. Laurie dis...
Mike Smith: From NAU to the Swoosh TC | Episode 23
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Mike Smith about his transition from coaching cross country and track & field at Northern Arizona University to coachi...
Elise Cranny on Joining the M11 Track Club | Episode 22
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time Olympian Elise Cranny discusses her decision to join the M11 Track Club, which is based in Manchester, England. The team is coached by Trevor...
Chris Lundstrom on Coaching Minnesota Distance Elite | Episode 21
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Minnesota Distance Elite coach Chris Lundstrom, whose athletes just had a great showing at the New York City Marathon. Ann...
Aliphine Tuliamuk: Marathoning and Motherhood | Episode 20
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Sarah Lorge Butler catches up with Olympian and professional runner Aliphine Tuliamuk days before she's scheduled to give birth to her secon...
Emily Sisson preps for her first NYC Marathon | Episode 19
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Sisson holds the American marathon record of 2:18:29, but she has yet to take on the New York City Marathon. That will change on November 2, whe...
Helen Schlachtenhaufen: From Walk-On to Pro Runner | Episode 18
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Schlachtenhaufen talks to host Sarah Lorge Butler about walking on to the cross country team at Dartmouth, having a big breakthrough her senior ...
Josette Andrews' Path to the World Stage | Episode 17
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional distance runner Josette Andrews recently qualified to represent the U.S. in the 5,000m at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in T...
Kate Grace's Wisdom for Pro Track & Field Athletes | Episode 16
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Olympian Kate Grace about her recent retirement after 12 years as a pro track & field athlete. Kate recently transitio...
Hawi Keflezighi: Agent to Some of Your Favorite Runners | Episode 15
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Hawi Keflezighi about celebrating 20 years as a track & field agent. He discusses how he got his start, whether he eve...
Courtney Frerichs’ Return to Racing and Plans Beyond Track | Episode 14
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Courtney Frerichs, 2021 Olympic silver medalist and the American record holder in the steeplechase. In April 2024, Courtne...
Sharon Lokedi: Inside the Mind of a Marathon Champion | Episode 13
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Kenya's Sharon Lokedi, who recently won the Boston Marathon in a course record of 2:17:22. Sharon came to the U.S. fo...
Drew Hunter: From High School Phenom to Seasoned Pro Runner | Episode 12
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Hunter was 18 when he signed his first pro running contract, and now, at 27, he's already a seasoned veteran. He talked to Sarah Lorge Butle...
Victoria Jackson on the Future of College Sports | Episode 11
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes are coming to the NCAA and Sarah Lorge Butler spoke with Victoria Jackson to help make sense of it all. Jackson was the 2006 NCAA champion...
Des Linden's Next Chapter | Episode 10
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The morning of the 2025 Boston Marathon, Des Linden announced via a full-page ad in The Boston Globe that the race would be her final professional mar...
Jess McClain: A Breakthrough at the Boston Marathon | Episode 9
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess McClain discusses finishing seventh at the 2025 Boston Marathon, where she ran 2:22:43, was the top American woman, and PRed by 3:03. She discuss...
Emily Infeld's Grand Slam Track Call-Up | Episode 8
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Infeld, 35, recently set a 10,000m personal best of 30:59.38. Three days later, she unexpectedly got a call asking if she would like to take par...
Ahmed Muhumed's Unusual Path to Professional Running | Episode 7
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lorge Butler caught up with Ahmed Muhumed shortly after he ran a 53-second personal best of 27:03.19 for 10,000m at The TEN, which puts him seve...
Juli Benson on Becoming Nikki Hiltz's Coach | Episode 6
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Juli Benson discusses her journey from barely making it to the NCAA Track & Field Championships her senior year to becoming an Olympian, and her s...
Molly Seidel: Running on Her Own Terms | Episode 5
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Seidel, the 2021 Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon, provides an update on her running, health, and non-running pursuits. And she shares so...
Mike Scannell on Coaching Grant Fisher | Episode 4
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Scannell talks to Sarah Lorge Butler about coaching Grant Fisher to Olympic Bronze medals in the 5,000m and 10,000m last year, as well as two ind...
Val Tobias' Breakthrough Season | Episode 3
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional track & field athlete Valery "Val" Tobias recently had a breakthrough race to run 1:59.55 and finish second in the 800m at ...
Heather MacLean: From Market Basket to Olympic Track | Episode 2
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather MacLean shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a low-income family to becoming one of the best runners in world. This one is for any...
Keira D'Amato: A 95 Is Still an A | Episode 1
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional marathoner Keira D'Amato discusses her upcoming book "Don't Call it a Comeback: What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, ...