Road to the Trials
Episodes
Ep. 17 - Keira D’Amato on Returning to 100%
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keira D'Amato is back and feeling good. After battling a small injury she is back to training at 100%. In this episode, Keira details why she has take...
Ep. 16 - Abe Alvarado: Drake Relays Recap
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abe Alvarado is back with a full recap of his race experience at the Drake Relays. Abe competed in the USATF Road Mile Championship and the 1500m. Abe...
Ep. 15 - Frank Lara: Drake Relays Recap
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Lara is back from the Drake Relays where he had a successful weekend that has him excited for more. He dropped a 5k PR of 13:36 at the legendary...
Ep. 14 - Tyler Day
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler is back on the pod and shares his insights on a wide variety of topics. We discuss his training (he's getting closer and closer to feeling 100%)...
Ep. 13 - Frank Lara
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Lara is back on the show with a jam-packed episode. First, Frank breaks down the USATF 15k Championship (Gate River Run) where he won last year ...
Ep. 12 - Abe Alvarado
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abe Alvarado has raced the 800m three weeks in a row and he is starting to feel it. After a second place finish he has notched two consecutive victori...
Ep. 11 - Keira D'Amato
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keira returns to the show to discuss a wide variety of topics - from the fun, to the important, and many things in-between. We cover her recent injury...
Ep. 10 - Texas Relays: Abe Alavarado & Olivia Baker
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Texas Relays is an historic event that has traditionally brought some of the best high school, university, and professional talent together in one...
Ep. 9 - Dana Giordano
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dana is back on the show with some good news to share. In our first conversation she detailed the foot injury that derailed her at the beginning of 20...
Ep. 8 - Tyler Day
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Day is back on the show to talk about the rehabilitation of his right Achilles tendon. In this episode he takes us through the steps he and his ...
Ep. 7 - Abe Alvarado
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our last intro episode of season two we feature the speedy and inciteful Abe Alvarado. Abe's start in running was later than most of his peers but ...
Ep. 6 - Olivia Baker
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Baker is one of the best 400 and 800 meter runners in the country and will be battling tooth and nail for a spot on the 2021 Olympic Team. It w...
Ep. 5 - Keira D'Amato & Frank Lara: Texas Qualifier Recap
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend the Trials of Miles Racing put on the extraordinary Texas Qualifier meet in Austin, TX and it was a huge success. Citius Mag showcased th...
Ep. 4 - Tyler Day
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Day is a professional runner for HOKA Northern Arizona (NAZ) Elite. Day was planning on focusing on this year’s U.S. Olympic Track and Field T...
Ep. 3 - Frank Lara
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Lara is a professional runner for the Roots Running Project based in Boulder, Colorado. He also works part-time for Strava as a community manage...
Ep. 2 - Dana Giordano
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Giordano is a professional runner for the B.A.A. and Adidas. She's a 4:08 1500m and 15:18 5K runner who ran track and cross-country at Dartmouth ...
Ep. 1 - Keira D'Amato
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, Keira D’Amato had arguably the best year of any American distance runner. She set PR’s at nearly every distance including an American rec...
Season Two Primer with Lindsey Hein and Mario Fraioli
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Road to the Trials have returned for season two and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a behind the scenes look at the training and racing o...
Ep. 55 - Diljeet Taylor: BYU Women’s XC and Distance Coach
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diljeet Taylor is the women’s cross country and distance coach at BYU and one of the best coaches in the country, at any level. Last fall her Cougar...
Ep. 54 - Jared Ward: Olympic Trials Wrap-Up
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the lead-up to the Olympic Marathon Trials, Jared Ward was considered to be the safest bet to make the Olympic team on the men's side. While no mea...
Ep. 53 - Lou Serafini: Olympic Trials Wrap-Up
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our Olympic Trials wrap-up with Lou Serafini we hear from an amazingly self-aware runner who has started to channel his inner drive and goals. Lou ...
UPDATED Ep. 52 - Roberta Groner: Olympic Trials Wrap-Up
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What an amazing year 2019 turned out to be for Roberta Groner. The World Championships then six weeks later NYC Marathon was a marathon double of epic...
Ep. 51 - Sarah Bishop: Olympic Trials Wrap-Up
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the most emotional episode we have published, Sarah Bishop details the overwhelming response she had to bringing her children to the Olympic Trials...
Ep. 50 - Kellyn Taylor: Olympic Trials Wrap-Up
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our first Olympic Marathon Trials recap we catch-up with Kellyn Taylor after she finished 8th in a time of 2:29:55. We talk about the complexity of...
Ep. 49 - Olympic Trials Recap with Jason Fitzgerald
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What an amazing event the Olympic Marathon Trials turned out to be. The men’s and women’s races were absolutely spectacular. In this episode I am ...
Ep. 48 - Kellyn Taylor
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode before the Olympic Marathon Trials we reconnect with Kellyn Taylor. Kellyn details her recovery post-NYC Marathon, the challenges...
Ep. 47 - Parker Stinson & Men’s Trials Preview
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-part episode with Parker Stinson he details the specifics around his decision not to run in the Olympic Trials and we do a preview of the ...
Ep. 46 - Women’s Marathon Preview with Erin Strout and Alison Wade
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are now one week away from the Olympic Trials. It’s time to start analyzing the field and make predictions about what could happen on race day. I...
Ep. 45 - Lou Serafini
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lou Serafini is officially ready to roll. After the TCS NYC Marathon he took a short break in November before embarking on a series of shorter races t...
Ep. 44 - Sarah Bishop
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our pre-Olympic Trials prep continues with Sarah Bishop. This episode is the full Sarah Bishop experience. We talk about her training after the China ...
Ep. 43 - Roberta Groner
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Olympic Marathon Trials approaching quickly, we will reconnect with all of our entrants that we have followed since June. First up is Roberta...
Ep. 42 - Kate Landau
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Landau comes to the show with one of the best marathon resumes in America. She finished top-15 at both Boston and the NYC marathons in 2019 and h...
Ep. 41 - John Raneri
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a year and a half it’s been for John Raneri. A PR in every distance from the mile to the marathon that he recently topped-off with one of the b...
Ep. 40 - Neely Spence Gracey
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neely Spence Gracey is back! Neely ran 2:44:03 at the Houston Marathon to qualify for her third Olympic Trials. This was her first race since she gave...
Ep. 39 - Jared Ward
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday morning at the Houston Marathon expo I was an fortunate to record a live show with Jared Ward. He was his typical energetic and expansive ...
Ep. 38 - Jennifer Hughes
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Hughes is on a mission. A mission to OTQ. At the 2019 Houston Marathon her journey began as she ran a disappointing 2:51. Her quest them took...
Ep. 37 - Katrina Spratford
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a year 2019 was for Katrina Spratford. Katrina, who had specialized in cross-country after college, battled injuries throughout, and preceding, t...
Ep. 36 - Ann Mazur a.k.a RunnersLoveYoga
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Mazur just capped a decade of non-traditional training by qualifying for the Olympic Trials at the California International Marathon with a time o...
Ep. 35 - Meriah Earle
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From collegiate runner, to non-runner, to the podium at the California International Marathon as a masters runner. Meriah Earle ran a 2:34:35 am to fi...
Ep. 34 - C.J. Albertson
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend C.J. Albertson finished in a close second place at the California International Marathon with a personal best 2:13:40 - a mere four secon...
Ep. 33 - Peter Bromka
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve recorded nearly 300 podcasts in my life and this episode with Peter Bromka was the most emotional and insightful one that I’ve ever done. Pet...
Ep. 32 - Laura Thweatt
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t love a comeback story? Amazingly, Laura Thweatt has two of them. After four years at Colorado University that didn’t progress the way ...
Ep. 31 - Jared Ward
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Ward once again proved himself worthy on the highest stage. At the TCS NYC Marathon, Jared Ward clocked a 2:10:45 on his way to a sixth place fi...
Ep. 30 - Kellyn Taylor
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was great to catch-up with Kellyn Taylor after her recent performance at the TCS NYC Marathon. Kellyn finished finished just behind fellow U.S. eli...
Ep. 29 - Dr. Stefanie Flippin: OTQ Attempt
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Dr. Stefanie Flippin was ready to put it down and earn her Olympic Trials Qualifying time. Unfortunately, the ...
Ep. 28 - Lou Serafini
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s better than seeing someone reach a goal they have spent years trying to accomplish? That’s exactly what Lou Serafini did at the TCS NYC Mar...
Ep. 27 - Carrie Tollefson: NYC/CHI Recaps and Way-to-Early Trials Talk
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome former professional runner, and a member of the New York City and Chicago Marathon broadcast teams, Carrie Tollefson....
Ep. 26 - John Raneri
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a long road for John Raneri to realize his potential in the marathon. At the TCS NYC Marathon John did just that. 2:14:13, 15th Place over...
Ep. 25 - Roberta Groner
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
She did it! With her stellar performance at the TCS NYC Marathon last Sunday, Roberta successfully completed the marathon double that many thought was...
Ep. 24 - Race Preview with Dr. Stefanie Flippin and Heather McKirdy
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This coming weekend is the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Dr. Stefanie Flippin Is ready to roll. She is on a mission to earn her O...
Ep. 23 - NYC Marathon Preview
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TCS New York City Marathon week is upon us and it is sure to be an amazing race. In this episode we hear from Kellyn Taylor, Roberta Groner, Jared War...
Ep. 22 - Sarah Horbol
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago Sarah Horbol was running 25 miles a week in preparation for her first marathon. Today she has won several marathons and half-marathons....
Ep. 21 - Parker Stinson: Chicago!
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He did it! Parker Stinson has been open and honest about his goal of breaking 2:11 in the marathon for two years. Last weekend at the Chicago marathon...
Ep. 20 - Matt Llano
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Llano came away from the Berlin Marathon with a lifetime personal best of 2:11:14. A time that shows the promise he's been waiting...
Ep. 19 - Carly Gill
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The only thing better than seeing someone achieve a dream is having an opportunity to speak with them afterwards. Carly Gill ran the race of her life ...
Ep. 18 - John Raneri
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome back John Raneri after two stellar performances. He recently competed in the Crim and Surf City 10 milers. While both races...
Ep. 17 - Roberta Groner: World Championships
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Roberta Groner’s amazing world championship marathon performance in Doha, Qatar by the stats: - 90 degrees and 73% humidity - 6th place...
Ep. 16 - Lindsay Crouse
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Crouse is an editor, producer, and writer at the New York Times. A native Rhode Islander, she ran cross country and track at Harvard before la...
Ep. 15 - Sarah Bishop
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When we last spoke to Sarah Bishop she was starting her journey into triathlon after a short build up that followed a string of injuries. She quickly ...
Ep. 14 - Parker Stinson: USATF 20k and Crim 10 Miler
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What a difference a week makes. In consecutive weeks Parker Stinson ran the Crim 10 Miler in the USATF 20K Championship. The beginning of this d...
Ep. 13 - Dr. Stefanie Flippin
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The last time we checked in Dr. Stefanie Flippin she was feeling good and ready to embark on a summer filled with speed-work. Quickly thereafter she w...
Ep. 12 - Lou Serafini: Falmouth and NYC Marathon Build
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we reconnect with Lou Serafini. We spoke about how he has recovered from Grandma’s Marathon and how that recovery compared to previo...
Ep. 11 - James McKirdy
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a new twist for the show we are speaking with a coach of one of the athletes we are following. James McKirdy has been coaching John Raneri for two ...
Ep. 10 - Kellyn Taylor: USATF Outdoor Championships
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What an exciting summer for Kellyn Taylor. At the 2019 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships Kellyn competed in the 5k and 10k against the nations best. ...
Ep. 9 - Roberta Groner: World Championships and NYC Marathon
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week the TCS New York Marathon announced their elite field. It is stacked with high-level runners, including Roberta Groner. This excitin...
Ep. 8 - Jared Ward
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Ward is one of the best marathoners in the United States and he is poised to compete for another spot in Olympic marathon. In this episode, Jare...
Ep. 7 - Dr. Stefanie Flippin
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest installment is with Dr. Stefanie Flippin. Stefanie is the lone member of the Road to the Olympic Trials roster who is striving to achieve a...
Ep. 6 - Sarah Bishop
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a wife and mother of four young children, Sarah Bishop understands how overwhelming daily responsibilites can be, and the importance of having an o...
Emergency Pod - Marathon Trials Gets Gold Label Status!
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Big news was announced on Tuesday by the IAAF and we are here with a comprehensive reaction with Mario Fraioli, Parker Stinson, and Ben Rosario. ...
Ep. 5 - John Raneri
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Raneri is a runner who has come into his own over the last two years. After a solid career at the the University of North Carolina it look him a ...
Ep. 4 - Kellyn Taylor
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kellyn Taylor has established herself as one of the top American marathoners since she debuted at the distance running a 2:28:40 at the Chevron Housto...
Ep. 3 - Lou Serafini
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lou Serafini has become a staple of the Boston running scene through his blockbuster performances and community leadership. Lou has succeeded at many ...
Ep. 2 - Roberta Groner
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For Roberta Groner, 2019 has already been a year of unparalleled success and she is striving for more. Roberta is one of only nine U.S. women who curr...
Ep. 1 - Parker Stinson
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Road to the Olympic Trials podcast. This episode features Parker Stinson. Parker is a nine time All-American from ...
Trailer - Road to the Olympic Trials
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Road to the Olympics Trials podcast features eight elite runners, four men and four women, who are excited about pulling back the curtain and bein...