NCAA Star Parker Wolfe (Guest), Diamond League Wrap, Ingebrigtsen's Half Marathon

2 months ago

The 2024 Diamond League season came to an end. Jakob got the win in the 1500, but we're more interested in breaking down his half marathon debut. Sydney McLaughlin made a rare Diamond League appearance. And we delve into the crazy fast times on the track in 2024 (article here).

NCAA superstar Parker Wolfe joins us at 75:01 to talk his amazing 2024 season, NIL deals, missing the Olympics and of course NCAA cross and 2025.

  • Show notes: 00:00 BetterRunningshoes.com
  • 00:41 Start
  • 01:12 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Half Marathon Debut
  • 03:44 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Half and LRC's ridiculous predictions
  • 04:54 Audio clip
  • 08:51 Debate on Jakob's Range and Future Potential
  • 21:41 Copenhagen Half Marathon Finish Sawe and Kiplimo
  • 25:30 The crazy explosion of fast times on the track *article
  • 34:58 Diamond League Final and World Record Attempts
  • 40:28 800m World Record Attempts and Predictions
  • 42:49 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Diamond League Performance
  • 46:11 Comparing Diamond League to WNBA
  • 49:50 Grand Slam Track League and Athlete Commitments
  • 1:05:46 Coyotes in San Francisco and T-Shirt Designs
  • 1:10:01 Edward Cheserek 59:32 half
  • 1:13:18 Cole Hocker's Olympic Gold and Its Implications *thread
  • 1:15:01 Parker Wolfe Guest
  • 1:15:35 Parker Wolf's Olympic Trials Experience
  • 1:18:01 Reflecting on the Season and Trials
  • 1:22:29 Parker Wolf's Running Journey
  • 1:24:44 Recruitment and Choosing UNC
  • 1:27:00 Training Transition from High School to College
  • 1:34:25 NIL Deals and Future Plans *Rojo shirt he likes
  • 1:39:13 Choosing the Right College and Coach
  • 1:40:23 Balancing College and Professional Running
  • 1:42:48 Training at Altitude and Summer Preparation
  • 1:46:15 Reflecting on Race Strategies and Future Goals
  • 1:49:31 Comparing Training Methods and Looking Ahead
  • 1:55:36 Closing Thoughts and Final Reflections

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