In the Garage With Track Guy
Mike Jay is a diehard track & field and cross country fanatic, and when it comes to his garage: it’s a shrine for those sports he loves. Surrounding his grandfather’s 1963 Chevy II are walls covered with memorabilia commemorating the events he has been a part of, signed gifts from athletes/coaches he adores, and press box signage he may or may not have snuck out of the venue in his bag.
So, when it comes to a “studio” to host a track & field and cross county centered podcast – The Garage is the perfect spot! Whether you, too, are a T&F/XC fan, or someone wanting to know more about the folks involved in these sports: this podcast should be a great listen for you. We hope you enjoy the episodes we have to offer. Thanks for listening!
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
Paityn Noe - Two-time XC Champion and Ballard High School Prep
Paityn Noe was a two-time state cross country champion at Ballard High School. She will go after her 2nd 3,000 meter state title this spring and then take her talents to D1 powerhouse, Arkansas in th…
Jackson Heidisch - Two-time XC Champion and Dowling Catholic Prep
Jackson Heidisch won two state XC titles at Dowling Catholic and was 5th at NXN this fall. He will be chasing sub 4:00 mile this spring before heading to Duke.
Ford Washburn - Sub 9:00 3200 Little Hawk Prep
Ford Washburn went sub 9:00 in the 3200 last spring, running 8:59 at the Drake Relays. The 3X top 10 finisher at state XC is going to take a shot at sub 8:50 this year before heading to D1 XC cream o…
Davis Eidahl (Legend) - 60th Year Teaching and Coaching
Davis Eidahl is 81 years young and in his 60th year of teaching and coaching. 59 of them at Pekin High School, in the same classroom. As we prepare for the 2022 state XC meet, take a listen to the ma…
Margaret Benjamin - 1966 Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country Champion
The first Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country meet was held in 1966, six years prior to Title IX legislation. Margaret Benjamin was the first individual champion, leading her Central Lee High …
Joey Woody - Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Discusses Current Season and Upcoming NCAA Championships
Mike sits down with Joey Woody to discuss the Hawkeyes' indoor season, Big Ten Championship and upcoming NCAA Championships.
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: U.S. Indoor Meet and Various Conference Championship Highlights
Mike highlights performances of athletes with Iowa connections at various meets across the U.S. including the U.S. Indoor Championship and various conference meets.
Erik Sowinski - Lessons From A Long Career (150 800s under 1:50)
Little habits, such as stretching before bed every night for the last 10 years, have added up to a long career for Erik Sowinski. The Wisconsin native and University of Iowa graduate is now ranked 4t…
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: 3:50.17 Mile @ the Badgers' Windy City Invite
Mike traveled to Chicago, Illinois for the Wisconsin Badgers' Windy City Invite. With the help of Badger coach Kareem Jackson, Chicago native, Wisconsin hosted their meet at the Gately Indoor Track, …
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: Tiffin, Iowa to Spokane, Washington
Mike traveled to Spokane, Washington last weekend to announce the Washington State Invitational. Results
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: 114th Millrose Games in New York City
Mike traveled to New York City last weekend to announce the 114th running of the Millrose Games at the Armory in Washington Heights.
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: Larry Wieczorek Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa
Mike Jay recaps a great weekend of track and field in Iowa City, Iowa.
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa
Mike Jay recaps the Hawkeye Invitational, hosted by the University of Iowa, January 14-15. Results
Lessons from two running community entrepreneurs: Jordan & Lindsey Andrews
In this episode, Mike sits down with Jordan & Lindsey Andrews, Iowa-based entrepreneurs. In 2016, they founded their first shoe store, Heartland Soles, and now operate three stores as Fitness Sports …
Insights For Coaches and Athletes - Jeremy Sudbury -Iowa State Director of Track & Field/Cross Country
In this episode of In the Garage With Track Guy, Mike and Jon talk with Jeremy Sudbury about his running career, how it prepared him as a coach and his current cross country team's post-season.
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Alan Webb - High School Phenom to American Record Holder
In this special episode of In the Garage with Track Guy, Mike talks with American record holder Alan Webb about his transition from a high school 3:53 miler to American record holder and how his fait…
Ashlyn Keeney & Alex McKane - Iowa XC Leaders On and Off the Course
Track Guy's hosts interview two of Iowa's top senior distance runners. They share their thoughts on their careers; past, present and future.
Shelby Houlihan - The Highs and the Lows
We are here to simply have a good-hearted conversation with Shelby Houlihan. The topics range from high school, college, professional, and her 4 year ban from the sport she loves.
This episode was rec…
Erin Kerkhoff & Jess Heims - US Paralympians
“I love that I’m finally in a place where I feel supported and never judged - but where people understand.” Erin Kerkhoff on her Paralympic experience thus far.
In this episode we catch up with Iowa's…
Karissa Schweizer - From Iowa to the Olympics
In the first episode of the Track Guy podcast "In the Garage", Mike talks with Iowa native Karissa Schweizer about her journey through the Olympic Trials and her anticipation of the upcoming Tokyo Ga…