The Just Athletics Podcast
A podcast covering the world of running and track & field. Hosts Chris Johnson and Dave Frank interview great minds in the sport to learn more, generate discussion, and laugh.
Music provided by THE Ronald Jenkees, you can hear more of Ronald's tracks at http://www.ronaldjenkees.com and on itunes.
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Episode 29 – Jeff Atkinson
The Just Athletics podcast is back and we brought in a guest host, Dave Frank, to help Chris interview a college teammate of Dave’s and 1988 Olympic finalist in the 1500m, Jeff Atkinson. Jeff was a t…
01:20:29 |
Wed 07 Mar 2018
Episode 28 – Melody Fairchild
Since the start of the podcast we’ve wanted to have Melody Fairchild on and this episode does not disappoint. Chris and Josh talk to Melody about the roots of her running career, some of her big high…
01:11:25 |
Sun 26 Feb 2017
Episode 27 – Eatons Retire
Josh and Chris discuss the recent announcement of Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton retiring. They try to rationalize the motivation for two of the world’s greatest athletes leaving the sport no…
00:47:00 |
Mon 09 Jan 2017
Episode 26 – Sub 2 Hour Marathon Debate
We are answering the cries of millions and making an effort to record more episodes. Chris and Josh give excuses why they haven’t recorded a podcast in a while and debate Nike’s quest for the sub 2 h…
00:46:45 |
Sat 17 Dec 2016
Episode 25 – Olympics Recap
The boys are back! Josh and Chris break down the Rio Olympics on the track. We hope you enjoy the show and expect more guests this fall as we get back to it. Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitch…
00:54:33 |
Tue 23 Aug 2016
Episode 24 – Greg Metcalf
We were fortunate to have one of the best coaches in the NCAA on the podcast on the morning of the first day of the Olympic Trials. Greg Metcalf is arguably coming off the best year of his coaching c…
00:57:20 |
Fri 01 Jul 2016
Episode 23 – Ian Dobson
Ian Dobson is the latest Olympian to join us on the Just Athletics podcast. Ian chats with Chris and Josh about his experiences growing up in Klamath Falls, OR, running for the a legendary coach in M…
01:07:54 |
Tue 28 Jun 2016
Episode 22 – Jason Vigilante
We’re back! We apologize about the hiatus, but the track & field season keeps us busy. We are thrilled for our first show back to be with Jason Vigilante, one of the best coaches in the United States…
00:48:56 |
Fri 24 Jun 2016
Episode 21 – John “Wildhorse” Truax
We are joined by John Truax, a long-time friend and a true legend in the sport. Truax has been working for over 25 years at Nike, where he has had many roles in the company. He most notably has worke…
01:10:19 |
Thu 07 Apr 2016
Episode 20 – Sanya Richards-Ross
It’s our 20th episode and we are fortunate to have arguably the greatest 400m runner of all-time on the show. What Sanya Richards Ross has accomplished is truly remarkable. She was the National Fema…
00:48:09 |
Tue 15 Mar 2016
Episode 19 – Dathan Ritzenhein
Chris and Josh chat with one of the all-time greats and three-time Olympian, Dathan Ritzenhein, in this episode. Dathan is one of the most decorated American distance runners ever and at age 33 is st…
01:04:14 |
Sun 06 Mar 2016
Episode 18 – Rob Vermillion
The boys are joined by Rob Vermillion, a great mind and great voice in the sport of track & field. Rob discusses with Chris and Josh how the sport is covered, discusses possible solutions, the opport…
01:11:45 |
Mon 22 Feb 2016
Episode 17 – Marathon Trials Recap
Josh and Chris chat about the outcome of the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials contested on February 13th in Los Angeles. Josh was at the trials in LA, while Chris watched on television from his home in D…
00:38:04 |
Tue 16 Feb 2016
Episode 16 – Dan Lilot
Dan Lilot, of Arum Sports Group, joins the show to outline the Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles on February 13th and give us his picks who will make the team in Rio. Dan currently represents at…
01:11:22 |
Fri 05 Feb 2016
Episode 15 – Steve Sheehy
We kick it back to a coach on this episode by chatting with Steve Sheehy of Union HS, located in Eastern Oregon. Steve is one of the most decorated high school coaches in the state of Oregon. Unlike …
00:58:04 |
Wed 27 Jan 2016
Episode 14 – Alan Webb
The legendary Alan Webb joins Chris and Josh to reflect on his career, which includes an incredible amount of highlights. Alan is the American Record Holder in the mile, running 3:46.9 in 2007. He is…
01:15:17 |
Sat 16 Jan 2016
Episode 13 – Dave Frank
Since the inception of the podcast, we knew we wanted to have Dave Frank on, plus we had listeners begging us to chat with him. Dave is currently the Boys Head Cross Country/Distance Coach at Central…
01:16:06 |
Tue 22 Dec 2015
Episode 12 – Bart Sessa
Chris and Josh catch up with an old friend, who happens to be one of the best high school coaches in the country. Bart Sessa is the co-owner of The Running School, one of the nation’s premier running…
01:08:23 |
Mon 14 Dec 2015
Episode 11
Chris and Josh reconvene after their interview with Bernard Lagat in Episode 10 to discuss the conversation with Bernard, also known as “Kip.” If you missed episode 10, it was an incredible interview…
00:41:56 |
Thu 03 Dec 2015
Episode 10 – Bernard Lagat
Bernard Lagat, one of the greatest runners the world has ever seen, chats with Chris and Josh. Bernard, known as “Kip”, discusses his unbelievable longevity in the sport, his goals for 2016 and beyon…
00:55:45 |
Tue 01 Dec 2015
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