EPISODE 94: More World Records Fall in 2020

In this episode Lauren + Abby discuss a shift for the Tokyo Marathon, the latest news for the Men's Track & Field program at University of Minnesota and the amazing performances by Letesenbet Giday + Joshua Cheptegei at Team NN's World Record Day.

Things We Talk About In This Episode

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  Learn more about Des Linden’s Run Destober Challenge in this Runner’s World article

  
  


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  Reminisce on the 1 year anniversary of Kipchoge’s sub-2 marathon by rewatching the run here

  
  


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  The Tokyo Marathon in 2021 was moved to October 17 from March, read the announcement here

  
  


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  Sifan Hassan ran a new European record in the 10K, read more here

  
  


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  University of Minnesota will keep their Men’s Outdoor Track team, but will cut the Men’s Indoor Team, read the announcement here

  
  


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  Read Ben Blakenship’s IG post about Minnesota’s decision here

  
  


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  Learn more about Tracksmith’s efforts to help save Track & Field programs here

  
  


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  Watch the Ekiden Relay hosted by Hanson’s Brooks on October 21st at 10am EST, on the Hanson’s Facebook Page [here]

  
  


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  Watch the World Half Marathon Championships on the Olympic Channel

  
  


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  Rewatch the World Record action from Valencia on Team NN’s YouTube channel

  
  

The Hand-Off: London Marathon Recaps on the I'll Have Another Podcast, Episode 278 with Naomi Mitchell (click here to listen on iTunes) + Episode 279 with Tristan Woodfine (click here to listen on iTunes)

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