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The Run Around IowaSeason 6, Episode 3: Part 2 of interviews from the Cyclone Open in AmesLance continues the interviews from the Friday, Jan. 23 indoor meet at Iowa State. But first, he updates listeners on some news, including where a former Iowa State runner has landed. Then, the interviews start with Wartburg College senior and former Washington High prep Lance Sobaski, who chats about the Knights' team culture and where he envisions himself after graduation. Central College senior Payton Steffen is next. The former Marion runner discusses her role on the Dutch team and the goals they have for indoor nationals. Mount Mercy junior Abby Knepper, a former Dyersville of Beckman athlete, talks about goals...
2026-02-081h 04The Run Around IowaSeason 6, Episode 3: Part 2 of interviews from the Cyclone Open in AmesLance continues the interviews from the Friday, Jan. 23 indoor meet at Iowa State, starting with Wartburg College senior and former Washington High prep Lance Sobaski, who chats about the Knights' team culture and where he envisions himself after graduation. Central College senior Payton Steffen is next. The former Marion runner discusses her role on the Dutch team and the goals they have for indoor nationals. Mount Mercy junior Abby Knepper, a former Dyersville of Beckman athlete, talks about goals for the rest of this season and why she's locked in on remaining at the college. Iowa Western sophomore Landon...
2026-02-0856 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 6, Episode 2: Six interviews from the Cyclone Open in AmesLance recorded an unprecedented number of interviews - 11 - from the Friday, Jan. 23 indoor meet at Iowa State. He starts the podcast with news on Cedar Falls senior and Iowa State commit Jaden Merrick, who gave up his final season of eligibility to compete in - and win - the 3,000. Merrick tells his reasons for making the move. Former Drake standout Emilie Meyer talks about joining Minnesota Distance Elite and what's on the horizon. He talks to Air Force officer Jason Renze, a former Madrid prep who set a new mile personal record and is now based in Omaha...
2026-01-2951 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 24: A conversation with "Track Guy Movie" director Andrew SnyderLance starts the show by putting the finishing touches on the college cross country season. He mentions three Iowa colleges who picked up team trophies during NCAA and NAIA championships over the weekend. He then gives his viewpoint on the controversy surrounding BYU coach Ed Eyestone's criticism of college cross country programs that rely on international runners to fuel their success. Two of the top men's teams, Oklahoma State and Iowa State, have defended the practice of using recruiting services in the new age of NIL. The show finishes with Andrew Snyder, director of "Track Guy Movie" that focuses...
2025-11-2443 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 22: A commentary on Iowa State's men's cross country program after suspensionsLance gives his thoughts on the Cyclones men's program after the suspension of multiple athletes the previous weekend. He also provides comments on the challenges that lie ahead for the team in its final two races and if the loss of depth will be too much to overcome. He also remarks on the integrity of the program and coach Jeremy Sudbury.
2025-11-0218 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 22: A commentary on Iowa State's men's cross country program after suspensionsLance gives his thoughts on the Cyclones men's program after the suspension of multiple athletes the previous weekend. He also provides comments on the challenges that lie ahead for the team in its final two races and if the loss of depth will be too much to overcome. He also remarks on the integrity of the program and coach Jeremy Sudbury.
2025-11-0118 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 20: Interviews from the Blazing 5K race in Des MoinesLance opens the podcast by talking about a monumental win by an Iowa native and other top performances by Iowans at the Twin Cities Marathon on Oct. 5. Then, the focus turns to the Blazing 5K on that same day. Susie Duke set a new Iowa women's masters road racing record and the Searsboro resident explains why she's been away from running for about four years. Former Wartburg College All-American Joe Freiburger talks about returning from three surgeries and never giving up hope he would run again. Former Northern Iowa star Emma Hoins tells what's next in her life. Finally...
2025-10-1244 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 18: Interviews from the 43rd Capital Pursuit racesLance interviews the two champions of the 10-mile races at Easter Lake on Sept. 14 - former Loras College seven-time NCAA champion Kassie Parker and former Iowa State steeplechase All-American Gable Sieperda. He also hears from men's runner-up Cody Baele, who is a two-time winner of the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon. Others interviewed included men's 4-mile runner-up Josh Evans and former Wartburg College conference champion Lexi Brown, who ended up thrid in the women's half marathon champion. Lance also corrals professional triathlete Jess Smith, who aims to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in one week.
2025-09-2038 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 17: Clips from an interview with former Drake Relays champion, Bulldog star Reed FischerReed was interviewed as part of the Drake University Everclass session for Drake alumni and friends of the track and field program on Aug. 19. Lance listened in on the interview by Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays Blake Boldon and captured some sound bites from the 67-minute session. Fischer talks about his last-minute decision to attend Drake and why it was one of the best decisions he's ever made. The Tinman Elite runner based in Boulder, CO, gives the history of his race team and the fortunate timing of his first sponsorship deal with Adidas. Fischer speaks...
2025-09-1237 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 16: Interviews from the Cyclone Preview in AmesLance interviewed seven individuals at the season-opening college cross country race hosted by Iowa State on Aug. 29. Iowa State coach Jeremy Sudbury talks about the pressure of entering the season as the top-ranked men's team and why he might not field a complete team until the Big 12 Conference meet. New Drake coach Sam Read, an Iowa native and former Wartburg College runner, tells of the quick transition as the Bulldogs' new leader and his vision for the program. Former Cyclone Gable Sieperda looks back at his performance at the USA outdoor track and field nationals in Eugene, OR. Current...
2025-09-0256 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 15: A conversation with Kyle Wagner of the IATC Exchange Zone podcastIn an interview recorded on August 14, Kyle comes on to talk about where the top seniors in the Class of 2025 will be running at this fall. Kyle, a regular on the IATC Exchange Zone podcast on Sunday nights and the cross country coach at Bondurant-Farrar, and Lance take a deeper dive into where those athletes have signed. The list includes several NCAA Division I signees. The conversation shifts to how the college recruiting landscape has changed and the top seniors to watch for the 2025 high school cross country season as well. Kyle also gives his view on the teams...
2025-08-191h 06The Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 12: A conversation with former Iowa Central runner Karim AchengliKarim comes on the show to talk about his win at the Dam to DSM race in Des Moines on May 31. Karim goes into detail about coming to Fort Dodge from his native Spain and some of the transitions he had to make. The two-time NJCAA Half Marathon champion tells about some of his finest moments running in college for either the Tritons or Northwest Missouri State. The Runablaze Iowa athlete talks about returning to Iowa, his current job and when he finds time to do his workouts. Karim also clears up details about a race he and Lance...
2025-07-0148 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 10: A conversation with 2003 Dam to Dam champion Julius RotichJulius joins Lance on the show during the drive home from the Lincoln Half Marathon, and they talk about their races on Sunday, May 4. Julius tells the story of how he came to a small NAIA college in Kentucky and decided to stay in America. The 2003 Dam to Dam champion talks about how odd jobs in college led to valuable knowledge of construction and woodworking that he uses today. Julius relives some of his tales of racing against some of the best distance runners in America, including the USA 1 Mile Road Championships in Des Moines just over a decade...
2025-05-1253 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 9: Interviews with Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer, many others from Drake RelaysLance interviewed many athletes during the recent 115th Drake Relays. Hear from Iowa State senior and former Charles City prep Kiki Connell, former Marion High and Iowa runner Maddie Block, former Dubuque Hempstead and Wartburg College star Shaelyn Hostager, Runablaze Iowa's Blake Whalen, Iowa State junior and former Humboldt prep Quinton Orr, former Glenwood and Iowa State star Janette Schraft, Iowans Derek Leicht and James Fingalsen from Iowa's winning 4x800 relay, Iowa senior and former Ottumwa prep Alli Bookin-Nosbisch, Olympians and Iowa natives Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer at a historic women's mile Saturday, former Drake star Isaac Basten...
2025-04-301h 09The Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 6: An interview with the Voice of the Drake Relays, Mike JayLance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Lance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa in just over a week's time. He talks about why the interview was so special. He also shares news on two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic runner Karissa Schweizer and an apparent change of venue for the Midnight Madness road races in Ames. Then, Lance plays the recorded interview he did with Jay from the Capital Striders' annual banquet from March 7. Mike talks about how special the 2025 racing season has been and...
2025-03-1130 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 4: Interviews from the Iowa State ClassicLance starts the podcast by announcing big news with the end of the Bowerman Track Club's pro team, which will affect two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer. He then launches into six interviews from the Iowa State Classic on Feb. 8. Hear from former Ankeny Centennial prep Millie Hill and former Tipton runner Caleb Shumaker, who are both at Northern Iowa and who vaulted into the top 10 in program history in races at the Lied Center. Former Cyclone and Central Lyon-GLR prep Gable Sieperda tells what he is up to and training partner Quinton Orr, a former...
2025-02-1858 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 2: A conversation with former Indianola prep Bailey Blake and news from track and field in IowaBailey comes on the show to talk about her career at Northwest Missouri State, where she is No. 2 all-time in the 600 meters. The fifth-year senior details the start of her final indoor season in Maryville and what it will take to get her to NCAA Division II nationals. She talks about the breakdown of workouts and how she is on the lower end of the 800 runners as far as mileage. She talks about her famous father Casey, who played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball and about living in two cities while being home schooled. The oldest of six children...
2025-01-281h 12The Run Around IowaSeason 5, Episode 1: A look back at the record-breaking year in Iowa runningLance starts the podcast by sharing a story about his late stepmom at a cross country meet. He also reports on the death of a former Iowa Central Community College runner. He jumps into some of the best, record-setting performances on a national and regional level by former Iowa preps and Iowa collegians. The list includes Betsy Saina, Biya Simbassa, Hillary Bor, Karissa Schweizer, Adam Fogg, Paityn Noe, Megan Johnson and Spencer Moon. He concludes the show by listing the 38 new additions, male and female, to the Iowa all-time road racing list.
2025-01-0857 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 27: A conversation with UNI senior and former Tipton Community runner Caleb ShumakerThe podcast opens with Lance taking a look back at the highlights from last weekend's NCAA cross country championship races. Then, Northern Iowa 8K record holder Caleb Shumaker comes on to talk about his historic final cross country season in Cedar Falls. Caleb tells about running for head cross country coach Alexina Teubel and the lessons he's learned from the multi-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier. Caleb looks ahead to the indoor track season and a new goal he has set for himself. He also dives into his passion and how it all started. He and Lance also discuss...
2024-11-2858 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 26: A conversation with former Cedar Rapids Prairie prep and Iowa Hawkeye Jack PendergastThe podcast opens with Lance telling about an impressive performance by Iowa teams at the recent NJCAA National Cross Country Championships. Then, former Cedar Rapids Prairie prep star Jack Pendergast comes on the show to talk about the reasons he left to run at the University of Kentucky after graduating from Iowa. Jack describes the limited recruiting process that led him to Lexington. He also details a few of the improvements that have helped him stay healthy and post big personal-best times this fall. Jack tells of the goals the Wildcats have at Friday's Southeast Regional in South Carolina...
2024-11-1443 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 24: Interviews with 3 champions at the 2024 IMT Des Moines MarathonThe podcast begins with Lance highlighting some of the college cross country performances over the weekend that stood out to him. He also looks ahead at a couple of conference championships coming up. The focus turns to Sunday's IMT Des Moines Marathon, where former Central College star Angela Chaney talks about her first marathon victory and surviving a warm second half of the race. Former Hansons-Brooks runner Danna Herrick, the women's half marathon champion, details her impressive year of running that culminated in her first IMT title. Men's half marathon champion Cody Baele shares his thoughts on repeating as...
2024-10-2241 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 23: A look back at the record-breaking Blazing 5K and one of Iowa's all-time running greatsLance starts off the podcast with the news of Iowa State hosting the NCAA Division I Midwest Regional in 2026. Then, he pays tribute to former Big Ten Conference champion Diane Nukuri, who concluded her professional career at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. The three-time Olympian for Burundi owns many incredible accomplishments, including several University of Iowa records. Lance details them all. He also picks out some notable accomplishments on both the roads and cross country since his last podcast. He closes out the show by looking back at the Blazing 5K, where former Loras College seven-time champion Kassie Parker...
2024-10-1544 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 21: Interviews with Jeremy Sudbury, Janette Schraft and Cailie Logue from Cyclone PreviewLance interviews some of the top runners at the Aug. 31 meet in Ames, including women's 5K runner-up Bella Heikes of Iowa State, 10th-place finisher Emma Hoins of Northern Iowa and Panther senior Caleb Shumaker, who finished eighth in the men's 6K race. Iowa State director of track and cross country Jeremy Sudbury talks about the departure of Amy Rudolph to Tennessee, the target that is on his fifth-ranked Cyclone team and his strategy to get his team to peak in November. Former Cyclone Janette Schraft, seventh in the women's race, tells what she is up to now. Another former...
2024-09-1054 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 20: A conversation with Kyle Wagner of the IATC Exchange Zone podcastIn an interview recorded on August 22, Kyle comes on to talk about where the top seniors in the Class of 2024 will be running at this fall. Kyle, with the IATC Exchange Zone podcast and cross country coach at Bondurant-Farrar, and Lance take a deeper dive into where those athletes have signed. The conversation shifts to the top seniors to watch for the 2024 high school cross country season as well as a few underclassmen who should impress this year and coming years. Kyle also gives his view on the teams to beat in the four Iowa classes for boys and girls...
2024-08-301h 04The Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 18: Interviews with Max Murphy and Kassie Parker from Bix 7The new podcast covers a variety of topics in distance running, starting with Lance's initial thoughts from the Paris Olympics. Listeners then get to hear from former All-Big Ten runner Max Murphy after his 15th-place performance at the Bix 7. The former Pleasant Valley prep tells the decision behind his transfer to North Carolina. Former Loras College seven-time NCAA champion Kassie Parker also talks about her experience with the Hansons-Brooks team based in Michigan and what's ahead for the former Clayton Ridge (Guttenberg) prep for her racing season this fall. Lance gives his most inspiring performance from July and it...
2024-08-0639 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 11: A conversation with Iowa graduate student Alli Bookin-NosbischAlli jumps on the podcast on her 22nd birthday, and Lance has a surprise for her. The former Ottumwa state champion is asked about her training group and what she has learned from former Big Ten champion Mallory Lindaman. She tells of the differences between her and twin sister Grace, who also runs for the Hawkeyes, and how they got started in running. Alli tells a funny story of how her first track meet didn't go so well and how the experience instead fostered a love for track and field. Alli details her prep career in basketball and synchronized swimming...
2024-05-091h 02The Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 10: Interviews with more than 20 athletes from last weekend's Drake RelaysOver three days at the Drake Relays, Lance interviewed many Iowa collegians and former Iowa collegians. Hear from Missouri's Kelsey Schweizer, Illinois State's Mattison Plummer, Central College's
Caroline McMartin, Wartburg College's Aubrie Fisher, Iowa State's
Dana Feyen, Darius Kipyego, Tyler Carreon and Emanuel Galdino,
former Iowa runner Mallory Lindaman, UNI assistant track coach Alexina Teubel, former Drake runner Adam Fogg, Wartburg's Christopher Collet, Northwest Missouri's Reece Smith, Dordt University's Payton Mauldin and Craig Becker, Kansas Wesleyan's Carter Huyser, Central's
Noah Jorgenson and Addy Parrott, and William Penn and Iowa Western distance medley relay team members.
2024-05-0253 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 4. Episode 7: A conversation with Lisa Uhl and Lance's top-10 road racing efforts this decadeLance starts the podcast by talking about an overnight running retreat that will be held in rural Cresco in mid-June. Then, listen to a March 22 interview with 2012 Olympian and four-time NCAA champion Lisa Uhl. Lisa talks about former teammate Betsy Saina's fine performances after having a child. She gives her thoughts on the pro career of former Cyclone great Cailie Logue, who ran at the world cross country championships on March 30, and her favorite road races. Then, Runablaze team leader Tyson Wieland comes on the program to talk about his new Iowa Road Racing League that is modeled after a...
2024-04-051h 04The Run Around IowaSeason 4, Episode 3: Taking a look at news in Iowa distance runningLance starts the podcast by mentioning the three former or current Iowa collegians who have impressed him this indoor track and field season. He takes a look back at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and the highs and lows for former Iowa collegians. He tells of a new road race coming to Adventureland in May and the biggest star to come to the new Fitness Sports Distance Project team. He also shares breaking news on Iowa State competing at the Penn Relays again and what that might mean for the Drake Relays.
2024-02-2225 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 37: A conversation with U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier Emma HustonThe podcast opens with big news from Ames, where director of track and field and cross country Jeremy Sudbury was given a contract extension through 2030. Lance looks at the impact of the move on the program. Then, former Des Moines Roosevelt and Drake University star Emma Huston is interviewed to start the series on former Iowa collegians who have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February. Emma talks about changing her plans after her tuneup race for the marathon, the Twin Cities Marathon, was canceled in October. The Drake record holder in the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 tells why she...
2023-12-0756 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 36: A conversation with ex-Linn-Mar great Josh Evans and a recap of NCAA nationalsLance opens the podcast by talking about the Iowa State men's cross country's second top-five nationals in three seasons and two big reasons why. He also gives the highs and lows from the DIII meet in Pennsylvania. Then, listen to an interview with former Linn-Mar great Josh Evans from Nov. 10. The Iowa Gatorade Runner of the Year tells how he got his start in running. Now 27 years old, Josh tells of his recruitment to Iowa State and his struggles right off the bat under new director Martin Smith. He gives reasons for his struggles and if his departure was mutual...
2023-11-211h 10The Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 35: Interviews from NCAA Division III Midwest Regional cross country from WaverlyLance opens the show by paying tribute to an Iowa State distance great who died on November 9. Then, he hits the highlights from the NCAA Division I Midwest Regional from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Then, hear interviews from Division III Midwest Regional champion Lexi Brown and fourth-place Shaelyn Hostager of team champion Wartburg College. Central College's Caroline McMartin and Megan Johnson talk about their top-10 performances and leading the Dutch to nationals for the first time in over four decades. Simpson College senior Spencer Moon talks about his fourth all-regional performance. Central senior Noah Jorgenson chats about returning to nationals after finishing...
2023-11-1448 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 34: Interviews with Iowa State coaches Jeremy Sudbury and Amy Rudolph from Big 12sLance opens the podcast with another top result from an Iowa native at the SEC championships. He delves into the Drake men's Missouri Valley Conference title and the Bulldogs' hopes for a berth at NCAA nationals. He looks back at the American Rivers Conference meet and an excellent performance by the host Central College women challenging No. 3-ranked Wartburg. He also looks at the big winners from the NJCAA Region XI meet in Creston. Then, the talk turns to the Big 12 Championships on Ames. Women's coach Amy Rudolph talks about her team's performance and the state of the program. Director...
2023-10-3144 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 32: D.M. Marathon recap, look at NCAA regionals, a new endeavor by Fitness SportsLance starts the podcast with his thoughts on the IMT Des Moines Marathon under new director Jake Jass. Hear interviews from half marathon winners Cody Baele and Emma Huston and their future goals. Lance then dives into the outlook at Division I NCAA regionals for the Iowa universities when they compete at Stillwater, Oklahoma, on the second weekend in November. He also gives the prospects for the Wartburg College teams in Division III and Dordt University in NAIA. The talk shifts to a new project started by the owners of the Fitness Sports running store that should be an eye-opener...
2023-10-2046 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 30: Interviews with Runablaze's Austin O'Brien and Cody Baele and other Iowa newsLance starts the episode by talking about college freshman phenom and former Ballard great Paityn Noe, who won the Chili Pepper 5K title while leading Arkansas to the team title. He talks about a big appointment for Drake Relays director and Drake director of track and field Blake Boldon, who has been very busy this summer and fall. He gives a good example of why the marathon appears alive and well in the U.S. Lance gives his thoughts on the Twin Cities Marathon cancelation Sunday and what he would have done had he been put in that situation. The...
2023-10-0344 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 28: Updates on top professional distance runners from Iowa and much moreLance goes solo for this show. He talks about two men who ran for Iowa colleges who will be racing for Team USA at the World Road Racing Championships in Latvia next month. He tells why the decision by the City of Des Moines and Drake University to create a world record sign downtown will appear foolish soon. He talks about marathons upcoming for two of the best American marathoners, former Iowa State greats Betsy Saina and Annie Frisbie. He tells of changes with Iowa runners at the Minnesota Distance Elite team and gives well-wishes to a former Iowa ultramarathoner...
2023-09-1527 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 27: Wrapping up year-long series with former Center Point-Urbana prep Josh YeagerLance starts the podcast by highlighting some of the best performances by Division I athletes from Iowa in season-opening cross country races. He also gives his view on conference realignment and if it will affect NCAA Division I teams. He offers his take on the recent World Athletics Championships and talks about an upcoming road race to put on your calendar. Lance also talks about his next project for the podcast. Josh Yeager then comes on to talk about a recent trip he took. The former Drake athlete now with the Minnesota Distance Elite team tells what he has learned...
2023-09-0446 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 23: A monthly chat with Josh Yeager and interviews from the Bix 7 road raceLance opens the podcast by talking about some news involving Drake University All-American Isaac Basten, Drake Relays director Blake Boldon and cross country scheduling. He then gives his opinion on who deserved to win the Iowa State Female Athlete of the Year Award. Then, some of the top athletes from the July 29 Quad-City Times Bix 7 race are featured. Bix winner and USA 7 Mile champion Biya Simbassa, top Quad-Citian Devin Allbaugh and University of Iowa All-Big Ten runner Max Murphy give their insights on their races and their futures. The monthly interview from July 26 with former Center Point-Urbana prep and Drake...
2023-08-0435 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 20: Checking in with former Center Point-Urbana and Drake runner Josh YeagerLance starts the podcast by giving a bit of the behind-the-scenes details it took to complete the podcast with Cailie Logue. He talks about a recent race from Shelby Houlihan and a big move from former Pleasant Valley prep Devin Allbaugh. Lance also mentions an athlete he is interested in watching at the USA Championships that start Thursday. He also tells of his experience running in New York on vacation. Josh Yeager then comes on the program to chat about strides he is making in his return from injury and exercises he does to improve his core and hips. Josh...
2023-07-0641 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3. Episode 18: A conversation with former Ankeny Centennial and Iowa standout Emma GordonBefore the interview, Lance pays his respects to former Storm Lake St. Mary's prep star Paul Yak, who was found dead near a trail in Delray Beach, Florida, on May 26. Then he brings on Emma Gordon, who started a podcast called Hawt Guy with fellow Hawkeye Maddie Block just over a year ago. He asks he how they came up with the name and their most memorable shows and if the podcast will ever come out of a hiatus. The former Ankeny Centennial prep talks about her standout final cross country season with the Hawkeyes, when she was 18th at...
2023-06-131h 01The Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 15: A tribute to ex-D.M. Marathon director Chris Burch and a chat with Josh YeagerThe podcast opens with a new intro song, followed by acknowledgment of the work done by Chris Burch. Burch started his new job as operations director of the Principal Charity Classic on April 27. Lance tells of the many accomplishments Chris achieved in nearly 18 years at the helm of the IMT Des Moines Marathon and who has succeeded him in the role. Josh Yeager then comes on the program for a monthly chat to talk about his slow return to running. Josh also gives his opinion on the state of professional running and if the Drake Relays was hurt by too...
2023-05-2342 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 13: A critique of 113th Drake Relays and a closer look at a program shutting downLance offers his frank assessment of the Drake Relays and where director Blake Bolden and the Drake administration need to improve for future years and if the traditional bad weather for the event can ever be overcome. He also looks at Upper Iowa's decision to eliminate men's track and field and cross country and if there are other programs in Iowa that could be on the chopping block.
2023-05-0631 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 12: Checking in with Josh Yeager and a big change with Iowa State track and fieldLance opens the podcast by talking about a new 15,000-square-foot addition to the Lied Center that will be a huge benefit to the Cyclone track and field, cross country and wrestling programs. He gives his thoughts on the upcoming Drake Relays and why California is now the place for collegians to race for fast times. Then, Josh Yeager comes on to talk about his slow return back to running, starting a new job, his preferred shoes and his good and bad memories from past Drake Relays events.
2023-04-2141 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 10: Iowa Wolves indoor marathoners and Dordt seniors Joe Anderson and Trey EngenLance was at the Iowa Wolves indoor marathon, held on conjunction with the IMT Des Moines Marathon and DMOS on March 22 to interview all four runners - Jan Atchison, Dennis Haney, Bruck Huckfeldt and Kiersten Hathaway. All four finished their marathons and offer their feelings on the experience - both highs and lows. Then, listen to an interview with Dordt University seniors Joe Anderson and Trey Engen. They helped the Defenders win the men's NAIA cross country title in November - the school's first team title in any sport. The former Central Lyon-GLR and Algona High runners talk about their...
2023-03-301h 17The Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 9: Interviews with ESPN announcer John Anderson and Chip Albright and Josh YeagerLance opens the podcast with an honor for a former Iowa State grad. Then, he airs portions of an interview he conducted with sports broadcaster John Anderson, who works the track and field and New York City Marathon events for ESPN. John talks about his love of Iowa, affection for the Drake Relays, why he went to broadcasting track and field and what the sport has to do to attract more viewers. Iowa Wolves marketing leader Chip Albright then talks about a marathon that will be held at Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday during an Iowa Wolves game. Chip...
2023-03-2054 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 3, Episode 5: Checking in with Josh Yeager and the topic of records in track and fieldLance starts the podcast by talking about the preponderance of records broken in track and field and whether the technology makes these records inflated. He also talks about the Ironman 70.3 event coming to Des Moines. Then Josh comes on to chat about his first month back running from a stress reaction in his leg. The former Center Point-Urbana prep and Drake athlete also goes into some cons with running on the treadmill and outdoors in Minnesota in February. Josh is also asked about his opinion on shoe technology.
2023-02-1440 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 52: A talk with Josh Yeager, tribute to Bill Bergan and recap of NCAA nationalsThe podcast opens with a tribute to Bill Bergan, the Iowa State men cross country and track coach who died on November 22. Lance details Bergan's tremendous impact on the program, including two NCAA team titles and 25 Big 8 titles. Lance talks about Ironman's change with its signature Ironman World Championship in 2023 and gives a possible solution in place of a split event. Lance then recaps the final college cross country championship of 2022, the NCAA Division II meet near Seattle. Regular guest Josh Yeager then comes on the show to talk about a stress reaction in his tibia occurred and how the...
2022-12-061h 01The Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 50: A conversation with Kyle Wagner of the IATC podcast The Exchange ZoneKyle comes on the podcast to talk about the top seniors who ran recently at the Iowa state cross country meet. The three-time state qualifier at Central Elkader and former Loras College captain also describes some of the top underclassmen who should be on the radar of Iowa's top college programs. Kyle, the director of corporate communications at the Iowa Sports Foundation, is asked by Lance to give his thoughts on some notable college runners from Iowa. The two also talk about Saturday's NCAA meets and who are the teams to watch. Kyle, a former coach at Iowa State under...
2022-11-181h 08The Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 49: A recap of NJCAA nationals and NCAA regional cross country meetsThe show leads off with the Iowa Central men's performance at NJCAA nationals in Tallahassee. The Tritons finished national runner-up, their ninth top-two finish at nationals in 10 years. Lance them breaks down the top performances in NCAA Division I regionals Friday. They include four Iowa State runners and one Drake Bulldog qualifying for rhe meet in Stillwater, as well as Iowans on the Arkansas and Notre Dame men's teams. He talks about the impressive showing by the Wartburg College teams at the Division III meet in Illinois. Loras star Kassie Parker will be joined by both of the Duhawks teams...
2022-11-1548 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 47: American Rivers Conference cross country and Run for the Roses interviews.Lance opens the podcast by offering some highlights of Iow collegians during a busy weekend of NCAA Division I and III conference and NJCAA regional meets. He attended the American Rivers Conference meet in Indianola on Saturday and provides interviews with Loras College Conference champion Kassie Parker, Wartburg College ARC champion Christopher Collet, runner-up Aubrie Fisher and Knights coach Ryan Chapman, men's runner Luke Guttormson of Loras, Simpson all-conference runner Spencer Moon and Central College all-league athlete Caroline McMartin. Lance then jumps into road racing and interviews the longtime race director of the 36-year Run for the Roses race...
2022-11-0147 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 45: Highlights from IMT Des Moines Marathon and college cross country analysisThe podcast opens with Lance's top thoughts on Sunday's IMT Des Moines Marathon. He turns to college cross country and answers the question if there should be panic with the Iowa State men. He also gives some praise to some smaller school performers over the weekend. The podcast concludes with audio from IMT winners Sammy Rotich and Blake Whalen, runners-up Cody Baele and Samantha Wingert, fourth-place Kallin Carolous Khan as well as a tough day for defending men's half marathon champion Mason Frank.
2022-10-1835 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 44: Hear all about Sunday's Blazing 5K elite races in Des MoinesListen to audio from men's winner and former Iowa State NCAA champion Edwin Kurgat, who set a new record at Water Works Park. Lance also interviews current Cyclone graduate students Ashley Tutt, the women's winner Sunday, and multi-time Big 12 champion Cailie Logue. Also interviewed is the top male from Iowa, Austin O'Brien and his Runablaze Iowa teammates Blake Whalen and Caleb Appleton. Former Wartburg College standouts Carina Collet and Jessica Hruska also talk about their races.
2022-10-1144 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 43: New episode with Josh Yeager, and Capital Pursuit winner Cody Baele's commentsThe podcast starts with thoughts from Runablaze Iowa's Cody Baele on his win at the 39th Capital Pursuit races, where three state road racing records were set Sunday. Lance talks about his upcoming appearance as a guest on a different podcast and updates listeners on three new Runablaze and one new Running Wild Elite athletes. Josh Yeager then comes on to talk about his preparation and stepping up in distance for the USA 10 Mile Championships on Sunday. He also gives some background on the Minnesota Distance Elite team and challenges of holding down a full-time job.
2022-09-3050 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 41: A chat with professional triathlete and coach Jess Smith of CliveLance introduces the listeners to Jess, who has been racking up wins in area running races the past couple years since moving to Iowa. Jess talks about her interest in triathlon that started as a strong youth swimmer in Kansas. She chats about her development as a triathlete in Texas and overcoming a rough leadup to win an age group world championship in Las Vegas. Jess talks about her early struggles as a professional and steps she took to capitalize on her potential that included a pair of third-place finishes at Ironman events in 2014 and 2016. Jess details the disappointment...
2022-09-0956 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 39: A new year-long venture for this podcast and running news on IowansLance opens the podcast with news on former Drake assistant Lindsay Crevoiserat landing with the Wisconsin program. It includes news on former Iowa State All-American Hillary Bor, a death in the Northern Iowa running family and updates on rosters for Runablaze Iowa and the Running Wild Elite teams. Lance concludes the show by announcing an exciting new year-long project with former Center Point-Urbana prep and Drake University runner Josh Yeager.
2022-09-0224 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 36: Thoughts after World Athletics Championships along with news on IowansLance opens the podcast by giving his thoughts on the future of track and field in America after the thrilling 10 days of the World Athletics Championships. He also gives his favorite moment of the event at Hayward Field. He also delves into a newsy period in July that included a coaching change at NJCAA champion Iowa Western, a generous move by a former Iowa State great, a big change affecting the Bowerman Track Club's, the end of a road racing tradition and a competition change for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
2022-07-2742 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 34: News from Drake University and a commentary on three Iowa summer road racesLance opens the podcast by talking about a new head track and field coach at Drake who is familiar to Bulldogs fans. He also talks about former Bulldog great Adam Fogg signing with a pro team. Then the podcast shifts to three road races that Lance says are withering. He provides thoughts on how the three races can return to their glorious past.
2022-07-1339 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 31: Grandma's Marathon and other road racing results and a chat with Abby CaldwellLance opens the podcast by talking about Sammy Rotich's runner-up finish in Duluth, Minn, on Saturday. He also shares a story of meeting Sammy for the first time. Other top performances at Grandma's came from former Iowa Hawkeye and Ottumwa prep Kevin Lewis, former Iowa State athlet Andrea Toppin of Clear Lake and also Jen Van Otterloo of Sioux Center. The report also features several former Wartburg College runners. Abby Caldwell comes on the show for a final time to talk about the All-American showing by Iowa State's Jason Gomez at nationals and former Cyclones faring well in road racing.
2022-06-2136 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 30: A recap from NCAA track, Ironman Des Moines, Portland Track Festival and moreLance opens the podcast by chatting about the outstanding performance by Iow State junior Jason Gomez in the 800 at NCAAs in Eugene. He also talks about Drake's Isaac Basten going for broke in the 1,500 final and running a gutsy race. The focus then turns to last weekend's inaugural Ironman Des Moines event. Lance gives his thoughts on the course, competition and brutal heat, with comments from men's pro winner Matt Hanson. The race report resumes with the best from Portland, including a win in the 1,500 from Karissa Schweizer and a seventh from a former Iowa Central runner. He also talks...
2022-06-1544 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 27: Recapping two weeks of outdoor track nationals and thoughts from Abby CaldwellLance opens the podcast by giving his top 10 performances, either individually or by a team, from the past two weeks of NJCAA, NCAA and NAIA nationals, as well as NCAA Division I prelims. Two professional athletes also make his list. Former Iowa State All-Big 12 runner Abby Caldwell then comes on the program to give an update on Cailie Logue and to talk about the Cyclone distance runners who are headed to nationals in Eugene in less than two weeks.
2022-05-3158 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 24: Favorite moments of Drake Relays, news items and a chat with Abby Caldwell.Lance opens the podcast by giving his favorite distance running moments from the recently concluded 112th Drake Relays. He also talks about an Iowa native's induction into the Relays Hall of Fame last week and a Northern Iowa transfer pickup. Abby Caldwell comes on to give her view of Iowa State's performance at the Relays and (kind of) answers the question of where has Cailie Logue gone to. The show concludes with a couple upcoming events on the track for all ages and a preview of the next podcast.
2022-05-0335 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 22: News on Wesley Kiptoo, Karissa Schweizer and insight on ISU from Abby CaldwellThe podcast opens with news on seven-time Iowa State All-American Wesley Kiptoo turning pro and joining the NAZ Elite team in Flagstaff, Arizona. Kiptoo started his pro career with a third-place finish in the 5,000 at Mount Sac Relays on Friday. That same night, former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer was a winner in a women's elite 5,000 in her first race since having Achilles surgery in October. Lance also shares some Morningside coaching and Runablaze Iowa news. Finally, former All-Big 12 runner Abby Caldwell comes on to talk about Kiptoo's legacy and if it was the right time to turn pro. She...
2022-04-2144 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 20: News on running in Iowa and Abby Caldwell's insights on Iowa State programLance talks about a recent podcast with an NCJAA championship coach. Then it is on to the news and additions to the Running Wild Elite and Runablaze Iowa teams. Former Iowa State great Abby Caldwell then comes on to chat about the Cyclones' top performances at the Raleigh Relays and also looks back at indoor nationals, including ISU's strong effort in the distance medley. Abby also tackles the question of whether we have seen the best of former NCAA champion Wesley Kiptoo. The podcast concludes with a preview of the next podcast Friday.
2022-03-3034 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 15: Preview of NJCAA Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsThe preview of action from Pittsburg State focuses on the battle between the No. 1-ranked and defending champion Iowa Western and New Mexico JC. Lance believes the 1-2 punch of Hilda Chebet and Mercy Biwott and depth all across the board could be too much for New Mexico to overcome. On the men's side, No. 2 Iowa Western, No. 4 Indian Hills and No. 5 Iowa Central all have hopes for the team title. No. 1 South Plains, the defending champion, is the favorite with the Texans' strength in the middle distance events. The Reivers have quality in several spots while Indian Hills' best...
2022-03-0435 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 14: A preview of NAIA Indoor Track and Field NationalsLance breaks down the chances for the Grand View men, ranked No. 3 nationally, and No. 6 Dordt. He says both teams will have to excel on relays and middle distance events to have a chance to knock off No. 1 Indiana Tech and No. 2 Oklahoma City. He also looks at the Dordt women, who enter nationals ranked eighth nationally. Like the men, the Defenders will be powered by their middle distance runners in Brookings, S.D. Lance also talks about a Mount Mercy runner to watch in the 1,000 and mile.
2022-03-0326 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 13: Big Ten, Big 12, MVC, American Rivers, Summit League and MIAA indoor recapsLance details the Iowa men's repeat Big Ten indoor championship in Ohio, which included Jeboah McIver's 600 title. He also talks about another Big Ten indoor title for Minnesota and Abby Kohut-Jackson. The Big 12 meet 8n Ames is highlighted by the high points award by Iowa State senior Cailie Logue. Abby Caldwell comeson the show to chat about where the Cyclone program goes forward from here. The Missouri Valley meet that ended Monday in Chicago is highlighted by a first league title by UNI's Sophia Jungling in the 800 and Adam Fogg's win in the men's mile for Drake. Loras College swept...
2022-03-011h 28The Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 11: Highlights from Arkansas, GPAC, Heart of America and Region XI track meetsLance selects his 12 best performances in distance running from last weekend. You can be sure Iowa State's Wesley Kiptoo makes the list after breaking his school record in the 3,000 meters at Arkansas by nearly 5 seconds. And also Drake's Isaac Basten after retaking the school record with a win anf meet record in the mile at Arkansas. But who else? A hint: Iowa Western, Grand View and Dordt College figure heavily in the Lance's countdown.
2022-02-2241 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 9: Valentine's Day edition with 14 great distance running performances in IowaLance changes things up for this edition by focusing on the 14 efforts he loved most over the Valentine's Day weekend. Many of the top performances came at the Iowa State Classic, but Lance taps heavily into the NCAA Division III and NAIA ranks for some entries as well. Did Grand View's 4x8 relay in Michigan make the cut? How about Mallory King, after taking down an 11-year record for Iowa at a meet in Arkansas. Listen for all of the highlights, as well as insight from former All-Big 12 performer Abby Caldwell on the Iowa State teams.
2022-02-1557 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 7: Razorback Invite, Friday Night Lights, Adidas Classic results and much moreThe podcast starts with Cailie Logue's stellar performance in the women's 3,000 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where the Cyclone senior jumped up to No. 2 all-time in Iowa State history. Lance also talks about a great run by Iowa State's Thomas Pollard, a former Gilbert High great, in the men's 3,000. Iowa's effort is led by a win in the men's 600 meters. Lance also breaks down the performances by ISU's Wesley Kiptoo and Drake's Adam Fogg at the Millrose Games in New York. Former Cyclone Abby Caldwell comes on to the show to talk about they Cyclones' performances over the past two weekends. Wartburg...
2022-02-011h 15The Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 4: Results from Houston races, Hawkeye Invitational, Graduate Classic and moreLance starts the podcast by talking about several standout performances by former Iowa collegians and Iowa residents at the Houston Marathon and half marathon races. He starts the indoor track report with two national leading times by Indian Hills runners in the 600 and wins by Iowans Emma Gordon and Grace Bookin-Nosbisch for the host Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Invitational. Former Center Point-Urbana runner Myles Bach's school record and win in the 3,000 leads off the report at the Graduate Classic in Lincoln Nebraska. Iowa Western's Yonas Mogos also set a school record in the 1,000. Former Iowa State All-Big 12 runner Abby Caldwell...
2022-01-1855 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 2: News items and a race report from Minnesota Open and USATF 10K Cross CountryLance starts the brief show talking about additions to the Runablaze team, a change for former Iowa State star Annie Frisbie and new additions to the Iowa road racing records. The race report includes items on former Center Point-Urbana prep Josh Yeager and former Johnston prep Tyson Wieland at the Minnesota Open mile and finishes with results from former Valley prep Daniel Soto and former Johnston prep Obsie Birru at the USATF 10K Cross Country Championships.
2022-01-1122 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 2, Episode 1: Running news and some of the best audio clips from the podcast during Season 1.The news segment includes items on Iowa native and Olympian Jenny Simpsonn whose house in rural Marshall, Colorado, escaped burning down during wildfires before New Year's. The newa also includes changes for former Northern Iowa runner Brette Jensen and former Iowa All-American Diane Nukuri, a health update from former Iowa State great Katy Jermann and an update on another former UNI great. The podcast concludes with some of the best sound bites compiled by Lance from his 26 interviews with runners and coaches during 2021.
2022-01-0746 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 64: ISU Holiday and Jimmy Grant Invitationals and USATF Club Cross CountryLance opens the show by talking about former Iowa State runner Festus Lagat signing a pro contract, Dam to DSM switching to a half marathon in 2022 and an honor for Iowan Danna Herrick. He then goes into the race report with a great showing by Iowa State's Cebastian Gentil in the 800 at the ISU Holiday Invitational, as well as a historic day for Drake runner Isaac Basten in the men's mile. He chats about Iowa senior Mallory King setting a new meet record in the women's 1,000 during a record-setting day at the Jimmy Grant Invitational in Iowa City. He switches...
2021-12-1443 minThe Run Around IowaEpisode 62: Highlights from BU opener, Woo Pig Classic, SDSU Holiday Open, Clash Daytona, much moreLance opens things by talking about Wesley Kiptoo third-best time in NCAA history at the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston. Kiptoo's third-place effort of 13:14.74 also shatters his own school record for 5,000. Four Cyclones - Gable Sieperda, Thomas Pollard, Chad Johnson and Ezekiel Rop - also landed in the top 10 in ISU history with their performances at the Woo Pig Classic in Arkansas. Four Cyclones also finished 2-5 to earn spots in the school's record book for the 1,000 meters. Former Ballard runner Abby Kohut-Jackson also took fourth with a new PR in the 3,000. Former Des Moines Christian prep Oksana...
2021-12-0746 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 61: Shelby Houlihan news and reports of Turkey Day trots in IowaLance opens the podcast about Shelby Houlihan's new website that promotes her case against a four-year doping ban. The Sioux City native has started a GoFundMe to help offset her legal costs. The race report starts with two strong results from former Iowa State All-American David Too. The Thanksgiving day races include top results from Runablaze's Blake Whalen and Alexina Wilson and Running Wild Elite's Devin Allbaugh. Several current Northern Iowa and Wartburg College runners also are featured.
2021-12-0127 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 59: Recaps from NCAA Division I, II and III nationals, as well as NAIA nationalsLance opens the podcast by talking about Living History Farms' move toward hosting their own cross country at their site in November of 2022 and the end of the current Road-o-Cross race that didn't occur again this year. Lance then delves into the Iowa State men's runner-up team finish at nationals, which included a second from Wesley Kiptoo and a first All-American honor former senior Thomas Pollard. He also highlights senior Cailie Logue's fourth-place finish and the team's top-10 effort. Former Cyclone Abby Caldwell comes on the program to discuss what changed with the Cyclone programs this fall. The Division I...
2021-11-231h 16The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 58: Reports from NJCAA nationals, NCAA Division III regional and Capital PursuitThe podcast begins with the Iowa Central men claiming their fifth national cross country title in its history. The Tritons easily topped rival Iowa Western, which claimed it best finish in school history. A NIACC runner's national title highlights the Division II cross country report. Lance adds a report from Tuesday's half marathon championships, where Iowa Central Aspel Kiprob set a new event record. Then, the Wartburg team's championships are highlighted in the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional report. Several Iowans qualified for nationals Saturday in Louisville The podcast ends with Austin O'Brien's win at the 10-mile Capital Pursuit race...
2021-11-171h 00The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 57: NCAA Division I crosscounty regionals with ISU, Iowa, Drake, UNI, othersThis podcast is solely dedicated to Friday's NCAA Division I regionals at Iowa City, Evansville, Indiana, Boston, Waco, Texas, Huntsville, Alabama, Louisville and Provo, Utah. Lance interviews Iowa State's Thomas Pollard and Tim Sindt, both Iowans, after the Cyclone men's runner-up team finish at the Midwest Regional. He also get comments from regional champion Cailie Logue of Iowa State and her teammate, Iowan Janette Shraft. Former Cyclone star Abby Caldwell comes on the show to give her insight. Former Ballard prep Abby Kohut-Jackson is also interviewed after Minnesota's women's team title. Drake's outstanding duo of Adam Fogg and Isaac Basten...
2021-11-161h 04The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 55: Recapping MVC, Big 12, Big Ten, Summit, American Rivers, NJCAA Region XI meetsThe podcast begins with the Drake University men's historic Missouri Valley Conference title, their first since 1999. The Bulldogs dominated on the wet course in Normal, Ill., with the top three runners. Lance takes a closer look at Iowa State's runner-up finishes to host Oklahoma State at the Big 12 Championships. The Cyclones' Wesley Kiptoo repeated as conference champion, but senior Cailie Logue did not. An Iowan, Abby Kohut-Jackson, helped the Minnesota women to their third Big Ten title in State College, Pa., while former Dowling Catholic prep Matthew Carmody helped Notre Dame repeat as ACC champion. A former Linn-Mar prep, Ryan...
2021-11-021h 11The Run Around IowaIMT D.M. Marathon, Nuttycombe, Pink Classic, Augustana, Lewis & Clarke, Drews/Neubuer Invite resultsLance opens a busy podcast with reports of national awards for six Iowa collegians. He then delves into the race report from the IMT Des Moinea Marathon, where former Iowa State All-American David Too won in his marathon debut. Hear from Too, women's marathon runner-up Emma Hudton and half marathon winners Mason Frank and Samantha Wingert. The report moves to the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitationa, where Wesley Kiptoo lead Iowa State's team victory over 26 other ranked teams. The Cyclone women also finished 9th behind standout Cailie Logue's seventh-place finish. Former Cyclone standout Abby Caldwell comes on the show to talk about...
2021-10-191h 21The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 51: Reports from Chicago, Boston marathons, Fort Hayes, Dordt, Mount Mercy meetsLance gives an update on his final marathon in Boston on Monday. Then he talks about the standout performance by former Drake University runner Reed Fischer as well a near top-10 finish from former Iowa runner Diane Nukuri at the Chicago Marathon. The college cross country report starts with Caroline Cunningham's win at the Fort Hays State meet, followed by the Dordt men's dominant performance at their home meet. It ends with the Gramd View men topping the field at the Mount Mercy Seminole Valley Stampede on Saturday that also featured another good battle between the top runners from St...
2021-10-1437 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 49: Paine, Gans Creek, Briar Cliff, Brissman-Lundeen and Dan Huston Invite resultsLance opens the show by chatting about Iowa State's 2021-22 indoor and outdoor track and field schedule. He jumps into the meet report with the Joe Paine Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, and the Gans Creek Invitational in Columbia, Missouri, where the Iowa women were third and a Drake University runner was the top female from Iowa colleges. He talks about a former Sioux City North prep's win at the Briar Cliff Invitational on Friday and a record-setting day by a Loras College runner in Rock Island, Illinois. He closes the report with a dominant performance by the Wartburg College...
2021-10-0544 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 48: Top results from Griak Invite, Quad Cities Marathon races, Viking InvitationalLance highlights the win by Iowa State senior Cailie Logue at Griak, as well as the team and individual battle between BYU and Connor Mantz and the Cyclones and Wesley Kiptoo. He brings on former All-Big 12 runner Abby Caldwell to talk about the encouraging performance by Iowa State. The race results also feature great head-to-head battles between the Runablaze and new Running Wild races at the Quad Cities Marathon half marathon and 5K races. An Iowa-heavy group of runners from host Grand View, St. Ambrose and Indian Hills led the way at Saturday's Viking Invitational.
2021-09-281h 02The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 46: Greeno/Dirksen, Southern Stampede, Redbird and Catholic Championship meetsLance talks about pro triathlete Matt Hanson's surgery before going into race results led by former Iowa All-American Erik Sowinski in Kenya and the Iowa women's cross country team's win at the Greeno/Dirksen meet in Lincoln. Iowa Western and Iowa Central runners were dominant in Nebraska. Two former Tritons also starred at the Southern Stampede in Missouri. He also talks about a Drake runner's high finish at the Redbird Invitational and a former Pleasant Valley prep grabbing a runner-up finish at a meet in Nashville. He closes with Ironman 70.3 and road racing highlights.
2021-09-2145 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 44: USA 10 Mile Championships, Blazing 5K, Luther College and Les Duke meetsLance talks about Blake Boldon staying on as Drake's director of track and cross country, the cancelation of the Living History Farms cross country race and follows up on the lifesaving honor for Brian Llamas. The race report includes items on Biya Simbassa's win and former Drake runner Reed Fischer's third place at the USA 10 Mile Championships. It also featured the 10-mile road race debut of Iowa native Jenny Simpson, who was runner-up, with former Cyclone Annie Frisbie third. Lance also breaks down the record-setting Runablaze 5K in Sunday and Loras College taking team titles at the Luther All-American meet...
2021-09-1452 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 43: USA 20K Championships, Hawkeye Invitational, Augustana Twilight, Kurtt InviteLance first gives an update on Sioux City native Shelby Houlihan and her drug suspension. He also talks about a former Iowa State athlete who is a hero and another who is pregnant and will miss the fall marathon season. The race results start with the USA 20K Championships, where Sioux City native Biya Simbassa nearly picked up the win. He also details the top finishers at Friday's Hawkeye Invitational and brings on former Cyclone Abby Caldwell to get her thoughts on the Cyclone women's performance. Hear Iowans' results also from the Missouri XC Opener, the Texas Tech Open, the...
2021-09-071h 03The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 41: items on Daniel Soto, Jenny Simpson, Matt Hanson, Erik Sowinski, Dam to DSMLance talks about former Valley Tiger and Iowa runner Soto's move to the Hansons-Brooks racing team and Simpson's entry in the Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Hanson's performance at the Collins Cup leads off thr race results, with the former Hawkeye Sowinski and former Cyclone Hillary Bor racing in Europe. Also former UNI athlete Jessica Heim's result at Paralympics, plus wins from Danna Herrick and Caleb Appleton at Dam to DSM and Kallin Kahn at Nebraska State Fair Marathon.
2021-08-3132 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 40: Abby Caldwell on start of ISU cross country practices and Drake, UNI schedulesLance takes a deep dive into the Iowa State program with former Cyclone All-Big performer and podcast regular Abby Caldwell. Abby talks about the return of Frank Hayes to Ames, the previous regime and the effect on recruiting, one big reason she loved running for Amy Rudolph, mottos adopted over the years and lack of drama on the women's team. Also, a breakdown of Drake and UNI's cross country schedules and a small race report.
2021-08-2442 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 36: Former Iowa collegians at Olympics, club racing news, chat with Abby CaldwellHost Lance Bergeson breaks down Urbandale native Karissa Schweizer's Tokyo Olympic 5,000 finals race, and exits by former Iowa State runner Hillary Bor and ex-Iowa Central runner Adva Cohen in the 3,000 steeplechase first round. Lance talks about the many new faces are coming to the Runablaze Iowa team, as well as a new race team forming in eastern Iowa. And a new regular feature is announced featuring Caldwell, a former Waverly-Shell Rock and ISU standout who discusses the new track and field assistants at ISU and the school's future in the Big 12.
2021-08-0351 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 35: A Tokyo Olympics track and field previewLance talks about the eight athletes with Iowa ties who will be competing in Japan over the next nine days, including former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer, ex-Iowa State great Hillary Bor and former Iowa Central runner Adva Cohen. He also breaks down the top contenders for gold from the 800 meters all the way to the marathon.
2021-07-2942 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 34: ISU, Iowa signings, top results from Bix 7, USATF Masters Outdoors, Iowa GamesLance breaks down two important grad transfers coming to Iowa State, a new Iowa recruit, a looming shakeup in the Big 12 Conference, injury updates on Katy Jermann and Brogan Austin and a personal highlight from the 47th Quad-City Times Bix 7 in Davenport. He also lists the top Iowans and former and current Iowa collegians at the Bix 7 and talks about an American record set by an Iowan at the USATF Masters Outdoors meet. Plus, race updates on Festus Lagat and Alexina Wilson and results from the Elvelopet and Iowa Games cross country races.
2021-07-2750 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 30: Coaching moves at Iowa Central, Iowa State, a Midnight Madness race report.Lance details the change in head track and field coach at national power Iowa Central, tells about two new assistant coaches at Iowa State and one at Iowa, and provides a recap from wins by former Cyclone David Too and Runablaze Iowa's Pasca Myers at the 50th Midnight Madness, plus the top finishers at Moonlight Chase, Whiterock Ultra, Iowa Games triathlon and duathlon and several other weekend races.
2021-07-1333 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 12: A conversation with Voice of the Drake Relays Mike Jay.The former high school coach talks about his favorite moments from the recent Drake Relays, preparing for meets, his path to announcing, his favorite meet, his unwavering support of athletes and the surprise growth of his Track Guy Foundation that delivers shoes to youths and funds scholarships for high school seniors. Mike also plays the association game, describing Iowa track and field athletes Shelby Houlihan, Erik Sowinski, Karissa Schweizer, Alexis Wilson, Thomas Pollard, Lisa Uhl and Jenny Simpson in three words or less.
2021-04-3057 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 11: Recap of Drake Relays, Oregon Relays, Fighting Illini Relays, Kip Janvrin OpenInterviews with Drake Relays champions Daniel Nixon and Roshon Roomes of Iowa State, former Garner-Hayfield prep Reece Smith and Dordt College's Matthew Van Eps, plus a full recap of distance running events from the Drake Relays, Oregon Relays, Fighting Illini Relays, John McDonnell Invitational, Kip Janvrin Open, the Valley O.NE marathon and half marathon and Sioux Falls Skedaddle.
2021-04-271h 06The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 10: A conversation with the Flag Guy, Waukee's Bruce Huckfeldt.Bruce is running a mile in every Iowa city in the next year to raise funds for @mission_22, whose goal is to support veterans and stop the cycle of suicide. The central Iowa bartender and new Capital Striders running club board member chats about the pride of carrying the American flag in every one of his shorter running races, his seemingly nonstop energy, being a role model for his children, a new triathlon challenge and his affinity for arcade games
2021-04-2236 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 9: Drake Relays, IM 70.3 Florida, Virginia Challenge, K.T. Woodman ClassicDiving deep into Drake Relays present and past, recaps from Ironman 70.3 Florida, Iowa State at Virgina Challenge, Drake at K.T. Woodman Classic, Iowa at Husker B1G Invite, UNI at Gibson Invitational, Sioux City Relays, Augustana Meet of Champions, Mount Mercy Mustang Open and Drake Relays Road Races.
2021-04-2053 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 8: Blazing 10K, Jim Duncan Invitational, Joe Walker Inv., B1G Inv., IM Texas 70.3Former U of I runner Meghan Peyton's move to Oregon, interviews with Austjn O'Brien, Kevin Lewis, Pasca Myers, Peyton, Katy Jermann, Jessica Hruska and Tyson Wieland from Blazing 10K road race, recaps from Jim Duncan Invitational, Joe Walker Invitational, B1G Indiana Invite No. 2, South Dakota Challenge, Wichita State Open, Ironman Texas 70.3, NAIA cross country nationals, Center Trails races, Loop the Lake.
2021-04-131h 05The Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 7: A conversation with former Team USA Minnesota coach and author Dennis BarkerDennis talks about his time at Iowa State and briefly holding the 10,000-meter record there, the most talented runner he coached at Team USA Minnesota, the Minnesota runners and the events of 1972 that inspired him to write "The River Road," the new book he is working on and why he's coaching track and field at a private college preparatory school.
2021-04-0856 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 6: Recapping the week in Iowa track and field.Items on Dave Paulsen, Drake Relays, Blazing 10K, Hayward Premiere, B1G Florida Invitational, USD Early Bird, SBU Bearcat Invitational, Loras College Mid-Week Invite.
2021-04-0646 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 5: Track and field results and more.Results from Blue Oval Invitational, B1G Invitational, Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays and Raleigh Relays, plus a new segment that looks at the past.
2021-03-3037 min