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Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #108: Host Roundtable with Kara, Shanna, and ChrisWith crazy lives and busy schedules, it's been a minute since we published an episode, but we are excited to release this roundtable on recent current events in the realm of clean sport. Hosts Kara Goucher, Shanna Burnette, and Chris McClung all join to provide life updates and discuss: - Bizarre cheating scandals in chess and fishing - Doping positive for Simona Halep (former tennis #1) - Gold medal upgrade for former guest Lashinda Demus - Recent Kenyan doping busts (including 2021 Boston champ and 3 pacemakers for Kipchoge's sub 2) - News of a previous doping su...2022-11-2259 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #104: Host Roundtable with Kara, Shanna, and ChrisWe are BACK for a new season of Clean Sport Collective Podcast episodes, and we start this season just like we did the last one with a host round table with Kara, Shanna, and Chris. We get personal updates from the crew and then talk about some of the big topics in recent months from the world of #cleansport including the Russian doping scandal in figure skating at the Winter Olympics, the confirmed lifetime ban for Alberto Salazar via SafeSport, a recent 10 year ban for Blessing Okagbare in Track and Field, and why Major League Baseball isn’t...2022-03-011h 08
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #93: Courtney Dauwalter, 2x Champion and Course Record Holder at UTMBCourtney Dauwalter is already one of the greatest ultra runners of all-time, and she's far from finished. She recently won her second Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in course record time. She's won the Western States 100, the Tahoe 200, the Moab 240, and the US edition of Big's Backyard Ultra, finishing with 283.3 miles completed over nearly 57 hours. It seems that she gets better as the races get longer and harder. Did you know that she grew up in Minnesota where she got her start in sport in gymnastics, soccer and floor hockey? Or, that she was a state cross-country skiing champion...2021-09-2053 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #92: Host Roundtable on Shelby Houlihan (and more)It was a busy summer for your Clean Sport Collective hosts, but we are excited to be back to you with new content, starting this week with a host roundtable. In this episode, we give you quick updates on the lives of Kara, Shanna, and Chris and then dive right into the deep end to discuss the biggest cases of the summer. We cover the Alberto Salazar SafeSport ban, the Sha'Carri Richardson and Brianna McNeal cases, and of course, our perspectives on the Shelby Houlihan decision. This episode is just us calling it how we...2021-09-1355 min
The Running Explained Podcasts1/e27 The Art & Science of Pacing with Chris McClung (@roguechris)My guest this week is Chris McClung of Rogue Running, host of the Running Rogue podcast and co-host of the Clean Sport Collective podcast with Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette, and I couldn't think of a better guest to discuss this week's topic: PACING!
What IS pacing?
The relationship between your pace and your effort
How to effectively use your watch to pace yourself (& how NOT to use it)
Finding your 'EASY PACE' and why easy running is important
Using effort and heart rate to find your 'easy'
Race pacing strategies
"Banking time" as a race strategy - yay or n...2021-07-1359 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #90: Zola Budd Pieterse, Two-Time World Cross Country ChampionZola Budd Pieterse has every reason in the world to hate the sport of track and field, but she doesn't. Instead, she gives back to it in ways that will help today's young stars experience it in a much more positive way than she did. It has not, however, been an easy journey. Zola grew up on a farm in South Africa before suddenly being thrust on the world stage at the age of 17 when she ran a world record time in the 5000m. That time would not be ratified by the IAAF because it did not...2021-05-1052 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #87: Anthony Famiglietti, Two-Time Olympian in the SteeplechaseYou might know Anthony Famiglietti (nicknamed “Fam”) as the two-time Olympian in the steeplechase with an aggressive, front-running style on the track. You may not know his other side as the quiet, introverted artist who sees the world a little different than the rest of us, including a unique perspective on the world of clean sport. In this episode with Kara, Shanna, and Chris, we get to meet both sides of him, Anthony and Fam, the artist and the athlete. Anthony grew up on Long Island and was first introduced to the world of sport with a skat...2021-04-1959 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #84: Dawn Harper-Nelson, 4-Time Medalist in the 100m HurdlesYou don't want to miss this episode with Dawn Harper-Nelson because we can't think of a better person to showcase on this International Women's Day. Dawn is a fierce competitor and loving mom with an absolutely infectious personality. She's earned 4 global championship medals on the track including a gold, 2 silvers, and a bronze, but her story has impact well beyond the podium. In this episode with Shanna and Chris, Dawn opens up about her journey from growing up in East St. Louis to now raising a daughter of her own in the same area. She talks about...2021-03-081h 11
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #83: Kevin Hanson, Co-founder and Coach of Hansons-Brooks Distance ProjectThere are few in the sport that have so selflessly given back to it as Kevin Hanson, and he's been doing it for the last 40+ years. He has coached at every level from high school to community college to the pros. He and his brother started and continue to run the Hanson's Running Shops near Detroit, Michigan, and of course, they are also the co-founders and coaches of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, the program that produced Olympian and Boston Marathon Champion Desiree Linden. In this episode, Chris and Shanna talk to Kevin about his journey from growing...2021-03-011h 13
Beer Mile PodcastEp20 - Clean Sport Collective: Kara Goucher, Shanna Burnette, Chris McClung on Doping, Supershoes, Alberto Salazar, and Bashing Tom BradyKara Goucher, Shanna Burnette, and Chris McClung of Clean Sport Collective join the podcast to talk all things doping, supershoes, drug testing process, Alberto Salazar, and more. They also go behind the scenes of Clean Sport Collective as an organization and their goals around telling the stories of clean athletes through their Clean Sport Collective podcast. Take the pledge on cleansport.org and tag @the_beer_mile and @cleansportco on Instagram.
Adam and Chris announce they're sponsoring the Men's 1500m at the Texas Qualifier on February 27 and continue #ShootYourShot with Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Tom Brady.
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Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #82: Jim Walmsley, 4-Time Ultra Runner of the YearYou know Jim Walmsley as the 4-time ultra runner of the year who owns the course record at the Western States 100, the 50-mile world record, and now the US 100K record. You probably also know him as the trail runner who ran a 1:04 half marathon on the roads to qualify and compete in the Olympic Marathon Trials with the road specialists, where he finished a respectable 22nd last February. But, did you know that he won a state cross country title in high school in Arizona? Or, that he attended the US Air Force Academy in Colorado...2021-02-141h 16
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #80: Alexi Pappas, Olympian, Filmmaker, and Author of BraveyFor a professional runner, the resume of Alexi Pappas looks a little different than most. Even though she is an Olympian and 10,000m record holder for Greece, her running accolades might not even be at the top of the list. She's also an actress, filmmaker, and now author of her own memoir Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas. Her journey in life, however, has not been an easy one. In this episode, Kara and Shanna talk with Alexi about the challenges she has faced and the life lessons that have come along the way...2021-01-2459 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #79: Ali Jawad, 3-Time Paralympian in PowerliftingWe dare you to tell Ali Jawad that he can't do something. He will probably prove you wrong just as he's been doing his entire life. Ali was born without legs, but he has never viewed that as a disadvantage. At age 7, he dreamed of being on an Olympic podium after watching Michael Johnson win double golds in the 200m and 400m in Atlanta. He finally made that dream come true by winning a silver medal in Rio in 2016 in his third Paralympic Games. The journey to that podium was not an easy one. In fact, Ali...2021-01-1754 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode 78: Mikel Thomas, 3-Time Olympian in the 110m HurdlesTrack and field is full of thousands of athletes who train hard, seeking glory without a sponsor and unsure of where they might earn their next check to cover rent and food. Mikel Thomas is one of those athletes, and in spite of all of his challenges, he's grinded to 3 Olympic Games and podium finishes at the Pan Am Games and NACAC Championships (for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean). Plus, he is now an advocate on topics that include athletes' rights and clean sport, even while he is attempting to make a 4th Olympic team...2021-01-101h 18
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #77: Shalane Flanagan, Silver Medalist and 4-Time OlympianWe are excited to kick off the podcast in 2021 with one of the greatest American distance runners of all time - Shalane Flanagan. From the roads to the track to the grass and mud of a cross-country course, her resumé of accomplishments pretty much has it all: 3-time NCAA champion, 4-time Olympian, Olympic silver medalist, 18-time US champion, World XC bronze, NYC Marathon champion, and former American record holder for all distances from 3K, 5K, 10K and 15K. Even with this amazing list of accolades, we may never know Shalane's true accomplishments because many of her major ra...2021-01-041h 03
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #76: Eilish McColgan, 2-Time Olympian for Great BritainWhat is it like growing up as the daughter of one of the greatest distance runners of all-time? Surprisingly normal actually. In this episode, Eilish McColgan, the daughter of episode 60 guest Liz McColgan, joins Chris and Kara to talk about her own running journey from childhood club star to 2-time Olympian. Not pressured into it by her distance-running parents, she fell in love with the sport all on her own, making her journey uniquely beautiful. Eilish details her up and down journey where she endured a performance plateau in high school before breakout performances in...2020-11-301h 15
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #75: Leo Manzano, Olympic Silver Medalist in the 1500mLeo Manzano’s story should be a simple picture of everything that is beautiful about track and field. Mexican-born, he moved to small-town Texas at a young age and had to negotiate with his father to join the middle school cross country team by agreeing to work over the summer to help his family pay the bills. Once on that team, he fell in love with the sport, and then with his raw talent combined with grit, determination, perseverance, and lots of hard work, he went on to earn 9 state titles, 5 NCAA championships, 10-straight podium finishes at US...2020-11-151h 17
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #74: Frank Lara, US 15K ChampionFor Frank Lara, there is so much bittersweet about winning his first national title. He earned his first podium in a US road championship less than a year after turning pro. He was ecstatic with his second-place finish on the day only to find out that he was beaten by a drug cheat with a prior suspension for using EPO. Still, he celebrated while the world was outraged for him, and he waited patiently for the much needed 2nd place prize money to supplement his part-time paycheck. The prize money never came. He forgot about it and...2020-11-0946 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #73: Malindi Elmore, Olympian and Canadian Record Holder in the MarathonOlympian in the 1500m in 2004. Podium finisher at the Ironman distance in 2016. Canadian record holder in the marathon in 2020. Malindi has 16 years of competing at a high-level as a pro, and she isn't finished yet with a potential spot at Tokyo 2021 pending selection by Athletics Canada. Malindi's longevity and range in endurance sports is beyond impressive, but perhaps more impressive and inspiring, is the mindset that helped her achieve these results. Malindi joins Chris and Kara in this episode to talk about it all from growing up playing soccer in British Columbia (BC) to competing at Stanford w...2020-11-0155 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #72: Paula Aranda, Chair of the Board for USA WeightliftingPaula Aranda is the Chair of the Board for USA Weightlifting. As a 31-year-old woman of color, her background is unfortunately all too rare within sports governance. Perhaps equally rare is her clear and unequivocal stance on clean sport. USA Weightlifting is currently locked in an international battle for the integrity of its sport as the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) tries to protect a culture of secrecy, bribery, and cheating. With Paula at the helm, USA Weightlifting recently took a stand via public statement to admonish the actions of the international governing body. This statement had us g...2020-10-2544 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #71: Ross Tucker, Sports ScientistWe are excited to welcome Ross Tucker back to the show! He joined us in a special episode in January to discuss the great shoe debate, and this time we learn more about his background growing up in South Africa before turning to discuss all of the major issues of today. Chris and Adam lead this discussion as Ross talks about growing up in a small, industrial town in South Africa. He describes how checking out the only book on running in his local library would change the course of his life and career. That book - Lo...2020-10-191h 22
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #70: Lee Troop, Coach and 3-Time Olympian in the MarathonLee Troop grew up in Geelong, Australia and started running as an elementary school kid with his dad. His journey from that kid to become a 3-time Olympian and then ultimately to become coach of Olympic marathon team member Jacob Riley is equal parts fascinating and inspiring. The journey has been far from easy, however, and Chris and Shanna chat with Lee about it all. He shares the story of the personal transformation of his father that would lead them to start running together. He discusses when he knew running could be career for him in spite o...2020-10-111h 20
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #69: Host Roundtable with Kara, Shanna, Adam, and ChrisThis week, we take a break from interviews for a Clean Sport Collective host roundtable to discuss current events in the world of clean sport. Chris moderates while Shanna, Kara, and Adam weigh in with their perspectives. Topics include recent doping sanctions in the pro and amateur ranks, the use of CBD, bribery charges for the former President of World Athletics, the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on Lance Armstrong, and of course, how the great shoe debate is now moving from the roads to the track. On the positive side, we finish by discussing inspiring moments with recent...2020-10-051h 23
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #68: Allyson Felix, Named to Time 100 List of Most Influential People of 2020It's rare for a track & field athlete to appear on Time's List of the 100 Most Influential People of the year, but there is no one more deserving than Allyson Felix for everything she represents both on and off the track. To celebrate Allyson this week for receiving this great honor, we are replaying our prior interview with her (recorded in September 2019). In this conversation with Chris and Kara, we begin with a quick introduction on her background in sport and then dive into two topics on which Allyson's voice is so important: maternity rights and clean sport.2020-09-2835 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #67: Brian Beckstead, Co-Founder of Altra RunningOne of the best ways to support #cleansport is to buy products from companies that have signed the Clean Sport pledge. Altra Running is one of those companies. In this episode, Shanna and Kara interview Altra co-founder Brian Beckstead. Brian shares the story of how Altra was born from his entry into the sport by following the footsteps of his older sisters to meeting his co-founder Golden Harper on the first day of high school cross-country. He and Golden went on to work together in a specialty running store where they began to modify shoes at home t...2020-09-2145 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #66: Francie Larrieu Smith, Five-Time Olympian in Track and FieldDid you know that women weren't allowed to compete in the 1500m in the Olympics until 1972 in Munich or in the 10,000m until 1988 in Seoul? As a pioneer for women in track and field, Francie Larrieu Smith competed in both of those events. All-in-all, she made 5 Olympic teams in three different distances including the marathon in 1992. In this conversation with Kara and Shanna (and a special guest co-host), Francie talks about growing up as one of nine children where she aspired to be an Olympian from a very early age in spite of not having access to...2020-09-131h 03
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #65: Marla Runyan, Four-Time Olympian and Paralympian in Track and FieldShe won 6 Paralympic medals including 5 golds. She competed in two Olympics in the 1500m and 5000m. She won 3 national titles in both the 1500m and 5000m on the track. She won US road championships at 4 different distances from the 5K up to the marathon. She finished 4th at the NYC Marathon, and she did it all as a legally blind athlete who never viewed her condition as a limitation or excuse. In this fascinating conversation, Kara and Chris talk to Marla Runyan about her journey in sport from playing soccer as a kid to learning to high j...2020-09-061h 36
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #64: Don Kardong, 4th Place in the 1976 Olympic MarathonYou've heard the story of Frank Shorter and how he was robbed of a second gold medal in the 1976 Olympic Marathon (discussed in episode 15). But, have you heard the story of the fourth place finisher that day - American Don Kardong. He finished just 3 seconds out of bronze on that day and should be the rightful holder of that medal after the winner Waldemar Cierpinski was later implicated in a state-sponsored doping program in East Germany. Even though the International Olympic Committee has acknowledged that cheating occurred, they have yet to correct the record because the statute...2020-08-311h 05
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #63: Summer Sanders, Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming and Sports Commentator"I really need athletes and coaches and executives within national governing bodies to understand... there is no gray area." - Summer Sanders. We agree. There is no gray area when it comes to clean sport. There is also no gray area when it comes to how much we loved this conversation with Summer Sanders. She is exactly the person you hope she would be - real, funny, relatable, and an absolute inspiration in sport and in life. She also happens to be a 4-time Olympic medalist (including 2 golds) and has an equally impressive career in sports commentating. 2020-08-231h 07
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #62: Brad Stulberg, Author and Performance Coach"If there was ever a time for mass-market doping to become even more widespread, for an 'anything goes' mechanistic mindset to take hold, this is it. Sport needs not to add fuel to this trend but to buck it; to serve as a strong counter-balancing force. To be a final frontier that reminds people what humans—not super-humans—are capable of." Those are the words of author, performance coach, and Clean Sport Collective contributor Brad Stulberg. Brad is co-author of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox with episode #26 guest Steve Magness. Through his writing and his...2020-08-1651 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #61: Jon Rankin, US Junior Champion in the 1500m and Founder of Go Be More ApparelJon Rankin is a self-described dreamer, and his story is one that is packed with equal doses of heartbreak and inspiration. In this conversation with Kara and Chris, you will hear about how he fell in love with the sport at the age of 14 watching Michael Johnson earn double golds in the 200 and 400 in Atlanta in 1996 and promptly announced to his parents that he would be an Olympian some day. You will hear about his up-and-down high school career where he overcame a performance plateau his senior year to receive just enough attention from UCLA to make...2020-08-101h 20
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #60: Liz McColgan, World Champion in the 10,000 MetersLiz McColgan is a legend and pioneer in the sport of track and field. She won the first-ever women's 10K at the Commonwealth Games in 1986. She competed in the first-ever Olympic 10,000 meter event for women in Seoul in 1988 (and earned a silver). She became a World Champion in 1991 just 9 months after giving birth to her daughter. She won the first-ever World Half Marathon Championship for women in 1992, and she won 3 World Marathon Majors (before they were called that) with victories in NYC, London, and Tokyo. She was also a pioneer in less fortunate ways as an athlete...2020-08-021h 11
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #59: Tianna Bartoletta, World and Olympic Champion in the Long Jump"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort." - Jesse Owens. Tianna Bartoletta is no stranger to determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. She won 9 high school state titles to match her idol from the same state of Ohio - Jesse Owens. She went to the University of Tennessee on a full academic scholarship. She became a world champion in the long jump at the age of 19. Over the next 12 years, she won 8 other global championship medals including 5 more golds. She is...2020-07-261h 16
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #58: Travis Tygart, CEO of USADAWith this episode, we welcome back Travis Tygart to the show. Travis is the CEO of the US Anti-Doping Agency and was our very first guest to join the podcast in episode #1. In this episode, Kara and Chris chat with Travis on the latest in clean sport news including the impact of the pandemic and the delayed Olympics on anti-doping efforts in the US and around the world. Travis talks about the initial impact of the stay-at-home orders on USADA in March and the details behind Project Believe, a program to experiment with virtual testing during this...2020-07-191h 14
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #57: Sanya Richards-Ross, World and Olympic Champion in the 400mYou might know Sanya Richards-Ross as an athlete, but do you know Sanya Richards-Ross as a person? When it comes to the 400 meters, Sanya Richards-Ross is one of the greatest of all-time. She has 14 global championship medals including 10 golds. She's a world and Olympic champion. She's run under 50 seconds a record 49 times and still owns the US national record of 48.70 from 2006. It is fascinating to dig into what made her so great on the track, but perhaps more fascinating is what made her want to do it clean and do it with integrity. In this i...2020-07-1256 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #56: Christian Taylor, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in the Triple JumpChristian Taylor is a name you need to know. He’s one of the most dominant athletes in his discipline – the triple jump. He’s won 6 of the last 7 global outdoor championships dating back to 2011 including 2 Olympic and 4 World Championship gold medals. He is President of the recently formed Athletics Association, an athlete’s union created to advocate for athlete-centered change in the sport. And, he is an outspoken advocate for clean sport. In this wide-ranging interview, Kara and Chris begin by discussing Christian’s childhood growing up as a multi-sport athlete where he played soccer, football, and golf b...2020-07-051h 19
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #55: Matt Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of TracksmithMatt Taylor grew up in the industrial city of Pittsburgh, PA with a family history in the steel and coal industries. As that city (and its industries evolved), his father lost his job with a steel company. His dad's career struggles and then watching his mom start a store of her own planted a seed for Matt that he wanted to eventually pursue entrepreneurship as well. Meanwhile, he played basketball and ran track and cross country growing up which began a connection to sport that he would eventually carry with him to Yale and then well beyond...2020-06-2754 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #54: Lashinda Demus, World Champion in the 400m HurdlesImagine missing the Olympic team by .14 seconds in 2008 after working so hard to return from having twins and becoming a mom the first time. Then four years later, imagine nearly tearing your hamstring off the bone just a few months before the Olympic Trials, putting your shot at redemption in doubt. Imagine traveling to Germany away from your kids to see a special doctor and working so hard every day in rehab just to make it to the Olympic Trials to earn a spot on the team. Imagine the relief of making that team, the additional month of painful...2020-06-2157 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #53: Gary Hall Jr, 5x Olympic Gold Medalist in SwimmingMany remember Gary Hall, Jr as the 10-time Olympic medalist (five gold, three silver, two bronze) who dominated in the 50 and 100m freestyle for 3 Olympics. Or, they remember his bold antics on the pool deck from wearing a boxing robe and shorts to line up behind the blocks to talking trash with the Australians in advance of the 4 x 100m freestyle relay in Sydney in 2000. But, do you know the Gary Hall, Jr who twice left renowned swim coaches to take a different path because he knew his body needed something different than the traditional approach at...2020-06-141h 11
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #52: Aisha Praught Leer, Commonwealth Games Champion in the SteeplechaseIn this episode, we learn the fascinating back story of how Aisha Praught Leer became a Commonwealth Games champion in the steeplechase, while also evolving into an outspoken champion for #cleansport. Aisha grew up in Illinois where she competed in a variety of sports but developed an initial focus in competitive cheerleading. In a twist of fate, cheerleading politics led her to quit that sport and turn her attention to the track where she found her niche in the mile before later adding the steeplechase while in college at Illinois State University. At Illinois State, she finished 2n...2020-06-071h 18
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #51: Betsy Andreu, Truth Teller in CyclingBetsy Andreu was there when Lance Armstrong first admitted to doping in a hospital room in Indianapolis while preparing for cancer treatment. She heard him rattle off the performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) that he used well before winning his first tour including EPO, HGH, cortisone, and steroids. She was shocked not just by this revelation but also by the lack of surprise exhibited by everyone else in the room including his coach, business associates, sponsors, and yes, her now-husband Frankie who was one of Lance's cycling teammates. That moment would change her life forever. Growing up in Dearborn...2020-05-311h 15
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #50: Floyd Landis, Banned Tour de France Champion and Cycling WhistleblowerIt is easy to villify those who have made bad decisions. When someone is willing to tell the whole truth, show remorse, and help build a better future, however, then we believe their story should be told to perhaps prevent others from making the same choices. With that in mind, we bring you this interview with cycling whistleblower Floyd Landis. Born and raised in the Mennonite community in southeastern Pennsylvania, Floyd started his career in cycling as a mountain biker. He had quick success there winning a junior national championship before switching to the roads where he t...2020-05-241h 16
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #49: Lindsay Crouse, Journalist for the NY TimesIn this episode, we dig into the story behind the stories as Shanna and Kara interview NY Times journalist Lindsay Crouse. In 2019, Lindsay helped break two of the biggest stories of the year, one with Alysia Montano and Allyson Felix on maternity rights for athletes and the other with Mary Cain on her abuse while training with Alberto Salazar at the Nike Oregon Project. Both stories drove critical conversations and paved the path for change in the areas of #dreammaternity and #fixgirlssports. Interestingly, breaking these stories is not Lindsay's main job at the NY Times, and at least one...2020-05-1854 min
The Running for Real PodcastShanna Burnette: There Is Hope For Clean SportIn the running world we have witnessed some really heart-wrenching events. When you work for years to come seconds short of a podium position, the contention and controversy can quickly rise. Running is a beautiful sport, but it’s not always pretty. It’s simple, instinctive, and accessible; but it’s also competitive, agonizing, and at times, mercenary. Athletes such as Kara Goucher have faced the media and brands head-on in an attempt to play by the rules and work hard. Dealing with doping, fame, and money has made the sport of running occasionally cringeworthy. Shanna Burnette has se...2020-05-151h 03
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #48: Ben Rosario, Coach of Team NAZ EliteBen Rosario is the founder and head coach of Team NAZ Elite sponsored by Hoka, but he has done it all in our sport. He's competed in 2 Olympic Marathon Trials, finished 2nd in the US Marathon Championships, owned a running store in St. Louis, directed meets and events, and coached athletes of all levels. He, of course, coaches 4 of our prior guests from this year including Scott Fauble, Stephanie Bruce, Kellyn Taylor, and Olympic Trials Champion Aliphine Tuliamuk. Having seen the sport of running from all sides, Ben brings a sharp and unique perspective to a host o...2020-05-1155 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #47: Jim Ryun, First High Schooler to Run a Sub 4 MileWith this week's guest, we shift from a legend in the hurdles to a legend in the mile as Shanna and Chris interview Jim Ryun. In 1964, Jim Ryun burst on the track scene at the age of 17 by running the first sub-4-minute mile by a high school boy. He did it after only 2 years as a runner, and then just a month later, he would earn a spot on the US Olympic team for the 1964 Tokyo Games. Of course, that was just the beginning of a storied career that included 3 Olympic Games, an Olympic Silver Medal, and 6 world...2020-05-0353 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #46: Edwin Moses, The G.O.A.T. in the 400m HurdlesEdwin Moses began participating in track and field at an early age, but no one could have predicted where it would take him. Undersized in high school, he wasn't recruited to run track in college, and instead, went to Morehouse College on an academic scholarship to study physics. Morehouse didn't even have a track on campus, but Edwin kept training anyway using other facilities around Atlanta. While still at Morehouse, everything would change for him in 1976 when he ran his first 400m hurdle race and discovered his signature event. Just 4 months later, he would win Olympic gold...2020-04-2536 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #45: Kara Interviews Shanna and Chris + Listener QuestionsIn this episode, we mix things up with a get-to-know-your-hosts episode followed by listener questions. Kara takes the lead to interview co-hosts Shanna Burnette and Chris McClung. She asks about how they are both coping with the quarantine life balancing full-time jobs and 3 kids each. Then, digs into their backgrounds in sport and the key life moments that made them who they are today. You will learn about Shanna's path to becoming a state champion in Nevada and the devastating moment she learned of her father's passing while at the University of Colorado and how it would c...2020-04-181h 19
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #45: Kara Interviews Shanna and Chris + Listener QuestionsIn this episode, we mix things up with a get-to-know-your-hosts episode followed by listener questions. Kara takes the lead to interview co-hosts Shanna Burnette and Chris McClung. She asks about how they are both coping with the quarantine life balancing full-time jobs and 3 kids each. Then, digs into their backgrounds in sport and the key life moments that made them who they are today. You will learn about Shanna's path to becoming a state champion in Nevada and the devastating moment she learned of her father's passing while at the University of Colorado and how it would c...2020-04-181h 19
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #44: Bob Kennedy, 2-Time Olympian in the 5000mBob Kennedy is one of the most talented and consistent distance runners in US history. During his career, he was a 2-time Olympian, earned American records in the 3000m, 2 mile, and 5000m races and became the first non-African runner to break 13:00 in the 5000. As he says himself in this interview, if it wasn't for performance-enhancing drugs (PED), he would probably be an Olympic medalist. Instead, he would "settle" for 6th place in the 5000m at the Olympics in 1996 where he took the lead with 2 laps to go in front of an electric crowd in Atlanta. Is he...2020-04-121h 17
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #43: Jessie Diggins, Gold Medalist in XC SkiingWe could all use a smile or two right now, and we believe this interview will give you just that. Jessie Diggins and her teammate Kikkan Randall won the first ever gold medal for the US in cross country skiing in the Winter Olympics in 2018. You might remember the epic finish as Jessie outsprinted a Swedish and Norwegian athlete to earn gold by half a ski before collapsing and being jumped on by Kikkan in celebration. It was a beautiful moment, but as you will learn in this interview with Kara and Chris, Jessie's story is so much bigger...2020-04-051h 05
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #42: Sally Bergesen, Founder + CEO of OiselleWe are excited to wrap up this series for Women's History Month by interviewing Sally Bergesen, the Founder and CEO of Oiselle. Sally Bergesen founded Oiselle in 2007 and since then has been making both better apparel and big waves in the sport of running. In this interview with Kara and Chris, you will hear about her childhood growing up in Berkeley, CA as a self-proclaimed troublemaker including one funny example of challenging authority in her home economics class. From there, she discusses her parallel journey as a runner and on the road to founding Oiselle, where she...2020-03-291h 03
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #41: Kathrine Switzer, First Woman to Officially Finish the Boston MarathonOn April 19th, 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially finish the Boston Marathon in a time of 4 hours and 20 minutes. During the race, she was attacked by race official Jock Semple who tried to pull her off the course. Jock would not succeed, but the iconic photo of him trying would create an indelible image that would change the future of women in sport forever. From that day forward Kathrine became a catalyst for change, leading the way for women to be able to officially race in the NYC and Boston Marathons as well as...2020-03-2244 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #40: Nancy Hogshead-Makar, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist in SwimmingNancy Hogshead-Makar is an American swimmer who won 3 gold and 1 silver medal at the 1984 Olympics. She was a champion in the pool from a very early age, but her impact on sport and particularly for women in sport extends well beyond the pool. With a law degree from Georgetown University, she's been a long-time champion for women on issues including equal play, Title IX compliance, sexual harassment, abuse and assault, as well as employment, pregnancy, and LGBT discrimination. She is currently the CEO of Champion Women, an organization leading targeted efforts to change policy and advocate for...2020-03-1652 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #39: Aliphine Tuliamuk, Olympic Marathon Trials ChampionIt seems all too perfect for International Women's Day to fall on the same day as the release of this interview. For this episode, we are excited to talk with the new queen of US marathoning Aliphine Tuliamuk who won the US Olympic Marathon Trials last weekend in Atlanta to punch her ticket to Tokyo. Aliphine is a living example of the American dream. She's Kenya-born, one of 32 children, and moved to the US for college, becoming a US citizen in 2016. She now trains with team Hoka NAZ Elite under coach Ben Rosario. At the Trials, she...2020-03-081h 02
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #38: Colleen Quigley, Olympic SteeplechaserWe are excited to kick off a new month with a new theme! March is National Women’s History month so this month’s guests will all be badass women who are athletes and/or advocates for clean sport. For this first episode of the month, we interview Nike-sponsored athlete from the Bowerman Track Club – Colleen Quigley. We often get the critique that we are anti-Nike, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We are simply pro-clean sport, and we will condemn actions by Nike or any brand that are against our mission. At the same tim...2020-03-011h 03
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #37: Sara Hall, 2:22 Marathoner (#6 All-Time)Warning: if you listen to this episode, you might be inspired to run all-out hill repeats with an uncontrollable smile on your face. Sara's love and passion for running is THAT contagious! Sara is a 2:22 marathoner (#6 all-time), but like many of our interviewees in this series, her marathon time only tells a small part of the story. She is a multi-dimensional athlete and person, and Shanna and Kara explore it all in this discussion. Sara talks about her running career including how it began exploring the woods as a kid alone in her home state of California...2020-02-2647 min
Running RogueEpisode #171: Olympic Marathon Trials Preview with Brad HudsonIt's all going down in Atlanta on Saturday starting at 12:08 EST for the men and 12:20 EST for the women. You can watch it all on NBC or NBC Sports Gold. In this episode, we break down both fields and Brad and I give our predictions on how the races will go and who will get top 3 to make the team. If you are in Atlanta, join me with Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette on Saturday at 8:30 am at the Olympic Rings in Centennial Olympic Park near the Trials finish line for a 3 mile fun run with the C...2020-02-241h 05
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #36: Kellyn Taylor, 2:24 Marathoner (#7 All-Time)Kellyn Taylor is a 2:24 marathoner and ranked #7 on the US all-time list, but her story is so much more interesting than a time on the clock. She's also training to be a firefighter, has a passion for fostering children, and is working to instill her trademark mental toughness in her own daughter. In this interview led by Kara and Shanna, we cover it all. Kellyn tells us about her Wisconsin roots where she grew up doing gymnastics and playing soccer before running became her primary sport. She talks about her transition into pro running with MacMillan Elite...2020-02-2357 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #35: Jared Ward, Olympian and 2:09 MarathonerJared Ward is an Olympian and 2:09 marathoner, but he might be more proud of his role as a father to 4, professor at BYU, virtual running coach, or ambassador to a Shark-Tank-featured company (MyoStorm). He is fast on the roads but "juggles" it all well off the race course as well. In this interview, Kara and Chris dig in with Jared on his early running days and his patient progression from 21 minute 5K runner in early high school to finishing 6th at the Olympic Marathon in Rio. He talks about the object that inspired him to join his c...2020-02-201h 04
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #34: Stephanie Bruce, 2:29 Marathoner and US 10K Road ChampionIn this episode, we stay with team NAZ Elite and interview Stephanie (Steph) Bruce. Not all superheroes wear capes and Steph Bruce is an example of that. You already know that she is fast (at both the marathon and 10K distances), but did you know that she's also a running coach, co-founder of Picky Bars, mom of two, and of course, advocate for women in sport and clean sport. In this interview, Shanna and Chris interview Steph, and we cover a wide range of topics. She discusses her running journey including the gut-wrenching turning point that transformed...2020-02-1656 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #33: Scott Fauble, 2:09 Marathoner (Top 10 All-Time)Scott Fauble was the top American at the Boston Marathon and the 2nd ranked marathoner in the US in 2019. His 2:09:09 in Boston makes him the 10th fastest US marathoner of all-time. He trains with team Northern Arizona Elite (NAZ Elite), sponsored by Hoka One One and coached by Ben Rosario. While a state champion in high school, Scott's rise to the top of US marathoning has not be a smooth or predictable road at least for those watching from the outside. Scott talks about his progression in the sport including how he has always set big goals...2020-02-121h 08
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #32: Emily Sisson, 2:23 Marathoner (Fastest US Debut)In this episode, Kara and Chris interview Emily Sisson as we continue our series in the build-up to the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta on February 29th. Emily has had success at every level from high school state champion to 2-time NCAA champion and now 2-time US Champion on the roads in the 5K and 10K. Perhaps more impressive, however, was her first marathon last spring in London where she ran 2:23 to clock the fastest debut ever by an American on a record-eligible course. In this interview, we talk about her start in sport playing soccer and h...2020-02-0957 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #31: Shadrack Biwott, Boston Marathon Podium FinisherShadrack Biwott is one of only three athletes in the men's field for the US Olympic Marathon Trials who has stood on a World Major Marathon podium. He finished 3rd at the Boston Marathon in 2018 in the extreme cold, windy, and rainy conditions that also accompanied Des Linden's victory on the same day. That finish along with his 4th place finish at Boston in 2017 and 5th place at NYC in 2016 give you only the surface reasons needed to suggest he could make an Olympic team on February 29th. In this interview, Kara and Chris dig into so m...2020-02-0556 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #30: Molly Huddle, Olympian and 28-time US ChampionOlympian Molly Huddle has won so many US titles on the track, road, and grass that even she has lost count. As one of the surest bets in US distance running, we *think* she is up to 28 times as a national champion. She is also the first athlete to wear a Clean Sport Collective temporary tattoo in competition when she debuted in the marathon at NYC in 2016. Kara and Shanna lead this one discussing a broad range topics from her early childhood years in sport to her transition to running in high school with only one season o...2020-02-0258 min
Clean Sport CollectiveSpecial Episode: New Shoe Regulations with Ross Tucker, Kara Goucher, and Adam GoucherWorld Athletics (formerly the IAAF) released their updated regulations regarding footwear today. These regulations establish new rules governing the use of prototypes and impose immediate limits on sole thickness (i.e. stack height) and the use of carbon fiber plates. In summary, it appears that the Nike prototype AlphaFly is now banned, but the Nike 4% and Next% are still legal. The AlphaFly was the Nike prototype worn by Eliud Kipchoge to break the 2-hour barrier in the marathon. In addition, competitors to Nike now have until April 30th to release their versions of the Next% in order for their athletes t...2020-02-0140 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #29: Evan Dunfee, World Bronze Medalist in the 50K Race WalkEvan Dunfee is a top name in the sport of elite race walking, but perhaps more importantly, he is an outspoken advocate for both clean sport and athlete rights. Evan finished an agonizing 4th at the Rio Olympics in the 50K race walk and then came back to earn the coveted bronze medal at the World Championships in Doha in 2019. Kara and Chris interview Evan, and they discuss both experiences including the one thing that made that 4th place finish in Rio particularly satisfying (hint: clean athletes), plus how he prepared for the extremely hot...2020-01-2657 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #28: Uli Fluhme, Race Director and Clean Sport Advocate in CyclingWe are excited to introduce you to Uli Fluhme. He is a race director and clean sport advocate in the sport of cycling, and his story is a fascinating one. Uli grew up competing in the world of European cycling where he was on a team that would send athletes to the Olympics. While Uli himself says that "he wasn't good enough for them to waste the drugs on him," he saw firsthand the impact performance enhancing drugs had on the sport and how it affected the lives of his friends. These experiences shaped him a...2020-01-1953 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #27: Desiree Linden, Boston Marathon ChampionWe continue a new year of Clean Sport podcasts with another amazing guest as 2018 Boston Marathon Champion Desiree Linden joins Kara and Chris on the show. You know Des as a two-time Olympian in the marathon with 3 podium finishes in World Marathon Majors including two second place finishes at Boston and Chicago, and then of course her epic win in Boston in 2018 in nor'easter conditions. But, do you know how she started in sport? Did you know that her favorite event in high school and college was the 1500 and that she begged her coach not to make...2020-01-121h 05
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #26: Steve Magness, Nike Oregon Project WhistleblowerWe are excited to kick off a new decade of fighting for clean sport with this powerful episode. Some use the word whistleblower, but we prefer to use the word truth-teller to describe our next guest - Steve Magness. Steve was a precocious talent as a runner in high school and college with a 4:01 personal best in the mile. Along the way, he developed an interest in coaching and that led him down a path to become an assistant coach alongside Alberto Salazar at the Nike Oregon Project (NOP). Little did he know that joining the NOP...2020-01-051h 04
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #25: James Wilks, UFC Fighter and Producer from The Game ChangersIn this episode, Chris and Shanna interview James Wilks, retired UFC Fighter and Producer from the documentary The Game Changers. James was born and raised in England and began experimenting with martial arts at a young age. He progressed to become a black belt in both Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and would go on to compete on the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter, which earned him a spot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As a UFC fighter, he became a welterweight champion before a knee injury forced him to take a break from f...2019-12-2229 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #24: Clean Sport Panel with Rob Krar, Dylan Bowman, Alysia Montaño, and Kara GoucherOn November 15th, the North Face Endurance Challenge hosted us for a Clean Sport panel with elite trail athletes Rob Krar and Dylan Bowman, track athlete and prior Clean Sport Collective Podcast guest Alysia Montaño, and co-host Kara Goucher. With this panel, it is fascinating to hear the differences in testing and clean sport culture across road, trail and track racing. Alysia discusses her recent medal upgrade experience in Doha. Dylan and Rob provide insight into the trail community and its current rudimentary approach to drug testing. Kara discusses why the Salazar ban was suc...2019-12-1654 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #23: Roger Pielke, Expert in Sports GovernanceRoger Pielke is a name you need to know. He has a Ph.D in Political Science and is a professor at the University of Colorado in Boulder. At CU, he is the director of the Sports Governance Center within the Department of Athletics at the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research. That might all sound boring to you, but Roger's curiosity at the intersection of science, policy, sport has led him to be a critical player on topics that matter within sports governance. He has testified against the IAAF in the Caster Semenya case regarding...2019-12-0855 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #22: Emma Coburn, Steeplechase World ChampionIn this episode, Shanna and Kara interview steeplechase World Champion Emma Coburn. Emma is an athlete that really needs no introduction, but for those that don't know, Emma is a 3-time global championship medalist. She won the bronze medal in 2016 at the Rio Olympics. She won the gold medal in London at the 2017 World Championships, and she followed that with the silver medal at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Emma attended the University of Colorado where she earned three NCAA championships, two in the steeplechase and one in the indoor mile. She also own eight US c...2019-12-0153 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #21: Amelia Boone, 4-Time OCR World ChampionWe were very honored to sit down with Amelia Boone in New York City just before the marathon in a room full of gold shoes in the basement of Mile High Run Club. Amelia is not only a 4-time World Champion in the sport of obstacle course racing (OCR), but even more impressively, she did it while maintaining a full-time job as a corporate lawyer. With this episode, Shanna and Chris interview Amelia to talk about her meteoric rise from 1st-timer to OCR World Champion. We discuss her background in sport and the keys to her championships...2019-11-2454 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #20: Mary Cain Tells Us Her StoryIn 2012, Mary Cain set the US High School record in the 1500m at the World Junior Championships running 4:11. Later that year, she got a call from Alberto Salazar who invited her to come train with the Nike Oregon Project (NOP). She was 16 years old. After joining the NOP, she had initial success that belied her age including a remarkable run in 2014 when she won the 1500m at the US Indoor Championships, finished 2nd to Jenny Simpson at the US Outdoor Championships, and then capped an amazing year winning the 3000m at the World Junior Championships. From there, her experience took...2019-11-1749 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #19: Frank Shorter, Part 2In this episode, we bring you part two of our two-part interview with US marathon legend Frank Shorter. As a reminder, Frank Shorter is the only American to win two Olympic medals for the marathon distance earning gold in 1972 in Munich and silver in 1976 in Montreal. In this discussion with Chris and Kara, we pick up where we left off last time and hear additional stories on the early days of USADA and Frank's role in it from the early Balco scandal to the Lance Armstrong case. We also learn the behind-the-scenes story on why Frank stepped a...2019-11-1055 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #18: Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet, CrossFit Games ChampionHaving read the episode title, some of you may already be skeptical to listen to this one. If you aren't a CrossFit fan or athlete, then you might wonder how you might relate to Camille's story. Well, we are here to insist that you will. While her chosen activity might be different than yours, the details of her journey as a CrossFit Games champion (and 4-time top 10 finisher) are very much relatable. If you have ever been bullied, then you can relate to Camille. If you are a woman who has felt that you didn't have a p...2019-11-0351 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #17: Performance Enhancing Footwear? A Panel Discussion with Kara Goucher, Ryan Hall, and Alex HutchinsonIn this episode, we switch gears from talking about the unfair advantage created by the use of performance enhancing drugs to potential unfair advantage created by the use of performance enhancing footwear. Host Chris McClung leads a panel discussion with Kara Goucher, Alex Hutchinson, and Ryan Hall to discuss the implications of shoe technology in light of recent performances by Eliud Kipchoge (who broke 2 hours in the marathon) and Brigid Kosgei (who now owns the world record in the marathon for women). Kara Goucher (@karagoucher), of course, is co-host of the show and is an elite-level US di...2019-10-2754 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #16: Tyler Hamilton, Convicted Doper and Whistleblower in CyclingIn a move that might surprise you, we bring on Tyler Hamilton for episode #16. Tyler Hamilton is a former cyclist who received two doping bans while competing and then would eventually be compelled to testify against Lance Armstrong in the federal case against him. Tyler started his sporting career as a ski racer until a freak back injury ended his skiing career. After the injury, he turned to cycling and quickly began a rapid and unexpected rise to become a professional cyclist. Racing in Europe for the first time, he quickly became indoctrinated in the doping culture, t...2019-10-201h 01
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #15: Frank Shorter, 2-time Olympic Medalist in the MarathonIn this episode, we bring you part one of a two-part interview with US marathon legend Frank Shorter. Frank Shorter is the only American to win two Olympic medals for the marathon distance earning gold in 1972 in Munich and silver in 1976 in Montreal. Sadly, in 1976 he was robbed of a second gold medal moment when he was beaten by East German runner Waldemar Cierpinski who would later be directly linked to a state-sponsored doping program. Frank's marathon successes sparked the marathon movement here in the US as thousands of everyday runners flocked to cover the 26.2 mile distance. Frank would go on...2019-10-1354 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #14: Kara and Adam Goucher on the 4-Year Bans for Salazar/Brown for Doping ViolationsLast Monday September 30th, USADA announced a 4-year ban for Albert Salazar and Dr. Jeffrey Brown for doping violations associated with their work within the Nike Oregon Project. In this interview with Chris McClung, Kara and Adam Goucher tell the story of their 6-year journey to support USADA's case. Kara is a co-host for the Clean Sport Collective podcast, and Adam shared his perspective on the fight for clean sport in episode #9. Both Olympians, they know what it is like to compete at the highest levels in track and field while also being robbed of achievement by drug cheats. In 2011, eve...2019-10-071h 12
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #13: Bonnie Ford, Senior Writer at ESPNWith this week's episode, we switch gears from interviewing athletes to interviewing a journalist. Kara, Chris and Shanna are joined by Bonnie Ford to discuss doping and the pursuit of clean sport. Bonnie is a senior writer with ESPN who covers cycling, Olympics sports, tennis, soccer, and a host of other sports. She has covered more than 14 Tours de France including the Lance Armstrong and Chris Froome doping cases. In addition, she has interviewed anti-doping whistleblowers, including Floyd Landis, Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanova, and Kara herself. With Bonnie, we cover a range of topics including he...2019-09-2950 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #12: Alysia Montaño, 6-time US 800m Champion and World Bronze MedalistWith this week's episode, we follow one badass female track field athlete with another. Chris and Kara interview mom and 800m specialist Alysia Montaño (@alysiamontano) in a wide-ranging and emotional interview. Alysia is a 6-time US Champion in the 800 and also owns 3 Bronze medals from 3 different World Championships. Unfortunately, 2 of those medals came via "medal upgrade" after drug cheat Mariya Savinova was convicted of doping violations. Alysia is finally due to receive those medals in a medal ceremony coming up next week at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. In the interview, Alysia discusses the n...2019-09-2256 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #11: Allyson Felix, 26-time Olympic and World Championship MedalistAllyson Felix (@allysonfelix) should need no introduction. She is the most decorated track athlete of all-time, male or female, with 26 global championship medals. As a sprinter who focuses on the 200m, 400m, and relay events, she has won 18 gold medals including gold medals at 3 different Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016). She has won the Jesse Owens Award given to the top USATF athlete each year a record 5 times. Off the track, Allyson is active in advocating for women and youth sports and serves on the Right to Play Board of Directors. In this episode, we begin with a quick introduction on h...2019-09-1536 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #10: Roundtable Discussion with Kara Goucher and Shanna BurnetteIn this episode, we take a break from interviews to engage in a roundtable discussion on current anti-doping news, including discussion of three topics: a. The recent sanction of triathlete Lauren Goss for using a contaminated CBD cream: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Bv7HWBxwO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link b. The public stance of swimmer Mack Horton who refused to stand on the podium with an alleged doper: https://people.com/sports/mack-horton-sun-yang-rivalry/ c. The recent case of top US 100m sprinter Christian Coleman in which h...2019-09-0935 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #9: Adam Goucher, 4-time NCAA Champion and OlympianIn this episode Kara Goucher and Chris McClung interview Adam Goucher. Adam (aka Mr. Kara Goucher) is a 4-time NCAA champion in cross country and track and field plus an Olympian in the 5K, and he has the highest US male finish in the World Cross Country Championships (6th) since 1986. Adam brings a unique and crystal-clear perspective on clean sport as an athlete that competed in the time period before a drug test for EPO was introduced. Adam tells a story about kicking a suspected dirty athlete off the track at the University of Colorado and talks about his role in...2019-08-2553 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #8: Annie Thorisdottir, 2-time CrossFit Games ChampionIn this episode, we interview Annie Thorisdottir of Iceland (@anniethorisdottir) about what drives her to be the best CrossFit athlete in the world. Annie has finished on the podium 5 times in the last decade at the CrossFit Games with 2 first-place, 2 second-place, and 1 third place finish. This year she finished a disappointing 12th after a change in format to the Games. We talk to her about how she will bounce back from that, plus dig into her training regiment and her diet before discussing her perspective on drug testing and clean sport culture within CrossFit. Annie...2019-08-1156 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #7: Mirinda Carfrae, 3-time Ironman World ChampionIn this episode, Kara Goucher and Chris McClung interview Mirinda Carfrae (@mirindacarfrae) who is one of the best triathletes in the world. Mirinda (who goes by Rinny for short) has finished on the podium at the Ironman World Championships in Kona seven times with three victories, three second-place finishes, and one third-place finish. She also holds the run-course record in Kona with a time of 2 hours and 50 minutes for the marathon to cap off the 140.6 mile race. With Rinny, we talk about her beginnings in sport as a basketball player, her transition to triathlon, and how she...2019-07-2849 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #6: Jonathan Coyles, VP of Drug, Health & Safety Programs at Major League BaseballIn this episode, we switch the discussion to a new sport and interview Jonathan Coyles, the VP of Drug, Health & Safety Programs at Major League Baseball (MLB). In the early 2000s, the BALCO Scandal implicated a host of MLB athletes which led to a congressional investigation into performance-enhancing drug (PED) use in baseball by Senator George Mitchell. Senator Mitchell's investigation produced a 409-page report informally known as the Mitchell Report. The Mitchell Report detailed illegal use of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs by players in Major League Baseball. It also put forward a list of ...2019-07-1451 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #5: Ian Sharman, Ultra MarathonerWith episode #5 of the Clean Sport Collective podcast, Kara Goucher and Chris McClung interview ultra marathoner Ian Sharman (@sharmanian). Ian has won over 50 events including the Leadville 100-Miler 4 times. He's also finished top 10 at the Western States 100 nine times and owns the fastest time to ever complete the Grand Slam of Ultras, a series of 4, 100-milers in just 10 weeks. Ian is going for his tenth top 10 at Western States this weekend (starting June 29). With Ian, we talk about his background, how he got into trail ultras, tips for those who might be considering going long (including Kara...2019-06-2854 min
Running RogueEpisode #135: Clean Sport Collective Podcast with Jenny SimpsonCross-posting from my new Clean Sport Collective Podcast with Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette: In this 4th episode of the Clean Sport Collective podcast, we interview Jenny Simpson (@trackjenny) to get her perspective on anti-doping efforts in sport. Jenny is one of the greatest US 1-mile and 1500m runners of all time. She owns 3 World Championship medals (1 gold and 2 silvers) and an Olympic medal (bronze in 2016). She's also a 3-time NCAA champion, 11-time US champion, and 3-time Olympian. In this interview, we learn more about Jenny's background in sport and how she became one of th...2019-06-191h 01
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #4: Jenny Simpson, World-Class MilerIn this 4th episode of the Clean Sport Collective podcast, we interview Jenny Simpson (@trackjenny) to get her perspective on anti-doping efforts in sport. Jenny is one of the greatest US 1-mile and 1500m runners of all time. She owns 3 World Championship medals (1 gold and 2 silvers) and an Olympic medal (bronze in 2016). She's also a 3-time NCAA champion, 11-time US champion, and 3-time Olympian. In this interview, we learn more about Jenny's background in sport and how she became one of the best in the world in her event. We get insight on what it's like to...2019-06-1658 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #3: Kevin Rutherford, CEO of Nuun HydrationWith episode #3, Chris McClung and Shanna Burnette interview one of the founding members and current board members of the Clean Sport Collective - Kevin Rutherford, CEO of Nuun Hydration. We start with a background on Kevin and how he came to be CEO of Nuun after stints at Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Kashi, MillerCoors, and S.C. Johnson. Then, we cover his progress as CEO in 6 years with Nuun including their corporate commitment to selling clean/natural products as well as promoting clean sport. Kevin talks about his role in the foundation of the Clean Sport Collective, t...2019-05-3147 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #2: Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette, Origins of the Clean Sport CollectiveIn episode #2 of the Clean Sport Collective podcast, we introduce you to the 3 co-hosts of the show, Kara Goucher, Shanna Burnette, and Chris McClung, and give you more background on the Clean Sport Collective. We talk about the reasons and objectives behind the organization and then discuss insights into Kara and Shanna's experience at the recent Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) conference in London. About the co-hosts: - Kara Goucher is an elite-level US distance runner who has competed in the Olympics for the US at the 10,000 meter and marathon distances. She owns a silver m...2019-05-3147 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #2: Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette, Origins of the Clean Sport CollectiveIn episode #2 of the Clean Sport Collective podcast, we introduce you to the 3 co-hosts of the show, Kara Goucher, Shanna Burnette, and Chris McClung, and give you more background on the Clean Sport Collective. We talk about the reasons and objectives behind the organization and then discuss insights into Kara and Shanna's experience at the recent Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) conference in London. About the co-hosts: - Kara Goucher is an elite-level US distance runner who has competed in the Olympics for the US at the 10,000 meter and marathon distances. She owns a silver m...2019-05-3147 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #1: Travis Tygart, CEO of the US Anti-Doping AgencyWe are excited to introduce the Clean Sport Collective podcast with this first episode. The Clean Sport Collective is a community of powerful voices comprised of athletes, brands, events, clubs, fans and the public to support the pursuit of clean sport and athletics. With this podcast, we will celebrate clean athletes, educate you on issues in the world of clean sport, and bring hope that we can all believe in the power of fair play across all sports. For our first episode, we interview Travis Tygart, the CEO of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). USADA i...2019-05-3158 min
Clean Sport CollectiveEpisode #1: Travis Tygart, CEO of the US Anti-Doping AgencyWe are excited to introduce the Clean Sport Collective podcast with this first episode. The Clean Sport Collective is a community of powerful voices comprised of athletes, brands, events, clubs, fans and the public to support the pursuit of clean sport and athletics. With this podcast, we will celebrate clean athletes, educate you on issues in the world of clean sport, and bring hope that we can all believe in the power of fair play across all sports. For our first episode, we interview Travis Tygart, the CEO of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). USADA i...2019-05-3158 min
Running RogueEpisode #31: A Chat with Kara Goucher, Adam Goucher and Shanna BurnetteIn this episode, we have the privilege to interview the trio of Kara and Adam Goucher and their agent Shanna Burnette. The conversation flows from the US Champs to the state of our sport to training and then to family as Kara, Adam, and Shanna give authentic answers to every question. We need more people like these three to help take our sport to new levels! We encourage you to check out these links to learn more about some of the discussion topics: a. The Clean Sport Collective: http://cleansport.org/ (Take the ple...2017-07-071h 04
Running On OmShanna Burnette on Balancing Running, Motherhood, and Business OwnershipIn this episode, Shanna discusses how she balances being a mother, company owner of ModCraft, and runner for Oiselle. She shares he running background from soccer in her youth to running collegiately at the renowned University of Colorado. Shanna explains why she loves Oiselle and has chosen to run and work with them. She reveals how ModCraft, her brand communication agency, began and the collaborative platform she has fostered between clients. Shanna provides insight on how to balance training with work and motherhood. Lastly, Shanna previews upcoming innovations for ModCraft and running races on her schedule.2014-07-2524 min