Greg Darbyshire, Chris Gruenhagen, and Marty Wennblom discuss important topics, inspiring stories, and extraordinary performances in upper Midwest running. Three Jackrabbits from two countries who continue to follow and support the running community.
Episode 15 Season 2- Today we have the honor and privilege to speak with Erik Sowinski (AKA the Running Metronome). Erik grew up in Waukesha, WI where he was Wisconsin State 800m champion at Waukesha West High School. He went on to become 5x All American at University of Iowa and start one of the most consistent professional track careers in American History.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2022 US Indoor 800m 5th, 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier, 2020 US Indoor 800 4th, 2018 US Outdoor 800m Bronze, 2018 US Indoor 800m Bronze, 2017 US Outdoor 4th, 2017 US Indoor 600m Champion, 2016 Olympic Trials 5th, 2016 World Indoor 800m Bronze, 2016 US Indoor 800m Silver Medalist, 2015 US Outdoor 800m Silver Medalist, 2014 US Outdoor 800m Bronze Medalist, 2014 US Indoor 800m Champion, 2013 US Indoor 800m Champion, 2013 Indoor 600m American Record, 2012 Olympic Trials 800m Qualifier, 2012 800m NCAA Runner-Up, 5x All-American, University of Iowa 800m School Record Holder, 4x800 Indoor World Record Team Member, DMR Indoor World Record Team Member
24 May 2021
S1E10-Joshua Yeager
Growing up in Center Point, Iowa, Joshua ran four Cross Country and three track seasons at Drake University. After completing his undergraduate degree he came to South Dakota State University to complete his Masters degree in Sociology and his last season of track eligibility. In his final indoor and outdoor track seasons as a Jackrabbit he became the first person to break 8:00 mins for 3K meters on South Dakota soil, won the prestigious Drake Relays Steeplechase and also set the SDSU 5K outdoor School Record of 13:42.
4 May 2021
S1E9-Nick Burrow
Wonderful chat with Nick Burrow (SDSU Jackrabbit) who won two NCAA DII National Titles (Indoor Mile and XC Team) and earned six All-American honors in both indoor and outdoor T&F. Nick resides in Christchurch, New Zealand where he develops leaders of character at the New Zealand Institute of Sport.
29 Apr 2021
S1E8-Luke Jelen
Luke is Head Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field coach for the Sioux Falls Lincoln Patriots. Luke (Lincoln Alum 2013) ran collegiately at both Lipscomb and Liberty Universities. After completing his studies he returned to further develop and sustain Sioux Falls Lincoln’s winning culture. His direct leadership has resulted in leading the Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams to an impressive seven team combined state championships from 2014-2020.
8 Apr 2021
S1E7-Kelly Calway
Wonderful chat with U.S. Army Officer and Combat Veteran Kelly Calway. Kelly ran for the North Carolina State University cross country and track & field teams from 2003-2006 while also balancing the demands of Army ROTC. Kelly was awarded the 2009 Army Athlete of the Year, won 2013 Marine Corps Marathon and qualified three times for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Inspiring story for all to enjoy!
24 Mar 2021
S1E6-Garrett Heath (The Brooks Beast that beat Mo Farah in the UK)
Garrett talks about running in Minnesota, Stanford University and the navigating the Professional Running World.
7 Mar 2021
S1E5- WesFly Athletics CEO-Everett Smulders
Great conversation with Everett Smulders who is making big headlines in the Athletics World both individually and collectively with his Old Miss and WesFly Squads. Great chatting and hearing his inspiring story!
1 Mar 2021
S1E4-Summit Indoor Champs Podcast with Rachel King, Joel Reichow, & Brendan Sage
Great chat with three legendary Jackrabbits who talk about Summit Indoor Champs and takes us through the 2017 Summit Indoor Mile and 2019 NCAA Regional Steeplechase races.
26 Feb 2021
S1E3-Chat with SDSU All-American and Former Head Coach Paul Danger
We sit down with Paul Danger to have a chat about HS, College and what has changed in the running landscape.
8 Feb 2021
S1E2- Chat with Trent Lusignan
Chris and Marty chat with Trent Lusignan about his running journey from discovering his passion for running. Trent talks about his Minnesota High School running days and the big transition to running at South Dakota State University where he earned two All-American awards at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. Trent talks about running professionally for the Hanson-Brooks Team and qualifying for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
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