The podcast where we talk to the smartest, most informed, most influential, and sometimes fastest runners on the planet.
Running--State of the Sport
Claim This Podcastby Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch
4.6(34 reviews)
64 episodes
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The podcast where we talk to the smartest, most informed, most influential, and sometimes fastest runners on the planet.
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Publishing Since
8/31/2023
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Recent Episodes
May 24, 2026
Jared Ward
Host of "Running: State of the Sport" interviews elite runner Jared Ward about his Olympic career, shoe innovation, and future in running and business.
May 12, 2026
Oz Pearlman--mentalist and marathoner
<p>Oz Pearlman is a well-known mentalist-entertainer and a less-well-known marathon and ultramarathon runner. However, his record on the roads and trails is just about as impressive as his mindreading tricks.</p><p>Pearlman, 43, has run a 2:23 marathon, a 2:25 at Boston, and finished the Western States 100, the Badwater 135, and the Spartathlon in Greece. </p><p>Recently, he was the planned entertainer at the White House Correspondents dinner in Washington, D.C.--the evening interrupted by gun shots and an apparent assassination attempt.</p><p>Pearlman was crouched between President Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt, attempting to guess the name of her unborn child, when the first shots were heard. A moment later, he was caught in the swarm of Secret Service agents who stormed in to protect Trump, and lead him to safety.</p><p>In this podcast, Pearlman chillingly describes the scene, including the fear he felt for himself and his wife and friends in attendance.</p><p>He also talks about his early days in marathon running when he knew virtually nothing about the sport, and what he needed to learn before he became more successful. He's particularly insightful in explaining some of the shared mental strategies between his on-stage performances and in the last miles of a marathon or ultra.</p><p>For more about Pearlman, check out his <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">website</a> or his <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">Instagram feed.</a></p><p><strong>WHERE TO FIND "RUNNING: STATE OF THE SPORT"</strong></p><p>Use your smartphone to download our podcast from Apple, Spotify, Pandora, or YouTube Podcasts. Once you've selected your favorite app, search for "running state of the sport."</p><p>With your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can also listen direct to “Running: State of the Sport” at the below internet links.</p><p><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">Apple<br></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">Spotify<br></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">Audible<br></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">Pandora<br></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">I Heart Radio<br></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#">YouTube</a></p><p>"Running: State of the Sport" is brought to you by<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#"> MarathonHandbook.com</a> and<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4781434704182974775/495068690746584377#"> RunLongRunHealthy.com.</a> Marathon Handbook is the world’s leading marathon website, with a special focus on trustworthy running information and free, runner-tested training plans for all ability levels.</p><p>"Run Long, Run Healthy" is a weekly newsletter focused on the newest, most scientific, and most useful training advice for runners. It was launched by Amby in 2021, and is now edited by Brady Holmer, exercise physiologist and 2:24 marathon runner.</p>
April 28, 2026
Boston & London Marathons: Wow!
<p>Amby and George go it alone to review the recent Boston and Lo ndon Marathons. And, wow, is there a lot to review: A sub-2:00 hour world record by Sebastian Sawe at London, a new course record by John Korir at Boston, and a new women-only world record at London for Tigst Assefa.</p><p>And plenty of hot action beside these three brilliant performances. We get into all the details--the latest Adidas shoes, consistent negative-split running, carb fueling, bicarb use, and an unusual number of strong American performances, both men and women, at Boston.</p>
64 total episodes available with 1 transcripts
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