In the Garage With Track Guy

Jan 08 2023 2
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Mike Jay is a diehard track & field and cross country fanatic, and when it comes to his garage: it’s a shrine for those sports he loves. Surrounding his grandfather’s 1963 Chevy II are walls covered with memorabilia commemorating the events he has been a part of, signed gifts from athletes/coaches he adores, and press box signage he may or may not have snuck out of the venue in his bag. So, when it comes to a “studio” to host a track & field and cross county centered podcast – The Garage is the perfect spot! Whether you, too, are a T&F/XC fan, or someone wanting to know more about the folks involved in these sports: this podcast should be a great listen for you. We hope you enjoy the episodes we have to offer. Thanks for listening!

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Paityn Noe - Two-time XC Champion and Ballard High School Prep

Jan 08 2023 22 mins  
Paityn Noe was a two-time state cross country champion at Ballard High School. She will go after her 2nd 3,000 meter state title this spring and then take her talents to D1 powerhouse, Arkansas in the fall.

Jackson Heidisch - Two-time XC Champion and Dowling Catholic Prep

Jan 08 2023 29 mins  
Jackson Heidisch won two state XC titles at Dowling Catholic and was 5th at NXN this fall. He will be chasing sub 4:00 mile this spring before heading to Duke.

Ford Washburn - Sub 9:00 3200 Little Hawk Prep

Jan 08 2023 22 mins  
Ford Washburn went sub 9:00 in the 3200 last spring, running 8:59 at the Drake Relays. The 3X top 10 finisher at state XC is going to take a shot at sub 8:50 this year before heading to D1 XC cream of the crop, Northern Arizona in the fall.

Davis Eidahl (Legend) - 60th Year Teaching and Coaching

Oct 04 2022 42 mins  
Davis Eidahl is 81 years young and in his 60th year of teaching and coaching. 59 of them at Pekin High School, in the same classroom. As we prepare for the 2022 state XC meet, take a listen to the man, the myth, the legend himself.

Margaret Benjamin - 1966 Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country Champion

Sep 22 2022 47 mins  
The first Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country meet was held in 1966, six years prior to Title IX legislation. Margaret Benjamin was the first individual champion, leading her Central Lee High School squad to the first ever team title as well. Take a listen to her great story.

Joey Woody - Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Discusses Current Season and Upcoming NCAA Championships

Mar 09 2022 41 mins  
Mike sits down with Joey Woody to discuss the Hawkeyes' indoor season, Big Ten Championship and upcoming NCAA Championships.

{{Meet Recap with TG}}: U.S. Indoor Meet and Various Conference Championship Highlights

Mar 02 2022 14 mins  
Mike highlights performances of athletes with Iowa connections at various meets across the U.S. including the U.S. Indoor Championship and various conference meets.

Erik Sowinski - Lessons From A Long Career (150 800s under 1:50)

Feb 16 2022 26 mins  
Little habits, such as stretching before bed every night for the last 10 years, have added up to a long career for Erik Sowinski. The Wisconsin native and University of Iowa graduate is now ranked 4th in the world!

{{Meet Recap with TG}}: 3:50.17 Mile @ the Badgers' Windy City Invite

Feb 14 2022 12 mins  
Mike traveled to Chicago, Illinois for the Wisconsin Badgers' Windy City Invite. With the help of Badger coach Kareem Jackson, Chicago native, Wisconsin hosted their meet at the Gately Indoor Track, a beautiful new facility.

{{Meet Recap with TG}}: Tiffin, Iowa to Spokane, Washington

Feb 08 2022 14 mins  
Mike traveled to Spokane, Washington last weekend to announce the Washington State Invitational. Results