The Wisconsin Runner Podcast

Nov 02 2024 39 ep. 39 mins 48

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Join us as we talk about all things present, past, and future Wisconsin running.

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Wisconsin State XC '24 Preview Show (Boys)

Nov 02 2024 23 mins

Low- to moderately-informed takes on a trio of exceptional boys XC races, including the final chapter of the Manny Putz era. How (Wisconsin) Rapid(s) will the nation's #1 prep cross country performer run?

Wisconsin State XC '24 Preview Show (Girls)

Nov 01 2024 27 mins

On the eve of a potentially historic state championship meet, Spencer, Matt & Thomas give their takes on individuals and teams to watch across all three divisions, including a LOADED girls D2 field.

"Racing Forward: A Look Ahead to Cross Country"

Jul 14 2024 24 mins

Join us dive into all things running, from our own marathon training to the evolving landscape of the upcoming cross country season. In this episode, we discuss competitive balance changes in high school cross country, exciting upcoming events like the WISCO Running Summit 2024 and RANGER XC RELAYS, and the state of college and post-collegiate cross. Check out the links below for

Hot Runner Summer

Jul 02 2024 23 mins

As we roll into July, we talk through some strategies for doing more than just making it through summer training, and instead making the most out of the seasonality our state offers. We tackle both what types of workouts work best this time of year (both from a weather and training periodization perspective), as well as the significance of effort-based training. As elite coach and

WE'RE BACK! The Return.

Jun 25 2024 19 mins

We're back at it! Pumped to get things rolling again! If you've got any feedback for us, or topics you'd like us to cover PLEASE reach out to us at: [email protected]

Wisconsin Runner Race Team Profile: Joe Zack

Feb 11 2021 64 mins

A man of remarkable range, from PR's of 1:51 and 3:50 to a top 5 GrindFest finish in a loaded year, to being the social media mastermind of WRRT, Joe Zack covers a similarly impressive range of topics in our spotlight. A graduate of Oconomowoc HS ('13) and UW-Oshkosh ('18), Joe talks us through his unique journey to finding the sport, growing his passion for running within a

Wisconsin Runner Race Team Profile: Tai Dinger

Jan 20 2021 50 mins

2020 was a year that will be tough to forget. On top of all that went on in the world, it’s was also a very memorable one for one of the newest members of WRRT, Tai Dinger. The 2019 Stanford grad and Washington DC native made the most of his racing opportunities, representing Team USA at the Pan Am XC Championships in February, and running a string of remarkable PRs (13:49 for 5

Reinstate University of Minnesota Men's Track & Field with John Simons

Sep 25 2020 33 mins

Today we sat down with John Simons to talk about the news that came out a couple weeks back with the press release stating that University of Minnesota planned to discontinue Men's Track & Field, Gymnastics, and Tennis programs ad the end of the 2020-2021 school year. John takes us into the mind of a Minnesota TF alumni and someone who helped create part of the legacy that is

Sub Four in Sub Four: John Simons

Sep 09 2020 16 mins

The loaded Wisconsin high school class of 2009 saw a proliferation of talent, producing a year in which it took 9:15 to make the medal stand in the 3200m. The man standing on that final podium position, John Simons of Arrowhead, had a weekend that looked to be the peak of an athletic career years in the making, bringing home two individual medals (though none higher than 5th place)

The Series: Fort "Four"

Sep 01 2020 35 mins

Catch our pre race and post race shows from this weekends first event in The Series, the Fort "Four". We make some individual, team, and time predictions and then reflect on how close, or FAR off we were. Catch us on the Wisconsin Runner Racing Team Facebook Page for more immediate updates on events and live feeds, but we will always keep you in the loop here on