The Just Athletics Podcast
Chris Johnson, Dave Frank, & Travis Floeck
It's Easier if You Don't Struggle
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Nov 18, 2015 • 1h 8min
Episode 9 – Larry Eder
Chris and Josh were fortunate to have Larry Eder, of the popular website Run Blog Run, on the show. On top of great stories, Larry chats about the recent drug scandals in the sport, his favorite aspect of the sport to cover, his feelings on the NXN vs. Footlocker debate, and of course his top … Continue reading Episode 9 – Larry Eder
Nov 9, 2015 • 1h 25min
Episode 8 – Jay Johnson
Jay Johnson of the Run Faster Podcast and the Boulder Running Camps joins Chris and Josh for a simultaneous podcast. We were fortunate to have Jay on the show, who has contributed and continues to contribute to the sport on many levels. This free flowing conversation touches on various topics from what USATF can do … Continue reading Episode 8 – Jay Johnson
Nov 6, 2015 • 1h 10min
Episode 7 – Jenny Simpson
World Champion and Olympian Jenny Simpson joins Chris and Josh to chat about her goals for the upcoming years, what her winter racing plans may look like, the debate about the location of the trials and championship events in the U.S., her signing with New Balance when she turned pro, the rise of American distance … Continue reading Episode 7 – Jenny Simpson
Oct 27, 2015 • 1h 4min
Episode 6 – Marty Beauchamp
Chris and Josh chat with former Van Cortlandt Park course record holder Marty Beauchamp about his high school running days out of Tupper Lake, NY, which included a third place finish in the Kinney National Championships, now known as Footlocker. Marty also discusses his college running days, the factors included in great high school runners … Continue reading Episode 6 – Marty Beauchamp
Oct 21, 2015 • 56min
Episode 5 – Ross Krempley
We were fortunate to have the very busy Founder and CEO of RunnerSpace.com, Ross Krempley, join us to discuss his inspiration for starting the website, the big announcements this summer for RunnerSpace.com, how the sport of track & field is covered and the collaboration needed, how spending the past 20 years in Eugene has influenced … Continue reading Episode 5 – Ross Krempley
Oct 20, 2015 • 37min
Episode 4
We take some time to learn a little about Chris’ background as a coach, his coaching influences, what he learns from coaches in other sports, his favorite sports moments, and of course his top 5 track & field athletes of all-time. Enjoy! Episode 4
Sep 26, 2015 • 1h 9min
Episode 3 - Mike Hickey
Coach Mike Hickey joins Chris and Josh. Mike is the coach of high school sensation and Nike athlete Alexa Efraimson. Mike has coached at the high school, college, and professional levels. We had technical difficulties relying on the world wide web while recording, but what Mike had to share was too good not to publish. We want to bring Mike back, he has a lot to share with the running world as an outstanding coach. Thanks for listening!
Sep 7, 2015 • 59min
Episode 2 - Pascal Dobert
Chris and Josh are joined by Olympian Steeplechaser and current Bowerman Track Club Coach, Pascal Dobert, to discuss Pascal's experience at the World Track & Field Championships in Beijing, Pascal's days as a professional runner, what makes Jerry Schumacher such a great coach, Pascal's work with strength training, his restaurant and bar Wine & Growl, and of course Pascal's Top 5 Track & Field athletes. Thanks for tuning in!
Aug 29, 2015 • 1h 4min
Episode 1
Chris and Josh discuss Josh's involvement with the creation of Nike Cross Nationals, that event's impact on the sport, some insights into the world of the professional runner, a brief look at the state of track & field, and go over Josh's top five track & field athletes of all-time. Enjoy the show!
