Running Things Considered

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back after a week off, where it was much needed to recover from New York City Marathon week.Among the topics discussed in this week's episode:– We kick things off with some technical difficulties– Post-New York City trip reflections– New Balance folks party HARD – An update on the Jamaican marathon record attempt– Influencers and the NYC Marathon– Grammy nominations discussion– Grammy predictions and artist favorites– Controversies in the Female Athlete of the Year nominations– The impact of awards on athlete recognition– Men's Athlete of the Year discussion– Eliud Kipchoge's global ambassador role and brand influence– Kipchoge meets Barack Obama– Voicemails include: Coaching aspirations and listener engagement; the $2 Million Dilemma: Cash vs. Training; navigating group runs with bathroom issues; track and field lingo; should people move to the marathon sooner?