Running Things Considered

Between birthday chaos, breaking running news, and a few pop culture detours, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer cover a lot of ground in this week’s episode.Topics discussed in this week’s episode include:– Being together in Portland around Nike Cross Nationals and what it’s like when the pod records in-person– Aisha’s birthday chaos, including a surprise party bus, brake fluid concerns, and unintended emotional damage– Sagittarius traits, astrology skepticism, and why they're both “26 again”– The Valencia Marathon: standout performances, crossover athletes, and what makes Valencia the place to run fast– The latest fallout from Grand Slam Track filing for bankruptcy and why the athletes are paying the biggest price– What a real apology from Grand Slam leadership should sound like– Lindsey Vonn’s shocking return to World Cup skiing at age 41 and why Aisha is now fully locked in for the Winter Olympics– Sinclair Johnson’s American record at the Hawaii Mile and how wild it is to run that fast with a hairpi