Running Things Considered

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back in person, loitering in the mezzanine of the meet hotel ahead of the Millrose Games:In this week's yap:– The Armory and Jamaican Track and Field is in The Epstein Files– A 16-year-old from New Zealand ran 3:48 for the mile, youth records losing meaning, and why winning still matters– A deep dive into sports bras, altitude lungs, ribcage expansion, and why poor fit can derail training– Hanging out with track world bigwigs, rubbing elbows, and passionate conversations about athlete support– We went to a USATF Foundation party and learned of some unexpected listeners – so we stayed out later than planned– Sha’Carri Richardson’s Florida arrest for speeding, superspeeder laws, and separating recklessness from concern– Athletes getting suspended for gambling on track and field, bans, and lack of education– Why betting on teammates is different from betting against yourself– Heated Rivalry discourse, emotional whiplash at episode three, and being fully locked in– Sett