Running Things Considered

Eric checks in from Arizona fresh off a weekend immersed in the trail world at Black Canyon Ultra, while Aisha recovers from the Super Bowl and another week of indoor track fireworks. The conversation bounces from ultra culture and Winter Olympics absurdity to record-setting performances.In this episode:– Eric reports live from Arizona after spending the weekend at the Black Canyon Ultra Marathon and discovering a whole new side of the sport– The rapidly growing ultra scene, its strong community vibe + how the sport is getting faster and more professionalized– Super Bowl recap: betting losses, squares boards, and Aisha dropping money while Bad Bunny wins the day– Olympic headlines, including the now-viral medal-speech cheating confession and why it may be the worst PR move ever– Life (and logistics) inside the Olympic Village, from cardboard beds to running out of condoms– Choosing which Winter Olympic sport they’d compete in – British Championships highlights, including Keely Hodgkinson’s dominant 1:56 and c