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"Episode 22: Chicago Marathon Breakdown, Shoe wars, and Current NCAA D1 XC Coaches Poll" is an episode of On The Record: The Elite Running Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 4 min. Published October 15, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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With boots on the ground in Chicago, Pete breaks down the elite races. Are Americans falling behind the rest of the world? Who came out on top of the "Shoe Wars"? We also discuss the first legit NCAA D1 Coaches Poll and what teams to look out for come November.

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