The Stanley Cup, the World Cup, and the Marathon You Know You Can Run

Erika’s World Cup obsession continues and why she believes it’s the greatest sporting event in the world

The atmosphere at World Cup watch parties and the stories making this tournament special

Lindsey’s Stanley Cup adventures in Raleigh and why the Hurricanes’ championship has united the entire city

Dakotah Popehn's third Grandma’s Marathon victory and what makes the race so meaningful

Gabby Hentemann’s courageous racing approach and the fine line between chasing a breakthrough and blowing up

What it means to run “brave” in the marathon and why great performances require risk

Rachel Rudel’s incredible season and the challenge of earning sponsorships in professional running

How athletes balance racing opportunities, finances, motivation, and long-term goals

Early thoughts on USATF Outdoor Championships in New York City

Nikki Hiltz’s upcoming American mile record attempt at Pre Classic

Book club discussion: All the Light We Cannot See and why some stories become impossible to put down

Media Mentioned:

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

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