This week on Sunday Dinner, we’re joined by teammates Matt Wilkinson and Isaac Updike to talk about their rollercoaster 2025 season. Both started the year strong — hitting personal bests and the world standard — but finished 4th and 5th at the U.S. Championships, just outside of qualifying for the World Championships in Tokyo. Or at least, not yet.

With one spot on the U.S. team still up in the air — and Matt recovering from a broken foot — the guys are left to navigate a difficult decision: who will run in Tokyo?

We talk through Matt’s decision-making process, Isaac’s best season yet, and how they’ve supported each other along the way.
Pull up a chair for a unique story, some laughs, and a look at what it’s like to chase big goals alongside a competitor and friend.

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Music written and recorded by Tim Gibson