Bryant comes on the program to talk about his recent performance at the Central Region meet in Joplin, Missouri, when he and his Vikings team qualified for the NCAA Division II nationals in Wisconsin next week. Bryant tells about how this season has exceeded his expectations. The redshirt freshman gives the story of how he became motivated to become an exercise science major with an eye toward become a chiropractor. Bryant, a five-time state medalist at Glenwood, details some struggles during his first cross country season at Sioux Falls in 2024 and how he has been nursing an injury the past month of this season. He looks back at his early running career and the success that Glenwood has had in producing college runners. Bryant also chats about his interests outside of this sport and why distance running doesn't define him.

Lance gives his thoughts on the Cyclones men's program after the suspension of multiple athletes the previous weekend. He also provides comments on the challenges that lie ahead for the team in its final two races and if the loss of depth will be too much to overcome. He also remarks on the integrity of the program and coach Jeremy Sudbury.

Will comes on the show to talk about becoming only the second native Iowan to win Twin Cities Marathon on Oct. 5. He discusses the strategy that he used to pull away from Tesfu Tewelde of Eritrea while running 2 hours, 15 minutes, 39 seconds. The Northwestern College All-American and Red Raiders record holder talks about his celebration with family before returning to his new home of Charlottesville, Virginia. Will details his strong support system and the training plan of his longtime coach, who is also the father of his wife, Cleo Boyd. He talks about the challenge of breaking into gaining an invitation for the top tier of marathons. He also looks at the next possible stage of his career after winning the $14,000 top prize in St. Paul.

Lance opens the podcast by talking about a monumental win by an Iowa native and other top performances by Iowans at the Twin Cities Marathon on Oct. 5. Then, the focus turns to the Blazing 5K on that same day. Susie Duke set a new Iowa women's masters road racing record and the Searsboro resident explains why she's been away from running for about four years. Former Wartburg College All-American Joe Freiburger talks about returning from three surgeries and never giving up hope he would run again. Former Northern Iowa star Emma Hoins tells what's next in her life. Finally, Iowa men's masters 5K record holder Ean Caskey talks about the challenge of running fast races at age 43.

In this podcast recorded on Sept. 5, Phil describes the process of how he became involved in the running shoe and apparel business, starting with a job in Iowa City. He talks about the timeline and process involved in starting his first Fleet Feet in Davenport and challenging the established running store, Running Wild, in the Quad-Cities. Phil tells if he thinks there may be changes coming to the Des Moines store and changes he's seen in the running store business. Phil, who has a best of 15:30 for the 5K, chats about the most memorable win of his career and why he has gravitated toward the longer distances as he has grown older. He also mentions goals he has once he turns 40 years old in May.

Lance interviews the two champions of the 10-mile races at Easter Lake on Sept. 14 - former Loras College seven-time NCAA champion Kassie Parker and former Iowa State steeplechase All-American Gable Sieperda. He also hears from men's runner-up Cody Baele, who is a two-time winner of the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon. Others interviewed included men's 4-mile runner-up Josh Evans and former Wartburg College conference champion Lexi Brown, who ended up thrid in the women's half marathon champion. Lance also corrals professional triathlete Jess Smith, who aims to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in one week.

Reed was interviewed as part of the Drake University Everclass session for Drake alumni and friends of the track and field program on Aug. 19. Lance listened in on the interview by Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays Blake Boldon and captured some sound bites from the 67-minute session. Fischer talks about his last-minute decision to attend Drake and why it was one of the best decisions he's ever made. The Tinman Elite runner based in Boulder, CO, gives the history of his race team and the fortunate timing of his first sponsorship deal with Adidas. Fischer speaks about giving up a chance to run in a world major marathon to compete for the U.S. at the world championships marathon in Tokyo on Sept. 14. Reed previews the course and his strategy for what is expected to be a warm event. Lance also has a segment on some newsworthy track and field items involving Iowans.

Lance interviewed seven individuals at the season-opening college cross country race hosted by Iowa State on Aug. 29. Iowa State coach Jeremy Sudbury talks about the pressure of entering the season as the top-ranked men's team and why he might not field a complete team until the Big 12 Conference meet. New Drake coach Sam Read, an Iowa native and former Wartburg College runner, tells of the quick transition as the Bulldogs' new leader and his vision for the program. Former Cyclone Gable Sieperda looks back at his performance at the USA outdoor track and field nationals in Eugene, OR. Current Cyclone sophomore and former Danville-New London prep Allen Bonnesen talks about his runner-up finish in the 6K at the Cyclone Preview and buying into the program built by Sudbury. Cyclone fifth-year senior Bella Heikes, a runner-up in the women's 5K, and sophomore Olivia Verde, both former Johnston preps, offer their goals for the Cyclones' season and why this could be a special season. Northern Iowa sophomore Micah Rees talks about the competition on the young Panthers squad and a mentor who has made a big impact on his runner career.

In an interview recorded on August 14, Kyle comes on to talk about where the top seniors in the Class of 2025 will be running at this fall. Kyle, a regular on the IATC Exchange Zone podcast on Sunday nights and the cross country coach at Bondurant-Farrar, and Lance take a deeper dive into where those athletes have signed. The list includes several NCAA Division I signees. The conversation shifts to how the college recruiting landscape has changed and the top seniors to watch for the 2025 high school cross country season as well. Kyle also gives his view on the teams to beat in the four Iowa classes for boys and girls cross country.

The first-year race in southeast Iowa was a big hit with athletes and had over 200 finishers on Saturday, Aug. 2. Adam, a Muscatine police officer, gives details on the family-friendly event at Deep Lakes Park and Riverside Park. The sprint triathlon attracted more than a dozen professionals who chased a $5,000 top prize on both the men's and women's sides. Adam talks about a key local sponsorship with that helped kickstart the event and where this event could be headed in coming years under his "Go big or go home" philosophy. He also tells of some tips he learned from other triathlons, including the now-departed Quad Cities Triathlon.

Jess comes on the show to chat about the rise of the Crown Running professional running team, which has blossomed since its creation by Jess and her partner, Ben Lundell, in 2021. She talks about the new members and why her racing team is different from other Iowa racing teams. Jess, the women's state masters record holder for 7 miles, tells her story and the moment when she had to decide if she would quit the sport or throw herself fully into it. Jess, who lives in Dubuque, offers some changes she has made over the years that have enabled her to post personal records in her 40s. She also talks about her blended family with Ben and a new race that she and Ben want to get started in Dubuque.

Karim comes on the show to talk about his win at the Dam to DSM race in Des Moines on May 31. Karim goes into detail about coming to Fort Dodge from his native Spain and some of the transitions he had to make. The two-time NJCAA Half Marathon champion tells about some of his finest moments running in college for either the Tritons or Northwest Missouri State. The Runablaze Iowa athlete talks about returning to Iowa, his current job and when he finds time to do his workouts. Karim also clears up details about a race he and Lance competed at last year.

Ryan comes on the show about seven weeks after finishing 10th overall at the Boston Marathon in 2:08:00. A member of the ZAP Endurance team in North Carolina, Ryan talks about that race and how it has improved his status in the running world. He also compares his 2024 New York City Marathon to the 2025 Boston Marathon and the differences in the races. Ryan details his one season in Ames with Iowa State and the amazing team culture he witnessed in that time. He discusses several of his teammates from that 2021 cross country team that finished second nationally and the impact they've had on him. The native of Huntsville, Alabama, chats about growing up in a small school with no track team until his junior season of high school and the recruitment process that led him to UT-Martin. Ryan also talks about his go-to fuel before a race and a fun hobby that keeps him connected to his friends.

Julius joins Lance on the show during the drive home from the Lincoln Half Marathon, and they talk about their races on Sunday, May 4. Julius tells the story of how he came to a small NAIA college in Kentucky and decided to stay in America. The 2003 Dam to Dam champion talks about how odd jobs in college led to valuable knowledge of construction and woodworking that he uses today. Julius relives some of his tales of racing against some of the best distance runners in America, including the USA 1 Mile Road Championships in Des Moines just over a decade ago. He talks about the struggles he's had in returning to his form before the pandemic. Julius also reveals a story Lance has never heard - when he did a training run from Ames to Des Moines while running on Interstate 35.

Lance interviewed many athletes during the recent 115th Drake Relays. Hear from Iowa State senior and former Charles City prep Kiki Connell, former Marion High and Iowa runner Maddie Block, former Dubuque Hempstead and Wartburg College star Shaelyn Hostager, Runablaze Iowa's Blake Whalen, Iowa State junior and former Humboldt prep Quinton Orr, former Glenwood and Iowa State star Janette Schraft, Iowans Derek Leicht and James Fingalsen from Iowa's winning 4x800 relay, Iowa senior and former Ottumwa prep Alli Bookin-Nosbisch, Olympians and Iowa natives Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer at a historic women's mile Saturday, former Drake star Isaac Basten, former Iowa runners Ellie Meyer and Haley Meyer from Wartburg's winning Iowa College distance medley relay,former Iowa preps Derek Webster, Alex Volden, Kaleb Brand and Jack Brown on Central College's record Iowa College DMR, former Davenport Assumption and Iowa standout Mallory Lindaman and Darius Kipyego from Iowa State's winning university sprint medley relay.

Ben comes on the show to talk about preparations for the two races, which occur on April 19 and April 22. The former Osage High and Grand View University runner chats about the fields for the USATF 1 Mile Road Championships, which feature the best women's field in its history. Ben also talks about what goes into months of preparation for these races and the promising future for both events. He also tells the story of how he met his wife, Ariana, and hobbies he likes to do when he's coordinating these races.

Robbie returns to the podcast to talk about his run across Iowa, from Omaha to Muscatine, from March 20-23. He set the new record of 3 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes while raising funds for a new timing system for his community, the Collins-Maxwell school district. Robbie mentions some of the many people who ran with him and assisted him on the journey, including a Collins-Maxwell student who ran about 50 miles of the journey with him. He tells of an unfortunate and heartbreaking incident that nearly derailed his run in the eastern part of Iowa. Robbie describes his strategy that allowed him to get so far ahead in the first couple of days and his fueling strategy. He also reveals his plans to challenge fellow Iowa native Pete Kostelnick's record for fastest run across the U.S. and offers an anecdote for why he believes it's very possible. Robbie tells how he went the extra mile during this run and also some struggles he has had as a single parent and trying to be a role model for his daughter, Cypress.

Lance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Lance opens the podcast by mentioning his last podcast with Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa in just over a week's time. He talks about why the interview was so special. He also shares news on two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic runner Karissa Schweizer and an apparent change of venue for the Midnight Madness road races in Ames. Then, Lance plays the recorded interview he did with Jay from the Capital Striders' annual banquet from March 7. Mike talks about how special the 2025 racing season has been and why a race from seven years ago is among his favorite calls. He agrees with Lance that two current collegians could be the future stars of American distance running. Mike also goes into detail about his Track Guy foundation that has gifted more than 1,000 new pairs of shoes to track and athletes over seven years and tells a story of a memorable day in Perry when Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi talked to students at the school. Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa in just over a week's time. He talks about why the interview was so special. He also shares news on two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic runner Karissa Schweizer and an apparent change of venue for the Midnight Madness road races in Ames. Then, Lance plays the recorded interview he did with Jay from the Capital Striders' annual banquet from March 7. Mike talks about how special the 2025 racing season has been and why a race from seven years ago is among his favorite calls. He agrees with Lance that two current collegians could be the future stars of American distance running. Mike also goes into detail about his Track Guy foundation that has gifted more than 1,000 new pairs of shoes to track and athletes over seven years and tells a story of a memorable day in Perry when Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi talked to students at the school.

Robbie comes on the show to talk about his inspiration for running across the state, from Muscatine to Omaha on Highway 92, starting on March 19. Robbie chats about his training, which has included many runs on busy highways. He tells of his pride for his daughter Cypress, who has qualified for state track with Collins-Maxwell High School. Robbie opens up about skateboarding in Philadelphia and how an accident ended his career in that sport. He talks about his start in ultramarathons and where his journey has taken him. Robbie, a native of Grimes, details the logistics of his 276-mile challenge and when he will take breaks. He talks about his interest in ice hockey and how he helped build a successful girls program in Des Moines. Robbie also tells of a special donation for his goal and why several Collins-Maxwell students have brought him to tears.

Lance starts the podcast by announcing big news with the end of the Bowerman Track Club's pro team, which will affect two-time Olympian and former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer. He then launches into six interviews from the Iowa State Classic on Feb. 8. Hear from former Ankeny Centennial prep Millie Hill and former Tipton runner Caleb Shumaker, who are both at Northern Iowa and who vaulted into the top 10 in program history in races at the Lied Center. Former Cyclone and Central Lyon-GLR prep Gable Sieperda tells what he is up to and training partner Quinton Orr, a former Humboldt athlete, tells why he's redshirting this indoor season and his growth as a Cyclone runner. Former Linn-Mar and Iowa runner Maddie Block, who ran a new best in the 5,000 at the Classic, tells of her growth as a runner despite difficult circumstances. The podcast ends with former Valley runner Kamryn Ensley, now at Omaha, talking about her season.