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In this episode, I talk with botanist and ecologist Tom Groves. We discuss plants to avoid encountering on the trail, how to identify them, the impact of trail shoes on the spread of invasive plants, and the effects of invasive plants on ecosystems.

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In this episode I discuss why the USATF Olympic Trial System needs to change. The Olympics is arguably the best sporting event of our time. In the upcoming games in Paris, the U.S. will have some of the best athletes in the world representing the country, but on the flip side, some of our best athletes are staying home due to bad performances or bad luck at the Olympic trials.

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In this episode, I share my top 10 Surprising Facts About the 10k road race and 10,000 meter race!

Chapters

00:01 Intro
00:09 - 1. 10k vs. 10,000 meters
00:30 - 2. Running Boom 1960's & 70's
01:26 - 3. 10k Men's Record Holder Controversy
01:58 - 4. 163 USATF Certified 10k Races in the U.S.
02:47 - 5. AJC Peachtree Road Race
03:08 - 6. Manageable Training For New Runners
03:34 - 7. 10k races in Switzerland Fastest Averages in the World
04:12 - 8. Gen Xers prefer the 10k
04:37 - 9. You Can Dress Up And Run!
05:13 - 10. Bridge Race for the Half and Full Marathon

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