47: US Marathon Trials Preview and Our Picks for the US Olympic Team!

We first answer a question about using the bathroom during races. Then, we dive into an exciting topic: the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials!  Discussion points include: A preview of the marathon course and spectating tips The start time controversy How are athletes chosen to go to the Olympics? Understanding the Olympic Standard times The financial costs of hosting the US Olympic Marathon Trials Our picks for who will make the US Olympic Team The track and field Olympic trials References/Further Reading:  https://www.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-—-marathon/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-marathon-qualificatio/women-s-marathon-performances https://www.letsrun.com/news/2022/04/are-the-us-olympic-marathon-trials-broken-examining-the-business-model-of-americas-greatest-marathon/

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Run smarter, not harder! Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MS bring their combined 20 years of coaching experience to break down common running myths, running tips, and more. We provide evidence-based running tips for runners of all distances and experiences.