- Nick Symmonds, a two-time Olympian, announced in January that he’ll retire at the end of 2017. But stepping off the track doesn’t mean he’ll be scaling back his athletic endeavors. Nick spoke with RW earlier this year and made it pretty clear he’s got some truly big goals on the horizon. (2:00)
- Two brothers—ages 12 and 15—talk about the running streak they’ve been on ... for years. (37:16)
- In the Kick, how one editor ran her fastest 5K ever, the oldest woman to run a half marathon, and 112 runners enter the record books in one of the oddest ways possible. (46:49)
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Nick Symmonds
With six national championship titles to his name, 800-meter specialist Nick Symmonds has one more big goal to chase before he retires at the end of this year: He wants to earn a spot on the U.S. team and compete in London this August at the World Championships.
If he makes the team, it will be a redemption of sorts after a rough 2016 when a broken ankle forced him to miss the Episode 57: Nick Symmonds, We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.
When we spoke with Nick back in February, he explained what it was like to sit out the Trials and why he decided to take one final crack at the track before calling it a career.
He also shared a few of his post-pro running plans, which include expanding his business, Run Gum, Nutrition - Weight Loss.
Family Run Streak
U.S. Olympic Track Trials Runner’s World is currently well into our annual summer #RWRunStreak. For 37 days, from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, we’re running at least one mile a day.
It’s a good way to keep us on track, or at least in maintenance mode, between spring racing and the start of fall training.
And while we’re mighty proud of running 37 days in a row, we’re well aware that pales compared to what some streakers are doing.
Streakers like the Walt family. Producer Joanna Clay takes us to Huntington Beach, California, to meet the Walt family, where the running streak has a long history.
The Kick
Nutrition - Weight Loss:
- How I Broke 20 Minutes in the 5K (and Why I Wanted To) / I Ditched the Marathon for the 5K—and Loved It
- Audiobooks to Help Make Up for Loss of Daylight
- This Huge Crew Finished a Marathon While Tied Together
Episode Credits:
The Runner’s World Show is hosted by Brian Dalek.
The podcast is produced by Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, Joanna Clay, and Brian Dalek.
Interviews on the podcast have been edited for length and clarity. Got a story idea for the show? Send it to rwaudio@rodale.com.
Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.
