LetsRun
The video podcast of the influential and often controversial website for hardcore running fans, featuring race analysis and athlete interviews.
This is the official video voice of LetsRun.com, a site known for its obsessive coverage and notoriously unfiltered message boards. The content is a mix of two distinct formats: long-form, multi-hour reaction shows where the hosts debate race results and controversies from different locations, and brief, on-the-ground interviews with athletes immediately after they've competed at major championships. [5cZsqXyGdDY, JEGJsiaM4PA]
“The show's direct connection to the infamous LetsRun.com forums gives it a unique, insider-gossip feel that other outlets lack. Its raw, often late-night, production style and the hosts' willingness to engage in confrontational questioning and unfiltered debate set it apart from more polished sports commentary.”
Who hosts this show
LetsRun.com is a news website and internet forum for track and field, founded in 2000 by twin brothers Robert and Weldon Johnson. The podcast, often called Track Talk, serves as the site's weekly deep dive, featuring co-founder Robert Johnson, his brother Weldon, and senior writer Jonathan Gault. They provide insider reporting, unfiltered debate, and immediate post-race analysis for serious followers of elite distance running.
Credentials & credits
- Robert Johnson: Co-founder of LetsRun.com, former Cornell University men's distance coach, 1996 Princeton University graduate (B.A. Economics).
- Weldon Johnson: Co-founder of LetsRun.com, two-time Team USA member, former 28:06 10k runner.
- Jonathan Gault: Senior Writer at LetsRun.com since 2014, Dartmouth College graduate, Syracuse University (M.A. Journalism).
Other ventures
- LetsRun.com (news and forum website)
- LetsRun.com Supporters Club (subscription service)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Sanu Jallow after running 1:56.85 to crush Athing Mu’s NCAA 800m recordJun 14, 2026 · 6 min
- 03
- 04Adaejah Hodge rebounds from NCAA 100m upset to set NCAA 200m recordJun 14, 2026 · 4 min
- 05Hayley Kitching thrilled to run 1:57 and finish 2nd in 2026 NCAA 800m finalJun 14, 2026 · 3 min
- 06FSU’s Shenese Walker after springing the upset to win NCAA 100m titleJun 14, 2026 · 3 min
Notable episodes
- 012026 NCAAs: Simeon Birnbaum dominant, Jane Hedengren gets beat, Ja'Kobe Tharp WR +Parker Valby 14:39
A quintessential example of the late-night, immediate reaction format, with hosts in different locations breaking down a major championship just after it concluded.
- 02Sanu Jallow after running 1:56.85 to crush Athing Mu’s NCAA 800m record
A typical on-the-ground athlete interview where a new NCAA record holder discusses her race strategy and intention to 'shatter the record'.
- 03Jane Hedengren reveals she was “bedridden” in the lead up to 2026 NCAAs due to virus
This post-race interview showcases the channel's access, as an athlete reveals significant health issues that impacted her championship performance.
What you'll be asked on this show
The main podcast is a multi-host discussion, often with participants in different cities, reacting in real-time to events. [5cZsqXyGdDY] This is supplemented by numerous short, direct-to-camera interviews with athletes conducted on-site at major events like the NCAA Championships, often in front of a media backdrop. [JEGJsiaM4PA, tgCNcS8--tg]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “Where would you like to start?”
- “Was there a point in the race where you knew you had it?”
- “How painful is the second lap after running that fast on the first lap?”
- “When did you become this different athlete?”
- “What are your professional plans?”
- “What is the biggest thing you're going to take away from this experience?”
- “Do you agree with that assessment?”
Signature segments
- · Promoting the LetsRun.com Supporters Club
- · Referencing the LetsRun.com message boards
- · The 844-LetsRun phone number for listener calls
- · Late-night reaction podcasts after major events
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively high-level collegiate and professional track and field athletes, typically interviewed immediately following a significant performance at a championship-level meet. [JEGJsiaM4PA, tgCNcS8--tg]
- Sanu Jallowon Sanu Jallow after running 1:56.85 to crush Athing Mu’s NCAA 800m record
- Jane Hedengrenon Jane Hedengren reveals she was “bedridden” in the lead up to 2026 NCAAs due to virus
- Adaejah Hodgeon Adaejah Hodge rebounds from NCAA 100m upset to set NCAA 200m record
- Hayley Kitchingon Hayley Kitching thrilled to run 1:57 and finish 2nd in 2026 NCAA 800m final
- Shenese Walkeron FSU’s Shenese Walker after springing the upset to win NCAA 100m title
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is primarily funded by its own audience through the "LetsRun.com Supporters Club," a subscription model that offers bonus content and other perks. [5cZsqXyGdDY] This direct-to-consumer approach is its main commercial angle.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the LetsRun.com podcast?
- The primary hosts are LetsRun.com co-founders Robert and Weldon Johnson, and senior writer Jonathan Gault.
- What is LetsRun.com?
- It is a popular and influential news website, online forum, and community for track and field and distance running, founded in 2000.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- The main format is a weekly discussion show called 'Track Talk,' supplemented by numerous short, on-site interviews with athletes after races.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases episodes weekly, with additional interview videos posted frequently during major championships.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The video podcast is available on the LetsRun.com YouTube channel, with audio versions on platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [01]LetsRun.com - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]LetsRun.com's Track Talk - Rephonicrephonic.com
- [03]LetsRun.com's Track Talk - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]The Ragtag Crew of Almost Journalists Behind Letsrun.com - Outside Onlineoutsideonline.com
- [05]Robert Johnson - Cornell University Athleticscornellbigred.com
- [06]Jonathan Gault - Dartmouth College Athleticsdartmouthsports.com
- [07]Hooray Run Podcast: LetsRun.com's Jonathan Gaulthoorayrun.com
- [08]Weldon JOHNSON | Profile - World Athleticsworldathletics.org
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