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XC Race Day Presented by HOKA: Your Championship Weekend Starts Here

Nov 20

Bryan Clay Invitational Results 2025: Here's Who Won

Apr 19

2025 Bryan Clay Invitational

Apr 16

Bryan Clay Invitational 2025 Entries. Here's The Full List

Apr 11

Alex Lohr

2024 Berlin was the largest-ever Marathon Major. Here's every finisher

Sep 29, 2024

High School Track And Field Penn Relays 2024 Results

Apr 27, 2024

Broadcaster John Anderson | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 27)

Ryan and Alex chat with ESPN's John Anderson about broadcasting track and field.

Jun 2, 2021

Beneath The Grandstand

Mar 31, 2020

Nike Designer Tinker Hatfield | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 26)

Tinker Hatfield joins the show to discuss the evolution of footwear, the new Hayward Field and much more.

May 6, 2021

Boston/Chicago Marathon Recap | The FloTrack Podcast (Ep. 357)

Kevin is joined by Alex Lohr to discuss the takeaways from the marathons in Boston and Chicago.

Oct 11, 2021, Pro

Beneath The Grandstand w/ Ryan Fenton & Alex Lohr - 2020

Jan 1, 2020

Runner Turned Cyclist, Mike Woods | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 25)

Ryan and Alex talk with former Michigan track standout and current pro cyclist, Mike Woods.

Dec 18, 2020

Strava Co-Founder Mark Gainey | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 22)

Alex chats with Strava co-founder Mark Gainey.

Oct 26, 2020

Desiree Linden & Nikhil Jan | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 24)

Ryan and Alex continue their conversation with marathoner Desiree Linden and chat with Brooks' Nikhil Jan.

Nov 23, 2020

Des Linden Says Stop Doomscrolling And Go Run | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 23)

Fresh off a 196-mile week, Des Linden is reshaping her perception of what is next. In 2021 she bears the burden that comes with being the "alternate" for the US Olympic team. But 2021 might also be the opportunity to launch her career into its next chapter.

Nov 19, 2020

NCAA XC In March?! And What It All Means w/ Lance Harter | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 21)

The affects of COVID-19 continue to leave unanswered questions in so many facets of our world, even once decisions are made. Most recent in college cross country, the NCAA announced the new date of the NCAA Cross Country on Monday, March 15, 2021...only two days after the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships. The decision leaves coaches and athletes with many questions including how to qualifying, how to train for potentially two very different races and how to plan competitions with current travel and budget restrictions in place. Ryan and Alex sit down with defending NCAA Championship (indoor, outdoor and xc...triple crown in 2019!) coach at the University of Arkansas, Lance Harter. Harter has led the Lady Razorbacks for the past 31 years and is the most decorated women's track and field/xc coach in SEC history

Oct 5, 2020

Robert Chapman, USATF Director Of Sports Science & Medicine | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 16)

Ryan and Alex speak with Robert Chapman, USATF Director Of Sports Science & Medicine about the challenges of safely holding events during the pandemic.

Aug 3, 2020

The Flats and The Furious: Hoka's Carbon Game Ahead of the Curve | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 19)

Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 attempt in the marathon wasn't only the chase of a human to do the impossible, but it also became one of the most significant moment's in running footwear innovation in recent years. And in turn, it became a chase for all shoe companies to develop their own carbon tech footwear. In episode three of our series, we catch up with the brand that embraced the thickness before it was cool; Hoka One One. For an athlete perspective, we bring on Rory Linkletter of NAZ Elite. We close out the episode with Hoka's head of design, Matt Head who balances form and function for a brand with undeniable momentum.

Sep 7, 2020

The Flats & The Furious: Adidas' Response To The Carbon Plated Shoe Game | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 15)

Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 attempt in the marathon wasn't only the chase of a human to do the impossible, but it also became one of the most significant moment's in running footwear innovation in recent years. And in turn, it became a chase for all shoe companies to develop their own carbon tech footwear. Welcome to our first installment of the “Flats and the Furious” where we dive into the footwear innovations that are pushing the boundaries of what we thought possible. We will meet the industry professionals who poured their lives into building the next generation of fast, and get an athlete’s perspective on how each brand's new models feel on foot. In our first episode we talk to Nick Roche from Adidas to hear the story on how their answer, the adidas Adizero Adios Pro, came to be. We also get pro athlete insight from Reed Fischer.

Jul 27, 2020

The Flats and The Furious: Asics Goes META | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 18)

Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 attempt in the marathon wasn't only the chase of a human to do the impossible, but it also became one of the most significant moment's in running footwear innovation in recent years. And in turn, it became a chase for all shoe companies to develop their own carbon tech footwear. In the second installment of the series, we explore the Asics Metacracer. Elite marathoner, Emma Bates, joins us after rocking the newest model while snagging 7th at the US Olympic Trials. Following the athlete's perspective, we get insight into the design process with Asics product line manager Chad Mullavey.

Aug 25, 2020

NBA VP and former cop Frank Ross on pain felt around the country as a result of the death of George Floyd | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 11)

In a span of just over two months, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd are all black Americans that have been subject to wrongful deaths, with two dying due to police misconduct. This week Frank Ross, Vice President of Player Personnel for the Washington Wizards of the NBA (Monumental Sports & Entertainment) and former Arlington (VA) Police Officer, helps to provide context and perspective around the recent events that have caused such pain and unrest throughout the United States. Ross gives insight on how the police dealt with George Floyd and how it did not match up with regular training of police. Ross also provides insight on how the Wizards organization and the NBA are handling the recent events with players in one of the most well known leagues around the world. Ross helps to shed light on how we can push conversations forward to bridge the gap between people of color and people not of color. Our hope is that this episode provides some education about the struggles in the black community. Have questions for the hosts or guests? Email us at beneaththegrandstand@gmail.com

Jun 6, 2020

London Marathon Race Director Hugh Brasher And The Showdown We Always Dreamed Of | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 20)

Less than two weeks from Eliud Kipchoge Vs Kenenisa Bekele at the 2020 London Marathon, a matchup that we thought might never happen, Ryan and Alex sit down with London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher. Hugh's heritage in the sport will shock you and help you understand his unwavering grit and dedication to make the 40th edition of the event happen. We dive into all the race scenarios that were considered amidst COVID restrictions and the business challenges that those decisions impact. We wrap up the interview teasing the course innovations that will enable the deepest marathon field in history.

Sep 21, 2020

How Bolt Changed The Identity of Puma

How Bolt Changed The Identity of Puma

May 29, 2020

Beneath The Bookshelf With Kyle Merber | Beneath The Grandstand (Ep. 14)

How can the Ivy League make major athletic decisions before the rest of the NCAA? Is it the right decision? American Collegiate record holder and Columbia alumni, Kyle Merber, joins us this week to dive into options facing Ivy league athletes as well his perspective on fall track racing.

Jul 13, 2020