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Journalist Sarah Lorge Butler talks to top runners and the people who helped them get where they are today.

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Hot off winning their seventh-consecutive U.S. 1500m title between indoors and outdoors, Nikki Hiltz talks to Sarah Lorge Butler before heading to Poland to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Nikki Hiltz on Instagram: www.i... more

Professional runner Emma Grace Hurley talks to Sarah Lorge Butler three days after she, Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat, and Carrie Ellwood were led off course by at the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta. McClain was leading the race when they ... more

Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Nike marathoner and physician assistant Gabi Rooker, a Minneapolis-based 2:24 marathoner who is preparing for the 2026 Boston Marathon. They discuss living and running in Minneapolis amid ICE's invasion of the city, and ho... more

Sarah Lorge Butler talks to LetsRun's Jonathan Gault about his background, track & field media, mixed zone etiquette, LetsRun's often toxic message boards, and his recent reporting on Citius Mag. 

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Nikki Hiltz
Elite middle-distance runner and advocate
Episode: Nikki Hiltz: Being Calm in the Chaos | Episode 31
Emma Grace Hurley
Professional runner
Independently competing athlete; previously with Atlanta Track Club
Episode: Emma Grace Hurley on Being Misdirected at the USATF Half Marathon Championships | Episode 30
Gabi Rooker
Marathoner, Nike-sponsored runner and physician assistant based in Minneapolis
Nike
Episode: Gabi Rooker on Letting Go of Comparison in Her Boston Marathon Build | Episode 29
Ben Rosario
Owner of the Marathon Project and former coach of Northern Arizona Elite
Marathon Project
Episode: Ben Rosario on the Return of the Marathon Project | Episode 25
Aliphine Tuliamuk
Olympic Marathon Trials Champion and professional marathon runner
Brooks
Episode: Aliphine Tuliamuk: Marathoning and Motherhood | Episode 20
Emily Sisson
Two-time Olympian and American record holder in the marathon.
Episode: Emily Sisson preps for her first NYC Marathon | Episode 19
Josette Andrews
5,000 meter runner and member of On Athletics Club
On Athletics Club
Episode: Josette Andrews' Path to the World Stage | Episode 17
Hawi Keflezighi
Track and field agent and founder of Hawi Management
Hawi Management
Episode: Hawi Keflezighi: Agent to Some of Your Favorite Runners | Episode 15
Courtney Frerichs
The fastest steeplechaser in the history of the US, Olympic silver medalist, and American record holder.
Nike
Episode: Courtney Frerichs’ Return to Racing and Plans Beyond Track | Episode 14

Host

Sarah Lorge Butler
Host of the Fast People Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • insights

    I love learning something new about a top coach or athlete. I also enjoy hearing about their path to success and what plans they have for the future. Thank you Sarah for these insightful interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brestloop
    United States3 months ago
  • Great guests.. question comment

    I enjoy the guests. But the interviewer always seems to Ask a question, then add her own comments, then asks another question. This makes it hard to follow and enjoy. Perhaps, a comment, then one question.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Allie SC
    United States3 months ago
  • Calm and insightful

    Always well prepared, Sarah approaches each conversation with insightful questions and a calm, thoughtful style. Great pod for learning about running as a whole and to get to know the people at the centre of the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bubbles102000
    Canada4 months ago
  • Responses need work

    Listened to the Elise cranny convo. On audio it felt more like a White House press session than a sit down interview bc the interviewer just says “yeah ok” in a condescending / aloof tone & then moves onto the next question. It felt very disjointed like listening to a listicle rather than a conversation w flow.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bella52525
    United States4 months ago
  • Enjoyable listen

    I am enjoying Sarah Lorne and her calm a smart approach to interviewing. She makes her quests seem very interesting, even though I have not heard of many of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McMacMick
    United States6 months ago

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Some criticism notes the host sometimes interjects with comments between questions, which can disrupt flow for a few listeners.
Positive feedback highlights thoughtful, well-prepared interviews and a calm interviewing style that helps guests shine.
Fans appreciate the depth on running topics and the balance between technical insights and personal stories.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#38
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#47
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#160
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#43
Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#167
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#198
Italy/Sports/Running

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gabi Rooker on Letting Go of Comparison in Her Boston Marathon Build | Episode 29
Q: What is the temperature today in Minneapolis?
The host asks about the temperature to set the scene; the guest notes it's around freezing with a brief early warm spell, then snow.
Emma Grace Hurley on Being Misdirected at the USATF Half Marathon Championships | Episode 30
Q: How are you balancing athletic goals with career commitments outside running, and has this incident affected that balance?
Her outside work in software sales provides essential balance and stability, and the incident has reinforced the importance of having a non-running career to support training and recovery while awaiting a resolution to the competition issues.
Emma Grace Hurley on Being Misdirected at the USATF Half Marathon Championships | Episode 30
Q: What has the experience been like in the days after, in terms of support and communications from the organizations involved?
The support from the running community has been meaningful and uplifting, and there has been ongoing communication, particularly from her agent and sponsors, which has helped in navigating the situation.
Emma Grace Hurley on Being Misdirected at the USATF Half Marathon Championships | Episode 30
Q: From your perspective, was there any moment during the race when you sensed something might be off before the turn?
No, there was no alarm bell or intuitive sense of danger at that moment; the misdirection only became clear later when the situation unfolded and others reacted.
Katie Izzo: On to World XC After a Breakthrough | Episode 26
Q: What was the injury that you had in the year after you healed from your broken leg?
Katie explained that she experienced a stress reaction in her femur while trying to track season in 2017, and she discussed the emotional impact of that injury on her journey as an athlete.

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What is Fast People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focused interview show centered on distance running, coaching, and the people who shape elite and sub-elite performance. Episodes feature coaches, athletes, and industry professionals discussing training methods, athlete development, race strategies, injury recovery, and the sport's evolving media landscape. Listeners get deep dives into training cycles, behind-the-scenes coaching decisions, and personal journeys from world-class runners and their support teams. A notable strength is the host's calm, prepared interviewing style that surfaces practical nuggets for runners and coaches alike, along with candid reflections on balancing sport with life. The format often blends technical workout insights with human-interest stories, making it v... more

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1. Nikki Hiltz
2. Emma Grace Hurley
3. Gabi Rooker
4. Ben Rosario
5. Aliphine Tuliamuk
6. Emily Sisson
7. Josette Andrews
8. Hawi Keflezighi

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