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Co-hosts Matt Chittim, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka interview every 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier along with a wide-ranging group of industry professionals in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials in St. Louis on March 25th, 2028.

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Ashton Swinford joins Lindsey and Peter after running 2:36:51 at the Indy Monumental Marathon, securing her Olympic Trials qualifier with just seconds to spare.

Ten years and 30 marathons after debuting in 3:20, Ashton shares her incredible progress... more

Courtney Alama joins Peter and Lindsey to share her journey from running a 3:02 marathon to qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Trials at CIM. She reflects on overcoming an Achilles injury just weeks before her breakthrough race, the importance of findin... more

Caroline Hill of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project joins Road to the Trials after earning a third-place finish at the Twin Cities Marathon in just her second marathon.

Caroline shares how a heartbreaking end to her collegiate career at Wake Forest... more

Andrew Kaye knew the marathon was where he belonged. After six years of Division II running at Colorado School of Mines, he realized the shorter distances weren't bringing out his best. So he turned his attention to the roads, started coaching himsel... more

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Caroline Hill
Professional marathon runner with the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project and a Wake Forest graduate
Hansons-Brooks Distance Project
Episode: Caroline Hill: From NCAA Heartbreak to a Twin Cities Marathon Podium
Andrew Kaye
Marathon runner and Colorado School of Mines graduate
Colorado School of Mines
Episode: Andrew Kaye: From College Graduate to 2:12 Marathoner in Weeks
Ari Fisher
Marathon runner and Orangetheory coach
Orangetheory
Episode: Ari Fisher: How Orangetheory and Unconventional Training Fueled a 2:34 Marathon
Paxton Smith
Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier and running coach
Episode: Paxton Smith: From Miami Schoolteacher to Coaching 200 Runners and a Second Olympic Trials Qualification
Benjamin Bayless
Marathon runner and running coach, former collegiate runner at Miami University and Ole Miss
Episode: Benjamin Bayless: A 2:15 Marathon Debut, Race-Day Mistakes, and Chasing 2:10
Jackie Gaughan
2:24 marathoner, Saucony-sponsored athlete and finance professional
Saucony
Episode: Jackie Gaughan: Self-Coaching, 80/20 Training, and Learning to Race Again
Alex Price
OTQ-level marathoner, self-coached, Bethlehem-based athlete
Episode: Alex Price: Self-Coached to the Olympic Trials, One Water Cup at a Time
Diane Neubauer
Mother of two, army wife, CIM OTQ qualifier, running coach
Episode: Diane Neubauer: 12 Seconds to Spare at CIM
Patrick Cullen
Qualifer for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials, marathoner
BYU, Northeastern University
Episode: Patrick Cullen is Chasing a 2:06 at the Chicago Marathon

Hosts

Matt Chittim
Lindsey Hein
Peter Bromka

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 250 ratings
  • Interviews that give you an insight into what it takes to make it into the marathon Olympic trials

    This show does a great job to connect the audience to elite amateur and professional runners. You hear about who they are and what has brought them to qualifying for the USA Marathon Olympics Trails!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cory the MS Science Teacher
    United States6 months ago
  • Full on running nerd and loving it!

    This is a must listen and will make watching the 2028 trials race even more exciting! Love getting to know each of the athletes on their journeys and a personal level too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephSpeedstickSandoval
    United Statesa year ago
  • Do we really need another running podcast?

    One that follows runners digging deep for the next few years to qualify for the ‘28 Olympic marathon trials. Men, women, elites, subelites, anyone and everyone.

    Absolutely we need this, love it already!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stkiley
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lots of Good Nuggets

    I have been enjoying this series so much. Every person interviewed so far, whether really famous in the running world, or simply a talented running trying to hit this big goal, has offered such thoughtful insights into running toward your goals. Kudos to the interviewers for bringing out such great stories and responses. I am absolutely addicted to this series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roberta K94
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love hearing from a variety of runners

    Matt, Peter, & Lindsey do a great job speaking with experts and runners leading up to the Olympic Trials. Love their dynamic and the conversations flow so well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    quigsmsu354
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value the detailed, personal stories behind athletes' paths to qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials.
Some listeners want clearer follow-through on athlete stories introduced in the series.
The mix of elite and sub-elite runners makes the training insights relevant to a wide range of competitive and recreational runners.
Listeners praise the interviewers for thoughtful questions, an easy conversational dynamic, and helping guests share candid stories.

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#129
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#224
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Andrew Kaye: From College Graduate to 2:12 Marathoner in Weeks
Q: How did you approach the marathon, and what did you pull from as an influence for how to approach it?
Kaye drew from college training and professional athletes but developed his own approach through experimentation. He prioritized long runs, double workouts, and recovery, concluding that athletes should find what works for them rather than follow one training template.
Andrew Kaye: From College Graduate to 2:12 Marathoner in Weeks
Q: What made you decide to debut in the marathon and choose Twin Cities?
After finding that the longer distances suited him better, Kaye built fitness through half marathons and a 10K. Illness, school demands, and readiness delayed his marathon plans, and Twin Cities fit the timing of his training and new job.
Caroline Hill: From NCAA Heartbreak to a Twin Cities Marathon Podium
Q: When you first got marathon on the mind and thought, yeah, that's going to work for me?
Hill joined Hansons intending to become a marathoner. Her high school and college coaches had her run relatively high mileage, and she felt increasingly suited to longer distances, having been told since high school that she would eventually run the marathon.
Caroline Hill: From NCAA Heartbreak to a Twin Cities Marathon Podium
Q: How did you pick Twin Cities and how did you go about this recent race?
Hill chose Twin Cities after teammate Anne-Marie decided to run it, and because teammate Megan O'Neill had repeatedly praised its course, elite-athlete experience, and competition. Hill also wanted to share the build and race day with a teammate.
Paxton Smith: From Miami Schoolteacher to Coaching 200 Runners and a Second Olympic Trials Qualification
Q: How do you make running work after moving to Miami, with a new climate, job and schedule?
Smith credits friend and coach Joe Klecker with helping him stay motivated. He gradually adapted to the heat and humidity, adjusted his training, and continued running early before work despite fatigue and difficult conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Road to the Trials

What is Road to the Trials about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form interviews follow Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers and other distance runners as they train, race, and work toward the 2028 Trials. Regular co-hosts Matt Chittim, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka speak with elite and sub-elite athletes, along with coaches and other running professionals, about training choices, race tactics, fueling, injuries, work-life balance, and the personal experiences behind their performances. The conversations pair practical detail, such as workout structure and pacing decisions, with candid stories about setbacks, family, and motivation. A distinctive focus is the range of athletes: established professionals and Olympic hopefuls appear alongside runners balancing ambitious goals with jobs, parenting, or s... more

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1. Caroline Hill
2. Andrew Kaye
3. Ari Fisher
4. Paxton Smith
5. Benjamin Bayless
6. Jackie Gaughan
7. Alex Price
8. Diane Neubauer

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