Running Things

Conversations and stories from the culture of running by the TEMPO Journal team.

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Episodes

First to the trackhouse with Lou Serafini

Riley speaks to Lou Serafini, an accomplished amateur runner located in Boston, Massachusetts. Lou shares his advice for how to train during uncertain times and details his journey from sub-four-minute miler to Olympic trials marathoner. Lou also casts another vote in favour of Once A Runner. Finally, Riley gives a quick update on who listeners can expect to hear from next week on Running Things. Links Share this episode Lou Serafini on Instagram ‘Bridging the Gap’ by Lou on Tracksmith Riley Wol...

Apr 15, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Holding your breath with Gen Gregson

Australian steeplechase star Gen Gregson is on the show this week, laying it all out about her time trial at the Tan, her 10km and marathon aspirations and her special athlete–coach relationship. We also get an insight into how her and Ryan Gregson are managing training in this iso period. Riley also takes a lighthearted look at Wilson Kipsang’s start to 2020 and previews some guests on upcoming episodes. Links Share this episode Gen Gregson Instagram Gen Gregson owns the Tan Riley Wolff on Inst...

Apr 09, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4

High altitude with Catriona Bisset

Riley speaks to Australian 800m record holder Catriona Bisset about her stellar 2019 season, which included her first national title, her first time breaking the two minute barrier and the national record. Catriona opens up about handling pressure and the importance of having a level-headed coach. She also explains what it’s like to sleep in an altitude tent and and shares her plans for beating the boredom while social interactions are limited. Riley also unveils TEMPO Playlists – a collection o...

Apr 06, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3

They’ve taken away nothing with Tim Rossi

We head over to Chicago for a conversation with TEMPO columnist Tim Rossi, who tells us how his home workout routine is going, updates us on the Lostboys (including David Kilgore’s wild 100 miler) and passionately pitches us his favourite running book – Once a Runner. Host Riley Wolff also shines a light on Eliud Kipchoge’s new drip, and questions what’s going on with the Brits snitching on each other. Links Share this episode Eliud Kipchoge in GQ Tim Rossi in TEMPO Tim Rossi on Instagram Lostbo...

Apr 01, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Running under quarantine with Luke Mathews and Sean Whipp

In episode one, our host and TEMPO editor Riley Wolff gives some insight on Gen Gregson’s record-breaking run at the Tan – including how it all came together and how it went down on the day. Our special guest this week is Luke Mathews. Riley chats with the 800m and 1500m star about the highs and lows of his career so far, what it’s like to sign a professional contract and how his training is impacted by current coronavirus restrictions. We also speak to Sean Whipp about the postponement of the 2...

Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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