Scotty is back to break down all the action at the NCAA XC Championships in Charlottesville, VA! We open with disclaimers about not really knowing what has been going on this season, and then transition into expectations, predictions, and then the results. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

USA's was electric as always! We own up to all the blunders from our preview and recap the biggest races from the meet. Then, Scotty reminisces on the winners and losers of the meet for the 3rd annual running of the segment. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

It's good to be back on the mic! Scotty rambles for a bit about life before catching up on training and recapping his half marathon from June. He then breaks down the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 and closes out by previewing the 3 most exciting events of USA championships: the Women's 800, Men's 5k, and Men's 1500. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

Outdoor track season is finally here! To kick it off, we welcome a former Michigan High School State Cross Country Champion and current Notre Dame runner Carter Solomon. Carter is an NCAA XC All-American and is the reigning ACC Cross Country Champ. Scotty and Carter discuss Carter's journey of getting into running, why he chose Notre Dame, unique Yared Nuguse stories, and some deep-dives into select races. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

This week we welcome on another middle distance star in Northwood University's Dillan Haviland! Dillan shares his background of how he got into running, what led him to run for Lansing CC, and how he ended up as an All-American for the Northwood Timberwolves. We also get to know his love for music and which track event he likes best. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

What a weekend of NCAA Indoor Track National Championships! First we begin with another edition of Shoes News, covering the On Cloudsurfer. We then shift to a breakdown of all the action on the D1 side of the track up at altitude up in Albuquerque, NM. Scotty briefly loses his cool when addressing ESPN's corporate shenanigans. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Indoor track season is closing in on championship racing, but before gearing up for all that action we take a step back and welcome on Ben Weisel, who you may know from The Stride Report's Blue Oval Podcast. Ben and Scotty discuss Ben's background of how he got into running, why he chose Belmont, what were some of the challenges and top moments competing in the NCAA, and why Ben wants to continue in the sport now as an Analyst and Coach. Ben also debunks the myth that the Mile is better than the 1500. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Ben's contact information: weiselracing@gmail.com (or search "WeiselRacing" on Instagram or Twitter and slide into his DMs) Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME 

He's done it again. The Goose wasn't the only one loose over another record-setting weekend of indoor track. We cover all the major performances as well as some more "Shoes News", this time hitting the Saucony Freedom Crossport. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Was this the fastest weekend of track and field ever!? So many records went down, NCAA and American, that we had to cover many of the biggest races. We also introduce a new segment "Shoes News" where we seek to cover the newest and most innovative shoes hitting the market. The show closes up with a special "based on a true story" version of Woody Kincaid's move to Flagstaff and 5k American record. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Welcome to Season 3 of Chip Time! The boys are back and fired up for another year of local, NCAA, and pro distance running. This week we welcome on a longtime friend and guest, Charles Jiang, for a big announcement of a monster race he has committed to run in 2023.  To support Charles' charity fundraiser, please follow this link: https://support.firstdescents.org/fundraiser/4318772 To read the article where Scotty accidentally cursed the Alabama women's cross country team: https://www.thestridereport.com/post/tsr-s-2022-23-d1-freshman-class-rankings-7-6-5-women  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

At long last, the Chippy Awards have arrived. We catch up with Mike, and then dive into all the festivities to hand out awards to the best athletes, shoes, teams, coaches, and performances of 2022. Thank you to all who have made this show possible this year. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

It's almost time for the Chippy Awards! After electric seasons on the indoor track, outdoor track, and cross country course, Northwood University Coach Jeremy Wilk returns to the show for a full inside breakdown of what has gone into the NU program's success. We close up with some "anonymous" questions from our audience. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Scotty's latest TSR article: https://www.thestridereport.com/post/2023-d1-indoor-top-25-rankings-women-preseason-part-two  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

I'm not crying, it's just... allergies. The Northwood Timberwolves made school history by qualifying to the NCAA Championships for the first time. We welcome on our good friend Mike Allen for his thoughts and what he witnessed being there in person. Most of our discussion is centered around how proud we are of our alma mater, and who can really blame us for that? Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Congrats to the Northwood University men's team on qualifying for NCAA XC Nationals for the first time in school history! After shouting the boys out, we welcome on one of Scotty's longtime training partners -- Kyle Rascher -- who speaks to his running background, highlights of training and racing with Scotty and other running friends, and what On Running has in store for the future. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 50% on Cyber Monday 11/28/2022!!! ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

What a weekend of cross country action! In a shorter episode, we break down the awe-inspiring performances at the NCAA XC Championships both in the men's and women's races. We also have a very special announcement from our sponsors that you won't want to miss! Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 40% from November 21-25, 2022!!! ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

XC Nationals is finally around the corner! We welcome on a very special guest, Garrett Zatlin, the founder of The Stride Report and host of the Blue Oval Podcast to hear about his running background and what inspired him to launch a distance running website. We then pivot to breaking down D1 Regionals and close up shop with a fantasy draft of teams and individuals to preview the NCAA Championships. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME Also check out thestridereport.com 

What better way to spend episode 26 than talking about a 26.2 mile race - the New York Marathon! Scotty covers who the heavy hitters were (as well as key absences) along with how ESPN's broadcast production was, and also Ashton Kutcher's inspirational marathon debut. We also hit on highlights from the USATF Road 5K Championships and shoutout a very nice 5-star review that was recently submitted. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Check out Scotty's latest article for The Stride Report: https://www.thestridereport.com/post/tsr-s-2022-d1-xc-top-50-individual-rankings-women-update-3 Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Another Chip Time Classic! This time we break down the legendary 10K at Payton Jordan where Chris Solinsky shocked the world and was the first non-African to ever break 27 minutes in the 10K... on a record attempt set up for Galen Rupp. We then cover the similarities between Nike's division and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Check out Scotty's latest article for The Stride Report: https://www.thestridereport.com/post/tsr-s-2022-d1-xc-top-50-individual-rankings-women-update-2 Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Mike has returned to break down his summer training build-up that led to a dominant Crim performance and new PR at the Air Force marathon! We catch up, dive into the best and worst aspects of both training and the race, reflect on the results, and then briefly preview the Chicago Marathon. Scotty breaks down the best results from Chicago at the end. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Check out Scotty's latest article from TSR: https://www.thestridereport.com/post/tsr-s-2022-d1-xc-top-50-individual-rankings-women-update-1 Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

We're back, and cross country season is in full bloom! Instead of diving into NCAA XC analysis, Scotty begins with a tribute over the history of the Oregon Track Club after the disbanding of OTC Elite. We then shift into a four-point plan to improve the TV experience of cross country meets. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Check out Scotty's latest article for The Stride Report: https://www.thestridereport.com/post/2022-cowboy-jamboree-preview-women  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

This episode covers the big RACE WEEK in the greater Michigan area where the Crim Festival of Races occurred on a beautiful Saturday morning. Many veterans smashed personal records, and many rookies conquered the challenging course for the first time. We break down the race with fellow finishers Kevin and Beth. Also, we open up the "GOAT" conversation after Grant Fisher broke his 4th American Record this year... Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Check out Scotty's latest article for The Stride Report: https://www.thestridereport.com/post/tsr-s-2022-preseason-d1-xc-top-25-rankings-women-7-notre-dame-fighting-irish Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Who remembers the Nike Oregon Project!? Before the Mo Farah dynasty began, there was this group in Oregon doing crazy workouts under the radar that dared to stand up to the East African dominance at the distance events. At long last, the 2012 Olympics came along for a chance to knock out Kenenisa Bekele - widely known as the greatest track and field distance runner of all-time - who was coming off back to back Gold medals in this event. What happened out there? Who were the favorites going in? What was the legacy of this race? We take a full deep-dive, here on the 10-year anniversary of this historic race. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Check out Scotty's latest article for The Stride Report ► https://www.thestridereport.com/post/tsr-s-2022-preseason-d1-xc-top-25-rankings-women-20-villanova-wildcats  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

The Chip Time Book Club is back! This time, we discuss the history of Nike, as told by Phil Knight himself in his book Shoe Dog. A roller coaster of events took place for the athletic powerhouse we know today to get a chance to thrive. Tune in to hear about the cast and characters that led to its upbringing and success. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

The greatest week Track & Field has seen in a long time finally concludes with some epic races. We deliver our final recap covering the Men's 5K, Women's 800m, Pole Vault and 100m Hurdles World Records, and 4x400m relays. This was the best track meet we've ever been to, and we hope you enjoyed the journey with us. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Reminder: the Chip Time Book Club will be August 17 going over Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.  Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

The Eugene tour continues! Sprint events have been incredible and our post-meet bar shenanigans have been almost just as unforgettable. Scotty lived a lifelong dream of doing a Paul Swangard impression in front of Paul Swangard, and the boys also got to run with the Citius Mag group. Not even to mention all the Gold and Silver medals the US has secured... Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Pick up Shoe Dog by Phil Knight if you want to participate in the Chip Time Book Club. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

This was perhaps the happiest day of our lives and we're not even exaggerating. After watching some ELECTRIC 200m Finals on the Track, Scotty and Michael ventured to Track Town Pizza after getting a personal invite from NCAA All-American Krissy Gear. The boys meet some all-time greats and partied harder than ever before. The night will never be forgotten. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Pick up Shoe Dog by Phil Knight if you'd like to be part of the Chip Time Book Club. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Chip Time is taking over the entire city of Eugene, OR for the 2022 World Athletics Championships. Each day, Michael Allen and Scotty are recording mini-pods to recap what they did and what they saw. The original plan was to post one episode of 6 bite-sized chunks, but it's now looking like it will be a 3-4 part adventure. Enjoy the journey. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Pick up a copy of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight if you'd like to participate in the Chip Time Book Club. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Tomasz Drybala is an ultra endurance runner who runs approximately 200 kilometers per week (~125 miles) and has completed a 5 million step challenge. Tom is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet: running the circumference of the Earth - approximately 40,075 kilometers (25,000 miles). In January of 2023, Tom's book - "Flow Up - Get Rid Of Anxiety, Stress And Overwhelm And Unlock Focus, Creativity And Joy" - will be released, covering his mindful running techniques that he uses as an athlete and coach. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Pick up Shoe Dog by Phil Knight if you'd like to participate in the Chip Time Book Club. Tomasz's website: https://tomaszdrybala.com/ Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Wayne Stewart is a triathlete who lives and trains in Wyoming primarily for ultra-endurance events. He recently completed an Ironman 70.3 in June and plans to run a 50-mile trail ultramarathon next. Wayne was high school teammates with Scotty for one year, so the boys reminisce the glory days. Beyond competition, our biggest takeaway is that the only limitation you have is in your mind. It's up to you to believe in yourself. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Pick up a copy of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight if you'd like to be a part of the Chip Time book club. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

This week we are joined by a very insightful guest - Dr. Robert Wolfe - who shares his own running journey which has spanned over 60 years. We hit the highlights of his career and also get the Doctor's explanation on the importance of essential amino acids for peak athletic performance, specifically by highlighting the Amino Company's "PERFORM" product that Dr. Wolfe was the lead scientist in developing. There is so much wisdom and inspiration here to take with us as we continue training to our highest ability in 2022! Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Join the Chip Time book club (airing August 17) and pick up a copy of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Let's have some fun today. We kickoff with some excitement towards the recent On Running pro additions. Then, Scotty breaks down Cole Hocker's disappointing 1500m race as well as Grant Fisher's dominance in the 5K at USATF Outdoor Championships. We close up with everybody's favorite segment: winner and losers from this year's World Trials. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

Just when you thought we were done with the NCAA for awhile, Scotty kicks off the show by hyperventilating through some breaking news in the transfer market. Andy Powell is BACK and it is the Year of the (Washington) Husky. We then pivot to a detailed account of Mike and Joe's adventure through the 52-mile grinder of an ultramarathon experience, and end with some USA Championship picks. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Pick up a copy of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight for the Chip Time Book Club. Shop my Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements Enter Code "CHIPTIME " To Save 30% ► aminoco.com/CHIPTIME

What an incredible end to another NCAA year! We lead off this episode with a crash course on nutrition basics and what to pay attention to as it pertains to having a healthy diet. Although we say this repeatedly, it's worth mentioning again - there is no "perfect" diet for everyone - these are just basics. After coach's corner, Scotty briefly recaps his prediction contest from NCAA Nationals where he finished 2nd out of 6 analysts. Finally, it's time for the grand ceremony, where we honor 10 graduating Seniors from the NCAA who really elevated the sport during their time competing. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. If you enjoyed, leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify.

Coach's Corner is back for some more important recovery talk - this week about cross training, whether it should be added to your regimen or something to try out. Scotty then shifts into NCAA Outdoor talk with some early final recaps of the men's and women's 10K's, and sets the table for the rest of the national meet. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed.

Pre Classic was exactly that - an instant classic. Scotty recaps the electric men's and women's 10K US championship races and comes clean on some poor misses he had when predicting them. We FINALLY get Mike back on the show and catch up on all things Ultramarathon prep for his race next week. Then, we wrap up by breaking down Scotty's latest 5K race, and pay our respects to the track meet formerly known as the MCDC. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

Happy 1-year anniversary to us existing as a podcast! Hard to believe we've been gargling on the mic for over 365 days now. This week, Scotty tunes up for his 5K while nursing a slight Plantar injury and has some advice on what to do if you hit a snag in your training. We then dive deep into Steve Prefontaine's story with a recap and analysis of the 1995 documentary Fire on the Track. Finally, we pivot to a preview of the remaining events for Pre Classic, which looks to be the regular season meet of the year. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

What happens when there are two headliners for one newspaper? Fortunately, we care about trees and do not produce print media, so today we cover both headlines of Christian Noble turning pro with New Balance (+ Wesley Kiptoo to Hoka NAZ Elite) and Scotty being accepted as a volunteer for the 2022 World Championships. We then jump to Conference Championship results that caught our eye, and then pivot to a preview of the USA 10K Trials before handing out a homework assignment on the way out. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

Despite World standards being hit and NCAA records going down, we dive into the heart of the matter of what it takes to respond to difficult situations in races. First, Scotty recaps his season opening 10K victory with the good and bad of what transpired. Then, Charles joins the show for a full deep-dive of completing an Ironman 70.3 and the Boston Marathon just weeks apart. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

It is RACE WEEK for the first time since last November for Scotty. He gives a full training update and then dives into his goals for his upcoming 10K. We then transition to recaps of Penn Relays including Erriyon Knighton's 19.49, Athing Mu's 600m, and the jaw-dropping 4x1500m duel between NC State and Arkansas. Lastly, Scotty closes up with a preview of the Oregon Twilight Meet (with some extra time on Bill McChesney) and the Sound Running Track Meet featuring a lot of "heavy hitters". Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

WAKE UP Chip Timers! JK - we bring back Coach's Corner to go over how vital sleep is to your running career and everyday life. We then transition to an extensive breakdown of the injustice that befell Christian Noble at the D2 Indoor National meet, while Scotty provides a potential solution to the NCAA (who is definitely listening to this). This pivots to a highlight reel of Noble's current Outdoor season, as well as closing thoughts on the Oregon Relays featuring the Duck TC's attempt at the 4xMile WR. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed.

The train keeps rolling with episode 2 featuring Landon Melling from Runnin' Gear. We discuss his high school career and what it took for his squad to get over the hump to win a team State title. Then we talk through the ups and downs of the transition to NCAA Division I, and how his passion for the sport has remained through the highs and lows. Scotty closes with highlights from the Mt. SAC Relays and Brian Clay, as well as a preview of the Oregon Relays this weekend. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. 

We are back and we are ready to roll for Season 2! Scotty takes a Willy Wonka-esuqe tour of a Running Shoe specialty store joined by its owner for a full interview. They cover the history of the store, how shoes have evolved over the last 40 years, and why you should ALWAYS support your local running store. Scotty then closes up with some track meet previews and pretends to almost forget the Boston Marathon. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed on Apple or Spotify.

Scotty gets some active recovery for the vocal chords through this bonus episode, where we get the people hype on winter running progress and recap all things Millrose Games. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed.

The crown jewel of indoor track meets is finally here! We get you ready in exam cram style for the 2022 Millrose Games, and then transition into a "season finale" send-off. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Closing music: Staff Roll (Zelda: Link's Awakening). Music rights and credit go to their respective owners; we claim no ownership and will not profit in any way.

The long anticipated first Chip Time of 2022 is here. We break down how to overcome those weight room fears and get after it with the bro-man-bros of the world. Then, our hype levels are checked for all the upcoming track action, which leads us to the Men's Indoor Preview for NCAA and a recap of the USAFT XC Championships, including one massive shoutout. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and a rating on Spotify if you enjoyed.

Happy New Year's Eve! Scotty kicks off with a preview of the 2022 NCAA Women's Indoor Track season with some runners to keep an eye on. Michael joins for some reflection on what has been a great year of running with lots of lessons learned and takeaways. We then close up with a personal message for the haters, directed at the City of Chicago. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify if you enjoyed. 

After all the speculation, anticipation, and fast times on the track, the Chippy Awards are finally here. Mike and Scotty first catch up on Mike's big racing schedule update that will shape 2022 training. We then pivot to the many awards, where Scotty reads off all individuals, teams, coaches, races, and mustaches nominated by the Academy, as well as the select few who won a prestigious Chippy. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and a review on Spotify. Intro music: Wind Man Stage (Mega Man 6). Closing music: Ending Part 2 (Mega Man 2). Music rights and credit go to their respective owners; we claim no ownership of either composition and will not profit in any way.

We're one week away from Christmas and have already heard some sleigh bells jingling (ring-ting-tingling too) on our snowy runs. Scotty breaks down why he enjoys running during the winter and breaks his silence on some big news for the 2022 racing calendar. We then shift to Dr. Phil's 10-7-5 Principle and how it applied to Scotty's NCAA experience, and then close up shop recapping the greatest comeback in Athletics history - Dave Wottle's 800 Gold in the 1972 Munich Olympics. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and a rating on SPOTIFY (these are new!) if you enjoyed.

THANK YOU to the 15 people on Spotify who listened to this show more than any other podcast in 2021! We begin by setting an outline for what winter training could look like, and then dive into a conversation with a fresh new guest, Sam Parlette, about his running background and experiences in 2021. Scotty then proclaims to the world how historic the 2021 Boston Invite (real meet title has too many characters to fit here) was for both NCAA and professional runners. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed.

It may be getting cold outside, but the action on the track... is heating up. Speaking of heat, Michael joins and we deliver some hot takes related to beef in the local running community on a day that was supposed to honor the Pilgrims. Scotty closes up shop previewing some NCAA Indoor and crying about flotrack subscription fees. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy.

Happy Thanksgiving week! Scotty shares his top upcoming running events to look forward to, and his thoughts on how to come back from inconsistent training to regain mental sharpness. We recap the final local race for the Chip Time crew in 2021 - the Milford Gobbler Gallop 4-miler. Then, it's time to lay out all the highlights from the 2021 NCAA XC National meet. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts if you enjoyed.

It's the eve of NCAA XC Nationals! Scotty shares a heartwarming experience of getting lost in the Taylor Swift sauce on the treadmill for his longest run of 2021. Caleb joins and discusses his background of running and how it was to compete at NJCAA's in Virginia. We then close up with some stone cold predictions (and mustache talk) over the D1 XC National Championships. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts if you enjoy.

Scotty gutted this one out despite some pretty severe back problems, but apologizes for the lower quality audio due to studio adjustments to accommodate his bad back. We recap the NYC Marathon and weigh in (pun intended) on some validation from LetsRun that Bekele must be the undisputed GOAT. The show concludes with the highly anticipated results of Charles' sub-3 attempt and success in the Indy Marathon. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts if you enjoyed.

Race day at last! Scotty and Nick square off in the Hot Cider Hustle 5K and discuss Nick's background into running, as well as some Northwood memories, Nick's path to the Boston Marathon, and what the boys ordered for brunch after the race. We then shift to another edition of "runners you need to know" this time discussing Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele, who many consider to be the greatest distance runner of all time. Bekele joins a loaded field for the 2021 New York Marathon this Sunday. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts if you enjoyed. 

Does acupuncture hurt? The answer may surprise you. Scotty shares his first experience of acupuncture and his thoughts going into a 5K race tomorrow. We then pivot to full race recaps of the ACC and SEC championships, as well as some "live reactions" to the Big Ten and Big 12 championships. One TV network receives a chop. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts (aka "iTunes") if you enjoy.

This episode of Chip Time is for the boys with the booming system, top down AC with the cooler system. Scotty previews the upcoming Hot Cider 5K with his A and B goals as well as what training is looking like these days. Mike joins for a long run and some early 2010's pop talk. We then transition to "runners you need to know" spotlighting Minnesota All-American and reigning Big Ten champ Bethany Hasz, as well as a preview of next week's conference championships. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple if you enjoyed.

The Chicago Marathon did not disappoint! We recap all of the runners we were rooting for, and talk the the race day conditions. Mike and Scotty then discuss their barn burner of a track workout, and how you can take away positives even when you don't hit the exact paces prescribed. Scotty then shifts to a full recap of all of the action that took place in Madison, WI and Tallahassee, FL this weekend with some of the biggest XC invitationals of the season. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed.

Some BODY once told me that this time on Chip Time we re-live one of Scotty's favorite moments from High School XC. Charles hops back on the mic to give a training update and what his goals are for the Indianapolis Marathon. We then run through USA runners to root for during this Sunday's Chicago Marathon. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. If you enjoy, leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. 

October is here and we've decided to keep the good vibes going while the leaves change. The boys meet up for a long run before recapping the recent road races through Mike's perspective. Scotty grills Mike for the structure of his shoe "rotation" (vote on Spotify who you agree with). We then recap the Joe Piane XC Invitational and teach the audience what it means when you're fed up and need to say "that's a chop". Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy. Follow Scotty on Strava to be added to the Chip Time group.

The Chip Time crew threw down some impressive results over the weekend at the Coffee Classic! We cover the local scene, and also hit some beef that has stirred up from a recent Apple review... Scotty then transitions to "runners you need to know" covering NAU's Nico Young, and then closes the show with some XC recaps and a preview of the legendary Joe Piane Invitational. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts if you enjoy.

Our longest interview to date is centered around a trip down memory lane where Scotty catches up with his college coach, Jeremy Wilk, who is now the HEAD coach at Northwood University for the Cross Country and Track & Field program. We also get to know Jeremy's personal background of how he got into running and what it was like transitioning to coaching. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. If you enjoyed, share with a friend and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Fall running weather is finally here and the Chip Time crew takes full advantage of racing in it on a flat 5K course. Mike and Scotty finish 1-2, and Tom demolishes his A-goal in his first ever road race. We recap Scotty's top 3 XC meets of the weekend, and then speculate on the real reason Cole Hocker signed with Nike in the timeline he did, before ending the show with a great new radio segment (dessert-related). Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple podcasts if you enjoy. Follow Scotty Loughlin on Strava to be added to the Chip Time club.

Scotty travels over the river, through the woods, and across the Tridge to Midland, MI for the Men's and Women's NCAA races at the 2021 Northwood XC Invite. We catch up with one of the star runners and head coach of the team after an impressive season opener. Then, we transition to the Top 5 moments of the Diamond League Finals last week. The show wraps up with some upcoming XC meets to circle on your calendar. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy. Follow Scotty Loughlin on Strava to join the Chip Time club.

Happy Labor Day! Tom returns for the highly anticipated Chip Time Book Club, where we diagnose one of the greatest literary works in the history of the written word - Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. We discuss the contents of the book, how we connect as local runners, and how Scotty's perspective changed from reading this in 2014 compared to now. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy.

Scotty takes a deep breath of Cross Country air before sitting down with one of the biggest Chip Time supporters, and potential Strava rookie of the year Tom Schaefer. We move on to discuss the Top 10 runners and Top 5 teams of the 2021 Men's NCAA XC season, that just kicked off today. Next show will be the Chip Time Book Club going over Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes! Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy.

A record week for the show - now up to #51 on Apple Podcasts! We go over the metrics, and then get into a review of the new documentary Kipchoge: The Last Milestone. Mike and Scotty then discuss preparing for and running the Crim 10-mile race in record heat/humidity conditions. Tune in next week as we have our first ever Chip Time Book Club going over Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, and your review will be read on the show.

Another 2 fire reviews on Apple podcasts kick off our longest show to date. Mike and Scotty discuss race plans, what taper week will look like, and how Mike saved Scotty's life during the long run. We then close up shop with a preview of the upcoming Women's XC season. Join us for the Chip Time Book Club next week, where we will go over Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Contact the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com. Kipchoge Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiI7eUX6o8U 

Scotty updates the ever-diversifying audience on the current metrics of the show and reads our latest Apple review! We transition to a Coach's Corner discussion about running show rotations. The show then closes with ways the Olympics could be improved - some realistic, some far-fetched. LAST CHANCE to pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes for the Chip Time Book Club around 8/25. Email the show: chiptimepod@gmail.com if you have questions, predictions, or are interested in the fantasy NCAA XC league.

We have 2 new reviews on Apple podcasts! Scotty dives into the nitty gritty of his race plan going into the 10K and how it felt to execute the plan this time. We recap the Men's Olympic Final in the 1500, and then shift into the big picture winners and losers from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Email the show - chiptimepod@gmail.com. Join the Chip Time book club (approx. 8/25) where we will be going over Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Leave a rating and review on Apple if you enjoy the show!

The boys are back to running together! After an easy run to tune up for the upcoming 10K, Mike and Scotty talk some Olympics, as well as what they consider to be the worst and best weather to run in. We then pivot to discuss the 125th anniversary of the 1st ever Olympic marathon in Athens, Greece. Remember to pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes and we will go over it around August 25. Email the show chiptimepod@gmail.com and rate/review on Apple podcasts.

Olympic Track & Field is finally here! We recap what was an electric Men's 10K Final, and then transition to an exclusive sit-down with marathon veteran and Scotty's Mom, Robin. The show wraps up with our "Runners you need to know" segment, this time highlighting Emily Sisson's journey to become the USA 10K champ. Make sure to pick up and start reading Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Please rate and review on Apple, and email the show at chiptimepod@gmail.com.

We have an email address! Send all your questions, hot takes, and predictions to chiptimepod@gmail.com. Scotty recaps Matthew Centrowitz's AR attempt in the Mile, as well as the orchestra selections made in Japan for the opening ceremony. We then pivot to the background of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and preview the Olympic men's 1500. Make sure to pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes for the Chip Time book club around August 25. If interested, Scotty's full review of Chrono Trigger is located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNONvfT0loE Please rate the podcast on Apple, leave a review, and share with friends!

Scotty gives some credit and blame to the audience on where we stand as a podcast. The Chip Time boys then dive into Coach's Corner to brainstorm what drives a successful mindset on race day. We shift to "Runners you need to know" to highlight Molly Seidel in advance of her Olympic marathon. Finally, a special announcement... we're doing a book club! Pick up Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes - you won't be disappointed. We'll go through it together (in a full book recap) at the end of August.

Our very first friend of the program returns to recap his experience volunteering at the USA Olympic Trials at the new Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. Scotty also gives some injury guidance and has a social media confession to make.

In one of the most legendary exchanges in Chip Time history, Scotty sits down with 2021 NCAA D3 All-American Nick Hoffman (via Zoom) to get to know his background, how training during the pandemic was, and what led to huge PR's in the mile and 1500 this year. 

The Chip Time team is fired up at our latest 5-star review! Scotty breaks down the science of altitude training and comments on how his Achilles is holding up. We then transition to our first Olympic Preview - the Men's 10K - with a full spotlight on Uganda's top distance runners.

Coach's Corner continues with advice and some self-encouragement for the recent discomfort Scotty has started having in his right Achilles tendon. We then pivot to "Runners you need to know" highlighting Jenny Simpson's career including a race recap of her 2011 World Title in the 1500 10 years later.

Scotty opens up with a vacation recap and one of his coaching/training philosophies. Mike joins for a 12-mile long run, and a recap of the US Olympic Trials 1500 including Hobbs Kessler's (aka Harry Potter) decision to turn pro at age 18. Scotty then closes with some winners and losers from the Trials as a whole.

Scotty answers another FAQ, this time about why he enjoys watching running on TV. The boys get a nice VO2 session on the dirt roads, and then Rob hangs around for an exclusive interview about his running background. We then cap off another edition of "runners you need to know" with local hero and new Olympic qualifier Grant Fisher.

The boys meet up for a long run, and despite some audio recording blunders by Scotty, have a great conversation previewing the Olympic Trials. Also, do burritos have steroids? The answer may surprise you. Tune in for an expert analysis by someone who has been through the NCAA drug testing system (Scotty).

Scotty dries his Fleetwood Mac tears that started after reading the news that TSR is disbanding. We then transition to recapping favorite moments from the NCAA Championships and a few final words on how the down week went from serious training.

After a legendary Men's 10K final, Scotty went against his word and recorded a pod during Nationals. We recap the race, chat with an esteemed guest about what it takes to inspire a Retriever to run 5,000 meters, and then close up shop with a spotlight on BYU's Courtney Wayment and a preview of the Women's 3K Steeplechase at NCAA D1 Nationals.

The squad is now on Apple! After running through metrics, Scotty gives his thoughts on the recent passing of Coach McDonnell. We then go full send with one last NCAA National Preview highlighted by Notre Dame's Yared Nuguse.

It's race day for the boys and the excitement was real. Scotty leads off with a SWOT Analysis of why he started the podcast, interviews Charles on his marathon progression, and closes out with a preview of both the women's and men's 10K's at the National Championships.

Scotty shares some heartfelt comments about audience support and about how good he looked today with his shirt off. The squad breaks down the Men's 5K and makes some picks in a fantasy draft format, and then previews their own races this upcoming weekend. Finally, we learn more about another top runner - Texas A&M's Athing Mu.

Scotty puts in a solo effort with shades of Wesley Kiptoo's 10K/5K double over the weekend. After some "race week" talk, we break down the Women's 5K from NCAA East Regionals, how the Regional structure flows to the National meet, and then transition to Coach Ron Warhurst's background and his newest athlete - Hobbs Kessler - breaking another high school record.

Scotty continues to dodge his own formal introduction due to a packed slate of NCAA D1 Regional and D2 National action, as well as another inside interview with one of the local legends. We then conclude with "Runners You Need To Know" with a spotlight on NC State's Elly Henes.

Mysterious host Scotty gets right into the action without even offering the courtesy of introducing himself... The boys recap their recent workout, hear about Money Maker Mike's HS and college XC/Track career, and Scotty caps it off with our first "Runners you need to know" segment.