In the Garage With Track Guy
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Mike Jay is a diehard track & field and cross country fanatic, and when it comes to his garage: it’s a shrine for those sports he loves. Surrounding his grandfather’s 1963 Chevy II are walls covered with memorabilia commemorating the events he has been a part of, signed gifts from athletes/coaches he adores, and press box signage he may or may not have snuck out of the venue in his bag. So, when it comes to a “studio” to host a track & field and cross county centered podcast – The Garage is the perfect spot! Whether you, too, are a T&F/XC fan, or someone wanting to know more about the folks involved in these sports: this podcast should be a great listen for you. We hope you enjoy the episodes we have to offer. Thanks for listening!
Location:
United States
Description:
Mike Jay is a diehard track & field and cross country fanatic, and when it comes to his garage: it’s a shrine for those sports he loves. Surrounding his grandfather’s 1963 Chevy II are walls covered with memorabilia commemorating the events he has been a part of, signed gifts from athletes/coaches he adores, and press box signage he may or may not have snuck out of the venue in his bag. So, when it comes to a “studio” to host a track & field and cross county centered podcast – The Garage is the perfect spot! Whether you, too, are a T&F/XC fan, or someone wanting to know more about the folks involved in these sports: this podcast should be a great listen for you. We hope you enjoy the episodes we have to offer. Thanks for listening!
Language:
English
Episodes
Paityn Noe - Two-time XC Champion and Ballard High School Prep
1/8/2023
Paityn Noe was a two-time state cross country champion at Ballard High School. She will go after her 2nd 3,000 meter state title this spring and then take her talents to D1 powerhouse, Arkansas in the fall.
Duration:00:22:36
Jackson Heidisch - Two-time XC Champion and Dowling Catholic Prep
1/8/2023
Jackson Heidisch won two state XC titles at Dowling Catholic and was 5th at NXN this fall. He will be chasing sub 4:00 mile this spring before heading to Duke.
Duration:00:29:34
Ford Washburn - Sub 9:00 3200 Little Hawk Prep
1/8/2023
Ford Washburn went sub 9:00 in the 3200 last spring, running 8:59 at the Drake Relays. The 3X top 10 finisher at state XC is going to take a shot at sub 8:50 this year before heading to D1 XC cream of the crop, Northern Arizona in the fall.
Duration:00:22:28
Davis Eidahl (Legend) - 60th Year Teaching and Coaching
10/5/2022
Davis Eidahl is 81 years young and in his 60th year of teaching and coaching. 59 of them at Pekin High School, in the same classroom. As we prepare for the 2022 state XC meet, take a listen to the man, the myth, the legend himself.
Duration:00:41:42
Margaret Benjamin - 1966 Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country Champion
9/22/2022
The first Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country meet was held in 1966, six years prior to Title IX legislation. Margaret Benjamin was the first individual champion, leading her Central Lee High School squad to the first ever team title as well. Take a listen to her great story.
Duration:00:45:04
Joey Woody - Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Discusses Current Season and Upcoming NCAA Championships
3/9/2022
Mike sits down with Joey Woody to discuss the Hawkeyes' indoor season, Big Ten Championship and upcoming NCAA Championships.
Duration:00:41:43
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: U.S. Indoor Meet and Various Conference Championship Highlights
3/2/2022
Mike highlights performances of athletes with Iowa connections at various meets across the U.S. including the U.S. Indoor Championship and various conference meets.
Duration:00:11:09
Erik Sowinski - Lessons From A Long Career (150 800s under 1:50)
2/16/2022
Little habits, such as stretching before bed every night for the last 10 years, have added up to a long career for Erik Sowinski. The Wisconsin native and University of Iowa graduate is now ranked 4th in the world!
Duration:00:19:17
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: 3:50.17 Mile @ the Badgers' Windy City Invite
2/15/2022
Mike traveled to Chicago, Illinois for the Wisconsin Badgers' Windy City Invite. With the help of Badger coach Kareem Jackson, Chicago native, Wisconsin hosted their meet at the Gately Indoor Track, a beautiful new facility.
Duration:00:12:53
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: Tiffin, Iowa to Spokane, Washington
2/8/2022
Mike traveled to Spokane, Washington last weekend to announce the Washington State Invitational. Results
Duration:00:14:03
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: 114th Millrose Games in New York City
2/1/2022
Mike traveled to New York City last weekend to announce the 114th running of the Millrose Games at the Armory in Washington Heights.
Duration:00:11:26
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: Larry Wieczorek Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa
1/24/2022
Mike Jay recaps a great weekend of track and field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Duration:00:14:24
{{Meet Recap with TG}}: Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa
1/18/2022
Mike Jay recaps the Hawkeye Invitational, hosted by the University of Iowa, January 14-15. Results
Duration:00:05:22
Lessons from two running community entrepreneurs: Jordan & Lindsey Andrews
1/9/2022
In this episode, Mike sits down with Jordan & Lindsey Andrews, Iowa-based entrepreneurs. In 2016, they founded their first shoe store, Heartland Soles, and now operate three stores as Fitness Sports after buying the long-time Clive, Iowa store in 2021. Jordan & Lindsey talk to Mike about their running careers, business journey and their dedication to the running community. Enjoy the show!
Duration:00:43:19
Insights For Coaches and Athletes - Jeremy Sudbury -Iowa State Director of Track & Field/Cross Country
11/9/2021
In this episode of In the Garage With Track Guy, Mike and Jon talk with Jeremy Sudbury about his running career, how it prepared him as a coach and his current cross country team's post-season.
Photo credit: Iowa State Athletic Department
Duration:00:44:33
Alan Webb - High School Phenom to American Record Holder
10/18/2021
In this special episode of In the Garage with Track Guy, Mike talks with American record holder Alan Webb about his transition from a high school 3:53 miler to American record holder and how his faith has helped keep him grounded.
To support the Track Guy Foundation - a registered 501(c)(3) and our mission, please visit www.trackguyfoundation.com/donate - thanks in advance!
Duration:00:34:49
Ashlyn Keeney & Alex McKane - Iowa XC Leaders On and Off the Course
9/16/2021
Track Guy's hosts interview two of Iowa's top senior distance runners. They share their thoughts on their careers; past, present and future.
Duration:00:38:46
Shelby Houlihan - The Highs and the Lows
9/2/2021
We are here to simply have a good-hearted conversation with Shelby Houlihan. The topics range from high school, college, professional, and her 4 year ban from the sport she loves.
This episode was recorded on 08.31.2021: the day before the news broke that the Court of Arbitration of Sport upheld her four-year ban.
To support the Track Guy Foundation - a registered 501(c)(3) and our mission, please visit www.trackguyfoundation.com/donate - thanks in advance!
Duration:00:38:05
Erin Kerkhoff & Jess Heims - US Paralympians
8/9/2021
“I love that I’m finally in a place where I feel supported and never judged - but where people understand.” Erin Kerkhoff on her Paralympic experience thus far.
In this episode we catch up with Iowa's very own Paralympians Erin Kerkhoff and Jess Heims
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Duration:00:40:33
Karissa Schweizer - From Iowa to the Olympics
7/21/2021
In the first episode of the Track Guy podcast "In the Garage", Mike talks with Iowa native Karissa Schweizer about her journey through the Olympic Trials and her anticipation of the upcoming Tokyo Games.
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Duration:00:41:26