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Nick Symmonds

A Chat with Nick Symmonds About His Career to Date and What’s Still to Come


Today I’m doing everything I can to keep up with two-time Olympian Nick Symmonds.

Nick Symmonds

Nick Symmonds, Mid-Mountain

Nick made his on the international scene as an 800 meter runner, which some would label as the hardest event in a track meet. Nick isn’t so sure the 800 is the hardest, though it’s no picnic for sure.

Bursting Onto the Scene at the Prefontaine Classic

Nick ran the 800 and 1500 in college, but when he went pro he had to pick one distance and focus on it if he ever wanted to be truly elite.

He chose the 800, which obviously was the right choice, but his career got off to a rough start. Read more

Olympian and American Record Holder Molly Huddle (Best Of)


Molly Huddle originally joined me for a chat back in Episode 33.

She was the first professional track athlete to join me on the show, and I’ve enjoyed going back and listening to this episode a couple of times. When I was thinking of which episodes to include in the list of Best Of episodes, this chat with Molly was one of the first to make the cut.

Molly Huddle, American Record

Molly Huddle

In college, she was a 10 time All-American. Since turning pro, she’s competed in races in Europe and represented the United States at various international meets, including the 2012 Olympics. And earlier this summer, improved upon her own personal best and American record time in the 5,000 meters in a time of 14:42:64. Read more

Diz Runs With… Kim Conley


On today’s show I’m joining Kim Conley for a few easy miles.

Kim Conley, Running Times, Cover

Kim Conley

Kim played a pivotal part in a dramatic finish in the 5,000 meters at the 2012 Olympic trials, that ended with her earning her place on the team and a ticket to the London games. Read more

Diz Runs With… Molly Huddle


Molly Huddle is an incredibly accomplished track and cross country runner, with quite a few accolades to her name.

Molly Huddle, American Record

Molly Huddle

In college, she was a 10 time All-American. Since turning pro, she’s competed in races in Europe and represented the United States at various international meets, including the 2012 Olympics. And earlier this summer, improved upon her own personal best and American record time in the 5,000 meters in a time of 14:42:64. Read more