Biya Simbassa joins us at 50:07 to discuss running 2:06 to become the 4th fastest America in the marathon in Valencia .

Prior to that we discuss 16-year-old Gout Gout running 10.04 (video), preview the BU 5ks, discuss Grand Slam Track Tickets and schedules being released and the big changes at HOKA NAZ elite, plus this Graham Blanks thread.

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• Show notes:
• 00:00 Friday 15 With Biya Simbassa
• The Runner Box
• Join the Supporters Club @ 50% off year 1 for yourself *Give as a gift here
• 00:23 Start
• 05:50 16 Year Old Aussie Gout Gout Runs 10.04w *link
• 12:21 BU 5ks this weekend *Graham Blanks thread
• 15:49 Parker Wolf in 3k vs 5k
• 22:19 Grand Slam Schedule and Tickets Available for Purchase
• 27:59 Kelakaua Merrie Mile this weekend
• 29:42 Predictions for women in 5k at BU
• 37:09 Big changes for HOKA NAZ Elite *link
• 50:07 2:06 Marathoner Bia Simbassa (Guest)
• 50:45 Reflecting on the Valencia Marathon
• 55:31 Bia Simbassa's Training and Strategy
• 57:20 Transitioning to Marathon Running
• 01:02:47 Racing a lot
• 01:11:15 Future Plans and Reflections
• 01:12:29 His backstory
• 01:15:59 Getting started in sport
• 01:21:35 Future Plans
• 01:23:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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