2 Black Runners
By Running Report
2 Black RunnersNov 09, 2021
Running Report: Eliud Kipchoge Threatened After Kelvin Kiptum's Death | World Relays Reaction | Quincy Wilson is the REAL DEAL!!
Your favorite 2 Black Runners discuss the latest Track & Field news in this edition of the Running Report. Aaron and Joshua Potts discuss Eliud Kipchoge's interview with BBC, 2024 World Relays, crazy high school stats, and 776 Invitational.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
Eliud Kipchoge article from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cd13ed985g1o
Noah Lyles responding to reporters on CITIUS MAG: https://x.com/CitiusMag/status/1787329156302168389
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Kiera Smalls || Creating Career Opportunties for BIPOC in the Running Industry | Executive Director of RIDC
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, are joined by the Executive Director of the Running Industry Diversity Collation. Kiera Smalls illustrates how RIDC is creating access for all on the business side of the running industry. Additionally she describes two programs RIDC is currently implementing to help the running industry.
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/j7LZQ8Q2Xtg
Ways to support RIDC
Learn More Here: https://www.runningdiversity.com/
Donate: https://www.givengain.com/cause/running-industry-diversity-coalition#amount
Learn more about "Run The Block": https://www.runningdiversity.com/runtheblock
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - What is Run The Block?
8:38 - Why Black People?
12:05 - Was Kiera’s goal always to help BIPOC communities?
15:30 - Aaron created a superhero as a kid.
17:14 - Attempting to bring more attention to the running industry.
23:12 - How Aaron discovered there was career opportunities in the running industry.
25:08 - Kiera’s views on the progress of the Running Industry for DEI?
28:02 - RIDC is fresh!!
34:46 - What part of the running industry is Kiera excited to tackle that RIDC hasn’t touched yet?
39:53 - How to support RIDC.
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
How Joe Holder is Gaining Power to Change Health & Wellness | Nike Master Trainer, GQ Columnist, Health & Wellness Expert
Reacting to T&F Outrage | I'm Not an Expert in Women's Uniforms
Aaron & Joshua Potts react to all of the outrage Track & Field fans expressed last week on social media. Plus they recap performances from the Bryan Clay Invite.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4i_O1JM4q95op-Jc-lmDQ
TIME STAMPS
0:53 Who is winning the Drake & Kendrick Rap Beef?
2:40 Intro
4:03 Reacting to Nike Team USA Uniforms
13:09 FloTrack gets deal with Diamondleague
19:19 World Athletics will Pay Olympic Gold Medalists for First Time
22:42 Mykolas Alekna Breaks Discus World Record
24:51 Recapping Bryan Clay Invite
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Sacrificing to Dream | Interviewing High School Runners at Arcadia Invite | Sadie Engelhardt, Daniel Simmons, Ali Ince, Benjamin Harris
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, speak with elite high school athletes at the 2024 Arcadia Invitational about sacrifices and their view of success. Additionally they touch on how this era of distance runners are running way faster.
Watch Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RPuPKcTfork
TIME STAMPS
0:00 INTRO
9:26 SADIE ENGELHARDT
16:00 JANE HENDEGREN & LILLY ALDER
23:26 BENJAMIN HARRIS
28:50 ALI INCE
33:50 TRISTAN RUTLEDGE
41:29 NATHAN NEIL
48:17 DANIEL SIMMONS
54:29 TEG PANHDER
59:40 PAYTON SMITH
1:04:38 DIEGO AGUIRRE-STEWART
1:10:13 AYDON STEFANOPOULOS & CARSON HEDLUND
1:15:56 TAYLOR COX
1:19:35 OUTRO
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ranking Our Track & Field Favorites | Would Rather PR or Win??
Aaron Shares His Tragic First Marathon Story | The TEN Recap: Matthew Centrowitz's Last Season, 10K Recaps, Can Nico Young Make the Olympic Team?
Aaron shares his first marathon experience at the LA Marathon. Plus your favorite 2 Black Runners recap the Sound Running TEN.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Joshua is back in CA
2:27 What happened in Aaron's first marathon
19:11 The TEN Recap
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/ ✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/ ✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.136 || Natalie Mitchell | Turning Passion to a Career | Aaron's Final Thoughts Before LA Marathon
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
4:09 1 High, 1 Low, 1 Hope
17:11 Start of Natalie Mitchell interview
1:01:43 Closeout
Natalie's IG: www.instagram.com/natrunsfar/
✔Aaron's IG: www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/
✔Joshua's IG: www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
✔YouTube: www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: www.running-report.com/
Ep.135 || Loved & Hated to See It... World Athletics Indoor Championships
This week, your favorite 2 Black Runners dive into everything that happened at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Joshua Potts shares what he loved and hated to see from the meet while Aaron Potts gives his thoughts.
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/
✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.134 || Details on Michael Johnson's New Pro T&F League | The SEC Messed Up Christopher Morales-Willams 400m WR?
This week your favorite 2 Black Runners are covering all of the biggest stories in track and field. Aaron and Joshua Potts preview the World Indoor Track & Field Championships, discuss Michael Johnson's new T&F league, and they talk about Noah Lyles' huge new contract with Adidas.
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/
✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Noah Lyles CAN'T LOSE!! | Aaron isn't Nervous for LA Marathon | Running Report
This special edition of the 2 Black Runners podcast is for all the trackheads out there!! Aaron & Joshua Potts dive deep into all recent news from Grant Holloway, Deveynne Charlton, Femke Bol, Josh Kerr, and Letsile Tebogo's world records. Plus they talk about competitive matchups in the U.S. ranks.
They also discuss Aaron's recent preparations for the LA Marathon which is less than a month away!!
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/
✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.133 || Tony Reed | Making Community for Black Runners | Co-Founder of National Black Marathoner Association
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Tony Reed, one of the pillars to the African-American running community for decades. In this episode Reed shares why he tries to cultivate a running community for Black runners. Plus he discusses how he made the documentary, Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African-American Women Marathoners, and much more.
Lean more about NBMA: http://mobile.blackmarathoners.org/
Interview Starts at 6:00
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/
✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.132 || Noah Lyles is an Anime Character | Millrose Games Preview | Aaron's Experience at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are busy this week but they are here to drop a special Friday episode!! Hear about their thoughts on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon, the NB Indoor Grand Prix, and a special preview of the 116th Annual Millrose Games.
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/
✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.131 || Swarnjit Boyal PT-4 A New Way to Love Running | Olympic Marathon Trials Preview | NAU Dominating the Track
This week, Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined with Swarnjit Boyal for the final part of his story ahead of the 2023 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Swarn speaks on his marathon build and how he needed to find his love for running again. Plus on this podcast episode, your favorite 2 Black Runners go "Around the Track" and preview the Marathon Trials.
Follow Swarnjit Boyal: https://www.instagram.com/swarnjit_boyal/
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:08 PT4- Swarnjit Boyal's Journey to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
23:43 Around the Track
45:12 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Preview
✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts/
✔Joshua's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.130 || World's Most Powerful Tool: Your Mind | Swarinjit Boyal PT-3 His Proudest Moment | Nico Young Runs 3:57 at 7000ft!!
This week, listen to the 8 most inspirational minutes in 2 Black Runners history!! Hear about the the proudest moment of his life which very much defines who he is.
Plus Aaron & Joshua Potts recap some of the biggest running news over this past weekend.
Follow Swarnjit Boyal: https://www.instagram.com/swarnjit_boyal/
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.129 || First Woman Under 29min 10K | Swarinjit Boyal PT-2 A Dawg is Born | Mia Brahe-Pederson vs Adaejah is Legendary
Aaron & Joshua Potts are back for a jam packed episode recapping numerous running stories and part 2 of the Swarin story (skip to 32:56). This week, Swarin takes us back to his first day of cross country practice in high school and why he first thought Cal Poly SLO was the worst decision of his life.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Watching spots on the East Coast is basura
1:46 It's too cold
3:25 Joshua talks about the HBCU Showcase track meet
8:11 Start of Around the Track
8:38 Soooo many records broken!!
17:20 Houston Marathon Takeaways
23:29 Highlights from UW
26:59 Mia Brahe-Pederson & Adaejah Hodge rivalry continues
32:56 Swarinjit Boyal's Journey to the 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials PT-2
44:31 Outro
Ep.128 || Reacting to World Athletics' 2024 Rivalries | Swarinjit Boyal PT-1 Reliving 2020
Aaron & Joshua Potts are starting off 2024 recapping some of the most recent Track & Field news over the past 2 weeks. Plus they start a 4 part series with Swarinjit Boyal who will be competing at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Learn more about one of the blue collar athletes competing at the Olympic Trials and their incredible story.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:00 Around the Oval
21:09 Part 1 of Swarinjit Boyal's Journey to the 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials
43:47 Outro
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.127 || Focusing on Impact in 2024 | For The Real Ones
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are here for the first 2 Black Tuesday of 2024. In this episode, Aaron & Joshua Potts have a deep discussion on faith, new jobs, motivation for podcasting, and more.
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.126 || T&F Award Season is Broken?? | Foot Locker XC Championships Recap
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Colin Waitzman from Track World News to discuss Award Season in T&F. Waitzaman shares his opinions on World Athletics adding a 6 new awards and gives suggestions to imporve the Bowerman Award. Plus Aaron & Joshua Potts recap the 2023 Foot Locker XC Championships.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
3:47 World Athletics announces 6 World Athlete of the Year Awards
22:38 Bowerman Award presentation this Thursday
41:53 Foot Locker XC Championships Recap
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.125 || TRACK IS BACK!! But XC Hasn't Ended?? | USATF Wing Awards Recap
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are back recapping the first big track meet of the 2023-2024 season. Plus they look into the High School XC Championship season, and have a deep discussion about the USATF Wing Awards.
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.124 || Katelyn Tuohy & Nico Young XC Era Over!?! | Aaron Reconnects with Alma Mater
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, recap the 2023 NCAA XC Championships and talk to APU's Nixon Korir.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 The NAU women's lost hurt me
1:22 Joshua is dropping out of the Turkey Trot
4:17 Dave Smith gives NAU their Respect as Greatest Teams in NCAA
8:59 Who had the bigger individual win, Graham Blanks or Parker Valby?
12:55 Did the Katelyn Tuohy & Nico Young XC Era Live Up to the Hype?
19:45 Start of Nixon Korir Interview
25:17 Nixon started running 5 years ago
26:25 Nixon's connection to Aaron Rono
28:39 How his approach to running changed in those 5 years
33:23 Nixon's connection to elite athletes
35:00 What has he learned from being around greatness
37:27 Ask A.I.
40:37 What mark Nixon wants to leave at APU
45:15 Closeout Podcast
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.123 || Sha'Carri Snubbed as World Athlete of the Year Finalists?! | How RIDC is Changing the Running Industry
Aaron & Joshua Potts interview Abigail Hollie, the project manager for the Running Industry Diversity Collation, about how RIDC is providing a safe space for BIPOC. Plus your favorite 2 Black Runners preview the NCAA XC Championships and discuss if Sha'Carri was snubbed as a World Athlete of the Year Finalists.
TIME STAMPS
0:00- Tamela Mann is the greatest singer in the world
1:42- Intro
3:49- Sha'Carri Snubbed out of World Athlete of the Year Finalists
10:26- World Athletics Making New Space for Content Creators
16:44- Interview with RIDC Program Manager, Abigail Hollie
20:06- What is the Running Industry Diversity Collation
23:47- How Abigail found the RIDC
27:16- Abigail Shares her Servant Heart
30:07- What doest a Program Manager at RIDC?
31:34- The Importance to Celebrate BIPOC Faces in the Running Community
36:24- How to find a BIPOC community in the Running Insdustry
46:17- The Cookout at The Running Event
54:35- Aaron is going to The Cookout
56:27- Previewing NCAA Championships
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.122 || I Miss Losing in Sports | 2023 NYC Marathon Recap | More Bowerman Track Club Unreasonable Speculation
This week on the 2 Black Runners podcast, Aaron and Joshua Potts discuss some of the most pressing news in running culture. They cover the 2023 NYC Marathon, athletes leaving Bowerman Track Club, and the Top HS girl in the nation signing with USC.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Let's Run is a WILD place
1:07 Intro
3:01 New York Marathon Recap
10:18 Elise Cranny Leaves Bowerman Track Club
17:14 Aaron Runs First Half Marathon
27:16 Stir the Potts
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.121 || Futsum Zienasellassie | Preparing for First NYC Marathon | Secrets to Start of NAU XC Dynasty | African Culture on U.S. Running Scene
Futsum Zienasellassie joins your favorite 2 Black Runners to talk about running the NYC Marathon this Sunday. Plus he discusses the start of the NAU XC dynasty in 2016, being part of the first World Road Racing Championships, the effect of African culture on the U.S. running scene.
Follow Futsum on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigfoot_sum/
TIME STAMPS
0:00 How we know Futsum
2:00 Intro
4:39 Coming back to Hoka
6:18 Experiencing the first World Road Running World Championships
14:34 African culture in the U.S. running scene
19:37 New York City Marathon Build Up
23:19 Meb Keflezki's influence on Futsum
25:57 Preparing for 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials
30:09 Approaching the Sport differently
37:20 Futsum Gives Aaron Advice on First Half Marathon
41:131 Was Futsum convinced to do the Marathon?
47:07 NAU is a Pro Team
56:54 Futsum's advice to High School Runners & Coaches
1:03:33 Aaron should've went to NAU
1:06:21 Who should we have next on 2BR? What mark do you want to leave on the sport?
1:09:17 The Cool Down
Ep.120 || We got a VOTE!! | Unreasonable Speculation on Grant Fisher's Next Coach After Leaving Bowerman TC
We better! This week we join the unreasonable speculation of why Grant Fisher left Bowerman Track Club (Best of luck Grant on your next steps!! 😤). Plus we go through the nominees for the USATF Wing Awards for Female & Male Athlete of the Year. Aaron is also running his first Half Marathon next week and goes through his goals.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 75th Annual Mt. SAC XC Invite
4:00 Intro
6:02 Aaron Preparing for First Half Marathon
10:53 Our Reaction to Grant Fisher Leaving Bowerman Track Club
23:47 USATF Wing Awards Nominees
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.119 || Does a P.R. Equal Success?? | High Schoolers React | Inland Empire Challenge
Aaron & Joshua Potts interviewed high school athletes and coaches at the 2023 Inland Empire Challenge. The I.E. Challenge showcases high school cross country running from Riverside & San Bernardino county in California every single year.
In this episode they interviewed nationally ranked teams and individuals as they start to prepare for the post season. Plus they have a conversation with high schoolers about what a P.R. means to them.
Checkout @showupsociety Instagram post that inspired this episode.
We want to give a special shoutout to Rancho Cucomanga High School who invited us out and puts on the event every year!!
Watch podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QxEfE8vdQGw
Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction to the Inland Empire Challenge
2:00 Does a P.R. equal success in XC?
4:27 Maximo Zalvaleta wins Boys Sweepstakes in 14:13
8:19 Coach Etheridge on dominant Girls Team win of 18pts and 12th Rank in USA
16:31 Rylee Blade destroys Girls Sweepstakes with a solo 16:02
23:04 Alexis Aguilar of Don Lugo
27:16 Lauren & Avery of Ayala
32:04 Jorge Zamora of Norco High School
34:16 Raya & Andrew of Colony 38:20 Justin of Norco High School
41:20 Luke Lopez of Eleanor Roosevelt High School
46:22 Kaitlin & Phoebe of Ayala
52:06 Alejandro Medina of San Gorgonio
54:51 San Gorgonio Teammates
59:19 Thank you for watching/listening
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
5 Reasons to Watch Nuttycombe & Pre-Nats | Stir the Potts | Running Report
Today marks starts the 10-week Running Report season covering XC, Marathoning, and any Athletics news!! Expect a new Running Report every Thursday on the 2 Black Runners podcast hosted by Joshua Potts
Great Previews to Pre-Nats and Nuttycombe
Citius Mag with the Wood Report- https://citiusmag.com/articles/nuttycomb-invitational-pre-nats-preview-ncaa-xc-2023
Flotrack Pre Nats Preview- https://www.flotrack.org/articles/11307717-margot-appleton-chandler-gibbens-enter-as-pre-race-favorites-at-pre-nats
Lets Run on NC State- https://www.letsrun.com/news/2023/10/the-last-dance-begins-for-katelyn-tuohy-and-the-nc-state-women/
USTCCA History on Nuttycombe- https://www.ustfccca.org/2023/10/featured/2023-nuttycombe-wisconsin-invitational-top-matchups-ncaa-di-cross-country
World Athletics Nominees- https://worldathletics.org/awards/news/nominees-women-world-athlete-year-2023
https://worldathletics.org/awards/news/nominees-men-world-athlete-year-2023
Follow Joshua Potts on Instagram & Threads
https://www.instagram.com/mr.pottsible/
https://www.threads.net/@mr.pottsible
Ep.118 || Podcast UPDATE | Reacting to Kelvin Kiptum Breaking the Marathon World Record
The 2 Black Runners aren't back, they're BETTER!! In this episode, Aaron & Joshua Potts discuss the Chicago Marathon Madness. Plus they give updates on the 2BR.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Are the Raiders garbage?
2:03 Show Starts
4:14 Reacting to Kelvin Kiptum's Marathon World Record Run
14:13 Sifan Hassan is in her own league!?
21:30 Aaron preparing for first Half Marathon
27:00 Joshua is interning for an ESPN+ Show
34:04 2BR Update
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Ep.117 || Black Women Revolutionizing T&F Media feat. Tiara Willams (Real Talk), Demitra Carter (Tiny Talks), Katelyn Hutchison (CITIUS MAG)
Watch podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijq4bcuUNv4
At the 2023 Prefontaine Classic, we did our 3rd annual media podcast roundup with three women revolutionizing T&F media. In this episode we learn about the challenges they faced and the successes they experienced trying to better the sport in 2023. Plus we learn about their favorite projects that they feel are changing T&F. Read down below to learn more about each of our guests...
Tiara Willams: https://www.instagram.com/_realtalkwithtee/
28.6k IG Followers; worked with: NSAF, USATF, Armory NYC, HighlighHER; former NCAA athlete at Texas Tech
Demitra Carter: https://www.instagram.com/demitra_carter/
Creator of Tiny Talks, former NCAA athlete at Baylor, 16.7K IG Followers, works for Team USA, has worked with: ON Running, Under Armour, Hayward Magic
Katelyn Hutchison: https://www.instagram.com/_kxnaomi/
NCAA Athlete at Kentucky, 9.4K Followers on Twitter, featured in NY Times, works for CITIUS MAG, co-host of Out of the Blocks podcast
✔YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners
✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/
✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/
Athletes Speak on a Historic PRE Classic | Diamond League Final Recap | Running Report
Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LptkDXHaTpw
Various electric performances at the 2023 Dimond League Final closed out the season and are building onto an even bigger year in 2024. Below checkout out the timestamps to see the athletes Joshua & Aaron Potts talked too.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Mondo Duplantis breaks his own Pole Vault WR with a 6.23m vault
1:52 Gudaf Tsegay breaks the 5000m WR after claiming the 10K title at the World Athletics Championships
2:38 Noah Lyles talks about his "SENSATIONAL" season
3:51 Jakob Ingerbristen completes the Diamond League Final double in the Mile and 3000m
4:58 Yared Nuguse breaks the Mile American Record
6:39 Cole Hocker's 3:48 gives him 6th Place and makes him part of the immense young talent in the mile
7:14 Mario Garcia breaks the Spanish Mile Record
7:56 Athing Mu gets her redemption from the World Championships with the 800m win and U.S. record
9:42 Marco Arop breaks the Canadian National Record and is coming into perfect form right on time
10:56 U.S. Women's Throws are DOMINANT
13:37 Quincy Hall runs 44.44 to finish 2nd in the DL Final after 3rd at the World Championships
14:34 Rai Benjamin & Kyron McMaster speak on this legendary era in the 400m H.
17:27 Outro
Ep.116 || Tori Franklin | New Book- "You Anthem: Stories and Reflections of Celebration" | The Power of Love
Pre-order Tori's new book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fd3B0k1
In this episode, the Potts brothers are joined with 2022 World Athletics Championship Bronze Medalist, Tori Franklin. They ask Tori about her new book, "You Anthem," releasing on October 7th, 2023. Plus they learn about why she decided to write a book and how love is powering her every move.
Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/o4UYm5XKSS8
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Reacting to Noah Lyles VIRAL NBA Comments | 2023 WORLD CHAMPS RECAP || Running Report
The last Running Report special covering the 2023 World Athletics Championships, hosted by Joshua Potts. On this episode, Aaron Potts joins the show to talk about Noah Lyles viral comments about the NBA. Plus the Potts brothers discuss the exciting women's 800m, if Jakob Ingebristen is better a 5000m runner, and they shout out their favorite athletes over the past 9 days.
Watch the full interview w/ Luis Grijalva from Citius Mag: https://youtu.be/rfKBdVTnp5g?si=cMYcJbTpQVaZFDpT
Real Talk with Tee's full interview with Athing Mu: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwd4hEXI4ms/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Checkout ESPN's post featuring Noah Lyles: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwdwcAIvCX6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Aaron joins the show
2:47 Men's 5000m final recap
6:38 Luis Grijalva places 4th at Worlds, 2nd year in row
7:14 Luis Grijalva's comments after 5000m
8:04 Reaction to Luis Grijalva's race
11:52 Women's 800m
14:17 Athing Mu's comments after 800m
15:30 Reacting to Athing Mu's comments
21:16 U.S. Sprinters dominate World Champs
24:25 Noah Lyles comments
25:03 Reacting to Noah Lyles comments going viral on ESPN
30:40 Shoutouts
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USA MEN & WOMEN SPRINTERS BACK ON TOP!!! | Running Report
A special 2 Black Runners podcast hosted by Joshua Potts, covering Day 8 of the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Joshua Potts discusses why this World Championships marks the U.S. Men & Women on top, why U.S. Women Throws needs more love, and potential athlete of the year candidates.
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5 More O.M.G. Moments of 2023 World Champs So Far... | Running Report
A special 2 Black Runners podcast hosted by Joshua Potts giving you 5 more O.M.G. Moments from the World Athletics Championships!!
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5 O.M.G. Moments of the 2023 World Champs So Far... | Running Report
A special 2 Black Runners podcast covering the first 4 days of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Join Joshua Potts sharing is top 5 OMG moments, and Aaron Potts at the end giving some HOT TAKES.
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10 U.S. Athletes to Watch at 2023 World Athletics Championships || RUNNING REPORT
Here's a list with some of Running Report's favorite USA athletes to watch at the 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships.
Watch video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vi7EBa20Krw 0:00 Intro 0:44 Athing Mu 2:31 Death Row Running 4:40 Brittany Brown 5:55 Brooks Beasts 8:33 Bowerman Track Club 11:26 Yared Nuguse 12:37 Britton Wilson 14:00 Valarie Allman 15:36 Masai Russell 17:00 Cordell Tinch
Ep.115 || Tinoda Matsatsa | First African American High Schooler to Break 4min Mile
At the USA U20 Championships, Aaron & Joshua Potts finally sat down with Tinoda Matsatsa who became the first Black High Schooler to break 4min in the mile. At the 2023 HOKA Festival of Miles, Matatsa made history in the mile running 3:58.70. He also went on to run 1:47.61 in the 800m making hime one of the the most talented runners in the historic 2023 class. In this podcast your favorite 2 Black Runners discussed Matsatsa's big races in 2023, his training minset, and the importance to be the first Black high schooler under 4 minutes.
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Ep.114 || When is it Not Ok to Celebrate in Track & Field?? | New York Grand Prix Preview
Ep.113 || Back-to-Back Faith Kipyegon World Records & 2BR Podcasts | Reacting to the NCAA T&F Championships
Can you believe it!? You are getting back-to-back Tuesdays with a 2 Black Runners Podcast!! Aaron & Joshua Potts discuss the historic Paris Diamond League and react to the NCAA Track & Field Championships.
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Ep.112 || T&F Social Media is Winning!! | Faith Kipyegon is the Greatest 1500m Runner, Male or Female!?!
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are back on a podcast for the first time in several months. On this episode Aaron and Joshua Potts catch everyone back up on their lives, discuss the current state of track media, and talk about the crazy results this past weekend.
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Ep.111 | Running is Hip Hop | stic.man of DeadPrez & Kieth Tucker of Hip Hop is Green | 10th Element of Hip Hop: Health & Wellness Hip Hop
At the end of 2022, Aaron Potts recorded a dope podcast with stic.man, Keith Tucker and Dawud Hasan. Stic.man is one half of the famous rap duo, Dead Prez, that made several classics in the early 2000s. Keith Tucker is the founder of Hip Hop is Green which created the 10th element of Hip Hop, Health & Wellness. Dawud Hasan joins Aaron for the second time to facilitate the discussion with these hip hop legends.
On this 2BR episode, hear what makes running hip hop. Plus find out what these legends are doing to communicate this message.
Watch the podcast interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RxEMfRnnYGM
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Ep.110 | Tommie Runz | Life is an Endurance Sport | Discussing Mental Health, Running, and Social Media
Aaron & Joshua Potts are finally back on the same podcast to interview Tommie Runz on the newest 2BR podcast. Tommie Runz is a running creator on Instagram who's taken the influencer space to the next level with his podcast, reels, and clothing line. Tommie discusses his journey to finding running later in life, overcoming alcoholism, the cross-section of mental health and running, and so much more.
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2AffkwvT-ZU
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Ep.109 || Joe Lourenco | How a Small Running Store Changed His Life | New Owner of A Snail's Pace Running Shop
In this new podcast Joshua Potts interviews the new over of A Snail's Pace Running Shop, Joe Lourenco. A Snail's Pace is the biggest running speciality store chain in Orange County and has been listed on The Running Event's "Best Running Stores" 14 times in the last 15 years. Lourenco started working at the store as a senior in high school and now he is the owner!! He truly saw the store grow and illustrates he illustrates his story to Joshua Potts in this episode.
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Ep.108 || Hellah Sidibe | 2,000 Day Run Streak | Pro Soccer Lessons | Diversify the Running Community
On this episode of 2 Black Runners, we sit down with Hellah Sidibe on the 2,000th day of his run streak to hear about his journey to get there. Hellah also discusses the importance of his Hellah Good Run Club and his goal to diversify the running community. Plus, he shares the valuable lessons he learned from his professional soccer career and how they have helped him in his pursuit of running. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Hellah Sidibe.
Watch podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zAfeNKMrUn8
Watch the Hellah Good vlog: https://youtu.be/Uor9UKYMWsA
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Ep.107 || For the Real Ones | 2022 Running Report Awards | What's Next for 2BR in 2023??
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Your Favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, are back on the podcast for the first time since October in a special "For the Real Ones" episode. In this podcast get caught up on where the Potts brothers have been, hear about their plans for 2023, learn more about their new Patreon account, and the first ever Running Report Awards.
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Special thanks to Jon Huerta for all his help behind the scenes, https://www.instagram.com/jonhuertaphoto/
19:46 time stamp - Running Report Award nominations start
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Ep.106 || Anson Henry | Olympic Sprinter Changing Track & Field Media | What 2022 Taught T&F Fans
This week on the 2 Black Runners podcast, Aaron Potts is sits down with Anson Henry to discuss his goals in track & field media and his thoughts on the state of the sport at the end of 2022. Anson Henry is a Canadian National Champion and a Canadian Olympic Sprinter who has transitioned to T&&F media. Henry has multiple shows and podcast across social media including the Unconventional Voices of Track & Field podcast with his co-host, Jade Johnson.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o3KSsypzt-g
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Ep.105 || Combining Hip Hop & Running | San Diego Hip Hop 5K & Festival
Ep.104 || Alison Désir | A Leader in the Modern Running Revolution | New Book, Running While Black, Available Oct. 18th
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are back for a special episode with Alsion Mariella Désir!! Before Alison's book, Running While Black, drops next Tuesday on October 18th she jumped on the podcast for her 3rd time. This time around, Aaron & Joshua Potts got the chance to talk with Alison after reading an early copy of her book. Throughout this episode get a deeper look into what Running While Black is really about and prepare yourself for the release date next week. Also they discuss Alison's new TV show, the beginning of Harlem Run, the revolution of the running world, and much more
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QsnHG3fgUv4
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Podcast Preview
0:48 Intro to Podcast
3:08 Aaron gives Alison her flowers
4:50 Aaron's recommendation on how to read the book
6:00 Audiobook coming soon
7:17 Dealing with a crazy schedule
7:53 Alison Désir US GETTING A TV SHOW!!
9:44 Realizing the importance of her work
10:34 Impacting people
11:28 Inspiration for the timeline /history in the book
13:26 Running has never been open and available
14:23 Alison is a BIG nerd
15:15 5% of books buyers
16:43 History and culture
21:46 The significance of growing up in a Black home
25:15 Running can be used as a vehicle to get somewhere else
25:58 Alison never regrets a run
26:26 What running has taught Alison lately
28:54 The beginning of Harlem Run
33:04 Running Crews & Social Media
36:07 There is enough space for everyone
38:00 Opportunity for inclusivity
39:40 Do you feel like running is in a revolution?
44:26 Chapter about reframing
47:41 The original Book title
52:58 Creating a new space in running
53:27 Do you have any goals of what you want to do in the future?
56:04 Will any New York Running Crews be offended about the book
58:48 Interviewing Wyomia Tyus
1:01:24 Outro
Ep.103 || Kyle Merber | Behind The Lap Count | Why T&F Fans Should Care About Commonwealth Games, Euro Champs, and NACAC | New World Athletics Rules | Next Steps in T&F Media
This week on the 2 Black Runners podcast, Aaron Potts takes over hosting duties and Anderson Emerole of "Track and Field Black History" joins him to interview Kyle Merber. Kyle is a former professional track & field athlete is recently retired and now working for CITIUS MAG. In this podcast learn more about the Lap Count, CITUS MAG's efforts to change the sport, and a lot of track talk on what is next for the sport.
Follow Kyle Merber on Instagram & Twitter
Keep up with our special co-host today, Anderson Emerole, on YouTube and Instagram
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oWHVAedz5ac
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Ep.102 || Luis Grijalva | Finding Yourself Before Finding Success | 4th in 5000m at World Champs | Inspiring Dreamers (DACA Recipients), Guatemala, and all of Central America
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by the highest finishing Guatemalan in history at the World Athletics Championships, Luis Grijalva!! Luis finished 4th in the 5000m this year at the World Champs in a highly competitive race and on this episode of 2BR he shares all of his feelings on the rave. Grijalva also described his 3 week long experience alone in Europe on the Diamond League circuit where he realized the importance of taking care of his mental health. This is the second time Grijalva has joined your favorite 2 Black Runners but this time witness the growth in real time that Luis is making as a 23 year old trough life and professional running
Watch on YouTube at 9am PST: https://youtu.be/Z-eEjtCm9lY
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Podcast Preview
0:47 Intro for Luis
3:10 Luis is planning to race one more at Brussels Diamond League MAYBE
5:28 Reflecting on experience at 2022 World Athletics Championships with Abdihamid Nur
6:55 Running with confidence and peace at Worlds
9:43 World Championships was first time traveling with a team
11:32 Traveling in Europe alone at 23 years old
13:31 Luis didn't like who he was becoming and found himself in Europe
16:10 Good Mental Health = Good Running
18:28 Luis is doing a lot of ADULTING in 2022 19:49 American races are SOFT
23:09 Mike Smith and NAU is proven on the track
26:27 Intranational racing
29:38 Traveling with Abdihamind next year
32:48 Celebrating Midsummer in Sweeden
34:20 The highest Guatemalan finisher at the World Athletics Championships ever
38:45 Guatemala shows Luis a lot of LOVE
39:42 The ONLY HISPANIC in the World Championships Final
44:40 Moh Ahmed and other elite athletes show their support for Luis
48:42 Luis doesn't see DACA as a "F'ed up situation"
51:02 The transition from college to pro
57:00 Luis' views on Leo & Lex Young going to Stanford over NAU
1:01:00 Going to National Parks this summer
1:03:56 Mike Smith's group name is unofficially DEATHROW RECORDS
1:08:16 Who should come onto the podcast next
1:09:32 Closing out the podcast