47: US Marathon Trials Preview and Our Picks for the US Olympic Team!

We first answer a question about using the bathroom during races. Then, we dive into an exciting topic: the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials!  Discussion points include: A preview of the marathon course and spectating tips The start time controversy How are athletes chosen to go to the Olympics? Understanding the Olympic Standard times The financial costs of hosting the US Olympic Marathon Trials Our picks for who will make the US Olympic Team The track and field Olympic trials References/Further Reading:  https://www.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-—-marathon/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-marathon-qualificatio/women-s-marathon-performances https://www.letsrun.com/news/2022/04/are-the-us-olympic-marathon-trials-broken-examining-the-business-model-of-americas-greatest-marathon/