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2 Black Runners
by Running Report
A Running Podcast produced for and by the Culture!!Join Aaron & Joshua Potts every Tuesday for the most recent running news, insightful interviews, their perspective of the running world as 2 Black Runners, and much more!
Episodes
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Breaking Down Josh Kerr's Mile World Record | It's Okay to Get Smacked in a 5K
Your favorite 2 Black Runners react to Josh Kerr breaking the Mile world record and Brandon Miller's huge 800m PR. Plus Aaron shares how his first 5000m on the track went. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG:...
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Catching Up on T&F Stories We Missed | Noah Lyles Surpassed Usain Bolt?? | Is Trash Talk Moral?
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron and Joshua Potts, give their takes on recent track and field news and dive deeper into what's impacted them beyond running. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG:...
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10 Most Shocking Teenage Performances in Track & Field History
In this episode, Joshua Potts shares his 10 most shocking performances in track and field history to Aaron Potts. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts ✔Joshua's IG:...
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Jarick Walker | "You Are the Playbook" | How Nike & the NFL Helped Build His Marketing Company
Aaron and Joshua Potts are joined by Jarick Walker to explore how running became the foundation for his marketing company, WATUWEMA. Walker shares his journey from college football to becoming an influential voice in the running space with Nike, working with the NFL, and ultimately stepping into...
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Would You Give Up Your Team USA Spot?? | LA Marathon Shortens Course | Thoughts on Fred Kerley's 2 Year Ban
Aaron and Joshua Potts discuss controversies from the USATF Half Marathon Championships and and LA Marathon. Would you give up your Team USA Spot? Is it right to take a marathon medal after running 18 miles? Also they give their thoughts on Fred Kerley's whereabouts ban. Follow us on Social Media...
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First 2 Black Tuesday in 2026 | Why We're Back | Will Cole Hocker Break the 1500m World Record?
Aaron and Joshua Potts, your favorite 2 Black Runners, are back for their first podcast of 2026. Also this episode, the Potts brothers discuss 2BR's new direction and a fresh edition of False Start takes. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners...
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Cheating is Part of Track & Field | USA Championships Preview | More Grand Slam Track Trouble
Before the 2025 USATF Championships begin, your favorite 2 Black Runners jumped on the podcast to discuss the biggest stories in Track & Field. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts…
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Does Noah Lyles Deserve His Own Adidas Shoe? | Toughest HS Track Record + 2BR News
WE'RE BACK!! Your favorite 2 Black Runners return to discuss podcast updates, Noah Lyles' comments regarding Grad Slam Track , and high school's trackflation. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG:...
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USA Distance Takeover | "Do it in September" | Reacting to Hottest Track News in 2025 So Far
Aaron and Joshua Potts discuss react to all the world records broken in February. Additionally they they touch on how track is crossing over with pop culture. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts...
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Anderson Emerole Breaks Down the 2025 Track & Field Season | 2BR Life Update
Aaron and Joshua Potts are joined by Anderson Emreole of the Final Leg discuss the 2025 Track & Field Season. Together, they dive into everything you need to know about the 2025 Track & Field season, including the debut of Grand Slam Track, Gabby Thomas' rise as a celebrity, and Letsile Tebogo's...
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Running Goes ALL-IN: TRE Recap, GST Signings, World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Aaron & Joshua Potts dive into Aaron’s experience at The Running Event (TRE) 2024, recapping the biggest trends and moments in the running industry. The brothers also discuss the latest Grand Slam Track signings and their impact, react to the newly announced World Athletics Ultimate…
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Running 4 Culture: Black Leaders in NYC Running | Josh Mock, We Run Uptown | Hyasmine Rios, Bronx Endurance Runners | Jerry Francois, Goldfinger Track Club | Jacq Gregg, Black Girls Run
Listen to Aaron & Joshua Potts' panel from the TCS New York City Marathon Expo with Black leaders in the NYC Running Community. They explore how these clubs are transforming their communities, discuss the rise of run clubs in the mainstream, and give each leader the chance to hype up their…
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WE BROKE 3HRS AT THE NYC MARATHON!! | Poop, Hunger Games, and Losing to Celebrities
Aaron & Joshua Potts briefly recap their experience running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon before leaving the city. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts ✔Joshua's IG:...
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IT'S RACE WEEK!! | TCS New York City Marathon Panel This Friday | Final Training Updates Before NYC
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, go into detail about their panel on Friday, November 1st at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo. Aaron & Joshua also give their final thoughts before the race. Additionally Joshua discusses his experience at the Grand Slam Track Racers Summit. More info on NYC…
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The Complexities of Being Black and Fast | Ruth Chepngetich Breaks Marathon World Record | LetsRun + Kenyan Athletics Controversy
Aaron & Joshua Potts dive into the controversy surrounding LetsRun and Kenyan Athletics after Ruth Chepngetich's Women's Marathon World Record. They also share updates on their marathon training and discuss the latest Grand Slam Track signings. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0BmhLWjMgQA…
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WE'RE RUNNING THE NYC MARATHON | Training, Why NYC?, Race Strategy, Live Panel
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, are officially running the NYC Marathon! In this episode, they share their marathon training journey and what it means to represent their community on such a big stage. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vjh7y_rCDMg Follow us on Social Media...
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SHE SAID YES!! A Proposal Story | ATHLOS was BLACK!! | The Black Footwear Forum Is Our HBCU
Aaron & Joshua Potts are back after a month break with a lot of personal news so let's run a "For The Real One's" episode. Joshua just got engaged to his dream girl. Aaron recaps what he learned from attending the Black Footwear Forum. And your favorite 2 Black Runners discuss the Athlos meet....
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen is the Greatest _____ ?? | Mike Smith's Last Year with NAU | SPRINT Season 2 Annouced
Aaron & Joshua Potts conceptualize Ingebrigtsen's greatness although he has lost 3 straight 1500m championship races. Aaron shares his admiration for Mike Smith after he announces he is leaving NAU. Plus, Joshua shares how the U.S. Men's 4x100m failure was used in a church sermon. Time Stamps…
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Let's Talk About Noah Lyles... | Previewing Diamond League Races
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are LIVE on Instagram discussing Noah Lyles' spike in popularity. Plus they previewing the upcoming Diamond League schedule. Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Noah Lyles's Spike in Popularity 13:34 - Would you buy a Noah Lyles' Shoe 25:51 - Noah Lyles Shares Thoughts…
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2BR & Friends: USA 4x4 Relays Dominante | Faith Kipyegon the 1500m G.O.A.T. | Women's Marathon Preview
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by Molly Huddle to discuss the last day of athletics competition at the Olympics and preview the Women's Marathon. Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners ✔Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/supahotpotts ✔Joshua's IG:...
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2BR & Friends: Olympic Marathon Preview | USA Men 4x100m Get DQed AGAIN!! | Rai Benjamin Claims 400m Hurdle Gold
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by 4xOlympian, Meb Keflezighi, to preview the Men's marathon and recap athletics action. They look into the US Men's 4x100m DQ, Rai Benjamin's 400m H victory, the epic women's 400m, and. more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/twGnq5ty4xU Time Stamps 0:00…
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2BR & Friends: SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE KEEPS 400M HURDLE CROWN | Noah Lyles Loses 200m Final to Letsile Tebogo & Kenny Bednarek | Grant Holloway Gets Olympic Gold
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by Alonzo Nelson to break down the hurdle finals, long jump finals, 200m finals and Noah Lyles' growing popularity. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro 2:26 - Women's 400m H Final Recap 12:28 - What will Sydney do next?...
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2BR & Friends: Quincy Hall & Kenneth Rooks SHOCK THE WORLD!!! | Shae Anderson Previews the 400m Hurdle Finals | Recapping Men's 400m & Steeplechase
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Shae Anderson to recap Day 7 of Track & Field at the Paris Olympics. They recap the Men's 400m and 3000m Steeplechase Finals. Plus they preview the Men's 200m, Women's 400m H, Men's 400m H, and much more Watch on YouTube:...
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2BR & Friends: COLE HOCKER WINS THE OLYMPIC 1500M!!! | Gabby Thomas is the QUEEN of the 200m | Is Jakob Ingebrigsten Really a 5K Guy? | Men's 400m Preview
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Dominic Schlueter of The Running Effect to recap the Men's 1500m final, recap Women's 200m final, and preview the men's 400m final. Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram:...
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2BR & Friends: Keely Hodgkinson Finally Gets 800m Gold BUT... | Reacting to Women's 5000m DQ Controversy | Mondo Duplantis Breaks Another World Record
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by Erin Jaskot, Manhattan Track Club Coach and Villanova TF/XC alum, to recap day 4 of Olympics athletics. They delve into women's 800m final, the women's 5000m controversy, women's steeplechase preview, and our final Men's 1500m picks for tomorrow. Watch on…
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2BR & Friends: NOAH LYLES STILL THE FASTEST MAN IN THE WORLD!!!, Kori Carter Previews Women's 400m H, Men's 1500m Semi-Final
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by 2017 World Champion in the 400m Hurdles, Kori Carter, to recap Day 3 of the Paris Olympics. Carter speaks on the Women's 400m H showdown between Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol. Plus she reacts to the Men's 100m Final, the Men's 1500m semi-final, and…
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2BR & Friends: Julien Alfred Steals 100m Gold, Previewing Men's 100m for Final, We got BEEF with Femke Bol
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, are joined by Will Collins of Fast University to break down Women's 100m Final, Men's 100m Prelim, and Mixed Relay. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YA7vBxQPUr4 Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro 3:03 - Reacting to Women's 100m Final 5:45 - Sha'Carri Richardson looked…
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2BR & Friends: Grant Fisher Gets Olympic 10K Medal, The Athlete Special Recaps Makes Men's 1500m Picks , USA Mixed Relay Breaks World Record
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by The Athlete Special, Spencer Brown, to discuss the first day of Track & Field at the Olympics. On this episode we discuss the Mixed Relay, Men's 10,000m final, Women's 5000m, Women's 100m prelim, and more. TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Intro (I messed up!!) 1:02 - Reacting...
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Paris Olympics Track & Field Preview | Sha'Carri's Disney Story, Noah's Prophecy, and Faith's G.O.A.T. Quest
Aaron and Joshua Potts preview Track & Field at the Olympics before it gets started this Friday. They share 2 stories from each event category to get a feel for the entire meet. Make sure to tune into the 2 Black Runners Instagram during the athletics competition to see each live podcast . Your...
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Quincy Wilson Earned His 4x4 Spot in Olympic Final? | Run Clubs are the New Dating Apps, Good or Bad Thing?
After running 44.20 in the 400m to break his U18 World Record in the 400m, Quincy Wilson may have earned his Olympic spot. Plus your favorite 2 Black Runners discuss run clubs as the new dating apps and Alexis Ohanian's new women's-only track meet. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cmsowpeHcnQ...
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Netflix's SPRINT Review with Alex Andrei (@AlexandTrack) | Alex's Rise in T&F Media
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by Alex Andrei to review Netflix's SPRINT, and discuss Alex's journey in T&F media. Alex Andrei (@AlexandTrack) is a key media person behind the scenes creating some of the best video/photo content in the sport. Learn more about his unorthodox journey into media....
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Team USA is Ready for Paris!! | Nikki Hiltz, Rai Benjamin, Grant Fisher and more | U.S. Olympic Trials Day 10 Recap
Aaron & Joshua Potts are joined by several newly crowned Paris Olympic Qualifiers on the last day of the U.S. Olympic Trials. Nikki Hiltz, Rai Benjamin, Abdihamid Nur, Brandon Miller, and more join the podcast. Plus they talk to a couple college freshman who barley missed the team including the...
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What Makes You an Olympian? | Upset in Women's 200m at US Trials | Women's 10,000m Steals the Show
Your favorite 2 Black Runners sit down with McKenzie Long, Parker Valby, Brittany Brown, Raven Saunders, Kenny Bednarek, and more on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic Trials. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4i_O1JM4q95op-Jc-lmDQ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 3:48 - Brittany Brown Women's…
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US Men's 110m Hurdle Sweep in Paris?? | Setting up 200m Finals | Bittersweet for High Schoolers | Grant Holloway, Gabby Thomas, Freddie Crittenden, Vance Nillsion
Aaron & Joshua Potts interview athletes on Day 8 of the U.S. Olympic Trials. Grant Holloway and the Men's 110m Hurdle podium discuss a potential sweep in Paris. Plus Gabby Thomas joins the podcast to set up a hot 200m final. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tIZZOwcLSaY TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Intro...
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High Schoolers Take Over U.S. Olympic Trials | Valarie Allman & Marissa Howard's Olympic Journey Begins
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, are at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials recording a podcast each day with the sport's biggest athletes. Today they are speaking with high schoolers who qualified for the meet and more and a few Paris Olympic Qualifiers. Watch on YouTube:...
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Recapping 1st U.S. Olympic Trials Session | Grand Slam Track Launches | Trials & Trivia Tonight!!
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, recap the first U.S. Olympic Trials session after landing in Eugene, OR for session two. Jon Huerta, the photographer/videographer for Running Report, also joined them on the podcast to discuss the in-stadium experience. If you're in Eugene, OR...
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This Olympic Year is Weird | Reaction to Netflix's "SPRINT" Trailer | Setting Running Goals
Your favorite 2 Black Runners discuss hot topics in the running world from NCAAs, NY Grand Prix, and Netflix's SPRINT docuseries. Plus Aaron & Joshua share some of their current running goals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tFT2sJCMyiI Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram:...
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Seb Coe & World Athletics Listen to the Podcast | We Saw The Best HS Mile Race in HISTORY
Your favorite 2 Black Runners recap their experience from Festival of Miles plus they react to the World Athletics Ultimate Championships. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LaHMcDmI_II Follow us on Social Media ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackrunners/ ✔Aaron's IG:...
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The PRE Classic Was MID?!? | Aaron Commentates CA STATE Meet
Aaron & Joshua Potts, your favorite 2 Black Runners, share their thoughts on the 2024 Prefontaine Classic, LA Grand Prix, and CIF Track & Field Championships. Plus they react to the AIU banning Issam Asinga for 4 years. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cqQ6HFgnyYc Read More Info on Asinga's…
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LA Grand Prix Preview | The Running BOOM | 2 Black Swimmers
Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, discuss the hottest topics in the running world including the rise of run club culture and the LA Grand Prix. Plus Joshua Potts shares his experience with swim lessons. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2blackrunners TIME STAMPS 0:00 -...
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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...
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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…
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How Joe Holder is Gaining Power to Change Health & Wellness | Nike Master Trainer, GQ Columnist, Health & Wellness Expert
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Joe Holder to learn more about his approach to business through Health & Wellness. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4i_O1JM4q95op-Jc-lmDQ TIME STAMPS: 0:00- Intro 4:35- We messed up the Intro 6:38- Giving Joe his flowers 9:55- Did he have a long-term...
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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…
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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:...
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Ranking Our Track & Field Favorites | Would Rather PR or Win??
This week your favorite 2 Black Runners rank their 24 favorite things about Track and Field in honor of March Madness. See our final rankings here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4_oHJWvqCt/?igsh=MTZ4aTdwNHpyZGZndQ== TIME STAMPS: 0:00 T&F Schedules are annoying 1:51 Intro 4:04 Kendrick Lamar…
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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:...
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Ep.136 || Natalie Mitchell | Turning Passion to a Career | Aaron's Final Thoughts Before LA Marathon
Your favorite 2 Black Runners are joined by Natalie Mitchell, who will be one of the race announcers at the LA Marathon. Natalie is one of the few Black women race announcers who has turned her passion for running into a career. Additionally, she gives Aaron advice on running his first marathon....
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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:...
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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:...
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A Running Podcast produced for and by the Culture!!Join Aaron & Joshua Potts every Tuesday for the most recent running news, insightful interviews, their perspective of the running world as 2 Black Runners, and much more!
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