If you think there aren't any good guys in the sport of track and field, then you haven't met Andrew Bumbalough. Tennessee native, foster parent, and the man in the middle of one USA track's most curious race DQ decisions, "Bumby" has been integral to running culture since his days as a Hoya. Woody Kincaid takes a break from training in Mammoth Lakes to bring you this month's edition of POAM.


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Get To Know: Andrew Bumbalough

It wasn’t all that long ago that the men’s 3000m steeplechase in Canada  was dominated by the  Speed River Track and Field Club. There was Alex Genest, Chris Winter, Taylor Milne, and, before he took on the marathon, Rob Watson. Those guys, along with Bowerman’s Matt Hughes were the pillars for the event in this country.  After the Rio games in 2016 Genest, Winter and Milne retired, leaving a pretty big hole in the event and questions of what would happen as far as international representation would go. Of course, Matt Hughes was (and is) still running, but every other steepler who achieved the men’s Olympic standard was gone. If I had to guess though, I would say that that void would likely be filled by the club who had filled it in the past. 
Right now in Guelph, they have one of the best female steeplers in the world in Genevieve Lalonde, an Olympic and World Championship finalist and national record holder. She has been getting better with every season, and it’s easy to see why when watching the team workout. On the men’s side, they have a couple of young guys who are ready to make their mark, and represent their country.
On this week’s episode, we take a look at the steeplechase program in Guelph. We’ll chat with some notable runners from the past (Chris Winter and Alex Genest), the present (Genevieve Lalonde and Chris Dulhanty) and the future (Josh Kellier).

Citius Mag Presents...Something In The Water-Episode 8-The Steeplers

Kate Grace. California XC state champ, Yale alum, professional runner. But not all paths up the mountain of potential are straight. After a pair of seasons battling injury, doubt, disappointment, BTC's (almost) newest member persevered and became US middle distance running's unexpected front runner. Doesn't matter if it's Millrose. Doesn't matter if it's Dempsey. Zurich. Portland. Kate Grace has returned. And that dominance doesn't look like it's going away, either.  Did we mention Chris Derrick is co-hosting? No? Well, he is. Find out why people in Portland, Oregon are stoked to welcome the 2016 Olympian to the Rose City on this edition of POAM.

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Get To Know: Kate Grace

A racer will see the line and lean in-

Mr. Ryan Hill everyone. 10x All-American, World Indoor Champs Silver medalist, name scrawled on practically every top 10 list in the American record books. On paper and on the track, Ryan has left the hills of North Carolina and developed into one of the most accomplished American distance runners of the last decade. This interview from Mid- 2020 gives you an insight into the psyche of an honest competitor, a last look before Ryan’s ultimate departure to Ben Rosario’s group and Hoke One One in Flagstaff. Ryan knows how much it costs to make a world championship team, and he knows, The Price of a Mile. 
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Regarding the second photo-
Ryan, you are missed every day at Bowerman practice, and I wish the best for you with your new team in Flagstaff Az. I can’t think of a higher honour or better send off than a mile high salute from Colorado legend and hall of fame running back, Terrell Davis! Salute! 

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Citius Mag Presents...Something In The Water-Episode 8-The Steeplers

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