Ben and Jess are excited to bring Tyson Weiland back for another episode of "hijacking the crown!" In this episode, Tyson interviews Devin and Kelsey Allbaugh about their story of beginning the team Running Wild Elite.  They talk about their inspiration, vision, challenges and experiences. There is also conversation about goals and challenges for Crown Running, Runablaze and Weiland Racing. The theme of this conversation might be summarized by saying that the running community in Iowa is going places and is very supportive of each other.  Exciting stuff! Hope you enjoy!

In this conversation, Jess, Ben and Tyson talk about different approaches to creating a race schedule. They discuss their mentality about racing when it’s not their “A” race and benefits of doing them even if not at peak fitness. Through this discussion, it is obvious their is not one “right” approach and they hope you find parts you can integrate into your calendar.  They also review Jess’s Masters Grand Prix results and Tyson provides exciting details on a regional team racing series in the works!

Tyson Wieland is back with Jess and Ben for another Hijacking the Crown episode featuring Blake Whalen and Cody Baele.  

Blake and Cody are former teammates of Tyson’s at Iowa Central College and current teammates on Runablaze Iowa.  

Tune in to hear about Blake’s 4 min PR at the Houston Marathon, just barely missing qualifying for the Olympic trials! He talks about how it is his consistency in training that has allowed him to continue to improve over the years. His next attempt to qualify for the trials will be at Grandma’s marathon in Duluth, MN in June. He shares the tweaks he will make in his training and racing to ensure his success.

Cody shares his mentality in racing that allows him to excel, talks about his experience training with the group in Des Moines, and his future race plans. 

You’ll love the story about Tyson’s experience pacing Sara Hall for parts of her American Half Marathon record, while snagging a PR of his own!

Hear about Blake and Tyson's 10-year competition record book.

And there is one piece of cold weather gear that Blake can’t go without—a third sock!