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This is Coffee with Larry, Episode 945.

October 1, 2026.

Good morning, sports fans!

Our topics today:

1. Chicago Marathon stories

2. The importance of the Chicago Marathon

3. Cross Country is here.

4. My favorite high school course, Crystal Springs in Belmont, CA.

5. If you want your kids to have a true running experience, register for the Brooks XC regionals, www.brooksrunning.com.

6. If you want to celebrate teams in XC, register for the NIKE Cross Regionals, www.nikecrossnationals.com 

The lead pack of the NIKE NXN, December 6, 2025, photo by Brian Eder @cameraathletica

7. Shoes commented on: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25, ASICS Gel Cumulus 28, NIKE Pegasus 42, NIKE Vomero Premium, SKECHERS Aero Burst. 

Brooks XC 2026 by Brooks/SoundRunning

8. SKECHERS finally has some serious running shoes!

9. No means no, teaching our young males about thriving in the modern world.

10. Looking forward to the Chicago Marathon!

See you tomorrow!

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