This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field!
Coffee with Larry is your almost daily podcast from #RunBlogRun for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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Our topics:
1. European indoor champ Jazmin Sawyers is back, with two strong long jump performances after Achilles rehabilitation.
2. The best streaming ever? Of course, NIKE Breaking 2, with the focus of late Sandy Bodecker and then CEO Mark Parker, #Breaking2 was popular globally and showed an event that captured the dreams of millions of young athletes.
3. European Athletics is promoting streaming at 40 events in May, June, July and August. These meets will be FREE to all across the US, and are great way to bring 14-18 year olds into the sport.
4. I have to say, the #AthletesLounge, on #Flotrack for #DiamondLeague is coming along well. Good conversations, interplay and great track gossip!
5. #Flotrack is doing #DiamondLeague this year, and I am enjoying their coverage. I just hope fans are open to paying for streaming as it is an exceptional broadcast.
6. As most know by now, USATF had to cancel Bermuda GP, LA GP and NYC GP. The reason? Lack of money. Sad thing is that USATF took no responsibility for USATF GP meets which now, are all gone. We have asked USATF for comment and not a word.
7. I like the #adidasAtlantaCityGames, and the performances are great. It is just sad not to have the meet in Boston, where it originated. adidas could have three superb meets based on adidas City Games in US, I believe that it is all about budgets.
8. Love the adidas Road to Records and adidas City Games. In old days, adidas used to bring a few media in to give it more of a global feel. Perhaps they can consider that again.
9. NIKE has #VomeroPLUS and #Structure26 coming out late in June, looking forward to seeing them. Sifan Hassan trains in NIKE #Infinity.
10. What has happened to #Breaking4? I think it is a great idea, but I worry that NIKE did it one year too early. There is no buzz about it, and with the millions that they will spend, how will they make this worth the investment?
11. Just saw the new Brooks #Chariot Heritage shoe, pretty hipster, need to get a pair.
See you tomorrow on #CoffeewithLarry