In the Garage With Track Guy

by Mike and Jon Jay

Mike Jay is a diehard track & field and cross country fanatic, and when it comes to his garage: it’s a shrine for those sports he loves. Surrounding his grandfather’s 1963 Chevy II are walls covered with memorabilia commemorating the events he has been a part of, signed gifts from athletes/coaches he adores, and press box signage he may or may not have snuck out of the venue in his bag. So, when it comes to a “studio” to host  ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Paityn Noe - Two-time XC Champion and Ballard High School Prep

    Paityn Noe - Two-time XC Champion and Ballard High School Prep

    S01 E20
    22:37

    Paityn Noe was a two-time state cross country champion at Ballard High School. She will go after her 2nd 3,000 meter state title this spring and then take her talents to D1 powerhouse, Arkansas in the fall.

  • Jackson Heidisch - Two-time XC Champion and Dowling Catholic Prep

    Jackson Heidisch - Two-time XC Champion and Dowling Catholic Prep

    S01 E19
    29:34

    Jackson Heidisch won two state XC titles at Dowling Catholic and was 5th at NXN this fall. He will be chasing sub 4:00 mile this spring before heading to Duke.

  • Ford Washburn - Sub 9:00 3200 Little Hawk Prep

    Ford Washburn - Sub 9:00 3200 Little Hawk Prep

    S01 E18
    22:30

    Ford Washburn went sub 9:00 in the 3200 last spring, running 8:59 at the Drake Relays. The 3X top 10 finisher at state XC is going to take a shot at sub 8:50 this year before heading to D1 XC cream of the crop, Northern Arizona in the fall.

  • Davis Eidahl (Legend) - 60th Year Teaching and Coaching

    Davis Eidahl (Legend) - 60th Year Teaching and Coaching

    E17
    42:17

    Davis Eidahl is 81 years young and in his 60th year of teaching and coaching. 59 of them at Pekin High School, in the same classroom. As we prepare for the 2022 state XC meet, take a listen to the man, the myth, the legend himself.

  • Margaret Benjamin - 1966 Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country Champion

    Margaret Benjamin - 1966 Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country Champion

    E16
    47:27

    The first Iowa High School Girls State Cross Country meet was held in 1966, six years prior to Title IX legislation. Margaret Benjamin was the first individual champion, leading her Central Lee High School squad to the first ever team title as well. Take a listen to her great story.