Edward Cheserek
Kenya
He is a 17-time NCAA champion collegiate distance runner for the University of Oregon. Cheserek was the most highly recruited high school distance runner in the nation out of Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in New Jersey where he was named the Gatorade 2012-2013 National Cross Country Runner of the Year. In 2013, Cheserek became the first freshman in Oregon history to win the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. Cheserek repeated this feat in his sophomore and junior years at Oregon before coming in third in the race in 2016 during his senior year. In total, Cheserek has 17 NCAA National Titles, including two indoor distance medley relays and one cross-country team title.
Personal Bests
Marathon
2:05:24
12/1/2024
Half Marathon
59:11
9/17/2023
10 Kilometres Road
28:26
9/25/2021
10,000 Metres
27:23.58
12/5/2020
Mile Road
3:53.3h
12/7/2019
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In 2023, the CITIUS MAG Podcast will try to bring you a weekly podcast that unpacks some of the biggest news stories and headlines in track and field with our team's own commentary, analysis and occasionally jokes.
In this episode Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Jasmine Todd cover:
– What are we most excited and optimistic about in 2023?
– Houston Half Marathon fields were announced ahead of its running on Jan. 15. U.S. recorder holder Emily Sisson headlines the women's field but will be up against Hiwot Gebrekidan and Tirunesh Dibaba. Fan favorites Conner Mantz and Edward Cheserek are in the men's field but face three East African men who have broken 60 minutes. Vanessa Fraser and Jenny Simpson will be making their debuts at 13.1 miles.
– What events are you looking forward to at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Feb. 3 and Millrose Games on Feb. 11th.
– 'Buy or Sell' features a discussion on World Athletics' Olympic qualifying standards, Handicap Races, World Cross Country Mixed Gender Relay, the Devon Allen rule change and the closing of The Wild Duck.
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On the hottest day in the history of the New York City Marathon this past November, Under Armour athlete Sharon Lokedi came out on top to take the crown. Running her marathon debut in the Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite, she outlasted the field with a time of 2:23:23 and stunned the running world in the process. We had Sharon in studio here at BITR HQ to talk about her experience winning New York, her mindset and preparation leading up to the race, and whether she'll be a queen when she marries Edward Cheserek (let's be real, she already is).
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Carrie chats with Edward Cheserek! The 2x Footlocker Champion and 17 time NCAA Champion joins the show to talk about where his career is going from here, his upbringing, his farm back home in Kenya, his dancing and cooking skills, supporting his fianceé Sharon Lokedi (who was last week's guest and who won last Sunday’s 2022 TCS NYC Marathon), and much more!
Pat Tiernan is a two-time Olympian from Australia. He ran for Villanova and won the NCAA Cross Country title in 2016. We dive into Pat winning Bix, taking down Edward Cheserek, collapsing from heat exhaustion at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, doing his first beer mile at age 17, leaving Nike (Oregon Track Club) and signing with Puma, his upcoming wedding, Australia vs USA culture, and a whole lot more.
He also provides commentary as we rewatch the most epic race in college running: the 2015 Penn Relays 4 by Mile. Pat was Villanova's 3rd leg in the race, handing off to Jordy Williamsz to square off against Edward Cheserek of Oregon. Watch the race here: https://youtu.be/lvoo6KQCWic
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Chapters
- 0:00 Teaser
- 0:27 The bois shooting the sh*t before Pat joins
- 16:40 Pat Tiernan in da house
- 17:55 Pat winning Bix and road racing
- 27:20 Getting married to Angel Piccirillo
- 33:30 Australia vs USA culture norms
- 37:39 Coming to the US for the NCAA system and running at Villanova
- 41:15 Making the 2016 Rio Olympics while at Villanova
- 43:50 Comparing the experience at the 2016 Rio Olympics with the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
- 47:10 Collapsing on the home stretch of the Tokyo Olympics 10,000m after leading the race
- 56:35 Beating Edward Cheserek at the 2016 NCAA Cross Country Championship
- 1:00:55 Crazy 4 x Mile at Penn Relays 2015: Villanova vs Oregon
- 1:10:27 Leaving Oregon Track Club and Signing with Puma
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- 1:27:20 Words of Wisdom
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen gets the win and Abdi Nur breaks the Collegiate Record
Sound Running
almost 3 years ago
Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran a 54 last lap to take the win and fastest time ever run in California. Abdi Nur breaks the Collegiate Record while 8 run under the World Champs Standard 13:02.03 - Jakob Ingebrigtsen 13:03.18 - Mohamed Mohumed 13:04.42 - Joe Klecker 13:06.32 - Abdihamid Nur (College Record) 13:11.30 - Nico Young 13:12.43 - Edward Cheserek 13:12.76 - Charles Philibert-Thiboutot 13:13.25 - Connor Mantz Event Website & Results - https://www.soundrunning.run/trackmeet Follow Sound Running on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundrunning
In episode sixty of The Running Effect, I speak with Jeff Merrill. Jeff is the Founder of Tracklandia and current President of Portland Track. Jeff is perhaps best known for his brilliant skills behind the mic as a commentator. In this episode, Jeff and I preview all the big races at this weekend's, "The Track Meet" held by Sound Running. We also touch on Jeff's background and some other questions relating to his history in the sport of running.
This weekend's "Track Meet" is shaping up to be one of the greatest Track and Field meets ever put on US soil.
Some of the most notable entries include:
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Josh Kerr
Joe Klecker
Drew Hunter
Robert Brandt
Connor Mantz
Edward Cheserek
Yared Nuguse
Nico Young
Abdihamid Nur
Lex Young
Colin Salhman
Lex Young
Weini Kelati
Alicia Monson
Gabriel DeBues-Stafford
Josette Norris
Sinclaire Johnson
Shannon Osika
Sage Hurta
Cory McGee
Olivia Baker
Raevyn Rogers
And so many other amazing athletes (full list of entries on Sound Running's website)!
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Edward Cheserek isn't called King Ches for no reason. From owning the fourth fastest indoor mile ever(3:49) to having a 60:37 PB in the half marathon, he can do it all. He is currently coached by his former college coach Andy Powell who is now the Head Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country at The University of Washington. Coming off of a 54 second PB in NYC, Cheserek is currently training for another half marathon in April. The workout: 6xmile (2 mins standing recovery) -- -- -- Edward Cheserek Instagram: @kingcheserek https://www.instagram.com/kingcheserek/?hl=en Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/ Josh Thomson (Sweat Elite Videographer) Instagram: @jt.productions_ https://www.instagram.com/jt.productions_/?hl=en - -- -- Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro, Warm Up, 06:14 - The Workout (6x1mile) 14:03 - Post workout Chat -- -- -- Many of you have asked if there is a way to financially support the production of our videos. We created a Members area for those of you who find value in what we create. Members support our content creation by chipping in a few dollars a month and in return, you access some bonus content. The Sweat Elite Youtube channel is free to watch but not free to make - our travel expenses, equipment costs, rentals and editing costs add up to thousands of dollars a week. On top of this, it takes us many hours per week to schedule videos, travel to and from filming, managing social media accounts and producing the content itself. Youtube ads cover around 30% of our costs. We hope that the videos we being you for free bring value in means of entertainment, knowledge, motivation, exposure to some of the sports great athletes and valuable running insight. Help us create more running content for you! Join the team: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ/join -- -- -- Get faster with Sweat Elite. Thousands of runners around the world trust our training plans and inclusive coaching offerings. Training plans: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/training-plans/ Coaching: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/coaching/
“At the end of the day, I stepped away and I took on this mindset of ‘I’m not just a runner’ and I wanted to do other shit whether it was in work or outside of work. I wanted to distance myself from this world. The biggest thing I’ve learned from meeting people away from the sport and having experiences removed from the sport of running is that I am a runner at my core and it’s OK to admit that running is something really special. To be able to call yourself a runner is amazing. To be able to have the chance to do it at a high level – maybe even do it as your job or represent your country – besides it being something you love so much and naturally have a disposition for is a gift that maybe you shouldn’t throw away. I learned that being away from the sport. When I was in the sport, I was super frustrated like ‘Fuck this. I’m hurt all the time. This is bullshit.’ The time where I “treated my body to death” any epiphanies that I might have had have pulled me back into the sport. Now, I can look at it and say I am a runner at my core and that’s pretty cool.”
Just a while ago, I was scrolling through Instagram and a poster for what looked like a concert festival came up but instead, it was for 'The Not Dead Yet Comeback Tour' and it was Ciarán ó Lionáird announcing his comeback to professional running. It looks serious. He’s working with agent and coach Stephen Haas in Flagstaff Arizona and he’s working out with Edward Cheserek. So I wanted to know more about this comeback. We decided to jump on a call where we discuss this, his disappointment in 2012, a series of injuries, time away from the sport, adjusting to the real world and what will ultimately make this all worth it even if there is no Olympics.
This one goes out to all the listeners who want to rekindle that flame in training and sharpen their mindset for a comeback.
Follow Ciarán and keep up with his comeback on Instagram.
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Chris Chavez and Matt Meyer recap all the news and top stories from the running world in January 2020.
It's an Olympic year and we're already getting hit with doping violations involving major stars like Wilson Kipsang. Coronavirus has led to the cancellation of the World Indoor Championships, which were slated to be held in Nanjing, China. World records fell.
We touch on the best performances from the Houston Half Marathon, Dubai Marathon, Rock 'N' Roll Phoenix. We hit the best track performances from the Dr. Norbert Sander Invitational in New York City and the New Balance Boston Grand Prix.
We touch on Edward Cheserek's decision to run for Kenya. We were treated to the news of the Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele showdown in April.
Yes, we talk about the major Nike VaporFly shoe debate that continues to be a topic of controversy. This podcast was recorded before World Athletics has released its findings and recommendations for new regulations. RIP Chonky Bois (aka the AlphaFlys). We barely knew you.
All that and more....
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