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Become a Supporter for less than the price of a Central Park pretzel each month for ad-free shows, a weekly members-only Applied show, and a seat with us on Discord as we watch the New York City Marathon on Sunday!Show notesThis week, Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisi ...  Show more

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