On the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast in Chicago, the hosts discuss the recent “treadmill craze” in running and bring on Patrick Cullen, who publicly predicted on LetsRun that he’ll run 2:06 at the Chicago Marathon despite a current 2:12 PB. Cullen explains he has trained heavily on treadmills for years, believes his Gold Coast 63:xx half and marathon issues were largely fueling-related, and says working with coach/agent James McCurdy has improved his fueling and marathon-pace work. He outlines plans to run even splits with a 2:06–2:07 pace group and says the forecast won’t change his pace. Cullen recounts limited college success due to poor speed but strong mileage (often 110+; 140–150 in this build), his path from Northeastern to a brief FSU stop to BYU, and how he chose ASICS Metaspeed Edge shoes while DoorDashing and living at home, plus details of fast treadmill workouts and equipment.
00:00 Introducing Patrick Cullen
01:25 The 206 Chicago Claim
02:00 Fueling Fixes and Training
03:10 Pacing Plans and Weather
05:02 From Slow to High Mileage
06:55 College Transfers to BYU
09:43 Why Go Public on LetsRun
10:57 No Sponsor and Shoe Choice
13:24 Treadmill Speed Secrets
15:20 Wrap Up and Support the Show