About The Podcast
From weekly cross country meets to Nike Nationals in track, Going The Distance covers everything running. Based out of Morton Illinois, and lead by podcast host, Nicholas Delgado, Going The Distance will focus on high school running in central Illinois with special guests and interviews as well as a plethora of topics around the sport, highlighting ranking predictions, weekly meets, statistics, and more.
How It Began
Going The Distance began in the fall of 2022 when Nicholas Delgado, a junior in high school at the time, decided to pursue his love for the statistics of running. He compiled all the data he found from meets and friends in the local area to give a quick breakdown on high school running in the area and decided to share it withthe world. Going The Distance presents this data through many unique and creative segments in order to give the most fun and interesting listening experience for all viewers. In depth analysis is another important part of the podcast. You do not need to know the sport to start listening today! Every aspect of the sport is broken down to its core and explained for an easy listening and learning experience. Choose a platform above to listen today!
How To Listen
Going The Distance is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. You can view the respective links at the top of the page to be redirected to listen to the podcast. Episodes are typically released every Wednesday throughout the high school cross country and track seasons.
Notable Guests and Episodes
S1E7: Conference Clashes
Listen to the Mid-Illini Conference podcast group talk about their upcoming conference championships at Detwiller Park. (2022)
S3E1: Cross Country Has Returned
Listen to a new generation of the Mid-Illini Conference podcast group talk about their outlook on their upcoming cross country season. (2023)
S3E3: Cross Country 101
Listen to Nicholas Delgado explain the basics of cross country for all the new parents and runners of this year. (2023)