On 2 October 2026, Coffee with Larry publishes its 946th episode, presented as an edition focused on running stories. The show is billed as “Coffee with Larry”, and its content is explicitly framed by themes linked to the Chicago Marathon, broader reflections and “XC” subjects.
The episode is also associated with a sponsorship for a documentary film. Learning to Fly is presented as a new documentary on PRIME, exploring culture and the world of ultramarathon. The text points to a Prime Video watch page, with a call to watch.
Part of the content is dedicated to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, first through “stories” that are announced. The programme also specifies a section on “Why I love the B of A Chicago Marathon”, placing Larry’s attachment to the marathon at the heart of the episode, before other themes.
Larry highlights a long relationship with the marathon, through decades of coverage and support. He cites “Thirty-six years of coverage” and “35 years of attending” the presence of named athletes, including Emily Sisson, Keira D’Amato, Deena Kastor, and Joan Benoit Samuelson, with a mention of a photo.
Finally, the episode covers both equipment and cross-country. The list of topics mentions the NIKE ACG Pegasus Trail Gore-Tex “my test run”, then stresses the importance of cross-country in development, before concluding with “Deep thoughts”.
