Coffee with Larry Episode 889 May 18, 2026 Shanghai DL opens Diamond League.

This is it Coffee with Larryour almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun.

The podcast was created in 2022 and the blog in 2006.

Recorded Hampton Garden Inn, on Huron Street (Chicago).

Our today’s topics:

1. Shanghai Diamond League it was impressive. The results are here. https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/05/wanda-diamond-league-china-textile-city-sports-center-shaoxing-keqiao-chn-16-may-2026.html?swcfpc=1

2. Jessica Schilder, Faith Kipyegon, Masai Russell, Mondo Duplantis, Jamal Britt, all impressed! Here is the story. https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/05/jessica-schilder-21-09-dlr-wl-seven-world-leads-in-shanghai-kequiao.html?swcfpc=1

3. The sad thing is how few people around the world get to watch it. The Diamond League needs to run as a business, so many countries offer DL via pay-per-view streaming or cable. Earth fans will pay $9 for a coffee, but can’t watch a track match for $9.99? Are track fans too cheap? I’m not sure.

4. Upcoming matches in 2026: (May-June)

8. Under the armor is hosting Under Armor Track & Field Nationals, May 29-31, 2026. https://www.imgacademy.com/events/uatracknationals

9. HOKA Mile Festival on June 4, 2026, in the city of St. Louis, USA. https://stlfestivalofmiles.com/

10. Brooks PR Invite It is June 7, 2026. https://brooksprinvitational.runnerspace.com/

11. Adrian Martinez Classic: It is June 7, 2026. https://www.martinezclassic.com/

12. Nike Outdoor Champs, June 18-21, 2026 https://nikeoutdoornationals.runnerspace.com/

13. New Balance Outdoor Champs, June 18-20, 2026. https://nbnationalsout.com/

14. Have you checked? The EastBay Book? Learn more here bookofeastbay.com.

See you tomorrow Coffee with Larry.