Episodes

5d ago

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Fueling and nutrition habits for training and racing TRE and CIM experiences and travel stories The nonstop marathon calendar and upcoming races Notable performances and moments from the pro scene Injuries, surgery decisions, and long-term relationship with running Support our sponsor: Check out Noogs Nutrition for sour energy chews that actually taste good and work. Vegan, gluten-free, made with natural colors and flavors. Use code RELAY15 for 15% off at noogsnutrition.com .

Dec 10

Today on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Kofuzi. Episode Rundown: Valencia Marathon recap CIM results and Olympic Trials qualifiers TRE (The Running Event) takeaways BU indoor 5K performances NXN and U.S. cross country weekend Western States and HardRock lotteries International racing travel challenges Shoe industry trends and TRE brand updates Marathon Project preview Early OTQ surge and what it means for 2024–2025

Dec 2

Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka sit down for a California International Marathon (CIM) preview as CIM hosts the USATF Marathon Championships. They break down the top storylines on the men’s and women’s sides, talk about who might contend for the win, who is chasing OTQs, and what to expect from the Road to the Trials live shows at the expo. They also share some CIM history, favorite athlete storylines, and why this year’s field is so deep from front to back.

Nov 25

This week on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Kofuzi, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Thanksgiving as the biggest running day and different takes on turkey trots Kofuzi’s Valencia Marathon taper and using a turkey trot as a workout NCAA cross country championships, NC State’s women, and big individual performances What makes great team culture in college programs and how that shows up on race day Meta smart glasses, running tech, and whether POV glasses actually work for content Behind the scenes of TRE, brand events, and how influencers cover running gear

Nov 18

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, and Peter Bromka. Topics Discussed: Kofuzi’s Valencia build and recent high-mileage weeks Summer marathon training struggles and preferring winter/spring races Ego, round-number mileage, and listening to an aging body Redefining success when PRs may be behind you Family cost of marathon training and needing the race to “be worth it” Running in public, pressure not to let people down, and inspiring other 40+ runners Lessons from pros like Annie Frisbie and Makenna Myler about not giving up and staying curious

Nov 11

Today on the group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, and Erika Kemp talking about their weekends in running! -Indy Monumental weekend recap and Lindsey's sold-out after-party -Kofuzi’s first true XC 8K with creek crossings in the snow -Erika’s B.A.A. Half takeaways and “thread the needle” race plan -Why the B.A.A. Half feels harder than Boston and who showed up -Indy’s “why is everyone puking?” finish-line phenomenon -OTQ vibes, course records, and why Indy is becoming a PR magnet -Swag talk: flannel race shirt > race tee, plus the scrubs era

Nov 4

Today, on group chat Erika Kemp, Kofuzi, Matt Chittim, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka are giving you the full recap of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon!

Oct 28

On this week's group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: -NYC Marathon week plans (travel, Halloween, where to cheer)' -Course talk: Fifth Ave vs Queensboro + Boston comparisons -Elite preview: American women & major debuts -Men’s field + who to watch -Tommie Runz's Javelina 100 chaos -Ruth Chepng'etich ruling + doping conversation -WR context + how it affects fan trust -Helen vs Sharon rivalry -Book recommendations + XC talk -Personal suspension stories + wrap-up Media referenced: -Books: High School Runner; The Running Ground (Nick Thompson); We Love to Run (Stephanie Reents) -Podcast: Coffee Club episode w/ Joe Klecker-Race Coverage: TCS New York City Marathon broadcast -Creators/mentions: Kofuzi, Fast Women

Oct 21

Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Erika Kemp. Episode Rundown: Tommie’s leap from The Speed Project (LA → Vegas) to saying yes to Javelina 100—and how trail culture replaced marathon pressure. Tommie's loop plan, pacing, heat management, and staying “locked in.” Crew strategy and gear: the “sundress” shirt, hydration vest, and two-person crew dream team. Fuel and gut check: PB&J on wheat (yes, really), gels, and vegan-friendly options. Detroit Free Press Marathon recap (bridge and underwater mile). The #CongratulateAMarathoner movement—why showing up matters.

Oct 14

The Relay crew is back recapping everything from the 2024 Chicago Marathon weekend — from Conner Mantz’s near-perfect American record run to the grin heard ‘round the world from Jacob Kiplimo. The crew also covers: What it’s like spectating when your videos look like found-footage horror films The announcer pronunciation debacles (Tosh vs. Tosh!) Mary Ngugi Cooper’s Nala Track Club and why she’s an international icon The Chicago Marathon bottle chaos (and the award for smoothest grab) Lindsey’s future as the only person qualified to announce OTQs at the finish line

Oct 7

It’s Chicago Marathon week, and the Relay crew runs a full-on snake draft with five-person rosters and XC-style scoring. Matt hosts alongside Erika, Peter, Kofuzi, and Tommie Runz.

Sep 30

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Boulderthon recap Travel-to-race vs PR-chasing mindset Boston Marathon cutoff talk and tightening standards Chicago Marathon expo plans and live show plug Trail and Ultra World Championships VKs, 200-mile races, and why they’re surprisingly watchable Road to the Trials Finn’s 100-Mile Wilderness FKT shoutout Jeff Cunningham’s marathon pod and current reads

Sep 26

As Relay's first-ever Team USA competitor, we couldn't resist the chance to dive deep with Erika into the whole experience, including the heat, humidity, ice hats, and pacing strategies. Sunglasses, after parties, and all things Tokyo. Running in the heat is TOUGH! But this was a fun one. If we missed anything leave a question in the comments and we'll ask Erika!

Sep 23

This week on group chat, we have Tommie, Kofuzi, Peter, Erika, and Marcus. Episode Rundown: The extreme Tokyo heat and humidity and how it affected athletes and fans Marathon experiences, aid station violations, and Susanna Sullivan’s race Standout events: men’s and women’s steeplechase, women’s 800m, men’s 1500m, men’s 400 hurdles Mondo Duplantis and the pole vault world record moments Team USA relay handoff issues and practice debates Controversial DQs, rules enforcement, and racing tactics Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, and Enhance Games controversies Prize money delays and the frustrations for pro athletes Looking ahead to marathon season: Berlin, Chicago, New York

Sep 17

On this week's group chat, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein break down all that has happened at the Tokyo World Championships so far!

Sep 10

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Erika Kemp in Tokyo — Lindsey and Peter hyping up Erika’s marathon and her confidence, calling her a “crusher” and “pleasant surprise” on the show. Brooks’ identity shift — the back-and-forth about Brooks trying to go from “run happy” to “we’re serious now,” with the high school movie training montage analogy. Emily Infeld kick talk — Lindsey saying “she’s gonna outkick you” and Peter joking about Beatrice Chebet not letting her hang around. ’90s 10K nostalgia — Peter’s rant about missing the days when athletes would “crash out from 3K out” and his VHS/YouTube Haile Gebrselassie & Paul Tergat clip reference. Parenting + 5K race story — Lindsey’s kids racing each other, her tough-love cheerleading (“I don’t have water, keep going!”), and Glenn’s mind games between brothers.

Sep 2

This week on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, and a little bit of Lindsey Hein! Episode Rundown: UTMB week through a newcomer’s eyes Sydney Marathon as the new Major Pre-race rituals Kipchoge now and next Content + culture

Aug 26

Today on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim. Topics we covered: Cooper Lutkenhaus goes pro at 16 and signs with Nike NIL deals, college eligibility, and the value of NCAA programs vs. professional contracts Risks and benefits of skipping the collegiate system (facilities, coaching, social/educational experience) Fall marathon fields announced (Chicago and New York), with key athletes and matchups UTMB week preview: OCC, CCC, UTMB, and international trail running storylines

Aug 20

In this lively conversation, Lindsey Hein, Erika Kemp, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka discuss various topics ranging from recent running events to internet culture and memes. They share hot takes on food preferences, analyze Faith Kipyegon's performance from the Diamond League, the importance of points in track and field, and the dynamics of community track events. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the challenges of 5K and 10K races and personal anecdotes about their experiences in running, the pressures of performance in the age of social media, and the impact of social media on athletes' performance and mental health.

Aug 12

In this conversation, Lindsey, Tommie, Matt, and Peter are joined by Sandy Roberts and Pat Price, founders of the Sir Walter Miler. They dive deep into the history and evolution of the Sir Walter Miler event. Topics discussed: Introduction to the Sir Walter Miler event The community engagement aspect Evolution of the event over the years The role of top athletes and sponsorship Infield access for fans and athlete engagement The “dreamer” component of the race Challenges in event organization and logistics The importance of teamwork and volunteers The process of selecting athletes and building the field Future plans and succession for the event

Aug 5

This week on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Lindsey Hein, Stef Flippin, and Peter Bromka talking all things USAs!

Jul 29

This week on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim talking all things USAs!

Jul 22

Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Top Topics Covered: 1. Doping Scandals Rock Running: Deep dive into Ruth Chepngetich’s doping news, reactions from within the running world, and how it impacts both elite athletes and fans. 2. What Mainstream Audiences Actually Hear About Running: Which stories make it beyond the running bubble—records vs. scandals. 3. Who’s to Blame?: Discussion on accountability—athletes, agents, sponsors, and federations. 4. The Systemic Issues in Global Athletics: Why countries like Russia got banned but Kenya hasn’t, and the complexities of systemic doping. 5. How Fans Cope with Scandals: Balancing skepticism with joy for the sport and why cynicism can’t win. 6. USA Championships Hype: Previewing the most exciting events at USAs, especially the 1500m and 800m. 7. Hot Take Showdown – Who’s the Best Athlete on the Track?: Fierce debate—1500m runners, 400m hurdlers, pole vaulters, or decathletes? 8. Culture of Doping and Pressure to Perform: Comparing doping cultures in Kenya, cycling, and other sports. 9. Wild Side Tangents – Coldplay Cheating Scandal & Internet Virality: How a random CEO, an HR rep, and Coldplay hijacked social media. 10. Emotional Intelligence & Crying in Movies: A hilarious and heartfelt wrap-up with favorite sad movies and what makes people cry (or not). Media mentioned in the episode: Podcasts Sounds Like a Cult TV Shows & Movies The Bear Seven Pounds The Pursuit of Happyness Train to Busan Yes Day The Florida Project Books Dinner for Vampires

Jul 15

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Track and Field Summer Highlights: From Bailey Hertenstein's world standard in the 5K to Diamond League drama and Noah Lyles vs. Letsile Tebogo. Hardrock 100 and Trail Running Talk: Why 50-year-old Ludo dominated, Katie Schide's calm dominance, and the challenge of long ultras. Swimming Confessions: Lindsey and Peter share their struggles with swimming form, awkward pool encounters, and comparing swim meets to track. Inside Podcasting: Reflections on becoming better interviewers, letting guests sit in silence, and podcasting pet peeves. Summer Parenting Chaos: Camps, swim meets, trying to avoid too much structure, and nostalgic summer boredom with four kids at home.

Jul 8

Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka and Erika Kemp. Episode Rundown: 50th anniversary atmosphere and in-person experience at Pre Classic Standout performances across events, including Gudaf Tsegay’s and Faith Kipyegon’s world records Sage Hurta-Klecker’s standout pacing job and pacing strategy overall Long jump drama and showmanship from Tara Davis-Woodhall Tactical racing missteps, including Yard Nuguse drifting in the final stretch Physicality and unpredictability of the 800m Prize money delays and Grand Slam Track League controversy Sha’Carri Richardson’s return and injury timelines Erika’s marathon build and “get fit to get fit” approach Athlete personalities, celebrations, and the importance of storytelling in track and field

Jul 1

Today on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Kofuzi, and Marcus Brown. Episode Rundown: Running in the Heat and the “Park” Workout Debacle The Ethics of Running in Cemeteries Peachtree Road Race Preview Faith Kipyegon and Breaking 4 Event Legitimacy vs. Storytelling How Track Can Be More Fun (Without Losing Respect) Should Kipchoge Keep Racing? Western States Shoutout + Tommie’s Ultra Aspirations How to Start Running (Literally Just Take Off?)

Jul 1

Western States 100 is always one of the highlights of the running calendar and the 2025 edition was no different! There was more pre-race hype than we've ever had before and the race absolutely delivered. In this episode, Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim break the men's and women's races, talk about lasting impressions from the race, and what they learned this year that could inform future races.

Jun 25

Petear Bromka and Matt Chittim preview the Western States Endurance Run in a year that is so full of storylines that they didn't come close to mentioning them all in an hour long episode! With that said, they cover the Return of the King (Killian), the hunt for course records (and the attrition that could result), and a look at the potential Top 10 for the men's and women's races. You can watch Western States starting Saturday morning on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates

Jun 24

Today on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Kofuzi. Topics Covered: How elite runners train and race in extreme heat Behind the scenes at Brooks HQ Kofuzi accidentally holding Des Linden’s prototype race shoe What running gear says about your race-day confidence Thoughts on breaking the women’s mile world record (Breaking 4) Matching personalities with running shoe brands Pros reacting to performance tech like Omius headbands and 3D race kits Race-day mantras—from serious to hilarious What’s going on with the New Balance Boston team Trail running growth and Broken Arrow race highlights Media suggestions: Lindsey Hein – It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan Peter – The Way Around by Nicholas Triolo Kofuzi – The Observer’s Guide to Japanese Vending Machines by Tanner Bowden Erika Kemp – Watching the Netflix series Trainwreck

Jun 20

In this episode of Relay , host Lindsey Hein introduces the newest member of the Relay team: Erika Kemp. Erika is an accomplished professional distance runner for Brooks, a 2:22 marathoner, and a two-time U.S. champion. She made headlines in her debut marathon at Boston in 2023, running the fastest time ever recorded by an American-born Black woman. Since then, she’s dropped over ten minutes off her PR, running 2:22 at the 2025 Houston Marathon, and most recently earned a spot on Team USA for the World Championships in the marathon. Erika will line up this September alongside Brooks teammates Susanna Sullivan and Jess Tonn, who is replacing Betsy Saina following her pregnancy announcement. In this conversation, Lindsey and Erika catch listeners up on Erika’s recent career milestones, her current training in Rhode Island under coach Kurt Benninger, and what’s ahead. Erika also shares her passion for representation in the sport and her commitment to mentoring young runners. We're thrilled to have Erika joining the Relay podcast as a regular co-host. She’ll be part of the Monday crew, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. This conversation is your chance to get to know her a little better and hear her perspective heading into an exciting summer. A quick note: the audio quality in this one isn’t perfect due to a technical issue during recording. There’s a bit of crackle in Lindsey’s mic, but the conversation is still worth the listen. Enjoy this introduction to Erika Kemp—Relay’s newest voice on the mic.

Jun 17

Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: All of the subscriptions that you need to be a track fan The recent news on Grand Slam track Boston Marathon’s consideration of downhill courses Changes to the Boston Marathon registering process Oslo Diamond League Nico Young’s breakout 5k win The Women’s 400m race in Oslo Portland Track Festival

Jun 10

This week on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, Stef Flippin, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Some love for Ali Feller Erika’s mini 10k race and World Championship team selection We Out Here Trail Fest The Zooming Demons NCAA athletes now being paid and what that may mean for track and field Catching up on the Diamond League performances Jane Hedengren's recent results and a chat about high school phenoms

Jun 3

Episode Rundown: Erika Kemp joins Relay! Grand Slam Track catch up Erika’s career plans - any chance she gets back on the track? NYC Mini 10K Olympic Trials Standards Media recommendations: American Fly Girl HBO Mountainhead Forever on Netflix Four Weddings on HBO

May 30

Trail and ultra running coach, runner, and commentator Brett Hornig joins the Relay crew of Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim to hit some important trail topics headed into the summer. Specifically, we dive into: 1. Opposite yet equally exciting men’s and women’s storylines for the Wester States Endurance Run and our picks for who we are most excited to watch 2. The shocking rise of Cocodona 250 and its effect on elite and everyday ultra runners 3. Golden Trail’s place in the trail scene, it’s fantastic YouTube presence, and its entry point as the path forward for East African elites joining the sport at the highest level You can subsribe to Brett's YouTube channel, Conversational Pace, here: www.youtube.com/@ConversationalPace

May 22

Coach Cunningham is back! After celebrating the marathon last fall and then again , Peter and Jeff are back to try and convince you to "play with running" and test yourself at the mile, 5k, 10k, or any other distance that feels like speed to marathon legs. Check out more of Coach Cunningham's content here . And please let us know what other questions or topics you'd like us to tackle in the comments. Thanks for listening!

May 20

Episode Rundown: Stef’s first road race in 6 years!! Another round of Grand Slam chat and what’s changed with those meets Free Trail Podcast episode with Tommie Tommie Trails or Tommie Roads? Weight vests for improved performance - yay or nay? Lindsey’s Instagram algorithm Teasing a new Relay team member Things we are loving: The Four Seasons on Netflix The Righteous Gemstones Chasing Grace by Sanya Richards Ross The Residence on Netflix Look For Things Where You Can Find Them on The Triathlon Life’s YouTube Channel How to Win Friends and Influence People Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run by Andy Holgate Friendship - Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

May 13

On this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim geeking out on all things running YouTube! Channels we recccomended: https://youtube.com/@hansisyoungandfit?si=q7Tpk_-F12lWa_q3 https://youtube.com/@kristi-eramo-oconnell?si=jgmc3g6JkOOT3835 https://youtube.com/@flobergruns?si=6KXwjVpZpL6JvAa1 https://youtube.com/@thehemmingsrun?si=dHyIUtkkwjcg0BAU https://www.instagram.com/timmchiusano?igsh=MzhyMTgza2h1YW56 https://youtube.com/@_clayton_young_?si=yxKNCSYIS6HRx1lV

May 7

This week on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein. Episode Rundown: USATF 5k Road Championships The World Road Running Champs being cancelled Grand Slam Track Miami Weekend Cocodona Recent Diamond League Kofuzi’s recent travel adventures

May 2

Grand Slam Track in Miami is here and we are pumped! In this episode, Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka preview the action.

Apr 29

This week on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Marcus Brown. Episode Rundown: London Marathon recap Grand Slam track preview Faith Kipyegon’s sub 4 mile attempt

Apr 24

This week on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Tommie Runz chatting all things Boston Marathon weekend! List of approved shoes from World Athletics

Apr 14

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Boston Marathon Preview Where we’ll all be for Boston weekend The Runna App and future of AI coaching Breaking news from Lindsey Hein about her pickle ball career Getting nerdy about the trail racing scene Is Des Linden running the USATF 50M champs?

Apr 8

On this group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, Matt Chittim, and Tommie Runz. Episode Rundown: Grand Slam Track recap and our unfiltered thoughts Kofuzi's recent trip to Kenya and an insight into how they train in Kenya A deep dive into Kofuzi's shoe review strategy

Apr 5

In this engaging conversation, Haftu Knight shares his remarkable journey from Ethiopia to becoming one of the fastest marathoners in US history. He discusses his recent success at the McKirdy Micro Marathon where he ran 2:09:38. That performance made him the 22nd fastest marathoner in US history and the fastest Texas marathoner ever (he broke Alan Culpepper's record by five seconds). In this episode we talk about the strategies he employed during races,, his time at a elite athlete at the University of Texas, and the influence of his coach Jeff Cunningham. Haftu reflects on his training regimen, the importance of family and community, and his aspirations for the future, including competing in the Olympics. His story is one of resilience, hard work, and the pursuit of excellence.

Apr 3

Today on group chat, you have Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein. Episode Rundown: Grand Slam preview Tommie's recap from TSP The TEN McKirdy Micro Marathons Show notes: The Single Track YouTube Channel Open by Andre Agassi

Mar 26

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: Tommie at The Speed Project Steph Bruce signing with Tracksmith Trail and Ultra races we’ve been watching Show notes: Tommie Runz fundraiser for Release Recovery Foundation: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/tommie-runz?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZTEFLEX7kaqPI00JAihSTSJBpgLqVqN9ktKR_TeUdHBm717iBm4mRdub4_aem_l5sHrmDy2vsSXHSGHfV0LQ The Jasmin Paris documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgTEsybXw-4

Mar 18

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: NCAA Indoors Matt’s basketball league NYC Half Recap The nitty gritty of form for sprinters and distance runners The unknown man (Matt Richtman) that ran a 2:07 marathon at the LA Marathon Keira D’Amato's career All-time greats in the sport Matt’s upcoming races - his calendar is FULL! Matt’s new series on YouTube Tongue scraping!?...what side of Instagram is Lindsey ON? Grand Slam Track Thank you to our sponsor: Cure Hydration ⁠⁠⁠Curehydration.com/relay⁠⁠⁠ and use the code “relay” for a discount

Mar 14

Our man Tommie Runz is taking on The Speed Project SOLO! In this episode we get into the backstory, the funraising, the training, and the reason why he's heading to the desert for 340 miles of madness. Check out his announcement here ! You can support his effort to support the Release Recovery Foundation here . Less than 2 weeks till we get to follow his journey.

Mar 11

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: Natosha Rogers marathon result Kallup McCoy’s running journey What enneagram is Matt? Des and Kara’s 10k Helping Peter find love for the 10,000m The Speed Project Thank you to our sponsor: Cure Hydration ⁠⁠Curehydration.com/relay⁠⁠ and use the code “relay” for a discount

Mar 4

Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Tommie Runz. Episode Rundown: US Half Marathon Championships Yared’s mile world record attempt Josh Kerr pulling out of Milrose Games Clayton Young’s vulnerability on YouTube Notable documentaries in sport Thank you to our sponsor: Cure Hydration ⁠Curehydration.com/relay⁠ and use the code “relay” for a discount

Feb 25

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Tommie Runz. Episode Rundown: Nikki Hiltz on a tear this weekend Dawn Harper Nelson as a commentator Grand Slam Track versus Indoor World Championships Gate River Run this weekend USA Half Marathon Championships Tommie’s high volume training Kofuzi’s adventures in Morocco Thank you to our sponsor: Cure Hydration Curehydration.com/relay and use the code “relay” for a discount

Feb 18

Today on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: All of the world records that went down this weekend The race walk world record Tyreek Hill versus Noah Lyles Who is the fastest in the NFL? Matt's record breaking neighbor Media recommendations: Love is Blind Season 8 Peter’s writing in podcast format - Writing on Running The perfect Couple SNL 50 Concert

Feb 11

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Millrose games recap Sodium Bicarbonate The end of the Bowerman Track Club era Lindsey’s spring season of events Superbowl Sunday Media recommended: The Warm Hands of Ghosts Win the Inside Game David Sedaris books All the Hacks podcast Take on Barilla’s Protein Pasta Winter Energy Challenge on the Strava Fitness App Complete 10 days of movement for your Barilla Pasta reward! Go to https://strava.app.link/barilla

Feb 4

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Indoor track recaps from the weekend Mike’s race and experience in Miami Shelby Houlihan’s return to racing Grand Slam meets to be broadcasted by CW Sports, Peacock, and NBC Balancing travel, work, and running Looking ahead to the Marathon Project Treadmill running Take on Barilla’s Protein Pasta Winter Energy Challenge on the Strava Fitness App Complete 10 days of movement for your Barilla Pasta reward! Go to Strava.com/Barilla

Jan 29

Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka. Episode rundown: Logging your shoes on Strava, yay or nay? New contracts rolling out for professional athletes Brooks is having a moment! The upcoming half marathon champs The Eugene Marathon and Tommie’s work there Show notes: Grant Fischer’s Race Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi3Nog8Y61Q The Power of the Subconscious Mind The Wedding People The Later Daters on Netflix Take on Barilla’s Protein Pasta Winter Energy Challenge on the Strava Fitness App Complete 10 days of movement for your Barilla Pasta reward! Go to Strava.com/Barilla

Jan 21

Today on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Laura Thweatt. Episode Rundown: Houston marathon and half marathon recap Recapping Kofuzi’s race in Houston Kofuzi’s reflections on working with the Runna app Joe Klecker’s half marathon debut The rivalries being built up Josh Hoey’s American Record in the indoor 1000m Take on Barilla’s Protein Pasta Winter Energy Challenge on the Strava Fitness App Complete 10 days of movement for your Barilla Pasta reward! Go to Strava.com/Barilla

Jan 18

Ever wonder what it's like to live and train in Boulder? Would it be the dream of many miles on soft surfaces in thin air? Or the nightmare of never feeling like you've trained enough, leading to burnout, injury, and dejection? Laura Thweatt and Peter Bromka are joined by the unofficial and not self-anointed "Mayor of Boulder Running" Brian Schroy! This is a fun one. Thanks Relay friends!

Jan 14

This week on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, and Kofuzi. Episode Rundown: Will Laura become a shoe tester with Kofuzi? It’s race week for Kofuzi! What we’re looking forward to in 2025 Ingebrigtsen’s marathon (and his tattoo game!?) Woody Kincaid and Joe Klecker’s marathoning career and Joe's half marathon debut What’s on Kofuzi’s calendar for 2025

Jan 7

Today on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, Laura Thweatt, and Lindsey Hein. Episode Rundown: Laura’s transition in her career and continuing to chase high level running while deciding her career path New things to look forward to with our Chat With a Pro series What shoes will Laura be trying on next? Will Peter finally coach Lindsey in 2025?

Dec 17, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka and Tommie Runz. Each of the hosts share their favorite moments in the running world in 2024 including their favorite moment in the pro running scene, their own personal favorite running moment, and their favorite moment watching their friends crush their running goals! Media recommendations: Episode 59: Marathon Talk - Interview with Tommie talking about his experience running all 6 majors in one year The Turnaround Finding Me Piece by Piece Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin episode with Matthew McConaughey

Dec 9, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: CIM Recap Indoor track kicks off strong in Boston Honolulu Merrie Mile NAZ Elite cuts and the evolution of that team Media suggestions: Finding Me by Viola Davis Will and Harper

Dec 7, 2024

Jeff Cunningham joins Peter Bromka to discuss developments at NAZ Elite, as well as ramble about the wide variety of reasons for sponsoring current and aspiring pro runners.

Dec 3, 2024

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Laura Thweatt sitting down for a girls chat! They talk all things turkey trots, recap the results of the Valencia Marathon, and give a rundown of the start lists for CIM this weekend! At the end, they also share some of their favorite books, shows, and movies they've been consuming! Media recommendations: The Bee Sting The Berry Pickers Nobody Wants This Ted Lasso A Court of Thorns and Roses Palm Royale

Nov 27, 2024

In today's group chat, we have Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Tommie Runz breaking down The Running Event and all that's ahead for the running world!

Nov 22, 2024

Stef & Peter recap their amazing day running the NYC Marathon. Stef paced former Relay member Caroline Su, while Peter ran until his leg locked up, then tried to enjoy it as much as possible. From the ferries to the busses, emotional support dogs to cheer crews across all boroughs, they can’t recommend racing NYC enough. This episode features Stef Flippin and Peter Bromka!

Nov 19, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: It’s Turkey Trot season The Richmond Marathon Physical therapy and running injuries

Nov 12, 2024

In this week's episode we talk about David Roche's interesting content shift, big news out of Grand Slam Track, highlights from Indy's Monumental Marathon, pickleball influencers, and much more. Today's cast features Lindsey Hein, Marcus Brown, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Nov 6, 2024

Today on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode rundown: Laura’s broadcasting of the NYC Marathon What is CJ Albertson training for now? Tommie recaps running all World Marathon Majors this year Some Tommie Runz stories (two Tommies and a lie) Being vulnerable on social media

Oct 29, 2024

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka. Episode rundown: Javelina 100 NYC Marathon & a rundown of the course from our perspectives Carb fueling New half marathon world record Lindsey Hein's Halloween costume

Oct 25, 2024

A sequel with Coach Jeff Cunningham of Bat City TC and Peter Bromka diving into how to attack the final 10k of a marathon, if you earn the right to do so by patiently executing the first 30k. A hilarious and heartfelt discussion on competition, drive, and the human spirit that shines through in those final miles.

Oct 22, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Stef Flippin, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka. Episode rundown: Coaching Detroit Marathon Other local marathons to follow this fall Backyard Ultra National Championships Golden Trail Series Final

Oct 16, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Kofuzi, and Peter Bromka. We share all of the stories from our Chicago Marathon weekend!

Oct 15, 2024

Yoooooo what's going on? This was a fun episode live in Chicago over Marathon weekend with Lindsey and Mike Ko! Lindsey was moderating interviews and panels on stage at the expo all weekend and was excited to bring Mike on stage for a one on one. Originally Peter Bromka was going to join this convo but his flight was delayed! We hope you enjoy this one on one where Lindsey interviews Mike! Thanks for being here friends!

Oct 8, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, and Stef Flippin. Episode rundown: Chicago Marathon weekend Stef’s 50k win and course record Portland Marathon woes Already looking ahead to the NYC Marathon

Oct 4, 2024

Coach Jeff Cunningham of Bat City TC joins Peter Bromka ahead of upcoming marathons to discuss the mindset needed to succeed. A hilarious discussion on pacing and gratitude, as well as fire breathing dragons and not being a baby!

Oct 1, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Stefanie Flippin, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein. Episode Rundown: Golden Trail Series Camille Herron’s controversy Athlos Track Meet Berlin Marathon results NYC Marathon What we're reading/listening to: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Emily Saul’s Pre-Marathon Meditation Armchair Expert interview with Ke Huy Quan The College Football Enquirer Podcast

Sep 23, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Lindsey Hein. We talk about all things BQ Standards!

Sep 17, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode rundown: Jakob’s half marathon Our kids’ athletic endeavors Track is still going? Boston Marathon qualifying times Peter’s entrance into the trail running world

Sep 10, 2024

On this week's group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Zurich Diamond League Prediction of Yared Nuguse's legacy Karsten Warholm versus Mondo Duplantis 100m Showdown Some Matt Chittim rabbitholes Fifth Ave Mile How we can make track and field more interesting Why Oprah should be on the Relay Podcast The upcoming fall marathons (including some local ones)

Sep 4, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim Episode rundown: UTMB Results Vincent Bouillard winning UTMB as a full time engineer for HOKA Katie Schide’s career Karsten Warholm and Mondo Duplantis facing off in the 100m 5th Avenue Mile start list Upcoming ultras to pay attention to What to watch if you want to get more into trail racing

Aug 27, 2024

Today Peter Bromka and Matt Chittim are joined by new course record holder of the Leadville 100 and one of the best running coaches in the world - David Roche! Since David is crushing the podcast circuit right now, we tried to go in-depth into topics that he hasn't been spending as much time on in some of his recent interviews. Here is what we cover in this episode: 2:56 - The Leadville 100 and David's Journey 8:05 - Taking a Step Back from Racing and Embracing Training 14:58 - Incorporating Different Training Modalities and Supplements 19:50 - Balancing Simplicity and Geekiness in Coaching 27:03 - Going All-In and Finding Inspiration in the 'Pain Cave' 31:37 - The Power of Support and Belief 37:07 - The Unique Dynamic of Coaching in Trail Running 42:25 - The Importance of Communication and Daily Check-Ins 47:13 - Fatigue Resistance and Optimizing Fueling 59:51 - Finding Your Why in Running Make sure to listen to David's "Some Work, All Play" podcast that he co-hosts with his wife and coaching partner Dr. Megan Roche.

Aug 27, 2024

This week on group chat we have Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein. Episode rundown: Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s revenge tour A tangent about the internet, AOL messages, and Zach Bryan’s music The song that will make you a fan of Jakob Ingebrigtsen The Matt Chittim revenge tour The end of an era of Daniel Komen’s world records The NYC Marathon lineup Appearance fees for marathons and how they shake up the field Mike Smith’s transition from NAU to a Nike sponsored professional team NILs and how they have/will affect college sports What professional running teams have done it right

Aug 20, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Upcoming races that will repeat some Olympic showdowns Leadville 100 course record by David Roche Opinions on trail running performances Our racing plans heading into the fall Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill And plenty more hot takes!

Aug 15, 2024

Hi Relay friends!! In this episode of Relay Podcast Peter Bromka and Lindsey Hein discuss the nuances of deciding to line up on the start line of the Olympic Marathon. We would love to hear your thoughts on the topic as well! Be sure to head over to our instagram page to join the conversation (@relay_site) on our most recent post! If you are enjoying our work here on Relay each week please consider supporting this listener supported show at Patreon.com/Relay Thanks so much for being here!

Aug 12, 2024

In this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Marcus Brown recapping all of our favorite moments from the Olympics.

Aug 6, 2024

This week, on group chat we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein. Episode Rundown: Recapping all of track and field so far at the Olympics Making predictions for what is next Tommie's broken toe Movies to hype you up during your marathon training

Jul 30, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Marcus Brown, Peter Bromka, and Zoë Rom. Episode rundown: Our takes on all of the Olympic competition so far (outside of track and field) More of our thoughts on the Sprint documentary Zoë’s new podcast Fueling in sport

Jul 22, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. Episode rundown: Tommie’s world travels Laura’s return to the track? Laura fall marathon announcement: Chicago Marathon Recapping the London Diamond League Marcus’ 100 mile week

Jul 15, 2024

Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: Recapping the races from this weekend on the European circuit What will the USA rep during the Olympic opening ceremonies? What races we’re excited about for the Olympics The value of a gait analysis

Jul 9, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: How shoe technology has changed the sport Marcus’ upcoming marathon tour How to be a...bad winner? The Netflix documentary, Sprint And some US Olympic Trials talk sprinkled in there

Jul 5, 2024

In this episode Peter Bromka shares his 10 takeaways from attending and crewing at Western States. It was an historic year at the legendary race! Peter is joined by Matt Chittim for this one.

Jul 3, 2024

In this episode of the Relay Podcast, Laura Thweatt, Mike Ko, Tommie Runz and Lindsey Hein wrap up the Olympic Trials recaps with conversation that focuses on some of the most exciting races of the weekend.

Jun 28, 2024

Today on the show we cover a few more recaps from the first few days of the Olympic Track Trials, previews for some of our favorite events in the days to come, and an EPIC Master P inspired tangent. This episode features Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim.

Jun 25, 2024

On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka recapping the first three days of the Olympic Trials and chatting about what's next. Peter is popping into this chat LIVE from the stadium!

Jun 21, 2024

The Olympic Track Trials are here and Relay is here to get you ready for the action. Today we have the women's draft and preview with Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein and Matt Chittim. In this episode we pick our favorites across the running events with the scoring being three points for first place, two points for second, and one point for a third place finish at the Trials.

Jun 20, 2024

The Olympic Track Trials are here and Relay is here to get you ready for the action. Today we have the Men's draft and preview with Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Matt Chittim. In this episode we pick our favorites across the running events with the scoring being three points for first place, two points for second, and one point for a third place finish at the Trials. Tomorrow we will be releasing our women's draft and preview so make sure you subscribe today!

Jun 11, 2024

On this week's group episode, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: Portland Track Festival NCAA Championships A Matt Chittim check-in! Upgrade to the Boston Marathon mascot: Spike Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/relay⁠ ⁠⁠ for a free magazine sent to you right away. You can cancel anytime.

Jun 8, 2024

Amanda Vestri joined Laura Thweatt and Lindsey Hein for the Chat with a Pro series on Relay podcast this week! If you paid attention to the Mini 10K this weekend, you saw that she placed 4th and finished as the first American woman in the field. In this episode Laura actually gives her some key advice for that race!She ran at Iowa State and Syracuse runs with Zap Fitness and had a stellar season on the track this spring. She's focused on racing the 10K at the Olympic Trials this summer!We hope you will enjoy cheering on Amanda like we will at the Trials! Make sure you give her a follow here on IG and cheer her on!!

Jun 4, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim Episode rundown: Running etiquette in group runs Lindsey’s big season of events Spring Energy Controversy Our fueling strategies Peter’s unfollowing spree on Instagram Why you should race more often Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to ⁠⁠https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/relay ⁠⁠ for a free magazine sent to you right away. You can cancel anytime.

Jun 1, 2024

In this special episode, Laura Thweatt details her trials and tribulations over the past two years that preceded her reemergence at the Bolder Boulder 10k. Laura goes deep in the emotional and physical challenges that she worked through with the help of her coach, team, and local support system. We also go a detailed race recap, Laura finished second in the citizens race to Molly Grabill and ahead of Gwen Jorgensen, into on one of the most unique road races in America. Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to ⁠⁠ https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/relay ⁠⁠ for a free magazine sent to you right away. You can cancel anytime.

May 29, 2024

This week on group chat we have Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and a little bit of Lindsey Hein! We talk all about the Prefontaine Classic and Bolder Boulder as well as some YouTube running content we've been loving! Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to ⁠ https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/relay ⁠ for a free magazine sent to you right away. You can cancel anytime.

May 21, 2024

On this week's group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: Recent results The return of Kate Grace Recovery days One more Boston Marathon story What does it take to reach your full potential?

May 17, 2024

In this episode Six Star Finishers Tommie Runz and Marcus Brown, along with Peter Bromka, share the unique and eccentric qualities that make each World Marathon Major special. They also compare and contrast what that like most, and occasionally least, about each.

May 14, 2024

On this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, and Kofuzi. We talk all about our top picks for the track season - both from our head and our heart. Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/relay for a free magazine sent to you right away. You can cancel anytime.

May 7, 2024

On this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka and Laura Thweatt. Episode Rundown: The 776 women’s only track meet Michael Johnson’s new track meet Drake versus Kendrick Lamar Other results from this weekend Ketones Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to likethewindmagazine.com/relay for a free magazine sent to you right away. You can cancel anytime.

Apr 30, 2024

This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and a little bit of Kofuzi. Episode rundown: Eugene Marathon weekend How to pick the right marathon for you

Apr 23, 2024

On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: London Marathon recap Taylor Swift's new album Matt’s marathon training Imposter syndrome

Apr 18, 2024

Today on group chat we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Our hosts' race recaps The weather at Boston Singlets that never left the group chat Top pro performances at Boston Convincing Lindsey to train for a marathon The London Marathon Saying the F-word in races

Apr 12, 2024

Run form coaching is one of the most confusing and most fraught topics in the running space. "Experts" of varying backgrounds seemingly offer up advice from one end of the spectrum to the other. In this Coach's Corner episode, Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka speak with one of the world leaders in this field - Paul Mackinnon. Paul has worked with some of the best runners and in the world, newer amateur runners, and everything in-between. He also helped Peter and some of Peter's athletes which set the stage for this enlightening conversation. You can learn more about Paul at www.instagram.com/thebalancedrunner .

Apr 9, 2024

Today on group chat we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim). This episode is all things Boston Marathon!

Apr 5, 2024

Mike and Lindsey catch up with Emma Grace Hurley fresh off World XC championships where Emma Grace place 35th and team USA finished 4th. This was her first time representing Team USA and she shares all about that experience! Emma Grace recently moved to Indianapolis to follow her coaches Andrew and Amy Begley where she runs with the Heartland Track Club. She recently signed with Asics. In this episode Mike also geeks out on some shoe talk and Lindsey geeks out on some Indianapolis talk. We hope you enjoy the conversation and if you do please leave us a rating/review on itunes or spotify and share the show with your friends!

Apr 2, 2024

Today on group chat we have Kofuzi, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim). Episode Rundown: Running with Laura Thweatt Altitude training The Speed Project World Cross Country Championships The Trail Network Podcast Irrational fears on the run How to fight off an alligator What animal you'd stay the night in a tent with Events happening in Boston

Mar 29, 2024

In this episode, Stefanie Flippin provides a deep dive into Lululemon's FURTHER project. Stefanie is a Lululemon sponsored athlete who participated as an athlete, coach, and scientist. There has been many podcasts and articles published about FURTHER yet this may be the most detailed analysis released at this time. Stefanie shares her experience along with Peter Bromka with a cameo from Matt Chittim.

Mar 27, 2024

Today on group chat we have Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim). Episode Rundown: Chicago Shamrock Shuffle Strava and Kudo Bombs Kofuzi's Trip to Jamaica for Champs Talent and Records at Champs The Impact of Connectivity on Talent Incubation Unique Aspects of Jamaican Track and Field The Precision and Technique of Jamaican Sprinters The Mental Component of Sprinting Need for Average Person Scale in Track Events Astonishing Speed of Elite Runners Parallel of High-Level Training in Boulder Fine Line of Parental Involvement in Running Importance of Gradual Progression in High School Running Appreciating Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons Different Types of Running and Involvement in the Sport Kofuzi's Race in London The Importance of Dress Rehearsals in Training Laura's Advice for Running the London Marathon

Mar 22, 2024

Laura and Lindsey are back with the chat with a pro series with guest Lindsay Flanagan! Lindsay is an Asics sponsored athlete who went into the Olympic Marathon Trials as a heavy favorite to be in the top three. She placed 8th and in this episode Lindsay shares with us about how she is feeling after that finish and how she really felt during the race. She also talks about what she's looking forward to this spring - including running the Hamburg Marathon. Lindsay has a marathon PR of 2:24:43 which she set at the Gold Coast Marathon in 2022. She is coached by Benita Willis and has her sights set on some big performances this year! Lindsay and Laura talk about the Boulder running culture and scene and we also cover some fun pop culture talk including Laura convincing Lindsay to jump on the Love is Blind bandwagon. Listen to this podcast in any podcast app and if you love it please share it with your friends! This episode features hosts: Lindsey Hein and Laura Thweatt Show Notes: The Toast Podcast Crime Junkie Podcast Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros The Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros Follow us on Instagram: Relay Podcast on Instagram Lindsey Hein on Instagram Laura Thweatt on Instagram Lindsay Flanagan on Instagram

Mar 21, 2024

Today's show is a fun one that features Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim Topics: The L.A. Marathon - why does it lack the same acclaim as other major marathons, despite its size and community support. Creating a unique race experience and leaning into the difficulty of the course can help elevate a marathon's status. The idea of a marathon doubleheader, like the Super Bowl Shuffle, could generate excitement and attract runners. High school track nationals provide an opportunity for young athletes to showcase their talent and compete at a high level. Eating 25 fried oysters may not be the best idea, even for a shot put champion.

Mar 14, 2024

Today on the show we have Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Our two big topics are Lululemon's FURTHER (a six day ultra marathon hosted in the desert) and the NCAA Indoor Nationals (division I and III).

Mar 8, 2024

Our very own Tommie Runz just ran the Osaka Marathon and 7 days later ran the Tokyo Marathon. Now he recovers before ramping back up to run Boston and London!!! Hear the recap from Japan here on Relay! Lindsey and Peter have questions. Hey you- you listening on the regular??? You enjoying? Leave us a 5 star rating and some nice words for a review! We'd appreciate it!

Mar 6, 2024

The weekend was JAM PACKED with running goodness and we couldn't wait to dive-in! Today on the show we have Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. World Indoor Championships The unpredictable nature of postpartum journeys Tommie's successful run in Tokyo Fred Kurley's desire to compete Debate on Kipchoge's possible Olympic selection Charlotte Purdue's Olympic Journey Michael Johnson's new venture The significance of the Six Star Finisher

Mar 1, 2024

This wide-ranging conversation features Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim. We go through the following with plenty of our trademark tangents: The Hein Kids and Lindsey's Chaos Allie Wilson and the Importance of Training Partners and Coaches The Challenges of Switching Coaches The Excitement and Potential of Indoor Track Meets Tommie Runz's Performance at the Osaka Marathon Impressive Results at Osako The Changing Landscape of Olympic Track and Field Podcasts, Books, and Show Recommendations Funny Affiliate Marketing Pitches

Feb 22, 2024

In this conversation, Mario Fraioli discusses his coaching career, what he loves about the profession, how he has grown as a coach, the challenges his athletes face, his communication around those topics, and much more with Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka. This is our new take on this format. Instead of addressing specific training and racing topics, we want to know about the philosophies and evolution behind some of the best coaches in our sport. Mario emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with athletes and the value of trust and longevity in coaching. He also discusses the significance of taking risks and setting big goals in athletic performance. Mario addresses the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of understanding the athlete's context. He also shares his thoughts on enduring vs absorbing training and the impact of social media on athletes' mental health. In this part of the conversation, Mario and Stefanie discuss the impact of social media on athletes and the importance of using it in a healthy way. They also explore how to evaluate new training methods and trends, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and critical thinking. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the creative aspect of coaching and the joy of finding unique training solutions. Takeaways Building long-term relationships with athletes is important for trust and unlocking potential. Taking risks and setting big goals are necessary for athletic success. Understanding the athlete's context and providing support beyond training is crucial. Enduring training without absorbing it can hinder progress. Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on athletes' mental health.

Feb 20, 2024

In this episode we bounce around a bit between the trickiness behind super shoe recommendations, brand sizing differences, indoor "short" track National Championships, international marathon PR's/Olympic standards, communication norms, and why someone should never knock on Tommie's door! Today's show features Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka.

Feb 17, 2024

So much running to talk about and so little time!! This episode dives into the Millrose Games, Black Canyon, the Taylor Swift Super Bowl/which pro runner should she date, and so much more. Also, half way through the episode we react to the breaking news of Jakob Ingebrigtsen saying he could beat Josh Kerr while blindfolded! This episode features Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Shout-out to our sponsor Lagoon! Head over to ⁠ ⁠www.lagoonsleep.com/relay⁠ ⁠ and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Feb 13, 2024

This past Sunday we lost a legend. Kelvin Kiptum, the fastest marathoner of all-time, and his coach Gervais Hakizimana, died in a car crash outside of Eldoret, Kenya. By the age of 24, Kelvin had established himself as one of the best endurance runners in history. His world record setting 2:00:35 performance at the 2023 Chicago Marathon was simultaneously the best marathon performance in history and a foreshadowing of the brilliance to come. In this tribute episode Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim discuss Kelvin's historic performances, his legacy, and the ways in which he inspired all of us and will continue to do so for generations.

Feb 9, 2024

Our very own Relay teammate Laura was trained up to run hard and compete for a spot on the Olympic team this past weekend. As the race began she quickly realized something was off and long story short ended up unable to finish her race and took an ambulance ride to the hospital. She's going to share the rundown of what happened and we also talk about those post marathon blues, what goes into training for a race of this caliber and more. Team Laura for life!!! The episode features Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein. Shout-out to our sponsor Lagoon! Head over to ⁠ www.lagoonsleep.com/relay ⁠ and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Feb 6, 2024

What. A. Weekend!!! We couldn't talk about it all, but we certainly tried to! From Fiona O'Keeffe's historic performance, to the paradox of the fastest times ever combined with only 41 runners in each race going sub-OTQ pace, the person we felt most gutted for, to Bromka nearly getting arrested... there's a lot here. The episode features Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim Also, shout-out to Lagoon! Head over to ⁠ www.lagoonsleep.com/relay ⁠ and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Feb 2, 2024

Are you ready? The time is upon as the Olympic Marathon Trials are one day away. This is sure to be an historic day in American endurance racing and we could not be more excited about it!!! On the podcast today we have Marcus Brown, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim chopping it up about their favorite story lines, athletes to watch, and plenty of random bits (per usual). Also, shout-out to Lagoon! Head over to www.lagoonsleep.com/relay and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Feb 1, 2024

This conversation with James McKirdy, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim explores the top three/top two conundrum in the men's Olympic Trials marathon. The discussion delves into the rules and regulations set by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport, and the impact on American athletes. The concept of unlocking spots for the Olympics is explained, along with the role of rankings and time standards. The conversation also highlights the disparity between American men and women in marathon performance and the need to focus on time rather than just racing. Overall, the conversation provides clarity on the complex qualification process for the Olympics. Also, shout-out to Lagoon! Head over to www.lagoonsleep.com/relay and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Jan 30, 2024

Olympic Trials Draft part two is here and today we are picking the men! In this episode we have Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim each selecting seven athletes (with our top five scoring points). Also, shout-out to our first sponsor - Lagoon! Head over to www.lagoonsleep.com/relay and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Jan 24, 2024

Here we go!! The marathon trials are right around the corner and we were pumped to fire up the mic's and do our fantasy drafts. Today we have the women's draft with Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim each selecting seven athletes. Also, shout-out to our first sponsor - Lagoon! Head over to www.lagoonsleep.com/relay and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Jan 17, 2024

Today is the last Group Chat before the Olympic Trials and were are PUMPED. We dive into the Houston Half Marathon results for the American men and women, how it relates to Trials prep, and Chris Chavez taking down a lifetime goal! This episode features Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Jan 12, 2024

In this Episode of Behind the Running Influencer, Kofuzi and Tommie Runz sit down with Phily Bowden. Phily Bowden is a pro marathoner for New Balance. She’s based out of the UK, but she’s known worldwide via her massive following on YouTube and Instagram. (recorded Dec 21, 2023) 0:00 intro 1:46 Phily 2:27 Houston Marathon Prep 3:46 looking back at the last time she was in Flagstaff 8:51 balancing content and training 9:55 Training in Font Romeu 11:48 after finishing 3rd at Copenhagen 13:38 when did Phily know she was going to have a good day 16:14 goals for Houston 19:00 pinching cups at an aid station 22:20 balancing content vs training 26:06 Phily’s favorite and least favorite kinds of partnerships 32:04 why did Phily start YouTube 33:44 do pros have to be influencers too? 36:30 what shoes did Phily bring to altitude camp? 40:32 Houston nutrition plan 41:22 Phily’s bottles 44:32 flagstaff Christmas 45:27 Phily’s audience 46:48 what does Phily want to tell women runners? Follow Phily on IG and youtube https://www.youtube.com/@PhilyBowden https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/

Jan 10, 2024

Today we have a fun a wide ranging conversation that focuses on Emma Bates's injury announcement, Top-10 U.S. Men's Marathoners Family Feud, Kofuzi and elite's running Houston, and the impact (or lack thereof) of the Olympic Marathon on professional careers. We has also have some wild tangents that include vacuum YouTube, New Year's Day races, and race selection dogma. This episode features Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. Chapters 3:00 - The Tradition of New Year's Day Runs 4:00 - The Fascinating World of Vacuum YouTube 19:00 - Kofuzi's Houston Half-Marathon Preview 36:00 - Elite Runners Participating in the Houston Half 41:00 - Expectations for Galen Rupp 46:00 - Unheralded Runners to Watch Out For 50:00 - Top-10 U.S. Men's Marathoners Family Feud 54:00 - Discussion on Emma Bates' Injury 59:00 - Importance of the Olympics in the Running Community 1:03:00 - Potential Emma Bates Silver Lining

Jan 3, 2024

Welcome to 2024!!! We kick off the new year with Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Lindsey Hein in a fun and funny group chat. In this episode they give their 2024 In's-and-Out's, "what would David Goggins say" feedback, audience-specific content analysis, and much more.

Dec 20, 2023

In this episode with Tommie Runz, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka we highlight what we will remember most from 2023 and look forward to 2024.

Dec 16, 2023

Today on the show we tried something new and hopefully you find it as fun and entertaining as we did! Lindsey Hein leads the episode and plays the role of Trivia Host while giving 10 trivia questions to Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, and Matt Chittim. If you liked this episode you can give us suggestions for future trivia topics on Instagram at www.instagram.com/relay_site or at info.relaypodcast@gmail.com.

Dec 12, 2023

*The first version of this podcast had the wrong audio. That version has been deleted and this one has the proper audio. Thanks!!! In this episode, Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, and Matt Chittim discuss the Chicago/Berlin marathon lottery results and offer alternatives for those who didn't get in. They also marvel at CJ Albertson's incredible marathon streak of three races in six weeks, all between 2:11 and 2:11:30. Also, they compare CJ's recovery abilities with the X-Men's finest. They also talk about the importance of pushing through discomfort and embracing the difficulty of training for a marathon. Chapters 05:15 - Reviewing the Fall Marathon Lottery Results 10:38 - Exploring Alternatives to Chicago and Berlin Marathons 13:30 - CJ Albertson's Impressive Marathon Streak 19:45 - Better Recovery Powers: CJ Albertson or Wolverine 26:30 - Recommendations for Fall Marathons 41:55 - Tommie's Approach to his New Marathon Block

Dec 8, 2023

In this episode the team shares their personal experiences at The Running Event, California International Marathon, and a preview of the Olympic Trials Marathon course in Orlando. Chapters 3:00 - Highlights from The Running Event 6:00 - The Humor and Personalities of the Guests 9:00 - Embargoes and Media Presence at TRE 13:00 - The Purpose and Benefits of Attending 21:00 - The Importance of Authenticity in Pitching to Brands 25:00 - Opportunities for Professional Runners 28:00 - The Value of Face-to-Face Interactions 29:00 - Creating Deeper Relationships with Brands 31:45 - California International Marathon 33:00 - Peter's Unique Experience at CIM 39:00 - Mike's Reflections on the Finish Line 45:00 - The Atmosphere at CIM 49:45 - Weather Conditions at CIM 52:00 - Previewing the Olympic Trials Course 57:00 - Course Comparison 1:01:00 - Countdown to the Olympic Trials This episode features Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim.

Dec 7, 2023

The live show at CIM with Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim was an absolute blast! The energy at CIM is truly special and we couldn't wait to break it down before talking about Kofuzi's methods that make him one-of-a-kind. Chapters 1:40 - The Excitement of CIM 2:20 - Enjoying the Race Experience 3:20 - Maximizing the Race Experience 4:00 - The Nerdiest Race 5:20 - Race Logistics and Atmosphere 7:25 - Tips for Enjoying CIM 10:10 - Running with a GoPro and Connecting with Other Runners 11:10 - Filming Running Videos and Capturing Effort 14:25 - The Kofuzi Method of Tracking Shoes 15:25 - The Kufuzi Run Club and Community 17:10 - Choosing Shoes for Races 19:00 - The Magic of CIM and Emotional Finish Line Moments 20:00 - Running Alongside Races and Filming Techniques 23:20 - Effort Level and Running Form in Pro Runners 25:35 - Favorite Runners to Watch 28:25 - Bucket List Races and Running Adventures 30:30 - Balancing Racing and Enjoying the Experience 31:25 - The Kofuzi Run Club and Virtual Community 35:25 - Highlighting Apparel and Reviewing Running Gear

Dec 2, 2023

Today on the podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Lane, author of the new book, Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen . This book tells the story of American Joan Benoit, Norwegians Grete Waitz and Ingrid Kristiansen, and Portugal’s Rosa Mota. These are four of the greatest marathoners of all-time and Stephen's book details how all of them lined up to race at the first women’s Olympic Marathon in 1984. You can buy this must-ready here: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Run-Glory-Stephen-Lane/dp/1493073028

Nov 29, 2023

Super fun show to start off the week! We take a deep dive into The Running Event and Tommie's ambitious/innovative/amazing live show set-up, an international junior champion besting Laura (and nearly everyone else) at a Turkey Trot, influencer ads, Black Friday, botox, and turkey gobbling champions. Today's show features Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka.

Nov 24, 2023

Hi everyone, if you are running the California International Marathon we have the perfect episode for you! Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim breakdown literally EVERYTHING you need to know about the race. They cover travel, Sacramento food spots, pre-race logistics, the buses, porta-potties, staying warm before the race, and of course, race course strategy and course management. No joke, they cover everything! This episode was recorded last year but the content is evergreen and just as valuable in 2023 as it was in 2022.

Nov 21, 2023

It's officially Turkey Trot season and were brining you all of the Thanksgiving goodness! In this episode you will hear many Turkey Trot tales, the magic of cross country and a little breakdown of the NCAA champs, a fun recap of Tommie's Nashville relay experience, and the worst parenting advice of all-time that nobody should follow (in jest, of course). This episode features Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Nov 17, 2023

Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim get together to reflect on some of the major story lines from the women's field at the NYC Marathon, the BAA Half-Marathon (in-which Laura competed), and the new Olympic Marathon Trials start time.

Nov 14, 2023

The team got together and immediately started vibing on some unconventional topics, including: Nipples Race cheering/runner hype trains Being "Casual +" as a runner Handling bad races without bringing down your family This episode features Lindsey Hein, Marcus Brown, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka.

Nov 8, 2023

The New York City Marathon weekend is now in the books and what a weekend it was! The largest marathon in the world didn't disappoint and Relay was there to witness it all. In this episode we breakdown the viewing experience of the weekend, what makes watching NYC so special, Ali Feller's amazing and inspiring live show, Tommie's race recap, what not to say to a marathoner during a race, and so much more. This episode features Tommie Runz, Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim

Nov 3, 2023

We are excited to share this conversation with Sport Psychologist Emily Saul and runner and teacher Kara Ollick! In this episode Emily walks Kara and Relay contributor Lindsey Hein through some ways to stay calm and stay positive pre-race and during the race. Emily has a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology and has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Since 2014. she has been co-leading the free fitness movement November Project in Boston, where she motivates and challenges athletes of all abilities and walks of life, from those who “have never run before,” to those who are returning to fitness of some kind, to elite athletes of all kinds, all while harnessing the power of community. Emily was a Division I collegiate rower, coached Strength & Conditioning at Harvard for seven years, and is an avid marathon runner on road and trail. She has a deep desire to help athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who moves to find the potential inside them. You can learn more about Emily and what she does at https://www.esaulmovement.com

Oct 31, 2023

After a pretty mellow running weekend the Relay team really let it fly with fun topics, NYC Marathon storylines, and loads of humorous tangents. Some of the major ones included comparing people to running show brands, the rise of shakeout runs, parenting hilarity, and much more. On the call today was Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka.

Oct 27, 2023

Emily Heller reviews running shoes on YouTube on her channel, Run Like Hell(er). In this episode, Kofuzi and Tommie_Runz talk to Emily about how she started her channel, her different approaches to YouTube vs Instagram, and being an LGTBQ runner. Follow Emily on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RunLikeHeller Follow Emily on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runlikeheller/

Oct 24, 2023

In this wide-ranging Group Chat episode our team bounces between the B.A.A Half-Marathon field and course (that includes our own Laura Thweatt), Magnolia Road anecdotes, NYC Marathon strategies, age-appropriate doctor appointments, Titanic first kisses, and whether-or-not Rose killed Jack. This episode features Laura, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Oct 20, 2023

In this episode we are joined by Jeff Cunningham to talk through the Olympic Trials Qualifying process during this cycle. Jeff is the head coach of the Bat City Track Club in Austin, Texas and coach's many other elite and sub-elite athletes who are pushing for the OTQ standard. Jeff dives into the high and lows that are ingrained in this process, what the 2:37 standard has done for his female athletes, his experience at the McKirdy Micro Marathon with eight of his athletes, the dedication needed to "go for it," his expectations for the final six weeks of the OTQ window, and much, much more. On the Relay side, the call was led by Peter Bromka (no stranger to the OTQ conversation) and Matt Chittim.

Oct 17, 2023

This weekend we saw an astonishing number of OTQ performances with most them coming from the McKirdy Micro Marathon. We break down the event after two members of our team attended the race and witnessed the unique experience first hand. We also talk about high mileage weeks, compare those to training done decades ago, and what we can learn from those comparisons. Also, we have an intense back and forth about acceptable cereals. Truth but told, we inexplicably start the podcast with this topic... This episode features Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Oct 13, 2023

Chat with a Pro: Charlotte Purdue!! Join hosts Kara Goucher, Laura Thweatt, Marcus Brown, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka as we sit down with professional runner, Charlotte Purdue. Fresh from her finish at the Berlin Marathon with a PB of 2:22:17, she now stands as the second fastest British female marathoner following Paula Radcliffe. After her outstanding Berlin performance, securing the Olympic standard, the burning question is: will she secure a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics? We also explore the differing marathon qualifying approaches in Britain and the US. Guided by her coach, Nic Bideau we delve into Charlotte's Berlin Marathon training journey. We also discover Charlotte's pivotal role in Purdue Performance, a coaching venture she shares with her partner Adam. Balancing coaching duties in Berlin while preparing for her own Olympic qualifying race adds a unique layer to her journey. In this episode, we touch on the recent female marathon world record and gain insight into how elite athletes perceive such milestones while staying focused on their own goals. Don't miss this candid conversation packed with insights, laughter, singing, and a wealth of running wisdom. A huge thanks to Charlotte for joining us on this episode!

Oct 10, 2023

The Chicago Marathon was a historic event and we could not wait to break it all down. Well, not all of it because there were so many storylines, but we tried to get to as much as we could! In addition to the racing we talked about Kofuzi’s quest to be the 1,000,000th Chicago Marathon finisher. We also did a recap of our inaugural marathon fantasy draft that was won by Peter Bromka. As great as that was, the real competition was about not finishing last. To that end, Lindsey Hein and Tommie Runz settled their last place tie on the pod with a joke battle (first to laugh loses). This episode features Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim

Oct 6, 2023

Welcome to the first ever Relay fantasy draft! In this inaugural episode we do a fantasy draft for the this weekend's Chicago Marathon. In this draft each person drafted five runners of any gender or nationality. The entire field was ours to choose from. On race day we will do cross country scoring with the top three runners from each time getting points. 1 point for coming in first, 2 for second, and so on. For example, one team has the top male runner, the top female runner, and the second female runner, it would have 4 points. In this draft we had Tommie Runz, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Oct 3, 2023

Ohhhh, boy. So much going on in the running world and we couldn't wait to dive in. We start with a Berlin recap from Marcus and Tommie, who both ran the race. At the 15:00 mark we talk about Tigst Assefa's world record run, Jared Ward's refection on his brush with history, and Peter's similar story at CIM. Around 25:00 we dive into our many thoughts on Boston's qualification process, responses to the public outcry, and various ways they could shift the process. This episode features Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim

Sep 29, 2023

Stefanie Flippin and Matt Chittim welcome one of good friends, Dr. Megan Roche, to the show. Megan is one of best runners and coaches in trail running and an experienced researcher at Stanford University. The three of us have a conversation around the current state of trail and ultrarunning, the decision making process for post college athletes about potentially joining the sport, and how some of the best runners in the sport (Dylan Bowman, Katie Schide, Drew Holman, Tori McCann, Adam Merry, and many others) focused on other sports in college and why that may have helped them in their running journeys.

Sep 22, 2023

In this episode touch on all sorts of fun topics including a Berlin Marathon preview, Prefontaine Classic, young runner's growth curve, and much more. Also, we couldn't help but start the pod breaking down Laura Green's hilarious Kara Goucher parody: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYAcwlrn7A/. This episode includes Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Sep 19, 2023

Join our hosts Marcus Brown, Kara Goucher, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka as we dive into a candid conversation with Rose Harvey. Fresh off her podium finish at the Big Half Marathon in London, Rose is gearing up for the Chicago Marathon. We discuss her preparation, training, and insights into being a Puma-sponsored athlete coached by Alistair and Amy Cragg. Expect insights, not just on running but also some Taylor Swift fun! We're discussing Rose's quest for Olympic Marathon qualification, the power of social media in pro sports, and the mental game that resonates with both elites and amateurs. Thank you Rose for joining us in this episode!

Sep 12, 2023

Group Chat is here and this one is chock full of hot takes and laughter. We chopped it up about: 5th Avenue Mile USATF 20k Champs Why 20k's and not half-marathons? Mo Farah's challenging legacy Emma Bates's goats Boulder Buffalo football and Laura's field storming! Subpar modern slang usage Today on Group Chat we are joined by Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.

Sep 8, 2023

Marathon season is upon and we have you covered! In this episode Dr. Stefanie Flippin and Matt Chittim share their favorite peak marathon training workouts for runners of all abilities. From sub-elite runners all the way up to new marathoners, Matt and Stef provide insight into key workouts that will help runners make the most of their marathon experiences.

Sep 5, 2023

In this episode we do our first Ask-Kara-Anything! Kara Goucher had a trackside seat to history as she helped call the 2023 Track and Field World Championships for the American broadcast. We couldn't resist peppering her with questions about the event, the top athletes and races, the logistics behind the broadcast, and much more. We even got help from some of our Patreon supporters who also submitted questions. In addition to Kara, this episode includes Peter Bromka, Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. You can find our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/relay

Sep 1, 2023

Kofuzi and Tommie Runz speak with Laura Green about what it's like to be an influencer who works with running brands. Laura talked about how she pitches ideas, how she determines rates, and how she develops her ideas into videos. Follow Laura Green here: https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgreen

Aug 29, 2023

World Championships are now over and we had so much to discuss, including: Faith Kipyegon's historic dominance Sifan Hassan can't stop, won't stop Noah Lyles vs Usain Bolt The electric women's 800m final Jakob Ingebrigtsen repeats at the 5k Who hold the UK middle distance crown? Marathon results and Keira D'Amato's pre-marathon trials future A spicy Des Linden take And much, much more. Today on Group Chat we are joined by Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. Also, quick correction, when Matt was listing Courtney Dauwalter's 2023 races he missed Trans Gran Canaria and said Canyons/Black Canyon by mistake.

Aug 25, 2023

In this episode four marathoners discuss how to whip-up some speed before settling into the steady long run grind of marathon training. With Marcus Brown and Tommie Runz racing the Berlin Marathon in September, and Peter Bromka headed to CIM in December, they pick the brain of pro marathoner Laura Thweatt who’s spending this fall cultivating speed before her build to the Olympic Marathon Trials in February.

Aug 22, 2023

Group Chat is back and we have a packed house to talk about a fantastic running weekend. We start with a discussion of Leadville then we focus the bulk of episode on the World Championships (14:30). We talk about some of the elite performances and top shelf celebrations - on which we had some strong disagreements. In this episode we are joined by Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim.

Aug 18, 2023

Our monthly Book Club episode is here and it was a great one. Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka lead a group discussion about Everything All at Once by Steph Catudal. This is beautifully written book that details Steph's turbulent life and how she grappled with her past while sitting bedside while her husband, famed trail and ultra runner Tommy Rivs, endured an 84 day medically induced coma while battling lung cancer. Tommy's battle nearly ended many times and Steph's description of those moments alongside her own memories made for powerful mixture. In this episode Lindsey and Peter explore themes from the book with the help of some of our Relay subscription community. We will be holding our next book club in late September and we'll be discussing Stephen Lane's upcoming book Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen. We will share a link so listeners can join us in the discussion once we finalize the date of the show.

Aug 15, 2023

In this episode of Relay Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, and Laura Thweatt join the discussion and the crew catches Laura up on social media trends... Threads anyone? We also discuss the Falmouth road race coming up.... Laura gives some inside details on her weekend in Falmouth last year. Host families anyone? We also talk about the points system and World rankings.... thank you Peter for the education and we revisit the Olympic Trials start time, prize money and what it could mean for the top runners at the event. Thank you all for listening to the show! We are having so much fun and hope you are too!!

Aug 11, 2023

Welcome to Chat with a Pro - a monthly series on Relay that will drop once a month on Fridays. This series is hosted by Lindsey Hein and Laura Thweatt and for our first guest everyone on Relay wanted to get in on the discussion! Lindsey, Laura, Kara Goucher, Tommie Runz, and Marcus Brown all talk with newly minted American record holder in the mile (4:16) Nikki Hiltz! Nikki is headed to Budapest soon to compete in the World Championships after winning their first US title in the 1500m. Nikki runs for Lululemon and runs with Mike Smith's group in Flagstaff. They are a champion for inclusivity and Nikki is the first openly non-binary USATF Champion. In this conversation we talk about winning the national title and being an American record holder heading to the World Championships. We also talk about their training group and have a candid conversation about their voice and passion for being a role model in the LGBTQ+ community. Thank you Nikki for joining us!!

Aug 8, 2023

Today on Group Chat we dive into the hottest topics of the last week (literally and metaphorically). First we do a frame-by-frame breakdown of what may, or may not, have been a flying elbow between Addisu Yihune and Conner Mantz 200 meters from the finish in a battle to win the Beach to Beacon 10k. Click here to see for yourself . Then we revel in the greatness of Keira D'Amato and discuss if she has the title of the best women's road runner. Athing Mu was in the news this week after her coach raised the prospect of her not running in the World Championships. We chat about the potential reasons for that announcement and the surprising heavy load that track athletes have had to carry over the last several years. Finally, we get into a breakdown of the Olympic Marathon Trials start time, it's potential effects on the athletes, and how USATF could have packaged the release to maximize the positives despite the challenging weather situation. This Group Chat episode features Relay contributors Kara Goucher, Laura Thweatt, Stefanie Flippin, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Aug 4, 2023

Kofuzi and Tommie Runz decided to start a monthly series about running influencers and how they navigate and survive in the running world. In this second, Kofuzi and Tommie interview running writer and Relay member, Peter Bromka. Peter returns the favor and came prepared with questions for them, as well. Do you have a suggestion for what we should name this series? Let us know at info.relaypodcast@gmail.com . Learn more about Relay at www.relaypodcast.com .

Aug 1, 2023

In this episode, Kara Goucher and Peter Bromka, moderated by Lindsey Hein, detail their long and checkered history with each other and the subject of super shoes. Kara, one of the best runners of her generation, has a complicated relationship with the super shoe phenomenon. She does wonderful job of detailing how this subject has impacted her life and the sport with layers of context and intricacies that she has never shared publicly before. Peter is one of the best writers in our sport and may have been the first person to ever wear a super shoe in a race. His history of testing Nike super shoes stands in stark contrast to Kara's experiences. This conversation isn't to be missed if you love the sport of running and care about his past and future. Learn more about Relay at www.relaypodcast.com . You can email the show at info.relaypodcast@gmail.com.

Aug 1, 2023

Welcome to the public launch of Relay! Relay is a running podcast dedicated to conversation, commentary, and fun. Our team has someone for everything, from pros to amateurs, track nerds to ultra athletes, shoe experts, coaches, and TV commentators. We offer an informed perspective with enough hilarious tangents to keep you on your toes. Like being on your favorite group run with friends. Every Tuesday we will be releasing a Group Chat episode featuring most of our team in which we discuss current topics in the running world. Today on Group Chat, Laura Thweatt, Stefanie Flippin, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim breakdown their favorite moments in of 2023 and running and what they are most eagerly awaiting. Learn more about Relay at www.relaypodcast.com . You can email the show at info.relaypodcast@gmail.com.