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Our team has someone for everything, from pros to amateurs, track nerds to ultra athletes, shoe experts, and coaches.
We love discussing all-things running with enough hilarious tangents to keep you on your toes. Like being on your favorite group run with friends.
The Relay team of contributors includes Kofuzi, Stefanie Flippin, Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.
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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
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.
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
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!
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!
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
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!
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
This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Lindsey Hein. We talk about all things BQ Standards!
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
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)
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
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:
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.
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
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!
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!
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Thanks so much for being here!
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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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!!
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.
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.
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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!
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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?
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.
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.
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On this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka and Laura Thweatt.
Episode Rundown:
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This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and a little bit of Kofuzi.
Episode rundown:
On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.
Episode Rundown:
Today on group chat we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka.
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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.
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!
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!
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:
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.
Today on group chat we have Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim).
Episode Rundown:
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.
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This episode features hosts:
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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).
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.
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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.
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:
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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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/relayand use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.
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/relayand use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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
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.
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.
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 atwww.instagram.com/relay_site or at info.relaypodcast@gmail.com.
*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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The team got together and immediately started vibing on some unconventional topics, including:
This episode features Lindsey Hein, Marcus Brown, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka.
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
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
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Group Chat is here and this one is chock full of hot takes and laughter. We chopped it up about:
Today on Group Chat we are joined by Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.
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.
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
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
World Championships are now over and we had so much to discuss, including:
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.
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.
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.
Our monthly Book Club episode is here and it was a great one. Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka lead a group discussion aboutEverything All at Onceby 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 bookLong 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.
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!!
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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