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Our Take on the Olympics So Far & A Guest Appearance from Zoë Rom
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Recapping the London Diamond League, Laura's Fall Marathon Announcment, and Marcus' 100 Mile Week
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. Episode rundown: Tommie’s world travels ...
Incredible Racing on the European Track Circuit and the Value of a Gait Analysis
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: Recapping the races from this weekend on the European cir...
A New 1500m World Record and How/Why the Future is Now!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: How shoe technology has changed the sp...
Bromka's 10 Takeaways from Attending/Crewing Western States
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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! Pete...
The Last Olympic Trials Recap!
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Olympic Trials Half-Time Episode
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Recapping the first three days of the Olympic Track and Field Trials!
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Women's Olympic Track Trials Draft and Preview
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Men's Olympic Track Trials Draft and Preview
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Peter’s Velvet Tracksmith Polo Makes an Appearance at the Portland Track Festival
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's group episode, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: Portland Track Festival NCAA C...
Chat with a Pro: Amanda Vestri
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Spring Energy Controversy, Our Fueling Strategies, & Why You Should Race More often
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Laura Thweatt's Reemergence at the Bolder Boulder 10k
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Laura Thweatt details her trials and tribulations over the past two years that preceded her reemergence at the Bolder Boulder...
Prefontaine Classic Recap Episode!
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bo...
The Return of Kate Grace, LA Grand Prix, Pre Classic, and What Does it Really Take to Reach Your Full Potential?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: Recent results The return of Kat...
Comparing the Unique Qualities of the Six Marathon Majors
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Six Star Finishers Tommie Runz and Marcus Brown, along with Peter Bromka, share the unique and eccentric qualities that make each Worl...
Our Top Picks for the Track Season!
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tra...
New track meets popping up, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and another rant about ketones!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding the Right Marathon for You!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and a little bit of Kofuzi. Episode rundown: Eugene Marathon weekend H...
London Marathon Recap, TTPD, Imposter Syndrome in Training, & more!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: London Marathon recap Taylor Swift...
Boston Marathon Recap: Our Hosts' Race Recaps, Overheating, and Singlets that Never Left the Group Chat
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on group chat we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Our hosts' race recaps The weather at ...
Coach's Corner: Expert Form Coaching and "Expanding Your Sweet Spot" with Paul Mackinnon
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Run form coaching is one of the most confusing and most fraught topics in the running space. "Experts" of varying backgrounds seemingly offe...
Boston Marathon Chat
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chat with a Pro: Emma Grace Hurley
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Speed Project, World Cross Country Championships, and How to Get Away from an Alligator
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
Coach's Corner: Training and Scientific Deep Dive into FURTHER
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stefanie Flippin provides a deep dive into Lululemon's FURTHER project. Stefanie is a Lululemon sponsored athlete who participated as...
Jamaican Champs, Shamrock Shuffle, Kofuzi's Training Recap, & Kudo Bombs
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on group chat we have Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim). Episode Rundown: Chicago Shamrock Shuffle ...
Chat with a Pro: Lindsay Flanagan
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Olympi...
L.A. Marathon, Super Bowl Shuffle, Oysters, Chickens, and Roosters
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lululemon FURTHER and NCAA Indoor Nationals
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tommie Takes Japan Recap with Peter & Lindsey
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
World Indoor Champs, Kipchoge Debate, Unpredictability of Postpartum Journeys
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bro...
Allie Wilson's Wins and Career Altering Decision, Marathon/Track Combos, & Tommie Runz Osaka,
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This wide-ranging conversation features Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim. We go through the following with plenty of our tr...
Coach's Corner with Mario Fraioli
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Super Shoes, Indoor National Champs, International Marathon PR's, and Don't Knock on Tommie's Door!
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we bounce around a bit between the trickiness behind super shoe recommendations, brand sizing differences, indoor "short" tr...
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Blindfold, Rachel Drake's Greatness, Taylor Swift's Potential Pro Running Boyfriend, and the Millrose Games
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 run...
A Tribute to Kelvin Kiptum
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Olympic Trials Marathon Recap with Relay's Laura Thweatt!
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 quick...
Olympic Marathon Trials Recap!!!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Fun and Final Olympic Marathon Trials Preview
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Unlocking the Third Men's Olympic Marathon Spot with James McKirdy
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation with James McKirdy, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim explores the top three/top two conundrum in the men's Olympic Trials marathon...
Men's Olympic Trials Fantasy Draft
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Pet...
Women's Olympic Trials Fantasy Draft
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Houston Half Stats Breakdown, Trials Prep, and Chris Chavez!!!
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
Phily Bowden - Behind the Running Influencer
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Emma Bates Update, Top-10 U.S. Men's Marathoners Family Feud, Kofuzi and Elite's Running Houston
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, K...
2024 In's-and-Out's, "What Would David Goggins Say," Audience-Specific Content
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
2023 Highlights and 2024 Excitement
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Running Trivia Episode!
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rol...
UPDATED: CJ Albertson as the Newest X-Men, Berlin/Chicago Lotteries, and Fall Marathon Alternatives
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*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, ...
Reflections from CIM, The Running Event, and Olympic Trials Course
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the team shares their personal experiences at The Running Event, California International Marathon, and a preview of the Olympic Trial...
CIM Live Show and Behind the Scenes with Kofuzi
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Running Event, Turkey Gobbling Champions, Black Friday, and Botox
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
CIM Race Weekend Preview
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone, if you are running the California International Marathon we have the perfect episode for you! Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim bre...
Turkey Trot Tales, the Magic of Cross Country & Adult Relays, and the Worst Parenting Advice of All-Time
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
NYC Marathon Thoughts, BAA Half, New Trials Start Time!
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Nipples, Race Cheering/Runner Hype Trains, and "Casual +"
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The team got together and immediately started vibing on some unconventional topics, including: Nipples Race cheering/runner hype trains Being &qu...
NYC Marathon Weekend, Ali Feller, and What Not to Say During a Marathon
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
A Positive Mindset for Race Day with Sport Psychologist Emily Saul
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
People as Running Brands, NYC Storylines, and the Shakeout Run to Rule them All
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Behind the Running Influencer - Emily Heller
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
B.A.A Half-Marathon, Magnolia Road, NYC Marathon Strategies, & Titanic First Kisses
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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), Magno...
Dissecting the OTQ Process with Jeff Cunningham
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
McKirdy Micro Marathon (OTQ Craziness), High Mileage Perspectives, and Cereal Wars
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chat with a Pro: Charlotte Purdue
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chat with a Pro: Charlotte Purdue!! Join hosts Kara Goucher, Laura Thweatt, Marcus Brown, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka as we sit down with professi...
Chicago Marathon Recap, Women's Running GOAT, Fantasy Breakdown and Tiebreaker
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Chicago Marathon Fantasy Draft
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
Boston Marathon Hot Takes (and many reasonable ones) and Berlin Recap
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Dr. Megan Roche: The Rise of Multi-Sport Athletes to the Top of Pro Trail Running
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Berlin Marathon Preview, Prefontaine Classic, Laura Green's Kara Goucher Parody, and Much More
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode touch on all sorts of fun topics including a Berlin Marathon preview, Prefontaine Classic, young runner's growth curve, and much m...
Chat with a Pro: Rose Harvey
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 podiu...
Group Chat: 5th Ave. Mile, 20k vs. Half-Marathon, Mo Farah's Legacy, Goats, and Field Storming
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Coach's Corner: Peak Marathon Training Workouts
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marathon season is upon and we have you covered! In this episode Dr. Stefanie Flippin and Matt Chittim share their favorite peak marathon training wor...
Ask-Kara-Anything: 2023 World Championships
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cha...
Behind the Running Influencer - Laura Green
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Group Chat: Keeping the Faith (Kipyegon) and Dozens of World Championship Highlights & Opinions
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World Championships are now over and we had so much to discuss, including: Faith Kipyegon's historic dominance Sifan Hassan can't stop, won...
Finding Fast: Pre-Marathon Season
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode four marathoners discuss how to whip-up some speed before settling into the steady long run grind of marathon training. With Marcu...
Group Chat: World Championships, Noah Lyles, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Leadville
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bul...
Book Club: "Everything All at Once" by Steph Catudal
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 St...
Group Chat: Threads, Falmouth Road Race, & World Rankings System
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chat with a Pro: Nikki Hiltz
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Thwe...
Group Chat: Olympic Marathon Trials Hot Takes, Best Female Road Runner, and Flying Elbows
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka Discuss Running Influencers
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sec...
Super Shoe Showdown: Kara Goucher and Peter Bromka
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Group Chat: Our Favorite Moments of 2023 and What We're Excited About
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the public launch of Relay! Relay is a running podcast dedicated to conversation, commentary, and fun. Our team has someone for everythin...