Relay

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, 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.

Marathon SZN: Beware of the Dragons

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!

10-04
42:32

Covering All of The Running Disciplines: Berlin Marathon, NYC Marathon, Golden Trail Series, and Athlos Track

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

10-01
01:00:47

Unpacking the BQ Standards, Cut-Offs, and Cotroversy

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

09-23
55:45

Jakob and Bromka Tackle New Races Distances and Initial BQ Thoughts

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

09-17
56:59

Karsten Warholm Versus Mondo Duplantis 100m Showdown, Yared Nuguse Dominating, Fifth Ave Mile, & So Much More!

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)

09-10
58:16

Breaking Down UTMB and Ultra Running Successes

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

09-04
58:43

David Roche Dishes on Speed Training, Embracing New Frontiers, Fatigue Resistance, and Going All-in

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.

08-27
01:02:49

Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Revenge Tour, Mike Smith's Announcement, The NYC Marathon Fields, AOL Away Messages

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

08-27
55:09

The Sequel to the Olympics, David Roche Roasts Leadville, Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill

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!

08-20
59:10

Relay Reaction: Is the Olympic Marathon a Team Sport or an Individual Sport

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!

08-15
40:24

Recapping Our Favorite Moments from the Olympics

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.

08-12
56:30

Olympics Track and Field: Proof That Running in Circles Can Be Super Exciting!

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

08-06
01:18:27

Our Take on the Olympics So Far & A Guest Appearance from Zoë Rom

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

07-30
59:23

Recapping the London Diamond League, Laura's Fall Marathon Announcment, and Marcus' 100 Mile Week

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

07-22
01:06:50

Incredible Racing on the European Track Circuit and the Value of a Gait Analysis

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

07-15
47:54

A New 1500m World Record and How/Why the Future is Now!

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

07-09
01:01:11

Bromka's 10 Takeaways from Attending/Crewing Western States

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.

07-05
01:10:32

The Last Olympic Trials Recap!

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.

07-03
57:25

Olympic Trials Half-Time Episode

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.

06-28
49:51

Recapping the first three days of the Olympic Track and Field Trials!

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!

06-25
59:21

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