The PR Project Podcast

Are you ready to tackle 26.2 miles in the Windy City? This week, Tommie and Aaron break down everything you need to know to prepare for the Chicago Marathon, from packing your bags to conquering "Mt. Roosevelt" at the finish line! SUPPORT THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pr-project-podcast/id1744936895Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60zlORbkS9ghe5uw1n?si=7f5b4e97dc5d4999 ABOUT THIS EPISODE It is just Tommie and Aaron holding it down this week, and we are going all-in on Chicago Marathon preparation! If you are traveling for a marathon this fall, this is your ultimate guide. We break down the do's and don'ts of your packing checklist, the real secrets to carb loading, and how to avoid the trappings of the race expo. We also cover the logistics of choosing a shakeout run, planning your marathon eve dinner, and how to stop doom scrolling the night before the race. Once race morning hits, we talk about getting to the start line and keeping your effort honest in the first half of the race. We also dive deep into the Chicago Marathon route details, including that dreadful out-and-back portion and the infamous "Mt. Roosevelt" waiting for you at the end! Beyond the marathon, we react to Wiz Khalifa becoming the newest running superstar, discuss Hyrox's latest incontinence scandal, and review the On Cloudboom Strike 2. Plus, Run Culture Court is in session to decide what actually constitutes a proper PR and to yell at people who walk in lane 1 of a public track! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Packing Checklist Do's and Don'ts for a Travel Marathon 06:34 - Tips On Carb Loading for the Marathon 09:15 - Avoiding the Trappings of the Race Expo 10:25 - Choosing A Shakeout Run 15:15 - Planning Marathon Eve Dinner 18:02 - Doom Scrolling the Night Before the Marathon 21:01 - Getting to the Start Line On Race Morning 28:45 - Keeping the Effort Honest in the First Half of the Chicago Marathon 32:00 - Route Details of the Chicago Marathon 41:25 - Hyrox's Latest Incontinence Scandal 43:26 - Wiz Khalifa is the Newest Running Superstar 47:45 - Run Culture Court: Walking In Lane 1 of a Public Track 49:35 - What Constitutes A Proper PR 51:50 - Shoe Review: On Cloudboom Strike 2 CONNECT WITH THE CREW  Instagram:   / the.pr.projectTommie:   / tommie_runzAaron:   / aaronxworldwideGary:   / garyisarunner #ChicagoMarathon #MarathonTraining #WizKhalifa #OnRunning #CloudboomStrike2 #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #RunCulture

In this episode, we talk smartwatch accuracy, Tommie's rapid Berlin Marathon build, the shift back toward goal-driven running content, and review the highly-anticipated TYR Valkyrie Elite v2! SUPPORT THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pr-project-podcast/id1744936895Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60zlORbkS9ghe5uw1n?si=7f5b4e97dc5d4999 ABOUT THIS EPISODEThe PR Project crew is back to talk training, tech, and the funniest unwritten rules in run culture! We kick things off by discussing the reality of staying fit enough for different race distances and whether trail running needs a PR rebrand. We also dive into the tech side of running: do you actually pay attention to your watch's race predictions, or are they completely made up? Tommie gives us an update on his quick build for the Berlin Marathon, and Aaron shares his progress on running every single street in Pontiac. Then, we have a great conversation about leaning back into goal-driven running content instead of just lifestyle posts. Of course, Run Culture Court is in session to discuss drivers interacting with runners, and we settle the absolute wildest debate: is it sock-sock-shoe-shoe or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? Finally, we wrap up with a full shoe review of the TYR Valkyrie Elite v2! TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:51 - Staying Fit Enough To Be Ready For Different Races06:34 - Could Trail Running Have Better PR?09:30 - Mr. Poppins on TikTok11:02 - Do You Pay Attention To Your Watch's Race Predictions15:55 - Aaron's Every Single Street Update20:00 - Tommie's Berlin Marathon Quick Build22:18 - What Would Your Superhero Name Be If It Was Based On Your Biggest Fear?30:25 - Leaning Back Into Goal-Driven Content In Running44:30 - Run Culture Court: Drivers Interacting With Runners51:45 - Sock-Sock-Shoe-Shoe or Sock-Shoe-Sock-Shoe, What Is The Correct Way?54:30 - Shoe Review: TYR Valkyrie Elite v2 CONNECT WITH THE CREWInstagram:   / the.pr.projectTommie:   / tommie_runzAaron:   / aaronxworldwideGary:   / garyisarunner #BerlinMarathon #Garmin #TrailRunning #MarathonTraining #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #ShoeReview #TYRRunning

Are men's-only run clubs a bad idea? Is it ever okay to bandit a race? In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest debates in run culture, check in on early-phase marathon training, and review the R.A.D. UFO! SUPPORT THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pr-project-podcast/id1744936895Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60zlORbkS9ghe5uw1n?si=a940abcd5d3e408d ABOUT THIS EPISODEFor episode 135, the PR Project crew is back on the mic to tackle some of the most highly debated topics in the running community! We kick things off with Tommie's rough return to marathon workouts and discuss how to properly approach your training when you are early in a new block. We also laugh about Tommie's hilarious social media "Unc moment," Gary's competitive edge wearing spikes on the track, and the crew's excitement about Abdul El-Sayed following the podcast on Instagram. Then, Run Culture Court is officially in session! We dive into the controversial topic of men's-only run clubs, the toxic habit of stalking someone's Strava for elapsed time versus moving time, and whether there is ever a legitimate reason to bandit a race. We also debate the unwritten rules of drafting off a stranger's workout without telling them. Finally, our homie Complex Carbs drops in for a full shoe review of the highly anticipated R.A.D. UFO, and we wrap up with a well-deserved shoutout to Sid from PYNRS! TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:45 - Tommie's First Marathon Workout In A Year07:56 - Approaching Workouts Early In A Training Phase17:50 - Tommie's Unc Moment22:30 - Gary's Competitive Edge; Wearing Spikes On The Track24:10 - Abdul El-Sayed Following Aaron, Tommie and PR Project On Instagram28:04 - Run Culture Court: Men's Only Run Clubs38:07 - Stalking Someone's Strava for Elapsed Time vs. Moving Time44:20 - Is There Ever A Legit Reason To Bandit A Race?47:31 - Drafting Off Someone's Workout and Not Telling Them51:05 - Shoe Reviews w/Complex Carbs: R.A.D. UFO57:15 - Shoutout To Sid From PYNRS CONNECT WITH THE CREWInstagram:   / the.pr.projectTommie:   / tommie_runzAaron:   / aaronxworldwideGary:   / garyisarunner #RunCulture #Strava #MarathonTraining #RADUFO #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #RunningCommunity #ShoeReview

Do you wave at other runners when you're out on a run—and what happens when they don't wave back? In this episode, we tackle the biggest unwritten rules of running etiquette, discuss the brand new Gordie Howe Bridge, and review the Mizuno Neo Vista 3! SUPPORT THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pr-project-podcast/id1744936895Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60zlORbkS9ghe5uw1n?si=f03845f1466b48f2 ABOUT THIS EPISODEThe PR Project crew is back on the mic to debate some of the most hilariously polarizing topics in the running community! We kick things off with some lifestyle talk (are you a "shoes off" in the house person?) before getting into the excitement of running the brand new Gordie Howe Bridge and shouting out Mama Runz' Hope Beyond Borders 5k. Then, we hold a massive session of Run Culture Court! We dive into the ultimate running faux pas: runners who don't wave back, serial charity bib runners, the ethics of wearing a race shirt for a race you didn't actually run, and the absolute chaos of people sneaking into the wrong race corrals. We also debate the age-old athletic question: would you rather win the slow heat or finish last in the fast heat? Finally, our friend @complexcarbs drops in for a full shoe review of the Mizuno Neo Vista 3! TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:30 - Are You A Shoes Off Kind Of Person?08:22 - Running The Brand New Gordie Howe Bridge15:20 - Mama Runz' Hope Beyond Borders 5k18:22 - Run Culture Court: Runners That Don't Wave Back25:57 - Serial Charity Bib Runners, Yes or No?33:53 - Wearing A Race Shirt for A Race You Didn't Run38:52 - People That Get Into The Wrong Corrals At Races45:10 - Would You Rather Win The Slow Heat or Finish Last In The Fast Heat?50:41 - Shoe Review with @complexcarbs - Mizuno Neo Vista 3 CONNECT WITH THE CREWInstagram: / the.pr.projectTommie: / tommie_runzAaron: / aaronxworldwideGary: / garyisarunnerTae: / complexcarbs_ #RunCulture #RunningEtiquette #GordieHoweBridge #MizunoNeoVista3 #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining

Did the Boston Marathon just change the game for everyday marathoners? In this episode, we break down the massive news regarding the new Boston Marathon lottery process, celebrate Josh Kerr's blazing mile world record, and get real about managing running injuries.SUPPORT THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pr-project-podcast/id1744936895Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60zlORbkS9ghe5uw1n?si=YyIl-WNRQN2rJUD4-NXTQAABOUT THIS EPISODE The PR Project crew is back on the mic to tackle everything from local goals to global running news! We kick things off with Aaron’s wild goal to run every single street in Pontiac, Michigan. Then, we swap some battle stories about managing the physical and mental toll of running injuries, sparked by Tommie's fluke shoulder tweak and Gary's amateur injury history.We also dive deep into the news shaking up the Abbott World Marathon Majors: the new Boston Marathon lottery process and what it means for the community. Plus, we react to Josh Kerr's mind-bending mile world record, debate if Brooks is having a major comeback moment, and discuss how the 2026 World Cup is impacting the broader sports landscape. Finally, Run Culture Court is in session to decide if we need to retire the phrase "Real Runner" for good, and Dawnta drops in to give us a full review of the New Balance SuperComp Rebel v6!TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:25 - Aaron's Goal To Run Every Street In Pontiac 13:29 - Tommie's Fluke Shoulder Injury 21:29 - Gary's Amateur Running Injury History 22:50 - Managing Injury Issues As A Runner 27:50 - Boston Marathon New Lottery Process 38:20 - Josh Kerr's Mile World Record 45:12 - Is Brooks Having A Moment? 47:32 - Is Anyone Watch USATF National Champs? 48:40 - 2026 World Cup's Impact On Sport 49:50 - Run Culture Court: Using The Phrase "Real Runner" 53:40 - Shoe Reviews With Dawnta - New Balance SuperComp Rebel v6CONNECT WITH THE CREW Instagram: / the.pr.projectTommie: / tommie_runzAaron: / aaronxworldwideGary: / garyisarunner#BostonMarathon #RunningInjuries #JoshKerr #NewBalance #BrooksRunning #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining