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 25, 2025•55 min
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 se...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 th...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr
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 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 10, 2025•52 min
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
Jun 03, 2025•58 min
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 trai...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 22, 2025•49 min
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 L...
May 20, 2025•59 min
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 13, 2025•57 min
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 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Grand Slam Track in Miami is here and we are pumped! In this episode, Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka preview the action.
May 02, 2025•45 min
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 29, 2025•57 min
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 24, 2025•51 min
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 14, 2025•55 min
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 08, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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 Unive...
Apr 05, 2025•42 min
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
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 26, 2025•46 min
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 ...
Mar 18, 2025•57 min
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 14, 2025•28 min
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 11, 2025•48 min
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...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 25, 2025•55 min
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 18, 2025•51 min
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 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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...
Feb 04, 2025•59 min
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 Ene...
Jan 29, 2025•50 min
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 21, 2025•59 min
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 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min
