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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.
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Episodes

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

Jul 09, 20241 hr 1 min

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.

Jul 03, 202457 min

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.

Jun 28, 202450 min

Women's Olympic Track Trials Draft and Preview

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.

Jun 21, 202437 min

Men's Olympic Track Trials Draft and Preview

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!

Jun 20, 202447 min

Peter’s Velvet Tracksmith Polo Makes an Appearance at the Portland Track Festival

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 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....

Jun 11, 20241 hr 4 min

Chat with a Pro: Amanda Vestri

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 y...

Jun 08, 202453 min

Spring Energy Controversy, Our Fueling Strategies, & Why You Should Race More often

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....

Jun 04, 202459 min

Laura Thweatt's Reemergence at the Bolder Boulder 10k

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. Thank you to our sponsor L...

Jun 01, 202447 min

Prefontaine Classic Recap Episode!

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! 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....

May 29, 202459 min

Comparing the Unique Qualities of the Six Marathon Majors

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.

May 17, 20241 hr 2 min

Our Top Picks for the Track Season!

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. 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.

May 14, 20241 hr 3 min

New track meets popping up, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and another rant about ketones!

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 only track meet Michael Johnson’s new track meet Drake versus Kendrick Lamar Other results from this weekend Ketones Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to likethewindmagazine.com/relay for a free magazine sent to you right away. You can cancel anytime....

May 07, 20241 hr 1 min

Finding the Right Marathon for You!

This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and a little bit of Kofuzi. Episode rundown: Eugene Marathon weekend How to pick the right marathon for you

Apr 30, 202455 min

Coach's Corner: Expert Form Coaching and "Expanding Your Sweet Spot" with Paul Mackinnon

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 s...

Apr 12, 20241 hr 4 min

Boston Marathon Chat

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!

Apr 09, 202449 min

Chat with a Pro: Emma Grace Hurley

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 ...

Apr 05, 202445 min

The Speed Project, World Cross Country Championships, and How to Get Away from an Alligator

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: Running with Laura Thweatt Altitude training The Speed Project World Cross Country Championships The Trail Network Podcast Irrational fears on the run How to fight off an alligator What animal you'd stay the night in a tent with Events happening in Boston...

Apr 02, 202457 min

Coach's Corner: Training and Scientific Deep Dive into FURTHER

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.

Mar 29, 20241 hr 3 min

Jamaican Champs, Shamrock Shuffle, Kofuzi's Training Recap, & Kudo Bombs

Today on group chat we have Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim). Episode Rundown: Chicago Shamrock Shuffle Strava and Kudo Bombs Kofuzi's Trip to Jamaica for Champs Talent and Records at Champs The Impact of Connectivity on Talent Incubation Unique Aspects of Jamaican Track and Field The Precision and Technique of Jamaican Sprinters The Mental Component of Sprinting Need for Average Person Scale in Track Events Astonishing Speed of Elite Runners Parallel of...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 5 min

Chat with a Pro: Lindsay Flanagan

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 whic...

Mar 22, 202455 min

L.A. Marathon, Super Bowl Shuffle, Oysters, Chickens, and Roosters

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 the same acclaim as other major marathons, despite its size and community support. Creating a unique race experience and leaning into the difficulty of the course can help elevate a marathon's status. The idea of a marathon doubleheader, like the Super Bowl Shuffle, could generate excitement and attract runners. High school track nationals provide an oppo...

Mar 21, 202445 min

Lululemon FURTHER and NCAA Indoor Nationals

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).

Mar 14, 202438 min
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