Neely Spence Gracey has represented team USA five times including the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and the Pan American Games. In college, she was an 8x NCAA DII National Champion. Neely was the top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon and the 11th American female ever to break 70 minutes in the half marathon. She also set the world record for the fastest stroller mile with a time of 5:24! After taking time away from competitive running to have her two boys, Athens (5) and Rome (2), Ne...
Aug 30, 2024•42 min
Is your watch holding you back? It's a serious question because for many athletes a GPS watch can act like a high priced governor that limits their ability to make the most of their current fitness. In this episode, I detail two runners who overcame this issue last week and achieved fantastic results! --- Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . SAYSKY - What makes S...
Aug 28, 2024•25 min
At the Olympic Men's Marathon in Paris, Tebello Ramakongoana of Lesotho had the race of his life. He finished in 7th place, just ahead of U.S. favorite Connor Mantz and Clayton Young. In this episode, Tebello's coach James McKirdy does a 70 minute deep dive into every element of Tebello's training. This is a rare look into the specifics of an elite marathoner's training and you won't want to miss it. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris ...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min
One of the main things we learned during the Summer Olympics is the power of "and," the process of embracing that word, and removing the false barriers that "or" creates in any endeavor that we are trying to achieve great things. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . SAYSKY - What makes SAYSKY different from other apparel brands is our will to support sub-elite at...
Aug 19, 2024•21 min
Ben Saah is a run and strength coach who focuses on helping runners gain fitness while reducing injury risk during marathon training. He is an expert who does a great job of sharing his wisdom on strength, mobility, mindful running with his NYC-based athletes and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/benjamin_saah . In this episode, Ben shares his favorite longer and shorter interval workouts for those in marathon training cycles. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Me...
Aug 16, 2024•36 min
Veteran triathlon and running coach Michelle Lake is on the show to give us two of her favorite long run workouts inspired by her work in triathlon. Michelle has helped many athletes quality for the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and helped one of athletes run a 2:25 marathon while working with him for a decade. These two workouts are inspired by that work and can help runners of all abilities increase their aerobic capacity and recover faster. If you are a running coach, or thinking of bec...
Aug 02, 2024•35 min
We are in the midst of a mid-run nutrition revolution. The amount of carbohydrates runners and endurance athletes are consuming during long training efforts and races has nearly doubled in the last few years. In this episode, I discuss that revolution and what it's like to start a company with this in mind with Gabe Multer and Aaron Gouw, the co-founders of Carbs Fuel. You can purchase their 50g gel and liquid nutrition products at The Feed or on their website www.carbsfuel.com . *Carbs Fuel is ...
Jul 29, 2024•45 min
Summer long runs can be brutal, there is no question about it. But they also provide us with an amazing opportunity to help us prepare for our fall racing calendar. In this episode, we detail exactly how, and why, this is the case. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand and the new Superblast 2, my favorite shoe of 2024. Check them out at www.asics.com . Baystate Marathon - The 36th running of the Baystate Marathon is on Sunday October 20th. "For Runners, By Runners" is the mantra...
Jul 25, 2024•13 min
Today on the podcast we breakdown and tear apart the biggest fallacy in personal development - "How you do anything is how you do everything." Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. Th...
Jul 19, 2024•12 min
Gwendolyn "Wendy" Bounds is a force of nature. Pure and simple. But nobody knew that, at least from an athletic perspective, until very recently. Including Wendy. In her fantastic book "Not Too Late," Wendy details her transformation from non-athlete to one of the top 50-54 year old obstacle course racers in the country. I finished Wendy's book in less than two days because her story was simply that remarkable! You can learn more about Wendy at www.gwendolynbounds.com . Sponsors ASICS - Check ou...
Jul 16, 2024•46 min
Famed coach, running podcaster, and YouTube creator, Jason Fitzgerald is the newest addition to the "My Favorite Workout" series. Jason is the owner of the Strength Running brand that has branched out across many areas of running media. He has helped thousands of runners reach their goals, stay healthy, and become stronger athletes. In this episode he provides a unique take on the assignment that you won't want to miss. You can learn more about Jason and all things Strength Running on his websit...
Jul 12, 2024•41 min
We are now 3-4 months from fall marathon race day - which means that marathon training season is officially here! In this episode we talk about what that means, why this cycle isn't going to effect just your fall marathon, how to schedule your training accordingly, and more. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . Peregrune - Peregrune engineers vitamins & suppl...
Jul 09, 2024•16 min
We are halfway through 2024 so it's time to do a check-in to see how we are doing! In this episode I talk about how to evaluate your process-driven athletic self in seven areas: Running, strength, cross-training, mobility/PT, diet/nutrition, education, and mindset. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . Peregrune - Peregrune engineers vitamins & supplements for...
Jul 02, 2024•23 min
Laura Galeazzo has been running for over 20 years, won the 2018 Buffalo Marathon, and has coached runners of all abilities to PR's in the marathon (her favorite race distance). In this episode, Laura shares her two favorite workouts that focus on making marathon pace feel easier and more doable for runners looking to set a PR on race day. You can learn more about Laura at www.instagram.com/losingrace . Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Pari...
Jun 28, 2024•30 min
Shanna Birchett is the true definition of a "mother runner" with a shockingly inspirational story. A mother of six kids under eight years of age, Shanna returned to running in her early 20's after a talented yet tumultuous beginning in the sport as a pre-teen. In fact, just last week Shanna set a new marathon PR of 2:44:11 at Grandma's Marathon! You can follow Shanna at www.instagram.com/motherhood_running . Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edg...
Jun 25, 2024•52 min
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. Later on Friday we will be releasing our women's draft and preview so make sure you subscribe to the Relay podcast today! Sponsors ASI...
Jun 21, 2024•51 min
In this episode, we cover the affects that heat and humidity can have on your running and ways you can alter your schedule, workouts, nutrition, and (most importantly) mindset to train and race at your best during the summer months. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners...
Jun 18, 2024•29 min
Elisabeth Scott is the woman being the hugely successful Running Explained Instagram account (that has nearly 200K followers!) and coaching service. She has three different coaching certifications and continues to provide the running community with a bevy of thoughtful and useful information on training, racing, and everything in-between. She also hosts the fantastic Running Explained Podcast. You can learn more about Elisabeth at www.instagram.com/runningexplained and www.runningexplained.co Sp...
Jun 14, 2024•35 min
In this episode, you will hear about the keys to crushing your next 5k. Especially those big and competitive races that can bring out the best in us but can also be tricky to navigate (especially the starting line and early push). Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners o...
Jun 11, 2024•23 min
Mariana Fernández is a Peloton Tread, Yoga, and Meditation instructor who teaches classes in both English and Spanish and has connected with, and helped inspire, a massive and diverse community of athletes. Mariana was born in Mexico and grew up in San Diego in a big family that was led by her mother - a woman who was a trailblazer in the SoCal running scene and for her children, and continues to run marathons into her 70's! In this conversation, Mariana talks about her path to Peloton, embracin...
Jun 07, 2024•44 min
In this episode, you will hear about the power of domino effect habits and the power they can have to influence significant behavior change. Whether you are looking to do more of something, or less of something, creating a domino effect habit (or habit change) can be the key to making that change without calling upon endless motivational tactics or overflowing buckets of willpower. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out...
Jun 04, 2024•17 min
Seth Funderburg, an amazing coach with Run BMT in Orlando, FL, is the latest addition to the My Favorite Workout series. In this episode he details a speed day sessions and a hybrid tempo workout that hit a variety of paces and effort levels. You can learn more about Seth at www.instagram.com/run__bmt . Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com . If you are a running co...
May 31, 2024•30 min
Kelsi Chappell, an accomplished runner from Rhode Island, shares her journey in running, overcoming hurdles, and grabbing a new marathon PR of 2:49 two weeks ago. She started running in high school and ran marathons with her dad. After running her first marathon, she qualified for the Boston Marathon, which sparked her passion for running. Despite not running in college, Kelsi continued to run as a way to bond with her son and cope with the challenges of being a young mom. She pursued her runnin...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min
You have no idea what your potential is - none of us do. That isn't a negative. Instead, it's a HUGE positive with nearly unlimited opportunities. In this episode you will hear about an amateur runner and a professional runner who weren't handicapped by trying to prognosticate what their future held or guesses about what they were/are capable of. Rather, they put that to the side and did what many folks would have assumed was improbable at best, and impossible at worst. Sponsors ASICS - Check ou...
May 20, 2024•18 min
Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner, coach, and one of the best writers in the running space, is the latest addition to the My Favorite Workout series. In this episode he details two speed day sessions that hit a variety of pace and effort levels. You can learn more about Peter's coaching business at https://pbrunning.co and read is writing at https://www.peterbromka.com . Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are...
May 17, 2024•38 min
Today on the podcast we are talking about time. Specifically, how we use the time we have, are we waiting for the "right time" to start (Fun Fact: the right time almost never materializes), and how a busy schedule can often lead to better results than wide open one. At the end of the show we also talk about fueling long runs and races to stay in accordance with new carbohydrate consumption recommendations. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge ...
May 13, 2024•26 min
Eric Floberg describes himself as "(j)ust a dad trying to run consistently, hit new goals, and motivate others to get into the running game!" But those who have seen his remarkable YouTube channel know that he much more than that. Eric has been documenting his running journey for years and has done a remarkable job of showing all the context and layers that go along with a runner working incredibly hard to reach elusive goals. In this episode we talk about that journey, the challenges along the ...
May 10, 2024•1 hr
Today on the podcast we are talking about "desirable difficulties" and how they can shape who are as people in a way that can redefine what we think is possible. We are not talking about small are minor challenges. These are truly difficult situations that we view as such while they are happening and in the immediate aftermath. In those circumstances we are often forced to change in ways that can help us improve in the long run and allow us to reach new heights. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my fav...
May 06, 2024•22 min
Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In this episode I am joined by Allie Caminiti. Allie has been running for over 20 years, both competitively and recreationally. She is a sub-3 hour marathoner and her first marath...
May 03, 2024•36 min
In this episode I talk with my friends and Relay co-hosts Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein about my decision to jump back into marathon training and document the entire process. After years of regret and feelings of shame about different aspects of my running life, I finally told myself to knock it off and become the person that you most want to be. What will come of it, who knows... but I'm excited to step back into the arena. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, ...
Apr 30, 2024•22 min
