Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka.

Episode Rundown:

• Fueling and nutrition habits for training and racing

• TRE and CIM experiences and travel stories

• The nonstop marathon calendar and upcoming races

• Notable performances and moments from the pro scene

• Injuries, surgery decisions, and long-term relationship with running

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Today on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Kofuzi.

Episode Rundown:

• Valencia Marathon recap

• CIM results and Olympic Trials qualifiers

• TRE (The Running Event) takeaways

• BU indoor 5K performances

• NXN and U.S. cross country weekend

• Western States and HardRock lotteries

• International racing travel challenges

• Shoe industry trends and TRE brand updates

• Marathon Project preview

• Early OTQ surge and what it means for 2024–2025

Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka sit down for a California International Marathon (CIM) preview as CIM hosts the USATF Marathon Championships. They break down the top storylines on the men’s and women’s sides, talk about who might contend for the win, who is chasing OTQs, and what to expect from the Road to the Trials live shows at the expo.

They also share some CIM history, favorite athlete storylines, and why this year’s field is so deep from front to back.

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, and Peter Bromka.

Topics Discussed:

• Kofuzi’s Valencia build and recent high-mileage weeks

• Summer marathon training struggles and preferring winter/spring races

• Ego, round-number mileage, and listening to an aging body

• Redefining success when PRs may be behind you

• Family cost of marathon training and needing the race to “be worth it”

  Running in public, pressure not to let people down, and inspiring other 40+ runners

• Lessons from pros like Annie Frisbie and Makenna Myler about not giving up and staying curious

-Kofuzi’s first true XC 8K with creek crossings in the snow

-Erika’s B.A.A. Half takeaways and “thread the needle” race plan

-Why the B.A.A. Half feels harder than Boston and who showed up

-Indy’s “why is everyone puking?” finish-line phenomenon

-OTQ vibes, course records, and why Indy is becoming a PR magnet

-Swag talk: flannel race shirt > race tee, plus the scrubs era

Today, on group chat Erika Kemp, Kofuzi, Matt Chittim, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka are giving you the full recap of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon!

On this week's group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka.

Episode Rundown:

-NYC Marathon week plans (travel, Halloween, where to cheer)'

-Course talk: Fifth Ave vs Queensboro + Boston comparisons

-Elite preview: American women & major debuts

-Men’s field + who to watch

-Tommie Runz's Javelina 100 chaos

-Ruth Chepng'etich ruling + doping conversation

-WR context + how it affects fan trust

-Helen vs Sharon rivalry

-Book recommendations + XC talk

-Personal suspension stories + wrap-up

Media referenced:

-Books: High School Runner; The Running Ground (Nick Thompson); We Love to Run (Stephanie Reents)

-Podcast: Coffee Club episode w/ Joe Klecker-Race Coverage: TCS New York City Marathon broadcast

-Creators/mentions: Kofuzi, Fast Women

Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Erika Kemp.

Episode Rundown:

• Tommie’s leap from The Speed Project (LA → Vegas) to saying yes to Javelina 100—and how trail culture replaced marathon pressure.

• Tommie's loop plan, pacing, heat management, and staying “locked in.”

• Crew strategy and gear: the “sundress” shirt, hydration vest, and two-person crew dream team.

• Fuel and gut check: PB&J on wheat (yes, really), gels, and vegan-friendly options.

• Detroit Free Press Marathon recap (bridge and underwater mile).

• The #CongratulateAMarathoner movement—why showing up matters.

The Relay crew is back recapping everything from the 2024 Chicago Marathon weekend — from Conner Mantz’s near-perfect American record run to the grin heard ‘round the world from Jacob Kiplimo.

The crew also covers:

• What it’s like spectating when your videos look like found-footage horror films

• The announcer pronunciation debacles (Tosh vs. Tosh!)

• Mary Ngugi Cooper’s Nala Track Club and why she’s an international icon

• The Chicago Marathon bottle chaos (and the award for smoothest grab)

• Lindsey’s future as the only person qualified to announce OTQs at the finish line

It’s Chicago Marathon week, and the Relay crew runs a full-on snake draft with five-person rosters and XC-style scoring. Matt hosts alongside Erika, Peter, Kofuzi, and Tommie Runz.

As Relay's first-ever Team USA competitor, we couldn't resist the chance to dive deep with Erika into the whole experience, including the heat, humidity, ice hats, and pacing strategies. Sunglasses, after parties, and all things Tokyo.

Running in the heat is TOUGH! But this was a fun one.

If we missed anything leave a question in the comments and we'll ask Erika!

This week on group chat, we have Tommie, Kofuzi, Peter, Erika, and Marcus.

Episode Rundown:

• The extreme Tokyo heat and humidity and how it affected athletes and fans

• Marathon experiences, aid station violations, and Susanna Sullivan’s race

• Standout events: men’s and women’s steeplechase, women’s 800m, men’s 1500m, men’s 400 hurdles

• Mondo Duplantis and the pole vault world record moments

• Team USA relay handoff issues and practice debates

• Controversial DQs, rules enforcement, and racing tactics

• Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, and Enhance Games controversies

• Prize money delays and the frustrations for pro athletes

• Looking ahead to marathon season: Berlin, Chicago, New York

On this week's group chat, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein break down all that has happened at the Tokyo World Championships so far!

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown:

• Erika Kemp in Tokyo — Lindsey and Peter hyping up Erika’s marathon and her confidence, calling her a “crusher” and “pleasant surprise” on the show.

• Brooks’ identity shift — the back-and-forth about Brooks trying to go from “run happy” to “we’re serious now,” with the high school movie training montage analogy.

• Emily Infeld kick talk — Lindsey saying “she’s gonna outkick you” and Peter joking about Beatrice Chebet not letting her hang around.

• ’90s 10K nostalgia — Peter’s rant about missing the days when athletes would “crash out from 3K out” and his VHS/YouTube Haile Gebrselassie & Paul Tergat clip reference.

• Parenting + 5K race story — Lindsey’s kids racing each other, her tough-love cheerleading (“I don’t have water, keep going!”), and Glenn’s mind games between brothers.

In this lively conversation, Lindsey Hein, Erika Kemp, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka discuss various topics ranging from recent running events to internet culture and memes. They share hot takes on food preferences, analyze Faith Kipyegon's performance from the Diamond League, the importance of points in track and field, and the dynamics of community track events.

The conversation wraps up with reflections on the challenges of 5K and 10K races and personal anecdotes about their experiences in running, the pressures of performance in the age of social media, and the impact of social media on athletes' performance and mental health.

In this conversation, Lindsey, Tommie, Matt, and Peter are joined by Sandy Roberts and Pat Price, founders of the Sir Walter Miler. They dive deep into the history and evolution of the Sir Walter Miler event.

Topics discussed:

• Introduction to the Sir Walter Miler event

• The community engagement aspect

• Evolution of the event over the years

• The role of top athletes and sponsorship

• Infield access for fans and athlete engagement

• The “dreamer” component of the race

• Challenges in event organization and logistics

• The importance of teamwork and volunteers

• The process of selecting athletes and building the field

• Future plans and succession for the event