Today Peter Bromka and Matt Chittim are joined by new course record holder of the Leadville 100 and one of the best running coaches in the world - David Roche!

Since David is crushing the podcast circuit right now, we tried to go in-depth into topics that he hasn't been spending as much time on in some of his recent interviews.

Here is what we cover in this episode:

• 2:56 - The Leadville 100 and David's Journey
• 8:05 - Taking a Step Back from Racing and Embracing Training
• 14:58 - Incorporating Different Training Modalities and Supplements
• 19:50 - Balancing Simplicity and Geekiness in Coaching
• 27:03 - Going All-In and Finding Inspiration in the 'Pain Cave'
• 31:37 - The Power of Support and Belief
• 37:07 - The Unique Dynamic of Coaching in Trail Running
• 42:25 - The Importance of Communication and Daily Check-Ins
• 47:13 - Fatigue Resistance and Optimizing Fueling
• 59:51 - Finding Your Why in Running

Make sure to listen to David's "Some Work, All Play" podcast that he co-hosts with his wife and coaching partner Dr. Megan Roche.

This week on group chat we have Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein.

Episode rundown:

Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s revenge tour

A tangent about the internet, AOL messages, and Zach Bryan’s music

The song that will make you a fan of Jakob Ingebrigtsen

The Matt Chittim revenge tour

The end of an era of Daniel Komen’s world records

The NYC Marathon lineup

Appearance fees for marathons and how they shake up the field

Mike Smith’s transition from NAU to a Nike sponsored professional team

NILs and how they have/will affect college sports

What professional running teams have done it right

In this episode Peter Bromka shares his 10 takeaways from attending and crewing at Western States. It was an historic year at the legendary race!

Peter is joined by Matt Chittim for this one.

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.

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.

On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka recapping the first three days of the Olympic Trials and chatting about what's next. Peter is popping into this chat LIVE from the stadium!

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.

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!

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

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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 you will enjoy cheering on Amanda like we will at the Trials! Make sure you give her a follow here on IG and cheer her on!!

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.

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.

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This week on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka.

Episode Rundown:

Upcoming races that will repeat some Olympic showdowns

Leadville 100 course record by David Roche

Opinions on trail running performances

Our racing plans heading into the fall

Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill

And plenty more hot takes!

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!

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On this week's group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Episode Rundown:

Recent results

The return of Kate Grace

Recovery days

One more Boston Marathon story

What does it take to reach your full potential?

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.

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.

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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

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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

On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Episode Rundown:

• London Marathon recap
• Taylor Swift's new album
• Matt’s marathon training
• Imposter syndrome

Today on group chat we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka.

Episode Rundown:

• Our hosts' race recaps
• The weather at Boston

• Singlets that never left the group chat
• Top pro performances at Boston
• Convincing Lindsey to train for a marathon
• The London Marathon
• Saying the F-word in races

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 set the stage for this enlightening conversation.

You can learn more about Paul at www.instagram.com/thebalancedrunner.

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!

Hi Relay friends!!

In this episode of Relay Podcast Peter Bromka and Lindsey Hein discuss the nuances of deciding to line up on the start line of the Olympic Marathon.

We would love to hear your thoughts on the topic as well! Be sure to head over to our instagram page to join the conversation (@relay_site) on our most recent post!

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Thanks so much for being here!

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 you enjoy the conversation and if you do please leave us a rating/review on itunes or spotify and share the show with your friends!

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

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.

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 High-Level Training in Boulder
• Fine Line of Parental Involvement in Running
• Importance of Gradual Progression in High School Running
• Appreciating Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons
• Different Types of Running and Involvement in the Sport
• Kofuzi's Race in London
• The Importance of Dress Rehearsals in Training
• Laura's Advice for Running the London Marathon

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 which she set at the Gold Coast Marathon in 2022. She is coached by Benita Willis and has her sights set on some big performances this year!

Lindsay and Laura talk about the Boulder running culture and scene and we also cover some fun pop culture talk including Laura convincing Lindsay to jump on the Love is Blind bandwagon.

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This episode features hosts:

Lindsey Hein and Laura Thweatt

Show Notes:

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Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros

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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 opportunity for young athletes to showcase their talent and compete at a high level.
• Eating 25 fried oysters may not be the best idea, even for a shot put champion.

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).

Our very own Tommie Runz just ran the Osaka Marathon and 7 days later ran the Tokyo Marathon. Now he recovers before ramping back up to run Boston and London!!!

Hear the recap from Japan here on Relay! Lindsey and Peter have questions.

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The weekend was JAM PACKED with running goodness and we couldn't wait to dive-in! Today on the show we have Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.

• World Indoor Championships
• The unpredictable nature of postpartum journeys
• Tommie's successful run in Tokyo
• Fred Kurley's desire to compete
• Debate on Kipchoge's possible Olympic selection
• Charlotte Purdue's Olympic Journey
• Michael Johnson's new venture
• The significance of the Six Star Finisher

This wide-ranging conversation features Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim.

We go through the following with plenty of our trademark tangents:

• The Hein Kids and Lindsey's Chaos
• Allie Wilson and the Importance of Training Partners and Coaches
• The Challenges of Switching Coaches
• The Excitement and Potential of Indoor Track Meets
• Tommie Runz's Performance at the Osaka Marathon
• Impressive Results at Osako
• The Changing Landscape of Olympic Track and Field
• Podcasts, Books, and Show Recommendations
• Funny Affiliate Marketing Pitches

In this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Marcus Brown recapping all of our favorite moments from the Olympics.

In this conversation, Mario Fraioli discusses his coaching career, what he loves about the profession, how he has grown as a coach, the challenges his athletes face, his communication around those topics, and much more with Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka.

This is our new take on this format. Instead of addressing specific training and racing topics, we want to know about the philosophies and evolution behind some of the best coaches in our sport.

Mario emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with athletes and the value of trust and longevity in coaching. He also discusses the significance of taking risks and setting big goals in athletic performance. Mario addresses the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of understanding the athlete's context.

He also shares his thoughts on enduring vs absorbing training and the impact of social media on athletes' mental health. In this part of the conversation, Mario and Stefanie discuss the impact of social media on athletes and the importance of using it in a healthy way. They also explore how to evaluate new training methods and trends, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and critical thinking.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on the creative aspect of coaching and the joy of finding unique training solutions.

Takeaways

• Building long-term relationships with athletes is important for trust and unlocking potential.
• Taking risks and setting big goals are necessary for athletic success.
• Understanding the athlete's context and providing support beyond training is crucial.
• Enduring training without absorbing it can hinder progress.
• Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on athletes' mental health.

In this episode we bounce around a bit between the trickiness behind super shoe recommendations, brand sizing differences, indoor "short" track National Championships, international marathon PR's/Olympic standards, communication norms, and why someone should never knock on Tommie's door!

Today's show features Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka.

So much running to talk about and so little time!!

This episode dives into the Millrose Games, Black Canyon, the Taylor Swift Super Bowl/which pro runner should she date, and so much more.

Also, half way through the episode we react to the breaking news of Jakob Ingebrigtsen saying he could beat Josh Kerr while blindfolded!

This episode features Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

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This past Sunday we lost a legend. Kelvin Kiptum, the fastest marathoner of all-time, and his coach Gervais Hakizimana, died in a car crash outside of Eldoret, Kenya.

By the age of 24, Kelvin had established himself as one of the best endurance runners in history. His world record setting 2:00:35 performance at the 2023 Chicago Marathon was simultaneously the best marathon performance in history and a foreshadowing of the brilliance to come.

In this tribute episode Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim discuss Kelvin's historic performances, his legacy, and the ways in which he inspired all of us and will continue to do so for generations.

Our very own Relay teammate Laura was trained up to run hard and compete for a spot on the Olympic team this past weekend. As the race began she quickly realized something was off and long story short ended up unable to finish her race and took an ambulance ride to the hospital. 

She's going to share the rundown of what happened and we also talk about those post marathon blues, what goes into training for a race of this caliber and more. 

Team Laura for life!!!

The episode features Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein.

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What. A. Weekend!!!

We couldn't talk about it all, but we certainly tried to! From Fiona O'Keeffe's historic performance, to the paradox of the fastest times ever combined with only 41 runners in each race going sub-OTQ pace, the person we felt most gutted for, to Bromka nearly getting arrested... there's a lot here.

The episode features Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim Also, shout-out to Lagoon! Head over to ⁠www.lagoonsleep.com/relay⁠ and use code RELAY to get 15% on the best pillows in the game.

Are you ready? The time is upon as the Olympic Marathon Trials are one day away. This is sure to be an historic day in American endurance racing and we could not be more excited about it!!!

On the podcast today we have Marcus Brown, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim chopping it up about their favorite story lines, athletes to watch, and plenty of random bits (per usual).

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This conversation with James McKirdy, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim explores the top three/top two conundrum in the men's Olympic Trials marathon.

The discussion delves into the rules and regulations set by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport, and the impact on American athletes. The concept of unlocking spots for the Olympics is explained, along with the role of rankings and time standards. The conversation also highlights the disparity between American men and women in marathon performance and the need to focus on time rather than just racing. Overall, the conversation provides clarity on the complex qualification process for the Olympics.

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Olympic Trials Draft part two is here and today we are picking the men!

In this episode we have Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim each selecting seven athletes (with our top five scoring points).

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Here we go!! The marathon trials are right around the corner and we were pumped to fire up the mic's and do our fantasy drafts.

Today we have the women's draft with Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim each selecting seven athletes.

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This week, on group chat we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein.

Episode Rundown:

Recapping all of track and field so far at the Olympics

Making predictions for what is next

Tommie's broken toe

Movies to hype you up during your marathon training

Today is the last Group Chat before the Olympic Trials and were are PUMPED. We dive into the Houston Half Marathon results for the American men and women, how it relates to Trials prep, and Chris Chavez taking down a lifetime goal!

This episode features Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

In this Episode of Behind the Running Influencer, Kofuzi and Tommie Runz sit down with Phily Bowden. Phily Bowden is a pro marathoner for New Balance. She’s based out of the UK, but she’s known worldwide via her massive following on YouTube and Instagram. 

(recorded Dec 21, 2023)

0:00 intro

1:46 Phily

2:27 Houston Marathon Prep

3:46 looking back at the last time she was in Flagstaff

8:51 balancing content and training

9:55 Training in Font Romeu 

11:48 after finishing 3rd at Copenhagen

13:38 when did Phily know she was going to have a good day

16:14 goals for Houston

19:00 pinching cups at an aid station

22:20 balancing content vs training

26:06 Phily’s favorite and least favorite kinds of partnerships

32:04 why did Phily start YouTube

33:44 do pros have to be influencers too?

36:30 what shoes did Phily bring to altitude camp?

40:32 Houston nutrition plan

41:22 Phily’s bottles

44:32 flagstaff Christmas

45:27 Phily’s audience

46:48 what does Phily want to tell women runners?

Follow Phily on IG and youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@PhilyBowden

https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/

Today we have a fun a wide ranging conversation that focuses on Emma Bates's injury announcement, Top-10 U.S. Men's Marathoners Family Feud, Kofuzi and elite's running Houston, and the impact (or lack thereof) of the Olympic Marathon on professional careers.

We has also have some wild tangents that include vacuum YouTube, New Year's Day races, and race selection dogma.

This episode features Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.

Chapters

3:00 - The Tradition of New Year's Day Runs

4:00 - The Fascinating World of Vacuum YouTube

19:00 - Kofuzi's Houston Half-Marathon Preview

36:00 - Elite Runners Participating in the Houston Half

41:00 - Expectations for Galen Rupp

46:00 - Unheralded Runners to Watch Out For

50:00 - Top-10 U.S. Men's Marathoners Family Feud

54:00 - Discussion on Emma Bates' Injury

59:00 - Importance of the Olympics in the Running Community

1:03:00 - Potential Emma Bates Silver Lining

Welcome to 2024!!!

We kick off the new year with Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Lindsey Hein in a fun and funny group chat. In this episode they give their 2024 In's-and-Out's, "what would David Goggins say" feedback, audience-specific content analysis, and much more.