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Relay
by 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.
Episodes
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Sydney Sweeney, Hyrox Insanity, Ultimate Worlds & Only Fans
Lindsey, Erika, Peter & Gabby share their thoughts on the Hyrox insanity, the Sydney Sweeney/Novig ad, Ultimate Worlds and so much more. We covered a lot, we had fun and we sent you off with some books we recommend!! Thanks for being here friends!! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting...
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UTMB Kicks, Olympic Trials Strategy & the Return of Workout Wednesday
Peter, Erika, and Gabby break down a huge weekend at UTMB, including Lauren Gregory’s incredible late-race kick and Rachel Entrekin’s very relatable approach to training. They also dig into the major changes coming to the 2028 Olympic Trials, including a separate 10K, a shorter schedule, and...
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A 56:51 Half Marathon, NYC Marathon Hype & Peter’s Leadville Adventure
The Relay crew is back with a lot to catch up on. Peter, Lindsey, and Erika break down the mind-blowing new 56:51 half marathon world record, the latest from the track world, and why running just keeps getting bigger. They look ahead to the NYC Marathon, while Erika shares where she really is in...
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Why Bother With Doubles When You Can Run Triples?
Peter Bromka, Erika Kemp, and Gabby Hentemann debate race-course mishaps, Strava PRs, the rules of doubling, and whether you ever get into bed without showering after a run. They also talk European Championships, Falmouth, why pro runners could stand to show a little more personality, the running...
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Erika’s Engaged and the Summer Racing Is Heating Up
This week on Relay, the crew reacts to the news of Jonah Koech's three-year doping ban and discusses what these cases mean for clean athletes, championship teams, and trust within the sport. Then the conversation shifts to happier news as Erika shares the story behind her surprise engagement,...
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Patreon preview...
Hey running geeks, we're getting going on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/relayandtrials Please join us over there for special deep dives, Q&As, and other special content we've got cooking up. In this preview, we share a clip of our 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials episode; my oh my, was it fun to...
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Come for the Running Talk, Stay for Lindsey's Tangents
This week on Relay, the conversation starts with NCAA cross country before taking plenty of entertaining detours along the way. The crew discusses why cross country inspires such mixed feelings, what has made NC State and coach Laurie Henes so successful, and how team culture can shape an…
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The Biggest Moments from USAs
Lindsey, Erika, and Gabby break down the biggest storylines from the USATF Outdoor Championships, from standout performances and surprise results to the races that left them wanting more. They discuss Grant Fisher vs. Woody Kincaid, Nikki Hiltz's continued dominance, Emily Mackay's incredible...
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Josh Kerr's World Record, USA Championships Preview & The Great Uniform Debate
Peter and Gabby are back to break down one of the biggest moments of the track season: Josh Kerr's historic mile world record. They dive into what made the performance so special, why publicly chasing ambitious goals is refreshing to see, and what it says about the level of preparation required…
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Big Milk, Beer Miles, and Big Marathon Swings
Gabby Hentemann is back on Relay after Grandma's Marathon, sharing an honest look at what happened on race day, why she still doesn't regret taking a swing at sub-2:30, and what she's learned heading into her next marathon. The crew dives into the balance between chasing big goals and accepting…
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Run/Walk, Red Cards, and Rabbit Holes (Plus, Des Is Running 100 Miles!)
This week on Relay, the crew kicks things off with a Goodr sunglasses fashion show before diving into an energetic conversation that bounces between track, trail, and the FIFA Club World Cup. Peter, Lindsey and Erika recap standout performances from the Prefontaine Classic, including Nikki…
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The Western States Aftermath
This episode is sponsored by Kava Haven. Topics: Peter returns to Relay and catches up on everything he missed The jaw-dropping performances at the Paris Diamond League and why fast times are becoming the new normal Western States 100 delivers historic performances in near-perfect conditions How...
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The Stanley Cup, the World Cup, and the Marathon You Know You Can Run
Erika’s World Cup obsession continues and why she believes it’s the greatest sporting event in the world The atmosphere at World Cup watch parties and the stories making this tournament special Lindsey’s Stanley Cup adventures in Raleigh and why the Hurricanes’ championship has united the entire...
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The Sports Podcast Peter Never Wanted
This episode is sponsored by Kava Haven. Topics: The Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup and Lindsey officially becomes a hockey fan A passionate debate over the Knicks, Spurs, Wemby, and the NBA Finals Why Erika thinks the World Cup is the greatest sporting event on earth World Cup Cinderella…
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St. Louis, Stolen Valor, and the Most Chaotic Marathon in History
2028 Olympic Marathon Trials awarded to St. Louis and the debate over weather, timing, and what makes a fair championship race. The unbelievable story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon, featuring car rides, questionable fueling strategies, and one of the strangest races in sports history. Cam Hanes,...
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Dave & Buster’s Needs an Answer, Gabby Accidentally Benched Herself, and Where Are the Trials?
Episode rundown: World Athletics' new qualifying standards and whether the points system is helping or hurting the sport Gabby's magnesium-Tums-iron disaster that left her feeling anemic three weeks before Grandma's Marathon The mystery of the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials location and the Phoenix...
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The Circle Pit, Cold Plunges, and Why Everyone Is Mad Online
This episode is supported by Goodr and Kava Haven. This week on Relay, Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka are joined by Gabby Hentemann for a conversation that somehow manages to cover elite racing, internet discourse, cold plunges, high school energy in the running world, and the very real experience...
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Guest Episode: Jess Hofheimer on Running a 3:07 Boston Marathon PR at 50
This week on Relay, Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka are joined by longtime friend of the show Jess Hofheimer after her incredible performance at the 2025 Boston Marathon, where she ran a 3:07 PR at age 50. Jess shares the full story behind the race, from navigating hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis…
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Interview with Dave Hashim: The Guy Who Ran 170 Miles Through The Sahara And Still Made It To The Finish Line Shot
This episode is supported by Noogs, ZBiotics and Kava Haven. This week’s guest episode features photographer and creative director Dave Hashim, whose work has become instantly recognizable across the running world. Dave joins Peter Bromka and Erika Kemp to talk about photographing some of the...
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115 Grams Of Carbs An Hour And We’re Still Underfueling
Episode rundown: - Indy Mini weekend and what it’s like announcing vs watching elite races -Rebecca Schmidt’s 70:10 win and course record -Andie Cozzarelli qualifying for the Trials by 3 seconds and the chaos of that finish -How much elite marathoners are actually fueling (100–115g carbs/hour)...
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You Break Two… And You Still Lose?
What we discussed: Erika coaching Cynthia Erivo through the London Marathon and meeting her in person for the first time The anxiety of coaching on race day and tracking apps failing mid-race Cynthia’s marathon execution, training swings, and performance relative to her PB Sub-2 marathon...
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Boston, But Make It Personal: FOMO, Flyovers, and a 2:43 at 22 Weeks Pregnant
Matt Chittim joins us for this week's group chat! We are so excited to have him back and joining Peter and Lindsey for this week's conversation! Episode Rundown: Lindsey’s honest FOMO, imposter syndrome, and figuring out where Boston fits in her life Peter’s 16-mile “spectator run” through the...
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Boston Isn’t Just Another Marathon (ft. Laura Thweatt & Gabby Hentemann)
On this week's group chat, Lindsey and Peter are joined by Laura Thweatt and Gabby Hentemann to talk all things Boston Marathon ahead of Monday's race. ZBiotics pre-alcohol probiotic is an easy addition to your routine if you know you’re planning to have a few drinks. It’s a small shot you take...
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Running 79-Second Quarters After 24 Hours, Desert Detours & The Wild Reality of The Speed Project
Top Topics: The Speed Project explained (LA to Vegas, teams + solo efforts) Inside the culture and “who belongs” in alternative running spaces Elite teams vs. adventure athletes and what it takes to win Logistics, pacing, and strategy (including 79-second quarters late in the race) Getting lost,...
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Is This a Trail Running Podcast Now? Squirrels vs. Erika & Tommie Runz Survives 100K
Episode Rundown: Tommie’s brutal 100K race recap (13,000 ft of climbing) Trail running realities: climbs, descents, and survival mode Fueling strategies: gels, Coke, and potatoes Aid station dynamics and race strategy Post-race recovery and what 100K does to your body Animal encounters on runs…...
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Erika Wins New Bedford Half, D3 NCAA Track in the News, and “Wait, She Ran What in the Marathon?”
Topics discussed: - Erika Kemp wins New Bedford Half and uses it as a Boston build workout - New York Half performances and how fast the men’s field has become - NCAA indoor track drama, DQ controversy, and rising personalities in the sport - Doping conversations, testing challenges, and clean...
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NYC Marathon Lottery Controversy, LA Finish Line Chaos & Fred Kerley Banned
Episode rundown: - USATF half marathon championship aftermath and updates - LA Marathon chaos, the mile 18 medal debate, and surprising performances - New York City Marathon lottery frustration and the internet pile-on - Fred Kerley’s ban, whereabouts failures, and the Enhanced Games conversation…
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US Half Champs Chaos, USATF Indoor Surprises, and the Enhanced Games Debate
-US Half Marathon Championships leaders going off course and the fallout for podium, prize money, and team selection -Course marking, lead vehicles, and why “athletes should know the course” is a bad take -USATF response, rulebook rigidity, and what a fair resolution could look like -Indoor...
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Gabby Hentemann Guest Hosts, Hyrox Hype, and Marathon Brain Spirals
Gabby Hentemann joins as guest host Hyrox crossover and runners entering the hybrid athlete world Track talk and records: Keely Hodgkinson, “sketchy” marks, and the women’s 800 The women’s 100-mile world record and what 12+ hours of running does to your brain Eating disorder messaging, recovery,...
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We Started at BU and Ended in Blue Jeans
Indoor season heating up: Cole Hocker’s American record, BU vs JDL, and banked vs flat tracks Elite track culture vs road culture: pace lights, meet atmospheres, and where pros choose to race Trail running momentum: Black Canyon, golden tickets, and Molly Seidel’s transition Half marathon and...
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Treadmill Truce, BU Track Chaos, and Picking New Olympic Obsessions
Episode Rundown: Winter running survival: treadmill acceptance, frostbite fears, and training through deep cold Injury rehab reality check: Lindsey’s post-surgery boot decisions and the case for PT Indoor track culture: BU’s “illegal fast” track, infield chaos, and track time scheduling Elite…
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Indoor Track Is Back, Winter Olympics Picks, and Treadmill Survival
Episode Rundown: Lindsey recaps the Donna Marathon finish line and why it is the best vibe in racing Indoor track is back and Peter is fully locked in on tactics, angles, and meet energy Millrose mile reactions, plus how storylines can flip in half a lap World record expectations vs actual…
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Immigration Support & Marathon Success: JP Trojan's Full Life in Minneapolis
In this Relay episode, we’re sharing a conversation from Road to the Trials that feels especially relevant right now. Peter Bromka sits down with JP Trojan, an Olympic Trials qualifier who ran 2:10 and finished fourth at the California International Marathon, a breakthrough performance that put…
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Boston Is Stacked, the Marathon Is Confusing, and IU Football Broke Our Brains
Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Erika Kemp. Episode Rundown: The 2026 Boston Marathon women’s professional field and how stacked it is Erika Kemp’s decision to commit to Boston and what changed post-Tokyo Marathon race strategy, decision fatigue, and why you must run...
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Erika Kemp Breaks Down Her Houston Half Race, World Cross Chaos, and the Great Treadmill Debate
In this episode, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Erika Kemp. Episode Rundown: Houston Half weekend energy and early-season racing mindset Erika Kemp’s race, PR, and returning to Houston after last year’s marathon breakthrough Should Houston be the USATF Half Marathon Championships? How…
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New Year, Same Runner Brain
Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.Episode Rundown:- New Year energy and resolutions (reset vs “I don’t do resolutions,” plus the “January 5 is the real new year” take)- Houston Half Marathon hype (why it’s a perfect champs-style race, women’s and men’s...
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CIM Energy, TRE Stories, and the Joy and Pain of the Marathon
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...
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The Wildest Weekend of Running: CIM, Valencia, TRE and More
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…
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CIM Preview: US Marathon Champs, OTQ Chases, and Road to the Trials Live Shows
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...
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Turkey Trots, NCAA XC Champs, and Running Tech
This week on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Kofuzi, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Thanksgiving as the biggest running day and different takes on turkey trots Kofuzi’s Valencia Marathon taper and using a turkey trot as a workout NCAA cross country championships, NC State’s women, and big...
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Mileage, Midlife Marathoning, and Learning Not To Give Up Early
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...
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Snowy Creek Crossings, Boston Hills, and an Indy After-Party
Today on the group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, and Erika Kemp talking about their weekends in running! -Indy Monumental weekend recap and Lindsey's sold-out after-party -Kofuzi’s first true XC 8K with creek crossings in the snow -Erika’s B.A.A. Half takeaways and “thread the needle” race...
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NYC Marathon Recap: Helen vs. Sharon, App Meltdowns, & Top American Performances
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!
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NYC Preview: Fifth Ave Hot Takes, Feet Pics, and Fast Fields
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…
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Tommie Runz vs. 100 Miles: Sundress Lore, Wicked Heat & #CongratulateAMarathoner
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...
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Chicago Chaos, Record Grins, & Boomer Camera Rolls: Relay’s Post Chicago Marathon Recap
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…
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Windy City Snake Draft: Bold Picks, Spicy Predictions, and Running YouTube Takes
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.
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Boulderthon Was a Whole Vibe, BQs, and Ultra and Trail World Champs Hot Takes
This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Boulderthon recap Travel-to-race vs PR-chasing mindset Boston Marathon cutoff talk and tightening standards Chicago Marathon expo plans and live show plug Trail and Ultra World Championships VKs,...
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Erika in Tokyo!
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...
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The Full World Championships Recap Episode
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...
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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.
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