We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue

Coastal Delaware Running Festival Weekend Recap! 4-12-26Matt just crushed his 20th marathon at the Coastal Delaware Running Festival- taking on the Tower Challenge- 5K and Full Marathon in one weekend! But this one looked a little different for us.Sue was sidelined with a torn meniscus and had to defer her race entry to next year- so instead of running, she was on spectator duty (which honestly, might be harder in it’s own way). In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we break down everything from this race weekend! -The 5K shakeout vs. marathon day strategy-Course layout, elevation, terrain and scenery -The vibe of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, DE-Crowd Support (or lack of it)-Swag, medals and the finish line vibes-Matt's 20th marathon milestone!-What it’s like experiencing race day from the sidelinesWhether you’re running, recovering, or cheering someone one- this episode hits both sides of race day! Pus, we get real about what we loved, and what runners should know before signing up.Let us know in the comments: How many marathons have your run? Or Have you ever had to miss a race due to injury? How did you handle it?

Join us for this special episode: NYC Marathon Lottery Reaction! In this special episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we react to the 2026 New York City Marathon Lottery results... and lets just say we had very different outcomes.... Sue got In!Matt.... did not. Again.We talk about: -The odds of being selected to the lottery for the NYC Marathon this year-Matt continuing his multi-year NYC lottery rejection streak-Sue's unbelievably Luckly odds in getting selected in lottery twice in 5 years!-Other ways to gain entry into the NYC Marathon 2026 -What race should Matt put on his fall Marathon Calendar instead? If you've ever entered the NYC Marathon lottery, you know the emotional rollercoaster. Drop a comment below:Did you get into the NYC Marathon this year? (If not, Matt is starting a support group) What Race do YOU think Matt should do instead? Don't forget to subscribe for more race reviews, marathon stories and runner chaos! March Fourth!

We didn’t just run the Jersey City Marathon weekend… we got ENGAGED the night before. In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we break down the April 2025 race weekend in Jersey City — where Matt took on the full marathon and Sue ran the half marathon… just hours after saying YES!We cover: Course layout, elevation & views of the NYC skyline Crowd support & race day energy Swag, medals & finish line vibes Race logistics, hotel, corrals & organizationBeyond the race, we’re talking about everything that makes this a wonderful destination race weekend - including exploring Jersey City and celebrating properly after 13.1 and 26.2 miles.Post-race highlights: Gluten-free lunch at Alfalfa (yes… including gluten free donuts!) Gluten-free beer at Departed Soles Brewing Company - a must-visit for GF runners and the BEST post-race hydration 😉If you’re considering running the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon, this episode gives you the full race review - from start line nerves to finish line celebrations.Whether you’re chasing a PR with this fast and mostly flat course, planning a spring marathon, or just here for the race stories (and engagement plot twists), we’ve got you covered.

In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we will break down everything you need to know about the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon:-The full course experience - (Brooklyn -- Manhattan -- Times Square -- Central Park)-What it feels like to actually run over the Brooklyn Bridge (New since 2025) and through the streets of Times Square-Race Day Logistics-Crowd Energy and that NYC Vibe Sue is running the NYRR NYC Half for the 4th time in 2026 (2022, 2024, 2025), so we compare the old course vs. the new Brooklyn Bridge route!If you're considering entering the NYC Half Lottery, running for charity, or completing the 4 out of 6, or just curious about what this race is like- this episode is for you!

In our first episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we're breaking down the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, Florida! One of the most fun and unique race weekends there is. Whether you're eyeing the 5K, 8K, 15K, half marathon, or all four races, we'll tell you all about the course highlights, crowd energy, what surprised us, and what we loved!This is a runner-to-runner review you don't want to miss! If you're thinking about running Gasparilla, or just love hearing real race stories, this episode is for you! Also, quick apology for the lighting in this episode- we are still figuring out our setup, but the race stories are worth it!Let us know in the comments if you'd run a multi-race weekend like Gasparilla! Don't forget to like, subscribe and hit the bell so you won't miss our next episode of We Signed Up For This!