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 city Dakotah Popehn's third Grandma’s Marathon victory and what makes the race so meaningful Gabby Hentemann’s courageous racing approach and the fine line between chasing a breakthrough and blowing up What it means to run “brave” in the marathon and why great performances require risk Rachel Rudel’s incredible season and the challenge of earning sponsorships in professional running How athletes balance racing opportunities, finances, motivation, and long-term goals Early thoughts on USATF Outdoor Championships in New York City Nikki Hiltz’s upcoming American mile record attempt at Pre Classic Book club discussion: All the Light We Cannot See and why some stories become impossible to put down Media Mentioned: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni Goodr makes fun, affordable performance sunglasses that are built for runners, with a no-slip, no-bounce fit and polarized lenses that keep up with every adventure. Head to Goodr.com/relay to get $10 off your first order and find a pair that's as functional as it is fun.