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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.

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  • 202 episodes
  • Updated July 28
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Episodes202

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  • Sep 30, 2025 · 45 min

    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, 200-mile races, and why they’re surprisingly watchable Road to the Trials Finn’s 100-Mile Wilderness FKT shoutout Jeff Cunningham’s marathon pod and current reads

  • Sep 26, 2025 · 58 min

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

  • Sep 23, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    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 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

  • Sep 10, 2025 · 39 min

    From Tokyo to Boston: Buffers, Brooks, and the Road to 2028

    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.

  • Aug 26, 2025 · 52 min

    Cooper Lutkenhaus Turns Pro at 16, Fall Marathon Fields, and UTMB Week

    Today on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim. Topics we covered: Cooper Lutkenhaus goes pro at 16 and signs with Nike NIL deals, college eligibility, and the value of NCAA programs vs. professional contracts Risks and benefits of skipping the collegiate system (facilities, coaching, social/educational experience) Fall marathon fields announced (Chicago and New York), with key athletes and matchups UTMB week preview: OCC, CCC, UTMB, and international trail running storylines

  • Aug 20, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    Condiments, Faith Kipyegon, Allie Ostrander, and Tommie is Put on Probabtion

    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.

  • Aug 12, 2025 · 58 min

    The Backstory of Sir Walter Miler: Community, Growth, and Athlete Engagement

    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

  • Jul 22, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    When Running News Breaks the Internet: Doping, Coldplay Scandals, and Who’s Actually the Best Athlete?

    Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Top Topics Covered: 1. Doping Scandals Rock Running: Deep dive into Ruth Chepngetich’s doping news, reactions from within the running world, and how it impacts both elite athletes and fans. 2. What Mainstream Audiences Actually Hear About Running: Which stories make it beyond the running bubble—records vs. scandals. 3. Who’s to Blame?: Discussion on accountability—athletes, agents, sponsors, and federations. 4. The Systemic Issues in Global Athletics: Why countries like Russia got banned but Kenya hasn’t, and the complexities of systemic doping. 5. How Fans Cope with Scandals: Balancing skepticism with joy for the sport and why cynicism can’t win. 6. USA Championships Hype: Previewing the most exciting events at USAs, especially the 1500m and 800m. 7. Hot Take Showdown – Who’s the Best Athlete on the Track?: Fierce debate—1500m runners, 400m hurdlers, pole vaulters, or decathletes? 8. Culture of Doping and Pressure to Perform: Comparing doping cultures in Kenya, cycling, and other sports. 9. Wild Side Tangents – Coldplay Cheating Scandal & Internet Virality: How a random CEO, an HR rep, and Coldplay hijacked social media. 10. Emotional Intelligence & Crying in Movies: A hilarious and heartfelt wrap-up with favorite sad movies and what makes people cry (or not). Media mentioned in the episode: Podcasts Sounds Like a Cult TV Shows & Movies The Bear Seven Pounds The Pursuit of Happyness Train to Busan Yes Day The Florida Project Books Dinner for Vampires

  • Jul 15, 2025 · 44 min

    Summer Races, Swimming Struggles, and Podcasting Lessons: A Relay Catch-Up

    Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Track and Field Summer Highlights: From Bailey Hertenstein's world standard in the 5K to Diamond League drama and Noah Lyles vs. Letsile Tebogo. Hardrock 100 and Trail Running Talk: Why 50-year-old Ludo dominated, Katie Schide's calm dominance, and the challenge of long ultras. Swimming Confessions: Lindsey and Peter share their struggles with swimming form, awkward pool encounters, and comparing swim meets to track. Inside Podcasting: Reflections on becoming better interviewers, letting guests sit in silence, and podcasting pet peeves. Summer Parenting Chaos: Camps, swim meets, trying to avoid too much structure, and nostalgic summer boredom with four kids at home.

  • Jul 8, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    The 50th Pre Classic Had It All

    Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka and Erika Kemp. Episode Rundown: 50th anniversary atmosphere and in-person experience at Pre Classic Standout performances across events, including Gudaf Tsegay’s and Faith Kipyegon’s world records Sage Hurta-Klecker’s standout pacing job and pacing strategy overall Long jump drama and showmanship from Tara Davis-Woodhall Tactical racing missteps, including Yard Nuguse drifting in the final stretch Physicality and unpredictability of the 800m Prize money delays and Grand Slam Track League controversy Sha’Carri Richardson’s return and injury timelines Erika’s marathon build and “get fit to get fit” approach Athlete personalities, celebrations, and the importance of storytelling in track and field

  • Jul 1, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

    Just Take Off: Cemeteries, Sufferfests, and Sub-4 Dreams

    Today on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Kofuzi, and Marcus Brown. Episode Rundown: Running in the Heat and the “Park” Workout Debacle The Ethics of Running in Cemeteries Peachtree Road Race Preview Faith Kipyegon and Breaking 4 Event Legitimacy vs. Storytelling How Track Can Be More Fun (Without Losing Respect) Should Kipchoge Keep Racing? Western States Shoutout + Tommie’s Ultra Aspirations How to Start Running (Literally Just Take Off?)

  • Jul 1, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min

    Western States 100 2025 Recap!

    Western States 100 is always one of the highlights of the running calendar and the 2025 edition was no different! There was more pre-race hype than we've ever had before and the race absolutely delivered. In this episode, Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim break the men's and women's races, talk about lasting impressions from the race, and what they learned this year that could inform future races.

  • Jun 25, 2025 · 55 min

    Western States 100 Men's & Women's Preview

    Petear Bromka and Matt Chittim preview the Western States Endurance Run in a year that is so full of storylines that they didn't come close to mentioning them all in an hour long episode! With that said, they cover the Return of the King (Killian), the hunt for course records (and the attrition that could result), and a look at the potential Top 10 for the men's and women's races. You can watch Western States starting Saturday morning on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates

  • Jun 24, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Running in the Heat, Racing in Style, and Mantras That Make Us Laugh

    Today on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Kofuzi. Topics Covered: How elite runners train and race in extreme heat Behind the scenes at Brooks HQ Kofuzi accidentally holding Des Linden’s prototype race shoe What running gear says about your race-day confidence Thoughts on breaking the women’s mile world record (Breaking 4) Matching personalities with running shoe brands Pros reacting to performance tech like Omius headbands and 3D race kits Race-day mantras—from serious to hilarious What’s going on with the New Balance Boston team Trail running growth and Broken Arrow race highlights Media suggestions: Lindsey Hein – It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan Peter – The Way Around by Nicholas Triolo Kofuzi – The Observer’s Guide to Japanese Vending Machines by Tanner Bowden Erika Kemp – Watching the Netflix series Trainwreck

  • Jun 20, 2025 · 1 hr

    Introducing Erika Kemp: 2:22 Marathoner, World Champs Team Member & New Relay Co-Host

    In this episode of Relay, host Lindsey Hein introduces the newest member of the Relay team: Erika Kemp. Erika is an accomplished professional distance runner for Brooks, a 2:22 marathoner, and a two-time U.S. champion. She made headlines in her debut marathon at Boston in 2023, running the fastest time ever recorded by an American-born Black woman. Since then, she’s dropped over ten minutes off her PR, running 2:22 at the 2025 Houston Marathon, and most recently earned a spot on Team USA for the World Championships in the marathon. Erika will line up this September alongside Brooks teammates Susanna Sullivan and Jess Tonn, who is replacing Betsy Saina following her pregnancy announcement. In this conversation, Lindsey and Erika catch listeners up on Erika’s recent career milestones, her current training in Rhode Island under coach Kurt Benninger, and what’s ahead. Erika also shares her passion for representation in the sport and her commitment to mentoring young runners. We're thrilled to have Erika joining the Relay podcast as a regular co-host. She’ll be part of the Monday crew, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. This conversation is your chance to get to know her a little better and hear her perspective heading into an exciting summer. A quick note: the audio quality in this one isn’t perfect due to a technical issue during recording. There’s a bit of crackle in Lindsey’s mic, but the conversation is still worth the listen. Enjoy this introduction to Erika Kemp—Relay’s newest voice on the mic.

  • Jun 17, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Big News From the Boston Marathon and Grand Slam Track: Our Thoughts

    Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown: All of the subscriptions that you need to be a track fan The recent news on Grand Slam track Boston Marathon’s consideration of downhill courses Changes to the Boston Marathon registering process Oslo Diamond League Nico Young’s breakout 5k win The Women’s 400m race in Oslo Portland Track Festival