Relay

In this episode with Tommie Runz, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka we highlight what we will remember most from 2023 and look forward to 2024.

Today on the show we tried something new and hopefully you find it as fun and entertaining as we did! Lindsey Hein leads the episode and plays the role of Trivia Host while giving 10 trivia questions to Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, and Matt Chittim. If you liked this episode you can give us suggestions for future trivia topics on Instagram at www.instagram.com/relay_site or at info.relaypodcast@gmail.com.

*The first version of this podcast had the wrong audio. That version has been deleted and this one has the proper audio. Thanks!!! In this episode, Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, and Matt Chittim discuss the Chicago/Berlin marathon lottery results and offer alternatives for those who didn't get in. They also marvel at CJ Albertson's incredible marathon streak of three races in six weeks, all between 2:11 and 2:11:30. Also, they compare CJ's recovery abilities with the X-Men's finest. They also talk about the importance of pushing through discomfort and embracing the difficulty of training for a marathon. Chapters 05:15 - Reviewing the Fall Marathon Lottery Results 10:38 - Exploring Alternatives to Chicago and Berlin Marathons 13:30 - CJ Albertson's Impressive Marathon Streak 19:45 - Better Recovery Powers: CJ Albertson or Wolverine 26:30 - Recommendations for Fall Marathons 41:55 - Tommie's Approach to his New Marathon Block

In this episode the team shares their personal experiences at The Running Event, California International Marathon, and a preview of the Olympic Trials Marathon course in Orlando. Chapters 3:00 - Highlights from The Running Event 6:00 - The Humor and Personalities of the Guests 9:00 - Embargoes and Media Presence at TRE 13:00 - The Purpose and Benefits of Attending 21:00 - The Importance of Authenticity in Pitching to Brands 25:00 - Opportunities for Professional Runners 28:00 - The Value of Face-to-Face Interactions 29:00 - Creating Deeper Relationships with Brands 31:45 - California International Marathon 33:00 - Peter's Unique Experience at CIM 39:00 - Mike's Reflections on the Finish Line 45:00 - The Atmosphere at CIM 49:45 - Weather Conditions at CIM 52:00 - Previewing the Olympic Trials Course 57:00 - Course Comparison 1:01:00 - Countdown to the Olympic Trials This episode features Kofuzi, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim.

The live show at CIM with Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim was an absolute blast! The energy at CIM is truly special and we couldn't wait to break it down before talking about Kofuzi's methods that make him one-of-a-kind. Chapters 1:40 - The Excitement of CIM 2:20 - Enjoying the Race Experience 3:20 - Maximizing the Race Experience 4:00 - The Nerdiest Race 5:20 - Race Logistics and Atmosphere 7:25 - Tips for Enjoying CIM 10:10 - Running with a GoPro and Connecting with Other Runners 11:10 - Filming Running Videos and Capturing Effort 14:25 - The Kofuzi Method of Tracking Shoes 15:25 - The Kufuzi Run Club and Community 17:10 - Choosing Shoes for Races 19:00 - The Magic of CIM and Emotional Finish Line Moments 20:00 - Running Alongside Races and Filming Techniques 23:20 - Effort Level and Running Form in Pro Runners 25:35 - Favorite Runners to Watch 28:25 - Bucket List Races and Running Adventures 30:30 - Balancing Racing and Enjoying the Experience 31:25 - The Kofuzi Run Club and Virtual Community 35:25 - Highlighting Apparel and Reviewing Running Gear

Today on the podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Lane, author of the new book, Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen. This book tells the story of American Joan Benoit, Norwegians Grete Waitz and Ingrid Kristiansen, and Portugal’s Rosa Mota. These are four of the greatest marathoners of all-time and Stephen's book details how all of them lined up to race at the first women’s Olympic Marathon in 1984. You can buy this must-ready here: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Run-Glory-Stephen-Lane/dp/1493073028

Super fun show to start off the week! We take a deep dive into The Running Event and Tommie's ambitious/innovative/amazing live show set-up, an international junior champion besting Laura (and nearly everyone else) at a Turkey Trot, influencer ads, Black Friday, botox, and turkey gobbling champions. Today's show features Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka.

Hi everyone, if you are running the California International Marathon we have the perfect episode for you! Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim breakdown literally EVERYTHING you need to know about the race. They cover travel, Sacramento food spots, pre-race logistics, the buses, porta-potties, staying warm before the race, and of course, race course strategy and course management. No joke, they cover everything! This episode was recorded last year but the content is evergreen and just as valuable in 2023 as it was in 2022.

It's officially Turkey Trot season and were brining you all of the Thanksgiving goodness! In this episode you will hear many Turkey Trot tales, the magic of cross country and a little breakdown of the NCAA champs, a fun recap of Tommie's Nashville relay experience, and the worst parenting advice of all-time that nobody should follow (in jest, of course). This episode features Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim get together to reflect on some of the major story lines from the women's field at the NYC Marathon, the BAA Half-Marathon (in-which Laura competed), and the new Olympic Marathon Trials start time.