
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.
The Relay team of contributors includes Kofuzi, Stefanie Flippin, Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.
Latest episodes

5 snips
Oct 4, 2024 • 43min
Marathon SZN: Beware of the Dragons
Coach Jeff Cunningham of Bat City TC joins Peter Bromka ahead of upcoming marathons to discuss the mindset needed to succeed.A hilarious discussion on pacing and gratitude, as well as fire breathing dragons and not being a baby!

Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
Covering All of The Running Disciplines: Berlin Marathon, NYC Marathon, Golden Trail Series, and Athlos Track
This week on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Stefanie Flippin, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein.
Episode Rundown:
Golden Trail Series
Camille Herron’s controversy
Athlos Track Meet
Berlin Marathon results
NYC Marathon
What we're reading/listening to:
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Emily Saul’s Pre-Marathon Meditation
Armchair Expert interview with Ke Huy Quan
The College Football Enquirer Podcast

Sep 23, 2024 • 56min
Unpacking the BQ Standards, Cut-Offs, and Cotroversy
This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Lindsey Hein. We talk about all things BQ Standards!

Sep 17, 2024 • 57min
Jakob and Bromka Tackle New Races Distances and Initial BQ Thoughts
This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.
Episode rundown:
Jakob’s half marathon
Our kids’ athletic endeavors
Track is still going?
Boston Marathon qualifying times
Peter’s entrance into the trail running world

Sep 10, 2024 • 58min
Karsten Warholm Versus Mondo Duplantis 100m Showdown, Yared Nuguse Dominating, Fifth Ave Mile, & So Much More!
On this week's group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka.
Episode Rundown:
Zurich Diamond League
Prediction of Yared Nuguse's legacy
Karsten Warholm versus Mondo Duplantis 100m Showdown
Some Matt Chittim rabbitholes
Fifth Ave Mile
How we can make track and field more interesting
Why Oprah should be on the Relay Podcast
The upcoming fall marathons (including some local ones)

Sep 4, 2024 • 59min
Breaking Down UTMB and Ultra Running Successes
This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim
Episode rundown:
UTMB Results
Vincent Bouillard winning UTMB as a full time engineer for HOKA
Katie Schide’s career
Karsten Warholm and Mondo Duplantis facing off in the 100m
5th Avenue Mile start list
Upcoming ultras to pay attention to
What to watch if you want to get more into trail racing

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
David Roche Dishes on Speed Training, Embracing New Frontiers, Fatigue Resistance, and Going All-in
Today Peter Bromka and Matt Chittim are joined by new course record holder of the Leadville 100 and one of the best running coaches in the world - David Roche!
Since David is crushing the podcast circuit right now, we tried to go in-depth into topics that he hasn't been spending as much time on in some of his recent interviews.
Here is what we cover in this episode:
2:56 - The Leadville 100 and David's Journey
8:05 - Taking a Step Back from Racing and Embracing Training
14:58 - Incorporating Different Training Modalities and Supplements
19:50 - Balancing Simplicity and Geekiness in Coaching
27:03 - Going All-In and Finding Inspiration in the 'Pain Cave'
31:37 - The Power of Support and Belief
37:07 - The Unique Dynamic of Coaching in Trail Running
42:25 - The Importance of Communication and Daily Check-Ins
47:13 - Fatigue Resistance and Optimizing Fueling
59:51 - Finding Your Why in Running
Make sure to listen to David's "Some Work, All Play" podcast that he co-hosts with his wife and coaching partner Dr. Megan Roche.

Aug 27, 2024 • 55min
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Revenge Tour, Mike Smith's Announcement, The NYC Marathon Fields, AOL Away Messages
This week on group chat we have Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein.
Episode rundown:
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s revenge tour
A tangent about the internet, AOL messages, and Zach Bryan’s music
The song that will make you a fan of Jakob Ingebrigtsen
The Matt Chittim revenge tour
The end of an era of Daniel Komen’s world records
The NYC Marathon lineup
Appearance fees for marathons and how they shake up the field
Mike Smith’s transition from NAU to a Nike sponsored professional team
NILs and how they have/will affect college sports
What professional running teams have done it right

Aug 20, 2024 • 59min
The Sequel to the Olympics, David Roche Roasts Leadville, Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill
This week on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka.
Episode Rundown:
Upcoming races that will repeat some Olympic showdowns
Leadville 100 course record by David Roche
Opinions on trail running performances
Our racing plans heading into the fall
Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill
And plenty more hot takes!

Aug 15, 2024 • 40min
Relay Reaction: Is the Olympic Marathon a Team Sport or an Individual Sport
Hi Relay friends!!
In this episode of Relay Podcast Peter Bromka and Lindsey Hein discuss the nuances of deciding to line up on the start line of the Olympic Marathon.
We would love to hear your thoughts on the topic as well! Be sure to head over to our instagram page to join the conversation (@relay_site) on our most recent post!
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