
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

May 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
New track meets popping up, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and another rant about ketones!
On this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka and Laura Thweatt.
Episode Rundown:
The 776 women’s only track meet
Michael Johnson’s new track meet
Drake versus Kendrick Lamar
Other results from this weekend
Ketones
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Apr 30, 2024 • 55min
Finding the Right Marathon for You!
This week on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and a little bit of Kofuzi.
Episode rundown:
Eugene Marathon weekend
How to pick the right marathon for you

Apr 23, 2024 • 60min
London Marathon Recap, TTPD, Imposter Syndrome in Training, & more!
On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.
Episode Rundown:
London Marathon recap
Taylor Swift's new album
Matt’s marathon training
Imposter syndrome

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 1min
Boston Marathon Recap: Our Hosts' Race Recaps, Overheating, and Singlets that Never Left the Group Chat
Today on group chat we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka.
Episode Rundown:
Our hosts' race recaps
The weather at Boston
Singlets that never left the group chat
Top pro performances at Boston
Convincing Lindsey to train for a marathon
The London Marathon
Saying the F-word in races

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Coach's Corner: Expert Form Coaching and "Expanding Your Sweet Spot" with Paul Mackinnon
Run form coaching is one of the most confusing and most fraught topics in the running space. "Experts" of varying backgrounds seemingly offer up advice from one end of the spectrum to the other.
In this Coach's Corner episode, Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka speak with one of the world leaders in this field - Paul Mackinnon. Paul has worked with some of the best runners and in the world, newer amateur runners, and everything in-between. He also helped Peter and some of Peter's athletes which set the stage for this enlightening conversation.
You can learn more about Paul at www.instagram.com/thebalancedrunner.

Apr 9, 2024 • 49min
Boston Marathon Chat
Today on group chat we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim).
This episode is all things Boston Marathon!

Apr 5, 2024 • 45min
Chat with a Pro: Emma Grace Hurley
Mike and Lindsey catch up with Emma Grace Hurley fresh off World XC championships where Emma Grace place 35th and team USA finished 4th. This was her first time representing Team USA and she shares all about that experience!
Emma Grace recently moved to Indianapolis to follow her coaches Andrew and Amy Begley where she runs with the Heartland Track Club. She recently signed with Asics.In this episode Mike also geeks out on some shoe talk and Lindsey geeks out on some Indianapolis talk.
We hope you enjoy the conversation and if you do please leave us a rating/review on itunes or spotify and share the show with your friends!

Apr 2, 2024 • 57min
The Speed Project, World Cross Country Championships, and How to Get Away from an Alligator
Today on group chat we have Kofuzi, Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim).
Episode Rundown:
Running with Laura Thweatt
Altitude training
The Speed Project
World Cross Country Championships
The Trail Network Podcast
Irrational fears on the run
How to fight off an alligator
What animal you'd stay the night in a tent with
Events happening in Boston

Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
Coach's Corner: Training and Scientific Deep Dive into FURTHER
In this episode, Stefanie Flippin provides a deep dive into Lululemon's FURTHER project. Stefanie is a Lululemon sponsored athlete who participated as an athlete, coach, and scientist.
There has been many podcasts and articles published about FURTHER yet this may be the most detailed analysis released at this time.
Stefanie shares her experience along with Peter Bromka with a cameo from Matt Chittim.

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 5min
Jamaican Champs, Shamrock Shuffle, Kofuzi's Training Recap, & Kudo Bombs
Today on group chat we have Kofuzi, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka (and a tiny bit from Matt Chittim).
Episode Rundown:
Chicago Shamrock Shuffle
Strava and Kudo Bombs
Kofuzi's Trip to Jamaica for Champs
Talent and Records at Champs
The Impact of Connectivity on Talent Incubation
Unique Aspects of Jamaican Track and Field
The Precision and Technique of Jamaican Sprinters
The Mental Component of Sprinting
Need for Average Person Scale in Track Events
Astonishing Speed of Elite Runners
Parallel of High-Level Training in Boulder
Fine Line of Parental Involvement in Running
Importance of Gradual Progression in High School Running
Appreciating Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons
Different Types of Running and Involvement in the Sport
Kofuzi's Race in London
The Importance of Dress Rehearsals in Training
Laura's Advice for Running the London Marathon