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
This week on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Lindsey Hein, Stef Flippin, and Peter Bromka talking all things USAs!
This week on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim talking all things USAs!
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
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.
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
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?)
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
This week on group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, Stef Flippin, and Peter Bromka.
Episode Rundown:
Some love for Ali Feller
Erika’s mini 10k race and World Championship team selection
We Out Here Trail Fest
The Zooming Demons
NCAA athletes now being paid and what that may mean for track and field
Catching up on the Diamond League performances
Jane Hedengren's recent results and a chat about high school phenoms
Episode Rundown:
Erika Kemp joins Relay!
Grand Slam Track catch up
Erika’s career plans - any chance she gets back on the track?
NYC Mini
Media recommendations:
American Fly Girl
HBO Mountainhead
Forever on Netflix
Four Weddings on HBO
Trail and ultra running coach, runner, and commentator Brett Hornig joins the Relay crew of Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim to hit some important trail topics headed into the summer.
Specifically, we dive into:
1. Opposite yet equally exciting men’s and women’s storylines for the Wester States Endurance Run and our picks for who we are most excited to watch
2. The shocking rise of Cocodona 250 and its effect on elite and everyday ultra runners
3. Golden Trail’s place in the trail scene, it’s fantastic YouTube presence, and its entry point as the path forward for East African elites joining the sport at the highest level
You can subsribe to Brett's YouTube channel, Conversational Pace, here: www.youtube.com/@ConversationalPace
Coach Cunningham is back!
After celebrating the marathon last fall and then again, Peter and Jeff are back to try and convince you to "play with running" and test yourself at the mile, 5k, 10k, or any other distance that feels like speed to marathon legs.
Check out more of Coach Cunningham's content here.
And please let us know what other questions or topics you'd like us to tackle in the comments.
Thanks for listening!
Episode Rundown:
Stef’s first road race in 6 years!!
Another round of Grand Slam chat and what’s changed with those meets
Free Trail Podcast episode with Tommie
Tommie Trails or Tommie Roads?
Weight vests for improved performance - yay or nay?
Lindsey’s Instagram algorithm
Teasing a new Relay team member
Things we are loving:
The Four Seasons on Netflix
The Righteous Gemstones
Chasing Grace by Sanya Richards Ross
The Residence on Netflix
Look For Things Where You Can Find Them on The Triathlon Life’s YouTube Channel
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run by Andy Holgate
Friendship - Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life
On this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim geeking out on all things running YouTube!
Channels we recccomended:
This week on group chat, we have Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein.
Episode Rundown:
USATF 5k Road Championships
The World Road Running Champs being cancelled
Grand Slam Track Miami Weekend
Cocodona
Recent Diamond League
Kofuzi’s recent travel adventures
Grand Slam Track in Miami is here and we are pumped! In this episode, Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka preview the action.
