-Kofuzi’s first true XC 8K with creek crossings in the snow

-Erika’s B.A.A. Half takeaways and “thread the needle” race plan

-Why the B.A.A. Half feels harder than Boston and who showed up

-Indy’s “why is everyone puking?” finish-line phenomenon

-OTQ vibes, course records, and why Indy is becoming a PR magnet

-Swag talk: flannel race shirt > race tee, plus the scrubs era

Today, on group chat Erika Kemp, Kofuzi, Matt Chittim, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka are giving you the full recap of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon!

On this week's group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka.

Episode Rundown:

-NYC Marathon week plans (travel, Halloween, where to cheer)'

-Course talk: Fifth Ave vs Queensboro + Boston comparisons

-Elite preview: American women & major debuts

-Men’s field + who to watch

-Tommie Runz's Javelina 100 chaos

-Ruth Chepng'etich ruling + doping conversation

-WR context + how it affects fan trust

-Helen vs Sharon rivalry

-Book recommendations + XC talk

-Personal suspension stories + wrap-up

Media referenced:

-Books: High School Runner; The Running Ground (Nick Thompson); We Love to Run (Stephanie Reents)

-Podcast: Coffee Club episode w/ Joe Klecker-Race Coverage: TCS New York City Marathon broadcast

-Creators/mentions: Kofuzi, Fast Women

Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Erika Kemp.

Episode Rundown:

• Tommie’s leap from The Speed Project (LA → Vegas) to saying yes to Javelina 100—and how trail culture replaced marathon pressure.

• Tommie's loop plan, pacing, heat management, and staying “locked in.”

• Crew strategy and gear: the “sundress” shirt, hydration vest, and two-person crew dream team.

• Fuel and gut check: PB&J on wheat (yes, really), gels, and vegan-friendly options.

• Detroit Free Press Marathon recap (bridge and underwater mile).

• The #CongratulateAMarathoner movement—why showing up matters.

The Relay crew is back recapping everything from the 2024 Chicago Marathon weekend — from Conner Mantz’s near-perfect American record run to the grin heard ‘round the world from Jacob Kiplimo.

The crew also covers:

• What it’s like spectating when your videos look like found-footage horror films

• The announcer pronunciation debacles (Tosh vs. Tosh!)

• Mary Ngugi Cooper’s Nala Track Club and why she’s an international icon

• The Chicago Marathon bottle chaos (and the award for smoothest grab)

• Lindsey’s future as the only person qualified to announce OTQs at the finish line

It’s Chicago Marathon week, and the Relay crew runs a full-on snake draft with five-person rosters and XC-style scoring. Matt hosts alongside Erika, Peter, Kofuzi, and Tommie Runz.

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!

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

On this week's group chat, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein break down all that has happened at the Tokyo World Championships so far!

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.

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.

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:

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