Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Kofuzi, and Peter Bromka.

Topics Discussed:

• Kofuzi’s Valencia build and recent high-mileage weeks

• Summer marathon training struggles and preferring winter/spring races

• Ego, round-number mileage, and listening to an aging body

• Redefining success when PRs may be behind you

• Family cost of marathon training and needing the race to “be worth it”

  Running in public, pressure not to let people down, and inspiring other 40+ runners

• Lessons from pros like Annie Frisbie and Makenna Myler about not giving up and staying curious

-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!