The PR Project Podcast

Would you pee yourself during a race just to preserve a PR? In one of our wildest episodes yet, we tackle crazy runner confessions, share a story about a runner getting arrested at the airport, and review the Nike Pegasus Plus 2!

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The PR Project crew is back with a massive recap and some absolutely chaotic running debates! We kick things off by highlighting Down Syndrome Awareness Month before diving into our Chicago Marathon weekend recap. We talk about the amazing energy of interacting with the PR Project community IRL, Nike’s Chicago Marathon activations, and the surprisingly warm weather on race day. We also celebrate the Detroit Free Press Marathon festivities, including Aaron’s event for running every single street in Pontiac, and Tommie hosting the official Freep Marathon live stream. Plus, Tommie officially announces his next race is CIM!

Then, things go completely off the rails. In Run Culture Court, we debate wearing carbon-plated shoes casually, races with no finisher medals, and the controversial choice of running in shorts with no liner. Tommie shares a crazy story about a runner getting arrested at the airport, and we debut "Run Confessionals" to answer the real questions: Is it okay to pee yourself to save a PR, and is it toxic to root for your ex to miss their running goals? Finally, Complex Carbs joins us to review the Nike Pegasus Plus 2 and the Diadora Corsa!

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TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 - Intro 

02:35 - October Is Down Syndrome Awareness Month 

04:45 - PR Project’s Chicago Marathon Weekend 

09:05 - Interacting With The PR Project Community IRL 

13:32 - Nike’s Chicago Marathon Activations 

15:28 - Chicago’s Warm Weather 

17:52 - Detroit Free Press Marathon Festivities 

19:22 - Aaron’s Event Celebrating Running Every Single Street In Pontiac 

20:00 - Candy Bar Tier List 

22:40 - Tommie Hosts Official Freep Marathon Live Stream 

26:55 - Tommie Announces His Next Race is CIM 

28:45 - PR Shoutouts! 

32:35 - Run Culture Court! 

33:09 - Carbon Plated Shoes While Not Running 

36:25 - Races With No Finisher Medal 

37:08 - Wearing the Gear From Your Last Race To Your Next Race 

38:15 - Tommie’s Story About the Runner Arrested at the Airport 

44:37 - Running Shorts With No Liner 

46:55 - Run Confessionals: Peeing Yourself To Preserve A PR 

48:51 - Rooting For Your Ex To Miss Their Running Goals 

49:31 - Shoe Review With Complex Carbs: Nike Pegasus Plus 2 

56:10 - Diadora Corsa

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How did Tommie fare on the legendary streets of Berlin?

In this episode, we get a full Berlin Marathon recap, break down Yomif Kejelcha’s new Half Marathon World Record, and review the highly-anticipated adidas adizero Adios Pro 5!

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The PR Project crew is back, and we are kicking things off with a massive shoutout to our new sponsor, Precision Fuel and Hydration! After some banter about how proud we actually are of our diets and a brief history of MSG, we dive straight into Tommie’s official Berlin Marathon recap. Tommie breaks down his battle with returning cramps and explains how his ultra-running background ultimately helped him push through 26.2 miles.

On the pro side, we discuss Vincent Mauri’s crazy Chicago Marathon training block and how he stacks up against Clayton Young. We also react to Yomif Kejelcha’s blazing Half Marathon World Record and his outlook for Valencia, plus the latest announcements around Nike Apex and SwooshFly. In Run Culture Court, we debate the ethics of running through a cemetery and call out runners who claim they "can't run slow paces." Finally, we wrap up with a full shoe review of the adidas adizero Adios Pro 5!

TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 - Intro 

00:45 - New Sponsor Alert: Precision Fuel and Hydration 

03:42 - How Proud Are You of Your Diet? 

05:34 - A Brief History On MSG 

08:32 - Tommie’s Berlin Marathon Recap 

17:43 - Tommie’s Returning Cramps In Berlin 

19:03 - How Ultra Running Helped Tommie in the Marathon 

29:08 - Clayton Young vs. Vinny Mauri In Chicago 

29:49 - Vincent Mauri’s Crazy Chicago Marathon Training 

36:33 - Yomif Kejelcha’s Half Marathon WR & Valencia Marathon Outlook 

39:15 - Nike Apex and SwooshFly Announcement 

45:15 - Run Culture Court: Running Through A Cemetery 

50:46 - People Who Say They Can’t Run Slow Paces 

54:37 - Shoe Review: adidas adizero Adios Pro 5

CONNECT WITH THE CREW

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Aaron: / aaronxworldwide

Gary: / garyisarunner

#BerlinMarathon #YomifKejelcha #AdiosPro5 #MarathonTraining #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #RunCulture #AdidasRunning

Are you ready to tackle 26.2 miles in the Windy City? This week, Tommie and Aaron break down everything you need to know to prepare for the Chicago Marathon, from packing your bags to conquering "Mt. Roosevelt" at the finish line!

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It is just Tommie and Aaron holding it down this week, and we are going all-in on Chicago Marathon preparation! If you are traveling for a marathon this fall, this is your ultimate guide. We break down the do's and don'ts of your packing checklist, the real secrets to carb loading, and how to avoid the trappings of the race expo. We also cover the logistics of choosing a shakeout run, planning your marathon eve dinner, and how to stop doom scrolling the night before the race.

Once race morning hits, we talk about getting to the start line and keeping your effort honest in the first half of the race. We also dive deep into the Chicago Marathon route details, including that dreadful out-and-back portion and the infamous "Mt. Roosevelt" waiting for you at the end! Beyond the marathon, we react to Wiz Khalifa becoming the newest running superstar, discuss Hyrox's latest incontinence scandal, and review the On Cloudboom Strike 2. Plus, Run Culture Court is in session to decide what actually constitutes a proper PR and to yell at people who walk in lane 1 of a public track!

TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 - Intro 

03:15 - Packing Checklist Do's and Don'ts for a Travel Marathon 

06:34 - Tips On Carb Loading for the Marathon 

09:15 - Avoiding the Trappings of the Race Expo 

10:25 - Choosing A Shakeout Run 

15:15 - Planning Marathon Eve Dinner 

18:02 - Doom Scrolling the Night Before the Marathon 

21:01 - Getting to the Start Line On Race Morning 

28:45 - Keeping the Effort Honest in the First Half of the Chicago Marathon 

32:00 - Route Details of the Chicago Marathon 

41:25 - Hyrox's Latest Incontinence Scandal 

43:26 - Wiz Khalifa is the Newest Running Superstar 

47:45 - Run Culture Court: Walking In Lane 1 of a Public Track 

49:35 - What Constitutes A Proper PR 

51:50 - Shoe Review: On Cloudboom Strike 2

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Tommie:   / tommie_runz

Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide

Gary:   / garyisarunner

#ChicagoMarathon #MarathonTraining #WizKhalifa #OnRunning #CloudboomStrike2 #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #RunCulture

In this episode, we talk smartwatch accuracy, Tommie's rapid Berlin Marathon build, the shift back toward goal-driven running content, and review the highly-anticipated TYR Valkyrie Elite v2!

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The PR Project crew is back to talk training, tech, and the funniest unwritten rules in run culture! We kick things off by discussing the reality of staying fit enough for different race distances and whether trail running needs a PR rebrand. We also dive into the tech side of running: do you actually pay attention to your watch's race predictions, or are they completely made up?

Tommie gives us an update on his quick build for the Berlin Marathon, and Aaron shares his progress on running every single street in Pontiac. Then, we have a great conversation about leaning back into goal-driven running content instead of just lifestyle posts. Of course, Run Culture Court is in session to discuss drivers interacting with runners, and we settle the absolute wildest debate: is it sock-sock-shoe-shoe or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? Finally, we wrap up with a full shoe review of the TYR Valkyrie Elite v2!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

03:51 - Staying Fit Enough To Be Ready For Different Races

06:34 - Could Trail Running Have Better PR?

09:30 - Mr. Poppins on TikTok

11:02 - Do You Pay Attention To Your Watch's Race Predictions

15:55 - Aaron's Every Single Street Update

20:00 - Tommie's Berlin Marathon Quick Build

22:18 - What Would Your Superhero Name Be If It Was Based On Your Biggest Fear?

30:25 - Leaning Back Into Goal-Driven Content In Running

44:30 - Run Culture Court: Drivers Interacting With Runners

51:45 - Sock-Sock-Shoe-Shoe or Sock-Shoe-Sock-Shoe, What Is The Correct Way?

54:30 - Shoe Review: TYR Valkyrie Elite v2

CONNECT WITH THE CREW

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Tommie:   / tommie_runz

Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide

Gary:   / garyisarunner

#BerlinMarathon #Garmin #TrailRunning #MarathonTraining #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #ShoeReview #TYRRunning

Are men's-only run clubs a bad idea? Is it ever okay to bandit a race? In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest debates in run culture, check in on early-phase marathon training, and review the R.A.D. UFO!

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

For episode 135, the PR Project crew is back on the mic to tackle some of the most highly debated topics in the running community! We kick things off with Tommie's rough return to marathon workouts and discuss how to properly approach your training when you are early in a new block. We also laugh about Tommie's hilarious social media "Unc moment," Gary's competitive edge wearing spikes on the track, and the crew's excitement about Abdul El-Sayed following the podcast on Instagram.

Then, Run Culture Court is officially in session! We dive into the controversial topic of men's-only run clubs, the toxic habit of stalking someone's Strava for elapsed time versus moving time, and whether there is ever a legitimate reason to bandit a race. We also debate the unwritten rules of drafting off a stranger's workout without telling them. Finally, our homie Complex Carbs drops in for a full shoe review of the highly anticipated R.A.D. UFO, and we wrap up with a well-deserved shoutout to Sid from PYNRS!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Tommie's First Marathon Workout In A Year

07:56 - Approaching Workouts Early In A Training Phase

17:50 - Tommie's Unc Moment

22:30 - Gary's Competitive Edge; Wearing Spikes On The Track

24:10 - Abdul El-Sayed Following Aaron, Tommie and PR Project On Instagram

28:04 - Run Culture Court: Men's Only Run Clubs

38:07 - Stalking Someone's Strava for Elapsed Time vs. Moving Time

44:20 - Is There Ever A Legit Reason To Bandit A Race?

47:31 - Drafting Off Someone's Workout and Not Telling Them

51:05 - Shoe Reviews w/Complex Carbs: R.A.D. UFO

57:15 - Shoutout To Sid From PYNRS

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Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide

Gary:   / garyisarunner

#RunCulture #Strava #MarathonTraining #RADUFO #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #RunningCommunity #ShoeReview

Do you wave at other runners when you're out on a run—and what happens when they don't wave back? In this episode, we tackle the biggest unwritten rules of running etiquette, discuss the brand new Gordie Howe Bridge, and review the Mizuno Neo Vista 3!

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The PR Project crew is back on the mic to debate some of the most hilariously polarizing topics in the running community! We kick things off with some lifestyle talk (are you a "shoes off" in the house person?) before getting into the excitement of running the brand new Gordie Howe Bridge and shouting out Mama Runz' Hope Beyond Borders 5k.

Then, we hold a massive session of Run Culture Court! We dive into the ultimate running faux pas: runners who don't wave back, serial charity bib runners, the ethics of wearing a race shirt for a race you didn't actually run, and the absolute chaos of people sneaking into the wrong race corrals. We also debate the age-old athletic question: would you rather win the slow heat or finish last in the fast heat? Finally, our friend @complexcarbs drops in for a full shoe review of the Mizuno Neo Vista 3!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Are You A Shoes Off Kind Of Person?

08:22 - Running The Brand New Gordie Howe Bridge

15:20 - Mama Runz' Hope Beyond Borders 5k

18:22 - Run Culture Court: Runners That Don't Wave Back

25:57 - Serial Charity Bib Runners, Yes or No?

33:53 - Wearing A Race Shirt for A Race You Didn't Run

38:52 - People That Get Into The Wrong Corrals At Races

45:10 - Would You Rather Win The Slow Heat or Finish Last In The Fast Heat?

50:41 - Shoe Review with @complexcarbs - Mizuno Neo Vista 3

CONNECT WITH THE CREW

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Aaron: / aaronxworldwide

Gary: / garyisarunner

Tae: / complexcarbs_

#RunCulture #RunningEtiquette #GordieHoweBridge #MizunoNeoVista3 #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining

Did the Boston Marathon just change the game for everyday marathoners? In this episode, we break down the massive news regarding the new Boston Marathon lottery process, celebrate Josh Kerr's blazing mile world record, and get real about managing running injuries.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The PR Project crew is back on the mic to tackle everything from local goals to global running news! We kick things off with Aaron’s wild goal to run every single street in Pontiac, Michigan. Then, we swap some battle stories about managing the physical and mental toll of running injuries, sparked by Tommie's fluke shoulder tweak and Gary's amateur injury history.

We also dive deep into the news shaking up the Abbott World Marathon Majors: the new Boston Marathon lottery process and what it means for the community. Plus, we react to Josh Kerr's mind-bending mile world record, debate if Brooks is having a major comeback moment, and discuss how the 2026 World Cup is impacting the broader sports landscape. Finally, Run Culture Court is in session to decide if we need to retire the phrase "Real Runner" for good, and Dawnta drops in to give us a full review of the New Balance SuperComp Rebel v6!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

03:25 - Aaron's Goal To Run Every Street In Pontiac

13:29 - Tommie's Fluke Shoulder Injury

21:29 - Gary's Amateur Running Injury History

22:50 - Managing Injury Issues As A Runner

27:50 - Boston Marathon New Lottery Process

38:20 - Josh Kerr's Mile World Record

45:12 - Is Brooks Having A Moment?

47:32 - Is Anyone Watch USATF National Champs?

48:40 - 2026 World Cup's Impact On Sport

49:50 - Run Culture Court: Using The Phrase "Real Runner"

53:40 - Shoe Reviews With Dawnta - New Balance SuperComp Rebel v6

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Gary: / garyisarunner

#BostonMarathon #RunningInjuries #JoshKerr #NewBalance #BrooksRunning #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining

He did it! Tommie Runz officially crossed the finish line at the legendary Western States 100 Endurance Run. In this episode, we get the exclusive, mile-by-mile recap of his grueling journey from Olympic Valley to Auburn, the mental battles that kept him from quitting, and why representation on the trail matters more than ever.

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The PR Project crew is buzzing with excitement this week as we celebrate Tommie’s epic finish at the Western States 100! We dive straight into the ultimate ultra-marathon recap, tracking Tommie's journey from his pre-race preparation to the emotional final miles on the track at Auburn. Tommie opens up about the lowest moments of the race, what truly kept him from quitting, and the massive impact of his support crew and aid stations along the way.

Beyond the race itself, we have a powerful conversation about releasing expectations, the importance of seeing Black skin on the trail, and the growing impact of climate change on the running industry. Plus, we talk about the FOMO of missing out on fun races while in a heavy training block, and Run Culture Court is officially in session: Are "copycat" run clubs ruining the community? And the ultimate debate... Men in half tights: Fair or Foul?

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

02:29 - Tracking Tommie's 100

04:45 - Tommie's Support Shoutout

08:17 - Pre-Race Preparation

09:12 - Early Moments at WSER100

16:24 - Middle Moments of the Race

20:15 - How Aide Stations Save Ultra Races

23:40 - Final Miles of the Race

28:30 - Releasing Expectations and Finishing Proud

32:24 - What Kept Tommie From Quitting

36:32 - The Importance Of Representation On the Trail

39:11 - Climate Change's Impact On The Running Industry

42:33 - FOMO of Missing Fun Races

45:50 - Run Culture Court: Copycat Run Clubs

52:28 - Men In Half Tights; Fair or Foul?

CONNECT WITH THE CREW

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Tommie: / tommierunz

Aaron: / aaronxworldwide

Gary: / garyisarunner

#WesternStates100 #WSER #TommieRunz #Ultramarathon #TrailRunning #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #100Miler

The Half Marathon Episode: Favorite Races, First-Time Tips & Tommie’s Western States Outlook

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Happy Episode 131! To celebrate hitting the 13.1 milestone, we are dedicating this episode to the half marathon. We break down our very first half marathon experiences, what makes this distance so special, and our all-time favorite half marathon courses. Plus, Tommie gives his final outlook just 7 days away from the Western States 100!

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Welcome to "The Half Marathon Episode" of the PR Project! Since it's our 131st episode, we had to show some love to the 13.1-mile distance. The crew goes down memory lane to share our first half marathon experiences, debate what makes it the ultimate race distance, and drop our personal list of the best half marathons to put on your bucket list. We also get tactical with a definitive list of Do’s and Don’ts for first-time half marathon runners to make sure your first race is a massive success.

With the final countdown officially on, Tommie shares his headspace, strategy, and final outlook as he stands just one week away from toeing the line at the legendary Western States Endurance Run. To wrap things up, Run Culture Court handles session on spectators who lie about how much of the race is left ("You're almost there!"), when we actually start paying attention to crowd signs, and a highly important debate on carryout napkin etiquette.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

03:50 - First Half Marathon Experience

23:38 - What Makes The Half Marathon So Special

25:00 - Our Favorite Half Marathons

34:46 - First Time Half Marathon Do's and Don'ts

44:07 - Tommie's Outlook On Western States

50:36 - Run Culture Court: Spectators Telling You "You're Almost There!"

57:04 - When Do You Start Reading Signs In A Race?

59:12 - How Many Napkins Do You Take With Carryout?

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Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide

Gary:   / garyisarunner

#HalfMarathon #WesternStates100 #MarathonTraining #WSER #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #HalfMarathonTraining #13point1

Will Yomif Kejelcha officially break the 2-hour marathon barrier in Valencia? In this episode, we break down the massive news of St. Louis hosting the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, the controversy around Nike After Dark, and Tommie's grueling Western States training camp.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The PR Project crew gets on the mic to talk about a huge week of running news and culture! We kick things off with the exciting announcement that St. Louis will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Marathon Trials, bringing the "Super Bowl of Marathons" back to the Midwest. We also discuss the rumors that Yomif Kejelcha has been hired by Valencia to break the 2-hour marathon barrier, and we dive into the wild sellout of the Nike After Dark race.

On the personal side, Tommie takes us through all the highs and lows of his Western States training camp experience, and we give a quick update on our own training blocks. Plus, we debate Knicks ticket prices, vibe checks on group runs, and the freeing feeling of "no watch" racing. In Run Culture Court, we tackle the unwritten rules of posting old race photos and the age-old debate: Strava time vs. Chip time. We wrap it all up with our Shoe of the Month!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Summer's Here

06:19 - Yomif Kejelcha Hired by Valencia To Break 2 Hours

08:25 - St. Louis To Host US Team Marathon Trials

12:50 - Nike After Dark Sells Out, Men In The Race?

18:51 - Knicks Ticket Prices and NBA Finals Update

24:56 - Current Training Updates

26:11 - Tommie's Western States Training Camp Experience

35:21 - Vibe Checks On Group Runs

42:28 - No Watch Racing

45:32 - Run Culture Court: Posting Old Race Photos

52:21 - Run Culture Court: Strava Time vs. Chip Time

54:59 - Shoe of the Month

CONNECT WITH THE CREW

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Tommie:   / tommie_runz

Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide

Gary:   / garyisarunner

#OlympicTrials #YomifKejelcha #WesternStates100 #MarathonTraining #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #Sub2HourMarathon