Why Bother With Doubles When You Can Run Triples?

Peter, Erika, and Gabby break down a huge weekend at UTMB, including Lauren Gregory’s incredible late-race kick and Rachel Entrekin’s very relatable approach to training. They also dig into the major changes coming to the 2028 Olympic Trials, including a separate 10K, a shorter schedule, and Gabby’s plan to encourage everyone ahead of her to strategically drop out.Plus, Erika takes us back to the glory days of FloTrack Workout Wednesdays, the crew revisits the Shelby Houlihan doping saga, and they try to make sense of an increasingly complicated road racing team-selection process.

The Relay crew is back with a lot to catch up on. Peter, Lindsey, and Erika break down the mind-blowing new 56:51 half marathon world record, the latest from the track world, and why running just keeps getting bigger. They look ahead to the NYC Marathon, while Erika shares where she really is in her return from injury and why she’s not quite ready for the hype yet. Peter recaps his weekend crewing at Leadville, including the very different culture around DNFs in ultras, and Erika gives a shoutout to Brian Reynolds after becoming the first double amputee to finish Leadville on his fourth attempt. Plus: running without water, pro runners and social media, larger-than-life Brooks ads, the latest elite runner baby updates, HYROX, and Lindsey’s latest book reviews. Goodr makes fun, affordable performance sunglasses that are built for runners, with a no-slip, no-bounce fit and polarized lenses that keep up with every adventure. Head to Goodr.com/relay to get $10 off your first order and find a pair that's as functional as it is fun.

Peter Bromka, Erika Kemp, and Gabby Hentemann debate race-course mishaps, Strava PRs, the rules of doubling, and whether you ever get into bed without showering after a run. They also talk European Championships, Falmouth, why pro runners could stand to show a little more personality, the running content taking over their feeds, and the 2028 Olympic Trials heading back to Eugene.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/relayandtrials

This week on Relay, the crew reacts to the news of Jonah Koech's three-year doping ban and discusses what these cases mean for clean athletes, championship teams, and trust within the sport.Then the conversation shifts to happier news as Erika shares the story behind her surprise engagement, including a six-car accident, multiple backup plans, and an unforgettable proposal in her apartment hallway.The crew also recaps an exciting weekend at Sir Walter Mile, highlights standout performances from Hobbs Kessler, Margot Appleton, Kayley DeLay, and Lindsey Butler, celebrates the Guardian Mile's stroller world record, previews this weekend's Falmouth Road Race, and somehow finds time to discuss host families, and whether Lindsey would survive sitting next to the wrong people on a flight.

Hey running geeks, we're getting going on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/relayandtrialsPlease join us over there for special deep dives, Q&As, and other special content we've got cooking up.In this preview, we share a clip of our 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials episode; my oh my, was it fun to dive back into the now 2-year past of USA marathoning, which begins to serve as a preview for the Trials in St. Louis in under 24 months.Thank you for your support of this project of love!

This week on Relay, the conversation starts with NCAA cross country before taking plenty of entertaining detours along the way. The crew discusses why cross country inspires such mixed feelings, what has made NC State and coach Laurie Henes so successful, and how team culture can shape an athlete's college experience. They also dive into NCAA recruiting, NIL, Habtom Samuel's move to the professional ranks, and Marco Langon's growing reputation as one of running's most entertaining personalities.As always, the running conversation eventually gives way to stories about dance classes, synchronized swimming, karaoke, Noah Kahan concerts, Trader Joe's cashiers, Waffle House, and everything in between. It's a classic summer Relay episode with equal parts running discussion and completely unexpected tangents.

Lindsey, Erika, and Gabby break down the biggest storylines from the USATF Outdoor Championships, from standout performances and surprise results to the races that left them wanting more. They discuss Grant Fisher vs. Woody Kincaid, Nikki Hiltz's continued dominance, Emily Mackay's incredible closing speed, nd what an "off-year" national championship really means for professional athletes. The conversation also dives into some of the sport's biggest controversies, including Addy Wiley's complicated path to the professional ranks, Hunter Woodhall's disqualification, Tara Davis-Woodhall's long jump protest, and the challenges of interviewing athletes whose careers are tied to major scandals. Along the way, they somehow end up debating racewalking, whether Noah Lyles' cramp makes him more relatable, and why running is never short on drama.

Peter and Gabby are back to break down one of the biggest moments of the track season: Josh Kerr's historic mile world record. They dive into what made the performance so special, why publicly chasing ambitious goals is refreshing to see, and what it says about the level of preparation required to compete at the very top of the sport.They also preview this week's USATF Championships, discuss Brandon Miller's recent breakthrough, and look ahead to the storylines they'll be following on the track. Along the way, they touch on wildfire smoke disrupting training, marathon fitness that doesn't always show up on race day, and why smaller marathons deserve more love.Of course, it wouldn't be Relay without a few tangents. Peter and Gabby debate track uniforms and TV coverage, laugh about running memes, discuss the latest internet discourse, and wonder why runners are always looking for the next ridiculous endurance challenge. It's another mix of serious running talk, current events, and plenty of laughs.Goodr makes fun, affordable performance sunglasses that are built for runners, with a no-slip, no-bounce fit and polarized lenses that keep up with every adventure. Head to Goodr.com/relay to get $10 off your first order and find a pair that's as functional as it is fun.

Gabby Hentemann is back on Relay after Grandma's Marathon, sharing an honest look at what happened on race day, why she still doesn't regret taking a swing at sub-2:30, and what she's learned heading into her next marathon. The crew dives into the balance between chasing big goals and accepting the unpredictability of racing, while also debating summer training strategies, the placebo effect in endurance sports, and whether broccoli sprouts are actually worth the hype.As always, the conversation quickly goes off the rails with Netflix documentary ideas, pro running sponsorships, the infamous "Big Milk" marathon expo story, beer mile memories, Best Western cheesecake theft, and a spirited debate over whether the martini mile should become a real event. They also celebrate Fast Women returning, congratulate Emma Bates and Sydney McLaughlin on welcoming their babies, and wrap up with plenty of laughs about summer running, raising hungry kids, and surviving the heat.

This week on Relay, the crew kicks things off with a Goodr sunglasses fashion show before diving into an energetic conversation that bounces between track, trail, and the FIFA Club World Cup. Peter, Lindsey and Erika recap standout performances from the Prefontaine Classic, including Nikki Hiltz's stunning win over Faith Kipyegon and the buzz surrounding teenage sprint sensation Tate Taylor. They also discuss Des Linden signing up for her first 100-mile race, Tommie Runz's latest trail adventures, and what made Jen Lichter's Western States fueling strategy so memorable.The conversation shifts to Erika's return from injury, where she shares how her run/walk progression is going, what she's learned about coming back from a sacral injury, and why easing back into training can actually be fun. Lindsey compares notes on her own return to running before the group wraps up with a passionate World Cup discussion.Goodr makes fun, affordable performance sunglasses that are built for runners, with a no-slip, no-bounce fit and polarized lenses that keep up with every adventure. Head to Goodr.com/relay to get $10 off your first order and find a pair that's as functional as it is fun.