Relay

On this week's group chat, Lindsey and Peter are joined by Laura Thweatt and Gabby Hentemann to talk all things Boston Marathon ahead of Monday's race.
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Top Topics:
The Speed Project explained (LA to Vegas, teams + solo efforts)
Inside the culture and “who belongs” in alternative running spaces
Elite teams vs. adventure athletes and what it takes to win
Logistics, pacing, and strategy (including 79-second quarters late in the race)
Getting lost, off-course routes, and unconventional race navigation
Mental pressure within teams and not wanting to let teammates down
Erika’s Boston buildup and pro athlete perspective heading into race week

Episode Rundown:
Tommie’s brutal 100K race recap (13,000 ft of climbing)
Trail running realities: climbs, descents, and survival mode
Fueling strategies: gels, Coke, and potatoes
Aid station dynamics and race strategy
Post-race recovery and what 100K does to your body
Animal encounters on runs… especially squirrels
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Topics discussed:
- Erika Kemp wins New Bedford Half and uses it as a Boston build workout
- New York Half performances and how fast the men’s field has become
- NCAA indoor track drama, DQ controversy, and rising personalities in the sport
- Doping conversations, testing challenges, and clean sport concerns
- Barcelona Marathon 2:10 performance and confusion around record legitimacy

Episode rundown:
- USATF half marathon championship aftermath and updates
- LA Marathon chaos, the mile 18 medal debate, and surprising performances
- New York City Marathon lottery frustration and the internet pile-on
- Fred Kerley’s ban, whereabouts failures, and the Enhanced Games conversation
- Books, podcasts, and pop culture detours