Your Diet Sucks is a podcast about how we can unf*ck food.
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Buzz Burrell and Zoë Rom team up to bring you a lively mix of trail topics, stories and real runner questions. Whether you’re an experienced ultrarunner or newly “trail curious” and just getting started in the sport, start your run with UltraSignUp…and meet us at The Trailhead!
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A running podcast dedicated to conversation, commentary, and fun. Our team has someone for everything, from pros to amateurs, track nerds to ultra athletes, shoe experts, and coaches. We love discussing all-things running with enough hilarious tangents to keep you on your toes. Like being on your favorite group run with friends. The Relay team of contributors includes Kofuzi, Stefanie Flippin, Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.
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Buckle Up: Exploring the World of Ultrarunning Strap on your virtual shoes and join us on a journey beyond the trail. This is Buckle Up, your one-stop shop for everything ultrarunning. Whether you're a seasoned veteran crushing 100-milers or a curious beginner eyeing your first 50k, we've got something for you.
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Zoe, Simon, and Brian got together to talk about the upcoming Leadville Trail 100. We shared stories about our training, what we expect from the course, and our overall race strategies. It was a great chance to catch up and get excited about the big race. Zoe also talked about her book, Sustainable Runner, which she co-wrote with Tina Meir. It's a …
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This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim Episode rundown: UTMB Results Vincent Bouillard winning UTMB as a full time engineer for HOKA Katie Schide’s career Karsten Warholm and Mondo Duplantis facing off in the 100m 5th Avenue Mile start list Upcoming ultras to pay attention to What to watch if you want to get m…
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Kylee and Zoë take a magic school bus ride into the microbiome! We go back (waaay back) into the origins of the human microbiome and examine the research on how gut biota affects and interplays with athletic performance. Put your gloves on, because we’re digging into Zoë’s microbiome to get to know her on a very, very intimate level (the microbial …
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Cole Giovannetti shares his journey into sport and ultra running, including his experience at the Leadville Trail 100. He talks about how he got into training and racing, his motivation to get healthy, and his transition from triathlons to ultra distance obstacle course races. Cole discusses his strategy for pacing and his approach to the Leadville…
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0:55 Zoë and Buzz discuss Buzz’s recent travels around Europe, and why running is such a great way to explore new places. 10:55 Zoë interviews Dr. Jeffrey Hammond, a podiatrist who works with professional athletes to troubleshoot common foot problems. They discuss how runners can prevent common ailments like plantar fascitis, Achilles tendonitis, a…
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Ryan discusses his experience participating in the Lead Man race series, which consists of multiple races including a marathon, a 50-mile run, a 100-mile mountain bike race, a 10K run, and the famous 100-mile run. He talks about the changes in the race format and the challenges he faced during each race. Ryan also shares his training and recovery p…
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David Roche Dishes on Speed Training, Embracing New Frontiers, Fatigue Resistance, and Going All-in
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Today Peter Bromka and Matt Chittim are joined by new course record holder of the Leadville 100 and one of the best running coaches in the world - David Roche! Since David is crushing the podcast circuit right now, we tried to go in-depth into topics that he hasn't been spending as much time on in some of his recent interviews. Here is what we cove…
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Revenge Tour, Mike Smith's Announcement, The NYC Marathon Fields, AOL Away Messages
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This week on group chat we have Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein. Episode rundown: Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s revenge tour A tangent about the internet, AOL messages, and Zach Bryan’s music The song that will make you a fan of Jakob Ingebrigtsen The Matt Chittim revenge tour The end of an era of Daniel Komen’s world records The N…
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Lorena Rubio shares her journey into ultra running and her battle with breast cancer. She started running in 2014 and eventually transitioned to ultra trail running with her husband. Lorena's love for running and her strong mindset helped her through her cancer diagnosis and treatment. She underwent a double mastectomy and 16 rounds of chemotherapy…
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Zoë and Kylee break down why diets feel so...culty lately. From Paleo bros to Keto fanatics, we dive into why people are drawn to rigid ways of eating, and how to know if you just might be in a diet cult yourself!
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1:20 Buzz and Zoë break down the post-Olympics hype, and discuss whether or not trail running should be an Olympic sport, and what it would mean to see trail elevated to the world stage. 14:32 Zoë interviews Vic Thasiah, founder and President of Runners For Public Lands. They discuss why Vic founded RPL and what all runners can do to better protect…
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This week on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown: Upcoming races that will repeat some Olympic showdowns Leadville 100 course record by David Roche Opinions on trail running performances Our racing plans heading into the fall Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill And plenty more hot takes!…
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Hi Relay friends!! In this episode of Relay Podcast Peter Bromka and Lindsey Hein discuss the nuances of deciding to line up on the start line of the Olympic Marathon. We would love to hear your thoughts on the topic as well! Be sure to head over to our instagram page to join the conversation (@relay_site) on our most recent post! If you are enjoyi…
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In this week's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, and Marcus Brown recapping all of our favorite moments from the Olympics.
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In this episode, Kylee and Zoë explore the complicated history that humans have with alcohol and athletics. We dive into the deep past (shoutout to our simian ancestors!) and see why scientists think humans developed a taste for something that seems counterproductive to passing on our genes (looking at you, Smirnoff blue raspberry). We try to parse…
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This week, on group chat we have Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein. Episode Rundown: Recapping all of track and field so far at the Olympics Making predictions for what is next Tommie's broken toe Movies to hype you up during your marathon training
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Join us as we dive deep into the world of ultra-endurance running with seasoned athlete Martin Schneekloth. They share their hard-earned wisdom on conquering immense distances, both physically and mentally. From epic race tales to ambitious goals, we explore the challenges and triumphs that define this extreme sport. Discover how Martin is tackling…
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1:02 Buzz and Zoë break down the differences between trail running in the US and Europe and why the trails in Europe are so awesome (read: hard). 18:57 Zoë talks to Mario Mendoza, a professional trail runner and pastor from Bend, about growing up on an avocado farm, falling in love with the outdoors at a young age, and balancing work, training and …
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In this conversation, Simon and Brian discuss their recent race experiences and the challenges they faced with heat and altitude. They invite Alex Larson, a registered dietitian, to provide tips on nutrition and hydration for endurance athletes. Alex shares insights on fueling for summer race conditions, managing hydration in hot and humid environm…
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This week on group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Marcus Brown, Peter Bromka, and Zoë Rom. Episode rundown: Our takes on all of the Olympic competition so far (outside of track and field) More of our thoughts on the Sprint documentary Zoë’s new podcast Fueling in sport
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Would you run 100 miles with zero calories? Should you? In episode two, we break down the history - and the science - of fasting. We dive into why athletes seem drawn to a mentality of doing more with less fuel and the potential benefits of fasting compared with the downsides. Melin A, Tornberg ÅB, Skouby S, Møller SS, Sundgot-Borgen J, Faber J, Si…
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Welcome to episode one! Get to know hosts Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom and why they’re endlesslessly fascinated with food. In this episode, we ask why athletes seem so prone to diet bullsh*t and pseudoscience. We discuss how social media has hastened the spread of pseudoscience and why “experts” tend to overstate their experience. We conclude with a …
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Gavin Woody isn't your average athlete. He thrives on pushing his limits in grueling adventure races and ultra marathons, conquering iconic challenges like Badwater, Hardrock, and even the famed Iditarod Trail. But for Gavin, it's not just about the finish line. He prioritizes staying healthy and injury-free to keep exploring the world's most deman…
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Recapping the London Diamond League, Laura's Fall Marathon Announcment, and Marcus' 100 Mile Week
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This week on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. Episode rundown: Tommie’s world travels Laura’s return to the track? Laura fall marathon announcement: Chicago Marathon Recapping the London Diamond League Marcus’ 100 mile week
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Hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell discuss the rise of races that are 200 miles and longer, why different running goals are valid, and what draws us to different events. 14:20 Zoë interviews the winner of the 2024 Cocodona 250, Rachel Entrekin, about how she approaches multi-day races and balances training with work and life (or doesn't!). They discuss…
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In this episode, Simon and Brian discuss their experiences with high altitude breath work training. They start by explaining the breath assessments used to determine dysfunctional breathing and carbon dioxide tolerance. They then discuss the importance of controlling the exhale during the carbon dioxide tolerance test and the role of CO2 in breathl…
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Today on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: Recapping the races from this weekend on the European circuit What will the USA rep during the Olympic opening ceremonies? What races we’re excited about for the Olympics The value of a gait analysis
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00:49:47 Hosts Buzz Burrell and Zoë Rom discuss why the Western States Endurance run is getting so dang fast, and talk about why the Hardrock Endurance Run (which is not a race!!) attracts high caliber athletes and adventurers year after year. 14:54:35 Zoë Rom chats with Courtney Dauwalter about her historic triple last year, winning WSER, Hardrock…
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We are excited to talk with Tamira Jenlink, the Leadville Race Series Race Director about this years event and the need for changes. Leadville 100 Race Changes: A Focus on Safety and Communication (2024) This discussion dives into the 2024 Leadville 100 race updates, highlighting how they affect racers, crews, and spectators. Key Themes: Safety Fir…
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This week on group chat, we have Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and Marcus Brown.Episode rundown:How shoe technology has changed the sportMarcus’ upcoming marathon tourHow to be a...bad winner?The Netflix documentary, SprintAnd some US Olympic Trials talk sprinkled in there
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In this episode Peter Bromka shares his 10 takeaways from attending and crewing at Western States. It was an historic year at the legendary race! Peter is joined by Matt Chittim for this one.
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In this episode of the Relay Podcast, Laura Thweatt, Mike Ko, Tommie Runz and Lindsey Hein wrap up the Olympic Trials recaps with conversation that focuses on some of the most exciting races of the weekend.
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The conversation revolves around Cole Chlouber's new book, 'Grit, Guts, and Determination: My Tale of a Cowboy, 100 Miles of Dirt, and a Town So Magical, They Had to Save It'. Cole shares his motivation for writing the book, which is to tell his father's story and spread awareness of his accomplishments. The book covers his father's childhood, his …
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Today on the show we cover a few more recaps from the first few days of the Olympic Track Trials, previews for some of our favorite events in the days to come, and an EPIC Master P inspired tangent. This episode features Tommie Runz, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim.
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Buckle Up with Simon and Brian welcomes ultra runner Anthony Lee! Anthony dives deep into his life-changing journey with the sport, including his impressive recent win at the Big Horn 100. He opens up about his early struggles and how the supportive ultra running community became his turning point. Anthony shares his training secrets, including his…
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Ryan Montgomery on Pride, Balance and Western States, Plus Diana Fitzpatrick on WSER’s Evolution
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00:00:54 Hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell discuss their connection to the Western States Endurance Run and why it’s a rising tide for trail running. 12:58:00 Zoë Rom talks to pro ultrarunner Ryan Montgomery about how he embodies pride all year long, and how his patient approach to training has paid off in his running career, and his hopes for Western…
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Introducing Your Diet Sucks: A podcast about how we can unf*ck food. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kylee Van Horn and Journalist Zoë Rom are teaming up to demystify the science and dive into the cultural stories that make it so damn hard to just eat food. Episodes 1&2 drop July 24.
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On today's group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Laura Thweatt, Matt Chittim, and Peter Bromka recapping the first three days of the Olympic Trials and chatting about what's next. Peter is popping into this chat LIVE from the stadium!
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The Olympic Track Trials are here and Relay is here to get you ready for the action. Today we have the women's draft and preview with Peter Bromka, Tommie Runz, Laura Thweatt, Lindsey Hein and Matt Chittim. In this episode we pick our favorites across the running events with the scoring being three points for first place, two points for second, and…
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The Olympic Track Trials are here and Relay is here to get you ready for the action. Today we have the Men's draft and preview with Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Matt Chittim. In this episode we pick our favorites across the running events with the scoring being three points for first place, two points for second, and one point for a third place finish…
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Anthony Lorubbio from Recal Travel joins Simon and me on the show this week for the first part of a two-part series. Anthony presents the High Altitude Breathwork Training course, which Simon and I will be undertaking over a five-week period. Stay tuned for part two in five weeks to hear about our experiences with Anthony! Anthony Lorubbio, the fou…
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On Friday, June 24th, the 2024 Triple Crown of 200's will begin with the Tahoe 200. This week, our special guest is someone who requires no introduction. Candice Burt is revolutionizing the ultrarunning world through the development of unique non-repetitive 200+ milers. Candice, who is known as the Queen of 200s and the founder of Destination Trail…
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On this week's group episode, we have Lindsey Hein, Matt Chittim, Peter Bromka, and Marcus Brown. Episode rundown: Portland Track Festival NCAA Championships A Matt Chittim check-in! Upgrade to the Boston Marathon mascot: Spike Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/relay for a free magazine…
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Mikey Mitchell On The Toughest Double You've Never Heard Of, And How Luis Escobar Captures Trail Running History
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Host Buzz Burrell and new co-host Zoë Rom ask each other rapid-fire questions to get to know one another and share hot takes about the best trails, races, and the proper length for running socks. 19:33 Zoë interviews social media star and professional runner Mikey Mitchell about adventure and authenticity online, his big race season, and why raves …
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Amanda Vestri joined Laura Thweatt and Lindsey Hein for the Chat with a Pro series on Relay podcast this week! If you paid attention to the Mini 10K this weekend, you saw that she placed 4th and finished as the first American woman in the field. In this episode Laura actually gives her some key advice for that race!She ran at Iowa State and Syracus…
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The conversation between Simon Guerard, Brian Passenti, and Will Frantz covers topics such as recovery, endurance training, strength training, and the importance of a well-rounded fitness routine. Will Frantz shares his expertise in strength training for endurance athletes and provides five exercises that can benefit athletes looking to improve the…
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This week on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim Episode rundown:Running etiquette in group runsLindsey’s big season of eventsSpring Energy ControversyOur fueling strategiesPeter’s unfollowing spree on InstagramWhy you should race more oftenThank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to https://www.likethewind…
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In this special episode, Laura Thweatt details her trials and tribulations over the past two years that preceded her reemergence at the Bolder Boulder 10k. Laura goes deep in the emotional and physical challenges that she worked through with the help of her coach, team, and local support system. We also go a detailed race recap, Laura finished seco…
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This week, we ditch the energy gels and grab a cup of inspiration with Aum Gandhi, an ultra runner on a mission to conquer the Triple Crown of 200-milers! We'll chat about his journey from the land of "after-work slump" to the world of epic trail adventures. Aum spills the beans on his training secrets (spoiler alert: it involves intention, not ins…
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This week on group chat we have Peter Bromka, Matt Chittim, and a little bit of Lindsey Hein! We talk all about the Prefontaine Classic and Bolder Boulder as well as some YouTube running content we've been loving! Thank you to our sponsor Like the Wind Magazine. Go to https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/relay for a free magazine sent to you right…
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