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Running in the Heat, Racing in Style, and Mantras That Make Us Laugh

Running in the Heat, Racing in Style, and Mantras That Make Us Laugh

1h 5m

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


Topics Covered:

  • How elite runners train and race in extreme heat

  • Behind the scenes at Brooks HQ

  • Kofuzi accidentally holding Des Linden’s prototype race shoe

  • What running gear says about your race-day confidence

  • Thoughts on breaking the women’s mile world record (Breaking 4)

  • Matching personalities with running shoe brands

  • Pros reacting to performance tech like Omius headbands and 3D race kits

  • Race-day mantras—from serious to hilarious

    • What’s going on with the New Balance Boston team
    • Trail running growth and Broken Arrow race highlights

  • Media suggestions:

    • Lindsey HeinIt’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

    • PeterThe Way Around by Nicholas Triolo

    • KofuziThe Observer’s Guide to Japanese Vending Machines by Tanner Bowden

    • Erika Kemp – Watching the Netflix series Trainwreck