Relay

Today we have a fun a wide ranging conversation that focuses on Emma Bates's injury announcement, Top-10 U.S. Men's Marathoners Family Feud, Kofuzi and elite's running Houston, and the impact (or lack thereof) of the Olympic Marathon on professional careers.

We has also have some wild tangents that include vacuum YouTube, New Year's Day races, and race selection dogma.

This episode features Kofuzi, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim.

Chapters

3:00 - The Tradition of New Year's Day Runs

4:00 - The Fascinating World of Vacuum YouTube

19:00 - Kofuzi's Houston Half-Marathon Preview

36:00 - Elite Runners Participating in the Houston Half

41:00 - Expectations for Galen Rupp

46:00 - Unheralded Runners to Watch Out For

50:00 - Top-10 U.S. Men's Marathoners Family Feud

54:00 - Discussion on Emma Bates' Injury

59:00 - Importance of the Olympics in the Running Community

1:03:00 - Potential Emma Bates Silver Lining