# New Year, Same Runner Brain

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Podcast: [Relay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/relay-6492906)
Published: 2026-01-06T04:52:47+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relaypod/episodes/New-Year--Same-Runner-Brain-e3d7q8n
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## Resource

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.Episode Rundown:- New Year energy and resolutions (reset vs “I don’t do resolutions,” plus the “January 5 is the real new year” take)- Houston Half Marathon hype (why it’s a perfect champs-style race, women’s and men’s fields, weather/wind talk)- World Cross Country in Florida (manufactured course chaos: hills, sand, logs, and what “real” XC should be)- College football sidebar (Oregon vs Indiana rivalry energy and what’s at stake)- Running culture debates (chip time vs watch time, content brain vs clock truth, and the “I just win, Google me” award vibe)Media Recommended:Books:- Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid- Sweat Look Substack by Lee GlandorfPodcasts- Road to the Trials (new episode with Ben Rosario)- Singletrack Podcast – episode with Finn Melanson and Jeff Pelletier- I’ll Have Another – episode with Rory Linkletter- The Rambling Runner PodcastTV / Media- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Behind the Scenes) on Disney+- Gazelle Elite YouTube videos (Detroit-based team, Trials-focused content)Support our sponsor:Check out Noogs Nutrition for sour energy chews that actually taste good and work. Vegan, gluten-free, made with natural colors and flavors. Use code RELAY15 for 15% off at noogsnutrition.com.

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