The PR Project Podcast

The PR Project Podcast
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PR Project is a running podcast and long-form YouTube show exploring the culture, performance, and people shaping modern running. Hosted by runners embedded in the sport, PR Project features real conversations with athletes, founders, coaches, and creatives across road, trail, and endurance running. From marathon training and ultrarunning to brand building, racing, and the evolution of running culture, each episode goes deeper than surface-level content. Filmed in studio and released twice monthly, the show blends thoughtful dialogue with lived experience, creating space for perspectives that don’t always get heard in traditional running media. PR Project has hosted live shows at major events including The Running Event, Eugene Marathon, and the Detroit Free Press Marathon, and continues to grow as a platform for meaningful storytelling within the global running community. Whether you’re training for your next race, building something in the industry, or simply passionate about running, PR Project offers insight, perspective, and conversation that moves the sport forward.

  1. Jun 9

    Ep. 130 - St. Louis Olympic Trials, Kejelcha's Sub-2 Quest & Western States Training Camp

    Will Yomif Kejelcha officially break the 2-hour marathon barrier in Valencia? In this episode, we break down the massive news of St. Louis hosting the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, the controversy around Nike After Dark, and Tommie's grueling Western States training camp. SUPPORT THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pr-project-podcast/id1744936895 Spotify:    https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60zlORbkS9ghe5uw1n?si=49hNGQPYRi2uMb_WqTer6g YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prproject?si=mO9JKOHgnRdxhLcv ABOUT THIS EPISODE The PR Project crew gets on the mic to talk about a huge week of running news and culture! We kick things off with the exciting announcement that St. Louis will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Marathon Trials, bringing the "Super Bowl of Marathons" back to the Midwest. We also discuss the rumors that Yomif Kejelcha has been hired by Valencia to break the 2-hour marathon barrier, and we dive into the wild sellout of the Nike After Dark race. On the personal side, Tommie takes us through all the highs and lows of his Western States training camp experience, and we give a quick update on our own training blocks. Plus, we debate Knicks ticket prices, vibe checks on group runs, and the freeing feeling of "no watch" racing. In Run Culture Court, we tackle the unwritten rules of posting old race photos and the age-old debate: Strava time vs. Chip time. We wrap it all up with our Shoe of the Month! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Summer's Here 06:19 - Yomif Kejelcha Hired by Valencia To Break 2 Hours 08:25 - St. Louis To Host US Team Marathon Trials 12:50 - Nike After Dark Sells Out, Men In The Race? 18:51 - Knicks Ticket Prices and NBA Finals Update 24:56 - Current Training Updates 26:11 - Tommie's Western States Training Camp Experience 35:21 - Vibe Checks On Group Runs 42:28 - No Watch Racing 45:32 - Run Culture Court: Posting Old Race Photos 52:21 - Run Culture Court: Strava Time vs. Chip Time 54:59 - Shoe of the Month CONNECT WITH THE CREW Instagram:   / the.pr.project Tommie:   / tommie_runz Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide Gary:   / garyisarunner #OlympicTrials #YomifKejelcha #WesternStates100 #MarathonTraining #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #Sub2HourMarathon

    1h 1m

  2. May 19

    Ep. 129 - Supershoes | Cocodona 250 | Babies + More

    Are carbon-plated super shoes only for elite marathoners, or do they actually benefit mid and back-of-the-pack runners? In episode 129, we tackle the great super shoe debate, dive into the mind-boggling Cocodona 250, and discuss the dark side of toxic grind culture on social media. SUPPORT THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60z... ABOUT THIS EPISODE The PR Project crew is back to explore the physical and cultural limits of the running world. We kick things off with Tommie’s latest Western States training updates before spiraling into a deep dive on the true limits of human athletic performance. Gary makes a surprise mid-show entrance just in time for us to break down the grueling Cocodona 250 and have a fascinating discussion about how the gender gap changes in ultra-endurance races. We also keep it relatable with some parenting talk, answer your YouTube comments, and hold sessions in Run Culture Court. Finally, we get real about how "toxic grind culture" is impacting the running community on social media and whether it's doing more harm than good. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:13 - Weather in Michigan 04:28 - Tommie’s Western States Training Updates 08:11 - Limits of Human Performance in Athletics? 18:50 - Special Guest Gary Arrives 19:40 - Cocodona 250 & Gender in Ultra Endurance Races 28:01 - Babies Being 2 Years Old vs. 24 Months 31:54 - Tommie Instilling Virtues As A Parent 33:58 - Responding To YouTube Comments 37:19 - Are Super Shoes Important For Slower Pace Runners? 45:09 - Run Culture Court 47:08 - Toxic Grind Culture and Its Impact on Social Media CONNECT WITH THE CREW Instagram:   / the.pr.project Tommie:   / tommie_runz Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide Gary:   / garyisarunner #SuperShoes #Cocodona250 #WesternStates100 #Ultramarathon #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning

    1 hr

  3. May 5

    Ep. 128 - Biggest Running Weekend in 2026? | Breaking Records, Barriers and more

    Has the impossible finally happened? In this episode, we break down Sabastian Sawe's historic, mind-bending sub-two-hour marathon world record in London, recap an epic Boston Marathon weekend, and celebrate Aaron’s incredible sub-3 marathon breakthrough. SUPPORT THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60z... ABOUT THIS EPISODE The PR Project crew gets on the mic for one of the most monumental weeks in running history. We are still picking our jaws up off the floor after Sabastian Sawe shattered the two-hour barrier with an official 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. We unpack his fueling strategy, his adidas Evo Pro 3 shoes, and Tigst Assefa setting a new women-only world record! Plus, we recap the Boston Marathon, including Sharon Lokedi's back-to-back victories and John Korir's blazing course record. On a personal note, we dive deep into Aaron’s sub-3 marathon breakthrough and why telling the whole, authentic story of your training block is so important. Finally, we debate how young is too young for long-distance races, put white running shoes on trial in Run Culture Court, and get Tommie’s bold prediction for the Detroit Pistons! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro, Gary Update 04:16 - Boston Marathon Weekend 07:48 - Eugene Marathon Weekend 08:56 - Aaron’s Sub-3 Marathon Breakthrough 20:45 - The Benefits of Telling the Whole Story 25:31 - Tommie Predicts Pistons in 7! 27:05 - Run Community Announcements / Shoutout 31:13 - Sawe World Record, Korir’s Boston Course Record, Mauri’s American Debut Record 40:58 - Sharon Lokedi’s Win in Boston & Tigst Assefa Record in London 44:56 - Sawe’s Fueling Strategy + adidas Evo Pro 3 50:03 - Peter Bromka v. Flap Jack 50:26 - How Young is Too Young For Long Distance Races? 53:42 - Run Culture Court: White Shoes Are On Trial 59:07 - PR Shoutouts CONNECT WITH THE CREW Instagram:   / the.pr.project Tommie:   / tommie_runz Aaron:   / aaronxworldwide Gary:   / garyisarunner #SabastianSawe #BostonMarathon #LondonMarathon #Sub2HourMarathon #MarathonTraining #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #Sub3Marathon

    1 hr

  4. Apr 21

    Ep. 127 - Matt Choi’s Texas Ironman DQ, The Speed Project & Race Logistics

    Did Matt Choi deserve to be disqualified at Texas 70.3? In this episode, we break down the latest race controversy, dive into the wild and grueling world of The Speed Project, and talk about the realities of tackling race day logistics on your own. SUPPORT THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.... Spotify: https://open.spotify.c.... ABOUT THIS EPISODE The PR Project crew is back to talk shop about the latest drama and adventures in the world of running. We get right into the controversy surrounding fitness influencer Matt Choi being DQ'd at the Ironman 70.3 in Texas, debating the rules, course etiquette, and the impact on the sport. Then, Tommie shares his unforgettable stories from The Speed Project, the unsanctioned, ultra-grueling relay race from LA to Las Vegas that blurs the lines between road racing and trail running. Whether you are training for a major marathon or hitting local routes, we also break down the nitty-gritty of planning race logistics and what it takes mentally to run a race completely solo. Plus, we discuss the Nike Structure Plus, how to stay authentic with your content, what to do when you are trapped by a "hardcore yapper," and we wrap it all up with our highly anticipated Shoe of the Month! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - How Many Friends Do You Actually Have? 04:36 - Nike Structure Plus and Making Content True to You 08:59 - Tommie Talks The Speed Project 22:50 - How Do You Plan Race Logistics? 32:00 - Running A Race By Yourself 36:13 - Matt Choi DQ’d at Texas 70.3 50:40 - Trapped By A Hardcore Yapper 55:02 - Shoe Of The Month

    1h 1m

  5. Apr 7

    Ep. 126 - Surviving The Big Alta

    00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Tommie's Big Alta 100k Recap 07:58 - Diversity In Trail Running 13:48 - Does The Beauty of the Trail Fade as the Race Gets Tough? 17:52 - What Field Events Would You Do Good/Bad In? 24:40 - What Would You Hallucinate About When Exhausted? 30:01 - What Foods Do You Crave When Training Hardest? 34:03 - USATF Allows Additional USA Women To Compete at World Half Marathon Championships 37:25 - London Marathon Explores Expansion to 2-Day Event 41:56 - Emma Bates vs. UCAN, Dropped Sponsorship for Being Pregnant?

    50 min

  6. Mar 24

    Ep. 125 - Epic Finish In LA (plus 18 mile medals, out of town routes, running shoe golden era?!?)

    00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Sidebar About Infomercials 03:53 - Harnessing Collective Race Energy 09:44 - LA Marathon Weekend Recap 18:45 - Nathan Martin's Shocking Comeback Win 26:10 - How Do You Chose Running Routes When Out Of Town? 34:04 - Charity Involvement In Marathon Weekends 39:45 - LA Marathon Providing Medals to Runners That DNF at Mile 18 48:28 - Is Running The Ultimate Convo Hack? 54:00 - Are We In A Golden Era of Running Shoes?

    1h 2m

  7. Mar 10

    Ep. 124 - What’s Beef?!? (Currently vs Satisfy, PR vs 1st Place, Rage Bait, Shoes of the month!)

    Join Tommie Runz, Aaron, and Gary as they explore the nuances of running culture, industry beefs, race strategies, and the impact of technology in races. This lively episode covers everything from animal encounters to race day tactics, offering insights for runners and enthusiasts alike.

    1h 1m

  8. Feb 17

    Ep. 123 - Do you hate the treadmill??

    Welcome to the relaunch of the relaunch! We talked about treadmills, Valencia Marathon, stealing content, running meets politics and more!

    1h 2m
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PR Project is a running podcast and long-form YouTube show exploring the culture, performance, and people shaping modern running. Hosted by runners embedded in the sport, PR Project features real conversations with athletes, founders, coaches, and creatives across road, trail, and endurance running. From marathon training and ultrarunning to brand building, racing, and the evolution of running culture, each episode goes deeper than surface-level content. Filmed in studio and released twice monthly, the show blends thoughtful dialogue with lived experience, creating space for perspectives that don’t always get heard in traditional running media. PR Project has hosted live shows at major events including The Running Event, Eugene Marathon, and the Detroit Free Press Marathon, and continues to grow as a platform for meaningful storytelling within the global running community. Whether you’re training for your next race, building something in the industry, or simply passionate about running, PR Project offers insight, perspective, and conversation that moves the sport forward.

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  • Creator
    The PR Project Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The PR Project Podcast
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