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Erika’s World Cup obsession continues and why she believes it’s the greatest sporting event in the world
The atmosphere at World Cup watch parties and the stories making this tournament special
Lindsey’s Stanley Cup adventures in Raleigh and why the Hurricanes’ championship has united the entire city
Dakotah Popehn's third Grandma’s Marathon victory and what makes the race so meaningful
Gabby Hentemann’s courageous racing approach and the fine line between chasing a breakthrough and blowing up
What it means to run “brave” in the marathon and why great performances require risk
Rachel Rudel’s incredible season and the challenge of earning sponsorships in professional running
How athletes balance racing opportunities, finances, motivation, and long-term goals
Early thoughts on USATF Outdoor Championships in New York City
Nikki Hiltz’s upcoming American mile record attempt at Pre Classic
Book club discussion: All the Light We Cannot See and why some stories become impossible to put down
Media Mentioned:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
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"The Stanley Cup, the World Cup, and the Marathon You Know You Can Run" is an episode of Relay. Runtime 31 min. Published June 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.