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