Behind the Scenes of the New Balance Marathon Relay

More than 600 runners from over 24 teams descended on The TRACK at New Balance to cover 26.2 miles — but instead of slogging through city streets, this one was 211 laps on a banked 200m indoor track. And Rob and Meb were in the center of it all, interviewing runners right off the track including Ali Feller, Olympians Kim Conley and Aisha Praught Leer, Endorphins Running founder Tyler Swartz, Boston's Matt Prichard, The Megs from Believe in the Run, and many more.

Watch what what happens when you put Olympians, first-timers, and everyone in between on the same track at the same time in pursuit of 26.2 — relay style.

0:00 The Energy Behind the Relay Kickoff (Intro)
0:21 The Great Meb Keflezighi returns to STP! - Rob Simmelkjaer & Meb Keflezighi
4:57 Inside the Event– New Balance's Andy Downin Breaks it Down
10:37 Ali runs with Olympians – Ali Feller
17:47 Elite Perspective on Racing & Community – Aisha Praught Leer & Eric Jenkins
23:41 40 Marathons, Shelter Dogs & Purpose – New Balance's Lauren Hunnewell
27:41 What It Takes to Compete Here – Kim Conley
32:14 The Culture Around Running Right Now – Emily Abbate
36:31 What the Marathon Means to Boston– Matt Prichard
40:59 Behind the Scenes with a life-long Bostonian– Tyler Swartz
45:47 Marathons and Relays and very tired legs – Ted Metellus & Ben Delaney
51:41 The Bigger Mission – Nnenna Lynch
57:15 Fueling, Strategy & Race Day Tips – Meaghan Murray & Meghann Featherstun

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