Fast & Loose

Due to end of year things, our third partner in crime, Sashah is absent but returning in 2024. If you don't listen, we understand. Meanwhile, we get into Rossi's trip to middle earth, a deep CIM analysis of why it's the slowest fast course of all time, IAAF Awards show, and some Bandit insider conversations about 2024. Hit the dm's if you hear something you like. The audio is fixed as well, you're welcome.

The man, the myth, the mustache. Bandit athlete Rob Perez just won a 300-mile unsanctioned ultramarathon through the driest desert in the world in Chile.

Things got away from us, so we're sorry for being away. This was a good one. A true front to back listen. We debrief NYC Marathon weekend which was essentially Aldous Huxley's sequel of Heaven and Hell. Quick speed round: Top 5 finisher eats TGIF, LostBoys shut down the course, The Lifestyle Mile (?), and Jay-Z quoting Christopher Nolan.

We recap a beautiful Chicago Marathon weekend by talking Nature vs. Nurture, chasing hard goals, Sashah's continued world travels, super shoes, and a close friends mishap. Tune in.

We're back. We know its been a few weeks of radio silence so we'll take this time to apologize..... "to absolutely no one!" In all seriousness, it has been a hectic month. In a remote recording, Sasha, Tim, John, and special guest Steve unpack their European travels; highlighted by an expedition to the Copenhagen Half and the Danish club scene. The main event this week is Chicago Marathon. Sashah and Tim are racing and Bandit has a jam packed lineup. See you out there.

Fast and Loosers, we've got back to back weeks with a guest. Brooklyn Track Club Founder & Head of Partnerships and Community at Bandit, Steve Finley joins us to talk Katz Deli Folklore, robust NYC bagel discussion, Dumbo before the war; when Steve actually lived there, restaurant conspiracies, John v Steve Half Marathon bet and more. Also, open call to any women looking for an OTQ at CIM, we have pacers.

Joe Greer and The Bandit Boys; its this super niche band from Nashpoint not sure if ya heard of them but they've been landing some bigtime gigs. Jokes aside, Joe joins Tim and John on the pod for a dive into Chicago Marathon training, his creative process of running photography and our new Fall campaign shot entirely on film, by him.

Why was Episode 26 afraid of Episode 27? Cause EP 27, 28, 29. Yeah, fine, we skipped #28 because of a variety of personnel and technical issues. Connor McGregor has an apology for you guys to kick off the episode. We riff on NYRR Team Champs, general life banter, and John's running rutt. More to come next week. Enjoy. All Love.

Why was Episode 26 afraid of Episode 27? 'Cause Ep 27, 28, 29. Yeah, fine we know. We skipped an episode and we're really sorry about it; combination of personnel and technical issues. Conor McGregor has an apology at the top of this episode for you. So we catch up on the state of the union, NYRR Team Champs, BKLYN Mile, John's running rutt, travel and more. Enjoy. All Love.

Another installment of Fast and Loose. The real Duluth, Minnesota experience. Grandma's Marathon. NYC woes. Pro runner drama. Tap into the world of the Bandit podcast room.

The crew is back. We chat Paris Diamond League, where the Women's 5k World Record was broken and is now uncomfortably close to John's PR. Sashah's Porta Potty woes. Doping. Grandma's Marathon. Norwegian Reality TV and more. 

Sashah and Tim are back. Our world travelers are both fresh off a trip to the northern border and have stories to tell. Southbound 400, Brooklyn Half, Fact or Fiction: KT Tape, NYC summer running, and more. Plug in this week

Sasha and Tim are back post Boston Marathon. Who is their dream sponsor? What is the Paul Revere Classic? Where does Kipchoge's redemption arc begin? When will things change? Why did Sifan Hassan just run the most relatable professional marathon of all time? Our favorite team is back with some tough convos and the classic banter.

Tim and Sashah are back and they're faster & looser than ever. Why is math impossible during workouts? Who would win a f&l cookout? Why'd Kipchoge stunt so hard on the cover of GQ? We're back and we've got more questions than answers.

The gang's back together: Sashah, Tim and Producer Dave talk half marathons, The Royal Family, Trials of Miles, Bigfoot and the Green Bay Packers.

Sashah and Producer Dave talk with NYC/Miami Photographer Keith Montero on his upcoming 50k, getting started in running photography, and the famous Wendy's frosty 'n fries.

The gang hangs with Chinatown Runner founder Victoria Lo to talk about NYC Crew Running, her upcoming Chinese New Year Run, and her experience with OSR30.

New Year's Resolutions call in show: Whether you love resolutions or hate 'em, it's the time of year when they're top of mind. In this episode, the Gang talks to several runners in NYC and Washington D.C. to hear how they're approaching goal setting for 2023.

The gang hosts The Godfather of run crews Mike Saes to talk about urban ultras, how to pronounce 'DeKalb', the Boston Marathon, and why exploring cities is integral to crew culture.

In this special episode of 'Fast and Loose', Sashah and Producer Dave talk with Alison Mariella Désir about starting Harlem Run, her new book 'Running While Black', building running communities on two coasts, and challenging the system. Featuring the audiobook introduction of 'Running While Black' written and read by Alison Mariella Désir - Audio excerpted courtesy Penguin Random House Audio.

The gang breaks down our experience of the 2022 NYC Marathon. What we saw, what we felt, and why we'd do it again.

Sashah and Tim talk with Emily Abbate of Hurdle about her marathon pro-tips, how she interviews runners, the 2022 London Marathon, running in costume, her famed Pizza Half and the best Halloween Candy.

Sashah and Tim are back with Ned Trim of BKTC to talk about his incredible Chicago performance, how he got out kicked by Shalane Flanagan at NYCM 2021, the best running rap lyrics, and a shoutout to moms.

We're talking marathon advice. Sashah and Tim are back and bring in producer Dave to talk about marathon tips, marathon travel, marathon shakeouts, marathon sleeping, marathon running, the upcoming Chicago marathon and of course penguins surfing.

This weeks podcast was recorded in As Is NYC - a bar in Hell's Kitchen. Sashah and Tim sat down with the owner Ben Pratt, runner and local legend of the Central Park lower loop, to talk sleight of hand, craft beer, ultra running, the trail scene, David Blaine, and running in circles for 100 miles.

Pop Tarts, running bridges, a 10 city tour, parkour, trail running out west, Take the Bridge NYC, and the best bridge in Chicago.

Being a certified Florida man, Betty White, surprise 6 hour double marathons, the Leadville 100, police run ins, too much candy. This is... David Kilgore.

Wild berry pancakes, The Olympic Marathon Trials, The Midnight half, The Speed Project, the early days of NYC running, and gardening upstate.

Sashah and Tim talk with Coffey, runner & activist, on Running to Protest, XXL Magazine, bike helmets, Power Malu, over ear headphones and why Tupac is the GOAT.

Sashah and Tim talk with Ping Zhu, illustrator + runner + cyclist, on finding the right track club, Ira Glass, meteorology, why Tim might marry pasta and the all important hydro homies.

Sashah and Tim talk with Jessie Zapo, Adidas Runners Performance Coach + Captain and Girls Run NYC founder, on creating safe spaces for women in running, Bridge Runner long runs, the Mini10K and the Price is Right.

Sashah and Tim talk with our first guest Lenny Grullon, Co-Founder of "Boogie Down Bronx Runners," on community running in the Bronx, their NYCM cheer squad, the OSR30, injuries and instagram, and who is allowed to fly the X?

Sashah and Tim talk about ducks running marathons, how AC units work, why AI sucks at telling running stories, reddit trolling, AOL instant messenger, and what happened to the hamster?

Sashah and Tim talk about the 2022 Boston Marathon experience and why there should be an Olive Garden Race.

Sashah and Tim talk about running on edibles and how to read the vibes.