We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue is a running Podcast featuring honest race reviews, race recaps and runner travel tips. Join Matt and Sue as we review races we've actually run- and give you the real scoop on courses, crowds, swag, travel tips and overall race vibes. Your go-to guide for races worth running!

From fast 5k's to grueling marathons- and everything in between- we'll cover course highlights, swag, crowd support, logistics and more- to help you decide where your next finish line should be.

Whether you are chasing a PR, planning your next race-cation, or just love running - tune in for the good, the bad and the "oh why did I sign up for this"?

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:12:46 GMTTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:47:01 GMT60We Signed Up For This Podcast<p><b><i>We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue</i></b> is a running Podcast featuring honest race reviews, race recaps and runner travel tips. Join Matt and Sue as we review races we've actually run- and give you the real scoop on courses, crowds, swag, travel tips and overall race vibes. Your go-to guide for races worth running! <br /><br />From fast 5k's to grueling marathons- and everything in between- we'll cover course highlights, swag, crowd support, logistics and more- to help you decide where your next finish line should be.<br /><br />Whether you are chasing a PR, planning your next race-cation, or just love running - tune in for the good, the bad and the "oh why did I sign up for this"?</p><p></p>episodicWe Signed Up For This Podcastwesignedupforthispodcast@gmail.comnoEpisode 6: Long Island Fall Races!
Fall on Long Island means cooler temps, colorful leaves, and some of the best races of the year! In this episode, Matt and Sue count down their top 5 fall races on Long Island, covering both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and share some honorable mentions that deserve a spot on your race calendar.
Some of the races discussed are the Garen City Turkey Trot, Seaford Hot Chocolate 5K, South Shore Half Marathon, Lynbrook Fly with the Owls, and the legendary The Great Cow Harbor 10K, we're talking about the races that make fall running on Long Island so much fun.
Did your favorite make the list? Which races did we leave out?

]]>2ca7aa1a-c7c8-4c56-a8c9-5bb3a2e81588Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:22:11 GMT<p>Episode 6: Long Island Fall Races!<br />Fall on Long Island means cooler temps, colorful leaves, and some of the best races of the year! In this episode, Matt and Sue count down their top 5 fall races on Long Island, covering both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and share some honorable mentions that deserve a spot on your race calendar.<br />Some of the races discussed are the Garen City Turkey Trot, Seaford Hot Chocolate 5K, South Shore Half Marathon, Lynbrook Fly with the Owls, and the legendary The Great Cow Harbor 10K, we're talking about the races that make fall running on Long Island so much fun. <br />Did your favorite make the list? Which races did we leave out? </p>no00:29:5720266Long Island Fall Races | We Signed Up For This Podcast | #006fullA Nor'easter put a wrench in a lot of Long Island (NY) Athletes plans. And If you were planning to race the Hamptons Marathon / Half, or the Ironman 70.3 New York at Jones Beach, you may be looking for a new race! In this episode, of We Signed Up For This- Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we talk about the Suffolk County Marathon Weekend and why you should run it! We discuss the course, logistics, crowd support, and of course the swag! Could Suffolk County be your next race?

]]>ea8b7060-6285-458c-a649-219297036617Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:49:14 GMT<p>A Nor'easter put a wrench in a lot of Long Island (NY) Athletes plans. And If you were planning to race the Hamptons Marathon / Half, or the Ironman 70.3 New York at Jones Beach, you may be looking for a new race! In this episode, of We Signed Up For This- Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we talk about the Suffolk County Marathon Weekend and why you should run it! We discuss the course, logistics, crowd support, and of course the swag! Could Suffolk County be your next race? </p>no00:39:2420265Suffolk County Marathon Race Review | We Signed Up For This Podcast | #005 fullCoastal Delaware Running Festival Weekend Recap! 4-12-26
Matt just crushed his 20th marathon at the Coastal Delaware Running Festival- taking on the Tower Challenge- 5K and Full Marathon in one weekend!

But this one looked a little different for us.

Sue was sidelined with a torn meniscus and had to defer her race entry to next year- so instead of running, she was on spectator duty (which honestly, might be harder in it’s own way).

In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we break down everything from this race weekend!

-The 5K shakeout vs. marathon day strategy
-Course layout, elevation, terrain and scenery
-The vibe of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, DE
-Crowd Support (or lack of it)
-Swag, medals and the finish line vibes
-Matt's 20th marathon milestone!
-What it’s like experiencing race day from the sidelines

Whether you’re running, recovering, or cheering someone one- this episode hits both sides of race day! Pus, we get real about what we loved, and what runners should know before signing up.

Let us know in the comments: How many marathons have your run? Or Have you ever had to miss a race due to injury? How did you handle it?

]]>12ca4cd8-d2fa-46f6-9c06-07a6aa6d5725Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:29:16 GMT<p>Coastal Delaware Running Festival Weekend Recap! 4-12-26<br />Matt just crushed his 20th marathon at the Coastal Delaware Running Festival- taking on the Tower Challenge- 5K and Full Marathon in one weekend! <br /><br />But this one looked a little different for us.<br /><br />Sue was sidelined with a torn meniscus and had to defer her race entry to next year- so instead of running, she was on spectator duty (which honestly, might be harder in it’s own way). <br /><br />In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we break down everything from this race weekend! <br /><br />-The 5K shakeout vs. marathon day strategy<br />-Course layout, elevation, terrain and scenery <br />-The vibe of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, DE<br />-Crowd Support (or lack of it)<br />-Swag, medals and the finish line vibes<br />-Matt's 20th marathon milestone!<br />-What it’s like experiencing race day from the sidelines<br /><br />Whether you’re running, recovering, or cheering someone one- this episode hits both sides of race day! Pus, we get real about what we loved, and what runners should know before signing up.<br /><br />Let us know in the comments: How many marathons have your run? Or Have you ever had to miss a race due to injury? How did you handle it?</p>no00:49:3520264Episode 4- Coastal Delaware Running Festival ReviewfullJoin us for this special episode: NYC Marathon Lottery Reaction!

In this special episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we react to the 2026 New York City Marathon Lottery results... and lets just say we had very different outcomes....

Sue got In!
Matt.... did not. Again.

We talk about:
-The odds of being selected to the lottery for the NYC Marathon this year
-Matt continuing his multi-year NYC lottery rejection streak
-Sue's unbelievably Luckly odds in getting selected in lottery twice in 5 years!
-Other ways to gain entry into the NYC Marathon 2026
-What race should Matt put on his fall Marathon Calendar instead?

If you've ever entered the NYC Marathon lottery, you know the emotional rollercoaster.

Drop a comment below:
Did you get into the NYC Marathon this year? (If not, Matt is starting a support group)
What Race do YOU think Matt should do instead?

Don't forget to subscribe for more race reviews, marathon stories and runner chaos!

March Fourth!

]]>42a0ee7e-07fb-4ffa-a5c4-cf8232aeb7e8Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:27:21 GMT<p>Join us for this special episode: NYC Marathon Lottery Reaction! <br /><br />In this special episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we react to the 2026 New York City Marathon Lottery results... and lets just say we had very different outcomes.... <br /><br />Sue got In!<br />Matt.... did not. Again.<br /><br />We talk about: <br />-The odds of being selected to the lottery for the NYC Marathon this year<br />-Matt continuing his multi-year NYC lottery rejection streak<br />-Sue's unbelievably Luckly odds in getting selected in lottery twice in 5 years!<br />-Other ways to gain entry into the NYC Marathon 2026 <br />-What race should Matt put on his fall Marathon Calendar instead? <br /><br />If you've ever entered the NYC Marathon lottery, you know the emotional rollercoaster. <br /><br />Drop a comment below:<br />Did you get into the NYC Marathon this year? (If not, Matt is starting a support group) <br />What Race do YOU think Matt should do instead? <br /><br />Don't forget to subscribe for more race reviews, marathon stories and runner chaos! <br /><br />March Fourth!</p>no00:28:482026Special Episode: 2026 NYC Marathon Lottery Results are in!bonusWe didn’t just run the Jersey City Marathon weekend… we got ENGAGED the night before.

In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we break down the April 2025 race weekend in Jersey City — where Matt took on the full marathon and Sue ran the half marathon… just hours after saying YES!

We cover:
Course layout, elevation & views of the NYC skyline
Crowd support & race day energy
Swag, medals & finish line vibes
Race logistics, hotel, corrals & organization

Beyond the race, we’re talking about everything that makes this a wonderful destination race weekend - including exploring Jersey City and celebrating properly after 13.1 and 26.2 miles.

Post-race highlights:
Gluten-free lunch at Alfalfa (yes… including gluten free donuts!)
Gluten-free beer at Departed Soles Brewing Company - a must-visit for GF runners and the BEST post-race hydration 😉

If you’re considering running the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon, this episode gives you the full race review - from start line nerves to finish line celebrations.

Whether you’re chasing a PR with this fast and mostly flat course, planning a spring marathon, or just here for the race stories (and engagement plot twists), we’ve got you covered.

]]>431b35d8-a92d-4cdc-9db0-805f4373ebf6Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:22:29 GMT<p>We didn’t just run the Jersey City Marathon weekend… we got ENGAGED the night before. <br /><br />In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we break down the April 2025 race weekend in Jersey City — where Matt took on the full marathon and Sue ran the half marathon… just hours after saying YES!<br /><br />We cover:<br /> Course layout, elevation &amp; views of the NYC skyline<br /> Crowd support &amp; race day energy<br /> Swag, medals &amp; finish line vibes<br /> Race logistics, hotel, corrals &amp; organization<br /><br />Beyond the race, we’re talking about everything that makes this a wonderful destination race weekend - including exploring Jersey City and celebrating properly after 13.1 and 26.2 miles.<br /><br />Post-race highlights:<br /> Gluten-free lunch at Alfalfa (yes… including gluten free donuts!)<br /> Gluten-free beer at Departed Soles Brewing Company - a must-visit for GF runners and the BEST post-race hydration 😉<br /><br />If you’re considering running the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon, this episode gives you the full race review - from start line nerves to finish line celebrations.<br /><br />Whether you’re chasing a PR with this fast and mostly flat course, planning a spring marathon, or just here for the race stories (and engagement plot twists), we’ve got you covered.</p>no00:35:2720263Episode 3- Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon ReviewfullIn this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we will break down everything you need to know about the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon:
-The full course experience - (Brooklyn -- Manhattan -- Times Square -- Central Park)
-What it feels like to actually run over the Brooklyn Bridge (New since 2025) and through the streets of Times Square
-Race Day Logistics
-Crowd Energy and that NYC Vibe

Sue is running the NYRR NYC Half for the 4th time in 2026 (2022, 2024, 2025), so we compare the old course vs. the new Brooklyn Bridge route!

If you're considering entering the NYC Half Lottery, running for charity, or completing the 4 out of 6, or just curious about what this race is like- this episode is for you!

]]>4af8ff8a-4071-45c0-898e-9b10af8e0894Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:20:38 GMT<p>In this episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Review Podcast with Matt and Sue, we will break down everything you need to know about the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon:<br />-The full course experience - (Brooklyn -- Manhattan -- Times Square -- Central Park)<br />-What it feels like to actually run over the Brooklyn Bridge (New since 2025) and through the streets of Times Square<br />-Race Day Logistics<br />-Crowd Energy and that NYC Vibe <br /><br />Sue is running the NYRR NYC Half for the 4th time in 2026 (2022, 2024, 2025), so we compare the old course vs. the new Brooklyn Bridge route!<br /><br />If you're considering entering the NYC Half Lottery, running for charity, or completing the 4 out of 6, or just curious about what this race is like- this episode is for you! <br /></p>no00:45:0820262Episode 2- United Airlines NYC Half Marathon ReviewfullIn our first episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we're breaking down the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, Florida! One of the most fun and unique race weekends there is.

Whether you're eyeing the 5K, 8K, 15K, half marathon, or all four races, we'll tell you all about the course highlights, crowd energy, what surprised us, and what we loved!

This is a runner-to-runner review you don't want to miss! If you're thinking about running Gasparilla, or just love hearing real race stories, this episode is for you!

Also, quick apology for the lighting in this episode- we are still figuring out our setup, but the race stories are worth it!

Let us know in the comments if you'd run a multi-race weekend like Gasparilla!

Don't forget to like, subscribe and hit the bell so you won't miss our next episode of We Signed Up For This!

]]>f897cf43-3b84-4b64-ac7d-13c03306ee35Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:18:10 GMT<p>In our first episode of We Signed Up For This! Race Reviews with Matt and Sue, we're breaking down the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, Florida! One of the most fun and unique race weekends there is. <br /><br />Whether you're eyeing the 5K, 8K, 15K, half marathon, or all four races, we'll tell you all about the course highlights, crowd energy, what surprised us, and what we loved!<br /><br />This is a runner-to-runner review you don't want to miss! If you're thinking about running Gasparilla, or just love hearing real race stories, this episode is for you! <br /><br />Also, quick apology for the lighting in this episode- we are still figuring out our setup, but the race stories are worth it!<br /><br />Let us know in the comments if you'd run a multi-race weekend like Gasparilla! <br /><br />Don't forget to like, subscribe and hit the bell so you won't miss our next episode of We Signed Up For This!</p>no00:30:0920261Episode 1- Run Gasparilla Distance Classic Reviewfull