What happens when endurance sports stop taking themselves so seriously? You get one of the most joyfully absurd episodes of Fiery Embers.
In this episode, host Jason Bahamundi invites Bobby Le, better known as Goofy Nerd Runner, to blend baseball nostalgia with marathon brain in the most unnecessary way possible: building the ultimate Chicago Cubs marathon team. No pacing charts. No training plans. Just laughs, wild debates, and a reminder that endurance sports are supposed to be fun.
Together, Jason and Bobby draft Cubs legends and fan favorites based solely on who could survive 26.2 miles, sparking conversations that drift from marathon suffering to running culture absurdity. Along the way, Bobby shares his experience running the Chicago Marathon in brutal heat, his love for the city, and how humor has become a powerful way to connect with everyday athletes.
Fiery Embers isn’t about getting faster or stronger. Rather, it’s about finding joy, connection, and laughter outside the metrics. If you’re an endurance athlete who loves running, baseball, or creative chaos, this episode is your permission slip to smile through the hard miles.
Press play, laugh along, and ask yourself: who from your favorite team would crush a marathon?
🎧 Tune in. Laugh. Build Your Own Team.
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