We're opening up the jacuzzi to friends. Peter Bromka and Patrick Reaves of the Bowerman Track Club join Full Tub to discuss the California International Marathon and the pursuit of the 2:19:00 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying mark. More than 100 people were on pace to hit the qualifier at the halfway mark and then the marathon started to take its toll on people. At the end of the day, 37 men hit the qualifying mark. Bromka finished 38th and ran 2:19:02 at CIM to miss the standard by a heartbreaking two seconds. "Honestly, I could find two seconds everywhere and nowhere on that course on Sunday," Bromka wrote on Instagram after the race. "The drizzle soaked asphalt was trampled by hundreds of men racing in unison to achieve a dream together. But of course, it’s never that simple." Reaves joins the show to share his own insight into how he qualified at the 2018 edition of CIM (2:17:40), the team effort that went into setting this OTQ goal and how life has changed since he hit the mark. Thanks to Jody Bailey for the photos! Follow Jody on Instagram: http://instagram.com/run.photography Follow Peter on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/bromka Follow Patrick on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/patrickreaves/ In addition to being a great runner, Bromka is also a tremendous and relatable runner. Catch some of Bromka's post-race reflections on Instagram here: On falling two seconds short: https://www.instagram.com/p/B55LrO6HHFp/ On calling his mother after the race: https://www.instagram.com/p/B55xdulnIcB/ On his teammates and the collaborative effort to dream big: https://www.instagram.com/p/B574ANRHl-C/ On the final mile: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-c8_lniYX/

Matt Crichlow jumps in the tub. -------- This is Full Tub with Nick Roche – a new podcast on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network showcasing the members of the Jacuzzi Boys Athletic Club. The plan is to have some deep and personal conversations with various members of the JBAC. Get to know some of Portland, Oregon's fastest and most thought-provoking characters. The group is just a couple guys and gals looking to crush miles and maybe have a beer or two. The show is now available to listen to on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud. Subscribe now and leave a five-star review! If you forgot your bathing suit, have no fear. You can still hop in the tub in a pair of split shorts. The water is getting warm. Hop on in. Follow Full Tub on Twitter: twitter.com/FullTubPodcast Follow Nick on Twitter: twitter.com/NickNRoche

William Zac Garrard joins the show to chat about how he's broken out as a rising star on the team after a successful career at Gonzaga. He's a civil engineer in Portland. Originally from Owensboro, Kentucky and why you should never go there. Then what happens when that kid goes to Spokane, Washington. As a Zag, he was primarily focused on the middle distance events but has now extended his range while with the Jacuzzi Boys. He's also training for his first Half Ironman. That's kind of dumb because the half marathon component is about four miles longer than the longest race that he's run. Anyway, he's known to rip 25-second 200s and wears Speedos to parties. We spit some hot takes like the fact that Morgan Pearson should stop doing the triathlon and just focus on running. Fun Fact: Zac has split 4 pairs of Banana Republic Chinos since our host has met him. This is a fun conversation. -------- This is Full Tub with Nick Roche – a new podcast on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network showcasing the members of the Jacuzzi Boys Athletic Club. The plan is to have some deep and personal conversations with various members of the JBAC. Get to know some of Portland, Oregon's fastest and most thought-provoking characters. The group is just a couple guys and gals looking to crush miles and maybe have a beer or two. The show is now available to listen to on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud. Subscribe now and leave a five-star review! If you forgot your bathing suit, have no fear. You can still hop in the tub in a pair of split shorts. The water is getting warm. Hop on in. Follow Full Tub on Twitter: twitter.com/FullTubPodcast Follow Nick on Twitter: twitter.com/NickNRoche