Best The Rob Watson Show Podcasts (2025)

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44. Training Talks w/ Shanimal: Quadra road trip, Mt. Baker adventure, Victoria Marathon, Brain Power RC and more! 59:32

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It's been a while, but this week Shan and I sit down for a training chat. We cover our epic bike packing trip to Quadra island, our Battle on mt. Baker and Shannon's training for the Victoria Marathon. We also introduce our new run club for Neurodivergent youth and teens. Thanks so much for tuning in!…

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43: Ellis Gray pt 2. What Ellis has been up to in 2025 and a slight bump in the road (well, we sure hope it's slight!) 40:08

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Hello! This week we continue to follow along w/ Ellis Gray on his quest to PB and go sub 2:40 in the marathon. We touch upon how his 2025 has gone thus far and unfortunately we have to address a bit of a bump in the road in the form of a knee injury. Thanks for tuning in!By Rob Watson

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42. M2M athlete feature series: Ellis Gray and the road to 2:39, pt 1. Getting to know Ellis and how her got to here. 1:04:03

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After having so much fun chatting w/ Dylan about his path to Grandma's I figured why not do the same thing w/ an M2M athlete, and here we are. Pt 1 of Ellis Gray vs. the 2:39 marathon. We'll follow along w/ long time M2M athlete Ellis Gray. Ellis is a hardworking, focused and very committed athlete (He's also simply a great guy) From his first Mara…

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41: Mauricio Díaz Arellano Curts: Runner, explorer, entrepreneur and all around lovely guy + Training chats and race recaps w/ Shanimal 1:28:14

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This week I am super stoked to have my buddy Mau join us for a chat. Mau is a runner, adventurer, explorer and entrepreneur. Mau is the founder of Aire Libre running and a fellow lululemon ambassador. We chat about why we run, how we experience the sport in our own way and how his sense of adventure led to him founding his company Aire Libre. It is…

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Ep 40. Rob Talks Cycling w/ Pete Watson: This week Rob and his brother Pete breakdown their experience at the Vermont X-Fondo, a 150mile bike race through the Green Mountains of Vermont 1:08:56

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My brother Pete and I headed to Vermont this past weekend to take on the Vermont GranFondo-X. 240km w/ 4300m of elevation, including the steepest paved Mile in North America - The Lincoln Gap...it was gnarly, but we lived to tell the tale. Take a listen as we break down the highlights (Pacelines, big climbs and peanut butter sandwiches) and lowligh…

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Miles To Go: Ep 8. The Race. Dylan breaks down the race - the highs, lows and everything in between 52:34

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The final episode of Miles To Go. Dylan headed over to Duluth and did his thing. In this episode Dylan talks us through his race weekend highlighting the pre-race goings on, all things Duluth and the race itself. It may not have been the result he wanted, but the journey along the way was worth the battle. Thanks so much to Dylan for allowing us to…

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Miles To Go: Ep 7. Race Week. Dylan has gotten on a plane and headed down to Duluth for Grandma's Marathon - It's go time. 41:36

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It's race week folks, and today Dylan and I have a final pre-race chat where we touch upon his taper, reflect on his training, address his goals, and how he is managing expectations. He shares insights on the importance of race strategy, competition dynamics, and the impact of weather on performance. We also discuss what could come after this race …

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39. Triathlon Recap x 2: Shan and Rob both competed in two triathlons over the past two weeks, we break it all down. 1:04:34

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We went to Oliver BC for Shan's first ever Triathlon, and then we ran it back the next week in Vancouver for the T100 where Rob did the full, and Shan did the sprint. Tune in as our hero's chat all about the triathlon and why we might both be a little obsessed with them now...despite swimming being the worst! Presented by @ Blonyx - 15% code: ROBTA…

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Miles To Go: Ep 6. Start line? Progress is being made, but will DW be on that plane to Duluth? 36:49

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This week on Miles To Go: Dylan Wykes and the Grandmas Marathon, we get an update on Dylans injury and whether there is enough time to heal up and get on that start line in 10days! We also chat about reframing goals, visualization, managing the taper and Dylan's birthday shenanigans. Thanks for tuning in. Music By: Arthur Oskan, https://www.arthuro…

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38. Paul Mackinnon: Running technique and gait retraining specialist. Rethinking our approach on gait and our ability to manipulate it to prevent injury, increase efficiency and ultimately run faster 1:16:14

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This week I’m thrilled to welcome gait specialist Paul Mackinnon for a deep dive into the art and science of movement. Paul shares his expertise on gait, biomechanics, and how thoughtful movement patterns help runners stay healthy, move efficiently, and ultimately run faster. We explore the importance of individual mechanics and physics in both boo…

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Miles To Go: Ep 5. The Comeback. Cross training like an animal to get to that startline 40:10

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Ok folks, things are looking up! The countdown to race day is on and Dylan is cross-training like an animal to get on that start line healthy and ready to jam. DW lets us in on the "innovative" cross-training methods he's using to stay fit. He reflects on the motivation he draws from fellow athletes and the importance of maintaining a positive mind…

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Miles To Go: Ep 4. Injury. Dylan has had a set back. We talk it through, try to come to terms with it and strategize how to bounce back from it. 36:52

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In this episode of Miles to go, Dylan shares his recent experiences with injury and the mental challenges that come with it as he prepares for an upcoming marathon. We get into the physical and emotional aspects of training, the importance of resilience, and the realities of being an athlete facing setbacks. We discuss strategies for recovery, the …

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36. Training Chat w/ Shanimal: Updates on triathlon training, bike riding an abundance of group workouts and all sorts of random tangents 41:35

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Hey folks! This week it's just Shan and I chatting training and all sorts of other random stuff- swimming, biking, chaffing, netflix, alllll the group sessions and wayward cars in Stanley park. Thanks for tuning in, I hope you enjoy it!By Rob Watson

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Miles To Go, Dylan Wykes and Grandma's Marathon: Ep 3. 40km long run, the mental Game, goal setting and a trip down memory lane 51:16

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In this episode, Dylan discussing the physical and mental challenges he faces during peak training weeks. He reflects on the importance of recovery, nutrition, and tracking workouts, while also exploring the mental aspects of training We also discuss the importance of mental toughness, the benefits of sports psychology, goal setting, training volum…

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Ep 86: Lou Walker on the incredible benefits of Qi Gong 50:34

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Welcome to today’s episode of the Do Good Podcast, where we’ll be exploring the healing power of Qi Gong with teacher Lou Walker. She'll share insights into this ancient practice that connects body, mind, and spirit. Whether new to Qi Gong or looking to deepen your practice, this episode will guide you toward greater balance and vitality.If you enj…

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35. Rory Linkletter: Answering the call of the Marathon. Olympian, 2:07:02, 6th place at Boston and the pursuit of the Canadian Record. 1:46:28

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This week on the Podcast I am joined by Canadian Olympian in the Marathon, 2:07:02 guy and 6th place Boston finisher Rory Linkletter to discuss all things running. We discuss his journey coming up as a youngster and his time at BYU to turning pro and setting his sights on the marathon. We touch upon he challenges and triumphs that this sport brings…

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Miles To Go, Dylan Wykes & Grandma's Marathon: Ep 2. Dylan's early days in the sport, training updates, thoughts on Super shoes and the battle between art and science in running 51:39

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This week Dylan and Rob discuss various aspects of training, recovery, and the mental challenges faced by athletes. They explore the importance of perceived effort versus data metrics in running, the impact of nutrition and recovery strategies, and the joy of running itself. Dylan shares his journey from a young runner to a professional athlete, di…

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34. Jeremy Rolle: Going all in on trail- athlete, coach, race director, and community leader 1:27:55

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Coming fresh of a very solid performance at the Gorge 50km and just days before a solid 2nd place at Survival of the Fittest, Jeremy joined me for a talk about all things trail running. From his initial love for the sport to committing and going all in, Jeremy wears many hats in the space. From athlete to coach, race director to community builder J…

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Miles To Go, Dylan Wykes & Grandma's Marathon: Ep 1. How we got to here 41:52

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episode 1: Let's Go Again', Dylan Wykes & Grandma's Marathon In this episode, Dylan Wykes, an Olympic Marathon runner and Canadian Champion with a 2:10:47 PB discusses his journey from professional runner competing at the highest level of the sport to transitioning into life as a father, husband, business owner and aging athlete to his decision to …

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33. Rob's BMO 1/2 Marathon & Shan's 29 for 29 run recaps 52:14

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Last week Shan ran 29km on her 29th Birthday, and Rob raced the BMO Vancouver 1/2 Marathon. We sat down and broke it all down- We chat Naps, Mindset Shifts, Summer goals and Shans love for her M2M buds. It was a pleasant little chat, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening.By Rob Watson

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32. Race Recap: Post SunRun, Pre BMO 1/2, Shanimal training update, Thoughts on AI race predictions 32:13

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Quick little hitter today for post SunRun recap, Pre BMO thoughts, Shanimal gives us an update on her training and we discuss a few other things including my thoughts on Strava's ridiculous AI race predictors. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy the episode!By Rob Watson

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31. Justin Kent Post 2:09:29 Marathon. 1:07:44

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This week Justin Kent joins me to talk all about his amazing 2:09:29 Marathon performance at the McKirdy Micro Marathon. We take a deep dive to talk about training and racing while trying to life a somewhat balanced life. I also indulge in a solo training update this week as Shannon is eyeballs deep in 12hr workdays and kicking ass in other areas o…

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Ep 85: Hayley Rigby (Medical Herbalist) on the healing power of plants 1:11:17

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Welcome to today's episode! I'm excited to introduce you to Hayley Rigby, a passionate Medical Herbalist specialising in hormone health, nervous system regulation, and stress reduction. With a deep focus on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hayley offers personalised consultations, herb walks, and workshops to help people reconnect with the healing pow…

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30. Luc Bruchet: 2 x Olympian on life after elite running, cycling, coaching and other such things 1:20:41

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This week I chat with 2 x Olympian Luc "Mud Truck" Bruchet. We touch upon life after elite running, getting into cycling, coaching, teaching and all sorts of other good stuff. After chatting with Luc Shan and I will get into a training chat update, so stay tuned into that as well. Thanks for listening!…

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29. Listener Q & A: Favourite Canadian Marathons, Taper Madness, Mental Challenges and more. 45:46

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This week Shan and I tackle some listener Q & A- thanks to everyone who submitted questions! We chat triathlons, Best Canadian Marathons, Tapering, Mental strategies to get through the grind and a few other things. It's a nice little hit, throw this on during an easy run and have yourself a lovely day. Shout-out to Blonyx for the support: ROBTALKS …

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28. Post First 1/2, Half marathon recap w/ Shanimal. PB's, the joys of racing and the challenges along the way 1:06:17

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This week we recap the First 1/2, Half Marathon which took place here in Vancouver over the weekend. It was a hot race on a chilly day and Shanimal came home w/ a shiny new PB! We discuss her race and how it all played out both mentally and physically, along with general race chatter and a random tangent or two. It was a good day. I hope you enjoy!…

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27. Dylan Wykes & the First 1/2, 1/2 marathon extravaganza. Race tips, course insights and some tales from a life in running. 1:37:14

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It is First 1/2, 1/2 marathon race week here in Vancouver and who better to talk about the race then 4 x champion Dylan Wykes? Dylan is a 2012 Olympic Marathoner w/ a 2:10:47 PB. He is also the co-founder of M2M, the father of two, husband to one and he possesses an abundance of knowledge on all things running. We cover a whole lot of this and that…

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26. Michael Suey: Runner, Coach, Swedish Cheerleader, Badminton enthusiast, Pancake connoisseur and all around good guy. Plus 2 week training talk shenanigans w/ Shanimal 1:52:23

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This week on the podcast we have M2M's newest coach Michael Suey. Michael is a rad dude who came to running from the world of Soccer, Badminton and competitive cheerleading. It was great to talk to him about his journey through running and the learnings along the way. Afterwards Shan and I hit ya with a two week update of training talks where we co…

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Ep 84: April Daulby on how to release trauma from the body through somatic experiencing 1:09:48

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In today’s episode of the Do Good Podcast we are exploring the powerful practices of somatic experiencing with April Doulby, an expert in helping individuals release trauma that empowers people to reconnect with themselves and experience transformative change.If you’re looking for ways to cultivate more awareness, ease, and vitality in your body an…

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25. Shannon's Icebreaker Race Recap and Book Club chat "Choosing to Run" by Des Linden 1:10:02

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This week on the show Shanimal and I chat about her highly successful season debut at the Steveston Icebreaker 8km road race, and some other training chats before pivoting into our 2nd edition of the RTR book club where we chat about the book "Choosing to Run" by running legend Des Linden. It's a good episode check it out! Also - if you want / need…

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24. 2024 Year in Review. Ups, downs and everything in between. 57:07

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This week Shan and I review our years in running from 2024. We both had our ups and downs, but overall it was a fantastic year. We chat Highlights, lowlights, favourite races, memorable runs and future goals amongst other things. Check it out! Oh, and happy new years!By Rob Watson

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23. Colleen Quigley: Olympian, Ambassador, Advocate and Braid Enthusiast. 1:30:27

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This week I chat with Colleen Quigley: Olympian, lululemon ambassador, mentor, advocate and so much more. Colleen shares the story of her rise in the sport, from her collegiate days to becoming one of the top steeplechasers in the world. We talk about the tough lessons learned from injury setbacks, and how those challenges have shaped her approach …

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Ep 83: Neil Meekin (Family Constellations Practitioner) on being the change to break the chain 1:05:47

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Neil Meekin is an Innovation and Constellations Practitioner from Liverpool who loves to facilitate and deliver transformational and dynamic experiences for the people and communities he serves.And for over 20 years he has been exploring what it means to be a human, our place in society and the culture we live as well as how to become a better pers…

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22. Post CIM Discussion: What happened out there?! Shan and Rob try to figure it out. 44:21

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Rob and Shan drove down to Sacramento for the California International Marathon and Rob dropped and absolute stinker, but it was still pretty fun. Listen as we breakdown the trip and our theories on what might have gone wrong.By Rob Watson

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21. Rob Talks Marathons: Reflections on 15 past marathons and how we got to here. From Houston to Vancouver and everything in between, the highs and lows of elite level marathoning. 1:05:21

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It's race week, and before we get in a car and head on south to CIM Rob and Shanimal take a trip down memory lane to discuss the highs, lows and everything in between of Rob's marathon Career up till now. We touch upon Houston, Boston, Moscow, Vancouver and other highlights of his Marathoning Journey. It's kinda interesting- give it a listen!…

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20. Book Club: Meb Keflezighi's 26 Marathons 56:50

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This week, Shan and I dive into Meb Keflezighi’s 26 Marathons for the inaugural edition of the RTR Book Club. Shan takes the lead as we unpack the book’s key themes, invaluable lessons, and inspiring takeaways from the extraordinary career of one of America’s greatest marathoners. After the book discussion, we switch gears and dive into training ta…

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19. Ben Preisner: Olympian and 2:08 Marathoner. Training insights, the Olympic Chase, Golden Hurricanes and Wisdom beyond his years. Also training talks w/ Shanimal 1:46:45

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This week I am joined by Canadian Olympian and 2:08 Marathoner Ben Preisner. Ben is a highly accomplished runner and I really enjoyed chatting to home about his running journey and the lessons and insights he has learned along the way. We chat about training through Covid, Solo 2:15's, His Tokyo Olympic experience and his chase for Paris. Ben is a …

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18. Chasing Sub-3 with Matt James – Cookie Connoisseur and Marathoner Extraordinaire 1:33:44

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This week, I’m joined by my friend Matt James, a guy with a lot on his plate! (pun intended) We dive into his journey from collegiate football to his ongoing quest to break the 3:00 mark at the New York City Marathon. Along the way, we chat about his love for cookies, the rookie mistakes he’s made as a marathoner, and how his passion for the sport …

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17. Catching up w/ Justin Kent post Toronto Waterfront Marathon: 2:12:17 and Canadian Marathon Champion. Plus Training Chats w/ Shaninmal 1:12:41

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This week we catch up with Justin Kent to break down his fantastic performance at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon where he ran a PB of 2:12:17 and won the Canadian Marathon Championship. We cover the last few weeks of hit training before digging into race day specifics. After chatting with Justin Shannon jumps on the Mic and we go over our training…

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PRC Presents: Mike Roche ( TSOL/ I play with Giants) 1:17:46

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In this episode, we sit down with Mike Roche, one of the founding members of the legendary punk band True Sounds of Liberty (TSOL). We dive deep into Mike’s journey, exploring his childhood, the early days of TSOL, and the creative process behind his book "I Play With Giants". Mike shares intimate stories from his experiences in the punk scene and …

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PRC Presents: Jim Saah and Jennifer Finch @ The "In My Eyes" Photography Exhibit at These Days in LA 1:17:08

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On an exceptionally hot day, September 8, 2024, amid record-breaking temperatures, we had the privilege of conducting an exclusive interview at a remarkable photo exhibit hosted at *These Days* gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibit featured the acclaimed work of photographer Jim Saah, whose collection, "In My Eyes", captures pivotal moments from the …

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PRC Outings: Alex's Bar with Stalag 13, Final Conflict, YDI, Dissension, and Music for the Lost 52:50

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Join us as we spend the day at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, CA with an epic matinee line up of legendary punk bands. Listen to interviews from members of Stalag 13, Dissension, Final Conflict, Music for the Lost. We also got to experience and amazing performance by YDI all the way from Philly, PA. In addition, we were able to speak with photographer A…

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9. Rob and Shan chat training and bike races: Mile reps, long runs, bike races and an overly dramatic cat. 1:11:05

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This week Rob and Shan sit down and chat running. We touch upon Mile Repeats, Long runs and the general grind as she gets ever closer to the Chicago Marathon. We also recap Rob's Whistler Granfondo bike race as he thrashed himself to keep up with the younger guys in a literal and metaphoric sense.By Rob Watson

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8. Catching up with Justin Kent and Training chats w/ Shanimal 1:22:42

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This week we have Justin Kent on the pod to chat all sorts of good stuff. Justin is a 2:13 marathoner, 62min 1/2 marathoner and all around great dude. We talk about the Olympic qualifying grind, dealing with injury, fatherhood and coaching. Lots of good stuff in there. Then Shannon jumps on in and we talk about our training weeks and try to keep th…

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7. Rob and Shan chat Marathons, 5000m race recaps, Women's run gear and Training updates. 1:10:56

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Rob and Shan sat down for their weekly training recap and basically ended up talking about all sorts of running things for an hour or so and thus it became the entire show for this week. We chat Rob's marathon plan, our 5000m race experience, Shan talks about her shoes and training gear and we also cover our training weeks. I hope you enjoy it, tha…

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6. Tips and Tricks for beginners (and everyone), 5000m racing 'strategy' & weekly training breakdown feat. Shan 1:11:54

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This week Shannon pops in to ask for some "Tips & Tricks" for beginner runners where we cover everything from running in the heat, how to overcome low motivation and even the pre-run poop. We have it all covered, folks. Then we do our training chat and discuss strategy for Shan's upcoming 5000m track debut. Turn up the volume and enjoy the show. Th…

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5. Final weekend of Olympic competition, Training chat w/ Shan & Bike race recap. 1:07:03

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Today Rob covers the last couple days of Olympic track and field (and roads), it was a tremendous competition and now he's quite sad that the games are over. Then Shan stops by for another training chat as they go over what they both got up to last week including Rob's bike race up Seymour mountain where he performed decently well but kinda acted l…

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4. Quick Olympic Track Brain Dump 13:46

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I just needed to talk about how amazing the competition on the Track at the Olympics has been, so here's my brain dump on that. I love track and field.By Rob Watson

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3. Olympic Track recap & Training Chat Feat. Shannon 50:30

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Today we're chatting the first weekend of Olympic track, including the exciting and controversial Women's 5000m final and Canada's first gold of the games in the men's Hammer. In the second segment my lovely partner Shannon stops by for a training chat where we discuss what we both got up to in our training last week. Shannon has Chicago coming up …

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2. Olympic Preview part 2. 29:58

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Finishing up the Olympic Athletics Preview. Check it.By Rob Watson