Still Becoming

In this episode of Still Becoming, I talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention—what it feels like when things are actually going right, but your mind keeps trying to pull you forward anyway. Lately, I’ve been in a good place. Training is steady, life feels aligned, and there’s a rhythm to what I’m doing. But even in that, I’ve noticed this quiet urge to jump ahead… to do more, to spee...

In this episode, Bobby sits down with Chris Strait for a thoughtful conversation about longevity, identity, and what it means to keep showing up as an athlete over time. Chris shares his experience as a lifelong cyclist, runner, and outdoor athlete, reflecting on how movement has remained a core part of his life even as age, recovery, and injury have changed the way he trains. Together, Bobby and...

If you’ve been putting in the work but don’t feel like you’re making progress, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Bobby opens up about a familiar but frustrating phase of the journey—the part where you’re showing up consistently, checking all the boxes, and still not seeing or feeling the results you expected. It’s easy to believe you’re falling behind or that something isn’t working,...

In this episode I talk about a phase of the journey that almost nobody shows — the quiet phase. The period where training slows down, mileage drops, and progress doesn’t look impressive from the outside. In a world where social media highlights huge workouts and race results, it’s easy to forget that every breakthrough is usually built on months of rebuilding, patience, and quieter work behind the...

In this episode of  Still Becoming , we explore a quiet but powerful force that can disrupt our progress without us even realizing it: comparison. It’s something nearly everyone experiences — whether in training, creative work, careers, or personal growth. One moment you feel confident about the direction you’re going, and the next moment, after seeing what someone else is doing, that confidence s...

After months of preparation, structure, and focus, we’re taught how to push toward a finish line — but almost no one talks about what happens after we cross it. In this episode of  Still Becoming , we explore the often-overlooked phase that follows a big effort: the emotional, mental, and physical aftermath of reaching a goal. Whether it’s a race, a major project, or a personal milestone, the mome...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores a quiet but powerful idea: you don’t need to become someone else to face the moments that matter most. So often, we believe that big days require a different version of ourselves — a stronger, more confident, more “ready” identity that somehow appears when the stakes are high. Whether it’s a race, a career opportunity, a difficult conversation, or...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores one of the most difficult and least talked-about parts of growth: the space between doing the work and trusting that it was enough. After months of preparation, effort, and consistency, there comes a time when there’s nothing left to add. No more extra miles. No more pushing harder. Just the quiet, uncomfortable moment where results haven’t arrived...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby sits down with Jen Travis, co-founder of FIT.iQ, for a conversation centered on strength, longevity, and what it really means to keep showing up over the long arc of life. Jen’s journey didn’t follow a straight line. She’s been an athlete her entire life — competing in sports at a young age, finding her way into running, and eventually powerlifting. Along t...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores a form of progress that rarely gets recognized—but often matters the most: the invisible work. The invisible work is the effort no one applauds. It doesn’t show up in metrics, screenshots, or public milestones. There’s no immediate feedback, no reassurance, and no proof that it’s working. And yet, this quiet form of discipline is often what protect...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores the quiet but challenging seasons where progress feels invisible. The moments when you’re doing the work, showing up consistently, and staying committed—yet there’s no immediate proof that it’s paying off. So much of our stress comes from wanting answers right now. We want reassurance that we’re on the right path. We want results, signs, or validat...

In this episode of Still Becoming, we slow things down and talk about a part of the journey that rarely gets attention — the days that feel ordinary. Not the hard days that test you. Not the breakthrough moments that energize you. But the in-between days — the ones where nothing feels wrong, yet nothing feels exciting either. These are often the days that quietly challenge us the most. When nothin...

In this episode of Still Becoming, the focus isn’t on breakthroughs, motivation, or highlight moments. It’s on the quieter stretch of the journey — the one where you’re still showing up, still doing the work, but confidence feels muted and the path ahead isn’t as clear as you’d like it to be. The episode opens with an honest acknowledgment of that heaviness. Not burnout. Not quitting. Just fog. Th...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores a subtle but deeply human experience: the discomfort of realizing you’re no longer who you used to be—while not yet feeling settled in who you’re becoming. The episode opens in that in-between space. A place where the old version of you no longer fits, but the new version hasn’t fully taken shape. It’s uncomfortable. Not because something is wrong,...

As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to be measuring yourself—what you accomplished, what you didn’t, and whether you did “enough.” In this New Year’s Eve episode of Still Becoming, Bobby offers a quieter, more honest perspective. This episode isn’t about resolutions. It’s not about reinventing yourself. And it’s not about pretending January 1st magically resets eve...

Episode Summary — “Chasing My Old Self” In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby takes listeners inside one of the most vulnerable moments of his marathon training journey—a day that was supposed to confirm progress, but instead forced him to confront doubt, comparison, and identity. The episode opens with a familiar fear many athletes and high achievers know well: not the fear of slowing down, bu...

There’s something powerful about seeing someone in their 60s still moving with purpose — not out of nostalgia, not to prove a point, but because the fire is still there. Not the reckless fire of youth, but the refined kind. The kind that knows who it is. In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby sits down with Ray Knerr — a lifelong runner, coach, competitor, and quiet example of what it means to k...

In this motivational solo episode, Bobby opens up about the mental battles that come with chasing a big dream — whether running, creating music, or pursuing any form of personal growth. He acknowledges a universal truth: sometimes it feels like the world is heavy. Not just physically, but mentally — a weight that tells us we’re tired, too old, too late, not strong enough, or that no one really car...

Welcome to the first episode of Still Becoming. I’m your host, Bobby — a husband, father, massage therapist, and lifelong runner who just can’t shake the belief that I’m still capable of more. In this debut, I share the story behind this show: growing up with huge goals in running, dreaming of the Olympic Trials, and then feeling life shift — responsibilities taking over, recovery getting harder,...

Getting older doesn’t mean you’re done. It doesn’t mean your best days are behind you… and it definitely doesn’t mean you have to stop chasing the things that make you feel alive.   My name is Bobby, and this is Still Becoming— a podcast for people who are still trying to pursue their passions. even when life’s gotten heavier, busier, and more complicated than ever.   Join me and hear stories and...